A Step into the Past - Volume 2 Chapter 9

His muscles screamed, his body begged for rest, his mind ordered him to stop. But Bakugo couldn't. Not while Izuku hadn't arrived. So, he pushed forward. Every explosion, every strike, every movement was pure determination, a reflection of his unwavering will to win.For a moment, he felt beyond himself. Fast. Precise. Almost invincible.And then, in the blink of an eye, everything changed. The battlefield vanished, and the pain ceased.It was in that moment that Katsuki Bakugo understood... he had died.Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, images or songs featured in this fic. Additionally, I do not claim ownership of any products or properties mentioned in this novel. This work is entirely fanfic.

Xiang Xiaoyuan transmigrated to a book with a male lead, becoming the male lead’s stepmother.

However, being seventeen and in the middle of his adolescent phase, the male lead virtually ignored his stepmother, and while his father was thirty-nine and a gorgeous man carrying maturity and elegance, he was enigmatic, with no one capable of knowing what he’s thinking.

Xiang Xiaoyuan: The first rule of transmigration, value your life and stay away from the male lead! Being self-conscious, Xiang Xiaoyuan decided to focus on making money, and her business was booming… but before her hopes to get rich were fulfilled, she somehow dealt with her husband and stepson?

The male lead said gingerly, “I won’t think of you as my real mother, but don’t worry—I’ll be a good son and you won’t live out your final years tragically.

Xiang Xiaoyuan: “…Thanks.”

Some other day, her husband stood at the doorway, stopping her and growling, “I heard about something you mentioned outside, that men only care more when they’re older? So? Are you complaining that I’m old now?”

Xiang Xiaoyuan said, “…Wait, listen to me!”

Lu Wanggui was a cold person, which led to her ex-wife divorcing him, and he was not particularly close to his son. Later, to give his son a ‘home’ and to avoid his parent’s ramblings, he married another wife—a docile, dutiful wife.

But unbeknownst to him, that docile, dutiful wife had changed, and she even had the guts to scold him now. Pursing his lips in displeasure, Lu Wanggui was about to remind her of their prenuptial agreement when his son suddenly popped up to defend her!

Lu Wanggui: “???”

What’s going on? Weren’t things cold between these two?

The son: “Ahem. Father, Stepmother… isn’t that bad.”

In the Heart’s Kingdom, a kingdom where vampires reign and humans were nothing but livestock, Lilou, a peasant, found herself being preyed upon by the worst maniacal vampire of his kind. However, as terrifying as what he addressed her as his ‘reserved meal’, this vampire also called her his bride!

Except:

My eyes brood with fear, gazing at the still-beating heart in his hand. “My Lord, pardon me but… is this the bloody proof you promised to show me?” I asked, my voice shook as I gulped down whilst struggling my trembling knees from giving away.

“Mhm… do you now believe I’m good at capturing hearts?” The silver-haired man, bearing those menacing pair of deep crimson eyes stared proudly at me after a nod. I gasped when he clenched his hand and squeezed the fresh heart to smithereen.

“Yes, milord. You’re good at it, literally.” I’m mortified, watching the pieces of the heart fall as he approached. His every step made me take a step back until my back reached a solid pillar.

“Huh,” Samael chuckled briefly, stopping in front of me. His long, pointy nails that were covered with blood traced my elbow down to my hand. Gently, he clipped my forefinger in between his, guiding it before his lips. “Did I pass your test, though?” He asked, the sharp tip of his nail played over the tip of my finger.

I stared at his penetrating gaze as I reluctantly answered, “Barely.”

He smirked, nodding in satisfaction before he pressed his nail on the tip of my forefinger that was quick to produce a drop of blood. “Such sweet aroma.” He whispered, placing my bleeding finger in his mouth and licked it with passion.

His menacing gaze never left mine as he consumed a bit of my blood. “Does that mean you’re accepting my invitation?” Keeping my finger in between his fangs, Samael inquired.

I bit my lower lip unconsciously, my heart within my chest drummed as my back broke into sweats. “But… I’m just…” I paused, hoping my answer would put an end to this. “… I’m just a human.”

Samael clicked his tongue, displeased at my response as he let my finger go. “No,” He whispered.

My entire body stiffened when he bent over, caressing my shoulder up to my neck by the apex of his nose, as his hot breaths prickled my skin.

“You're not just a mere human... you are my human.” He stressed before I sensed his lips part and the tip of his fangs against my skin.

“When everyone believes a lie it becomes the truth”“When everyone is in a dream then it becomes reality”[Blue Star, year 2027]Like every other day on the blue start, the sky was blue and the sun was shining. At least it should have been until it happened!Before anybody could react, the whole planet was infected by a burst of strange energy, giving things both living and nonliving incredible abilities and characteristics.The Qin terracotta warriors came to life, shouting that their emperor was about to descendMona Lisa stepped out of her painting, saying a new era had begunIn the Vatican, an ancient tomb rose from the ground, saying Jesus was about to rise once moreHitler's cap appeared giving a random German the ability to brainwash millions of livesAll around the world, strange events started happening with historical and legendary items taking the leadAnd if that wasn't unexpected enough, they came!The Gods and Monsters that humans of the blue only thought of as myths or legends began to descendChoosing various warriors and awakeners to carry their willThese people were called divine warriors and stood out from the awakenedUnexpectedly, a thousand years later, the Blue star had produced hundreds of strongmen capable of kicking the moon and punching the stars.However, in the most unbelievable circumstances, the most powerful gods and awakeners gathered together to defeat one manDeceiver Lin Ye!Characterised by a signature Joker mask, he was one awaker whose true abilities were never knownDisplaying an array of different powers on each occasion, he was dubbed the title “Jack of all trades master of all”Unfortunately, under the combined attack of the powerhouses, including Zeus, Odin, and the Dragon goddess Tiamat, there was no chance for him to surviveUsing his last means, he transports himself to the past, planning to use his power properly and fix all regrets“With this power, the universe shall fall at my feet!”Deciding to abandon the humans who betrayed him, deciding to live for himselfLin Ye devises a means to force all lives to work for him without ever revealing his identityUsing his power, he created the one thing which would cause all life in the universe to yearn forUsing his power, he created the one thing which could only be thought of as fiction, even with the advent of global awakeningUsing this power, he creates the system!This is a story of how Lin Ye, the future lord of the multiverse, The biggest black hand behind the scenes, The source of the extraordinary, The only God, The father of Evil Gods, and The master of the system is born!