Reborn as an Yandere : Yandere X Yandere

Near the academy, a fierce battle raged in the skies. The Dragon Queen was locked in combat against a swarm of red dragons, including their powerful queen. The roars of the mighty beasts echoed through the land, shaking the ground beneath them. The sky was painted red with fire, as flames clashed against each other in a chaotic dance of destruction.

It was a battle she had fought once before(Before Turning Back Time). Back then, she had relied too much on her ability to hear thoughts, believing she could predict every move her enemies would make. But she had been deceived. The red dragons had tricked her, leading her into a trap that left her gravely wounded.

But just like last time—

She would not fall so easily.

A powerful energy surged within her, pushing her beyond her limits. She had activated her ultimate move—Dragon's Last Stand!

Gone was the small, childish form of a girl who looked no older than eight or nine. Now, in her place stood a towering woman, over eight feet tall, radiating overwhelming strength and authority. Her once petite figure had transformed into something breathtaking—a body of pure power and allure.

She was taller than even Lortell Mariette, a rare feat in itself. Her curves were dangerously enticing, her beauty undeniable. Her presence alone was enough to make the world stop and admire her, and yet, it was not just beauty that defined her—it was the sheer, unshakable aura of dominance she exuded.

Her silver eyes gleamed with confidence.

Even though she knew the consequences of using Dragon's Last Stand would be severe, she did not hesitate. There was no fear, no regret.

Only excitement.

Lilith spread her massive dragon wings and rose high into the sky.  

But then—  

Srrrrr...  

Something fell from above. At first, it seemed like blood, thick and red, dripping down onto her skin. But when she touched it, she realized—  

It wasn't blood. It was water.  

A strange, crimson rain poured down from the dark clouds, soaking the battlefield in red.  

"What's happening?!" students gasped, looking up in confusion. 

Before anyone could understand—  

Thump... Thump... Thump

Thunder roared across the battlefield.  

BOOM! 

Thick, golden lightning crashed down like giant pillars from the sky. Each bolt was massive, far larger than normal lightning, and wherever it struck—  

BOOM!

Bodies were turned to ash in an instant.  

RUMBLE!

Then, the earth itself began to shake.  

Cracks spread across the battlefield. The ground split open, tilting and breaking apart. Buildings trembled, some even collapsing under the intense quake.  

Even Lilith, despite her strength, felt a chill run down her spine. Her silver eyes widened as realization struck her.  

"This... Don't tell me!" she muttered, her heart pounding.  

She immediately withdrew her powerful aura and shouted with all her strength—  

"EVERYONE WHO IS ALIVE, LISTEN TO ME! SOMEONE IS REFINING A DIVINE-RANK ESSENCE STONE!"  

Her voice echoed across the battlefield.  

A wave of shock spread among the survivors.  

"A Divine-Rank Essence Stone?! Here?! In the middle of this chaos?!" a Rank A teacher gasped.  

The students and teachers exchanged stunned looks.  

"Who would even dare to refine something so powerful in a battlefield?!" another person muttered in disbelief.  

Meanwhile, high above, the academy's principal, Elara, narrowed his eyes. His face was grim as he thought deeply.  

"If all these natural disasters are happening, then—" he turned towards Lilith.

"THE ESSENCE STONE BEING REFINED MUST BE SOMETHING THAT DEFIES THE LAWS OF NATURE!" Elara shouted.  

His words sent another wave of panic across the battlefield.  

Lilith clenched her fists. "Principal Elara is right! FIND AND STOP THAT PERSON AT ALL COSTS!" she ordered.  

Then, she turned back toward the red dragons, her silver eyes burning with fury.  

She bared her fangs. "It's time for all of you to die!" she growled.  

But now that she had withdrawn her overwhelming aura, the dragons who had been pinned to the ground finally found their chance.  

One by one, their massive bodies lifted off the ground.  

Whoosh!

With powerful flaps of their wings, they soared back into the sky, ready to fight once again.

All the dragons transformed into their humanoid forms, knowing that their massive dragon bodies made them easy targets. They wouldn't let themselves be hunted down like simple beasts

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Maruti had no idea what just happened. One moment, she was about to finish off the giant ape, and the next, the ground beneath her feet had cracked open, swallowing her whole.  

She fell.  

For a brief moment, she thought it was over—that she was going to die just like that. But strangely enough, she was still breathing.  

Her eyes fluttered open. Darkness surrounded her.  

It was so silent that even her own breathing sounded loud.  

She moved her fingers—no pain. Then, she tried moving her whole arm—still fine.  

“Wait… I’m not dead?” she mumbled, rubbing her eyelids.  

But where was she?  

It was pitch black. There was no sky, no ground, nothing but endless darkness stretching in every direction.  

"Am I in hell?" she muttered under her breath.  

Then, taking a deep breath, she shouted, “HELLO? ANYONE HERE? HELL DEMONS? GRIM REAPER? OR SOME OTHER POOR SOUL WHO GOT DRAGGED INTO HELL LIKE ME?”  

Her voice echoed, but there was no answer.  

Tsk.  

She stood up and started walking.  

The silence was eerie. Every step she took sounded louder than it should. It felt like she was walking in an endless void, where even time had lost its meaning.  

Then—  

A faint glow.  

Far in the distance, she spotted a flickering orange-yellow light.  

Her eyes lit up. “Fire?”  

Excitement surged in her chest.  

"If there’s fire, that means there are people… or demons camping!"  

Without hesitation, she sprinted toward the light.  

The closer she got, the clearer it became. The glow was coming from inside a cave—a mid-sized cave, to be exact.  

Maruti slowed down, tilting her head.  

“So the only thing in this whole dark void turns out to be a cave?”  

Weird.  

But whatever.  

“Better than nothing,” she muttered, climbing over a few rocks to reach the cave’s entrance.  

She stepped inside—  

And froze.  

What she saw was not what she expected.  

A bonfire crackled in the middle of the cave, its flames casting dancing shadows on the walls. But what really caught her attention was the man standing beside it.  

No, not a man. 

Something else.  

He was ridiculously muscular. Broad shoulders, chiseled abs, arms thick with veins, and legs that looked like they could crush a boulder. But despite his extreme physique, he wasn’t overly bulky—he was lean, sturdy, and built like a warrior.  

His upper body was completely bare, showing off every sculpted muscle, while his lower half was covered with nothing but a pair of boxing shorts.  

But what stood out the most—  

Were the two beast-like ears on his head.  

And a long, swaying tail.  

Definitely not human.  

His back was facing her, but even from this angle, she could tell he was posing—his muscles flexed like a bodybuilder showing off on stage.  

And to make things worse—  

He was smirking.  

As if he could see her reaction without even turning around.  

Maruti’s face twitched.  

“Eww… What a weirdo.”

Before she could say anything, the man finally spoke.  

“Hehehe… You must be wondering how you got here, why you’re here, and how you can leave. And most importantly…”  

His voice was deep and masculine, matching his ridiculous appearance.  

“…who I am, right?”  

His tone was way too enthusiastic, like a ten-year-old kid showing off his new toy.  

Maruti narrowed her eyes.  

This guy… was seriously giving her second-hand embarrassment.

Maruti slowly raised her hand, like she was giving her opinion in a boring class. "Umm… no, I have no interest in you," she said casually.  

The moment those words left her mouth—  

The man's eyes widened in pure shock. His entire body stiffened like he had been struck by lightning. Then, with dramatic speed, he spun around to look at Maruti, his jaw dropping open.  

For a few seconds, he just stood there, frozen.  

The cave was still dimly lit, and Maruti was only halfway inside, so only her face and wild hair were visible.  

But that was enough.  

"A… a woman?" His voice cracked in disbelief.  

His face lost all life. His eyes turned hollow, like someone who had just lost everything.  

"All these years… All these years I spent waiting here… preparing for this grand introduction… and it's for a woman?"  

His body trembled.  

"A womannnnn???"  

Then he dropped to his knees in despair.  

And before Maruti could react—  

He started rolling on the ground like a baby throwing a tantrum.  

"Sob… sob… this is cheating! Cheating! What the hell am I supposed to do with a delicate, weak woman as my disciple?!"  

His loud wailing echoed through the cave.  

But then—  

Bam!  

A foot slammed directly into his face.  

He crashed onto the ground, his legs twitching in the air.  

Of course, the kick came from Maruti.  

"Don't you dare call me weak!" she snapped, cracking her knuckles.  

"And what’s with this woman nonsense?! You’re seriously sexist!"  

The man groaned, rubbing his cheek where the kick had landed.  

"Ow… since when did females get this strong?"  

But as he looked up at Maruti—  

He froze.  

His eyes sparkled like a man who had just discovered treasure.  

With shocking speed, he jumped to his feet and started inspecting her body.  

Maruti had no idea what was happening.  

"Oooohhh!" He let out an exaggerated gasp.

 "Such refined abs!" Before Maruti could react, his hand lightly poked her stomach.  

"Look at these arms! So daring!"  

His fingers prodded her biceps like a jeweler inspecting gold.  

Then his gaze lowered—  

"Look at those thighs!" His voice rose in excitement. "You could choke even Rank C Awakeneds to death easily with these!"  

His long beast tail flapped behind him like an excited puppy.  

Maruti blinked.  

Then—  

A smug grin slowly spread across her face.  

She crossed her arms, puffing out her chest, and let out a small hmph.  

"Hah! Don't think I'll melt just because you're praising me!" She rubbed her nose with a proud smirk. "But what you said is definitely true, I’ll give you that!"  

The man nodded rapidly, his face full of admiration.  

"I knew it! Using that was the right decision! Only barbarian women are real women!"  

His expression was filled with the excitement of a hardcore barbarian fanboy.  

Then, with an imposing aura, he straightened his back and towered over Maruti.  

The fire behind him flickered, casting long shadows. His presence felt massive, like some legendary warrior from an ancient tale.  

"Feel honored, little barbarian girl!" he declared, his voice booming. "From this moment forward, you shall be my first and last disciple!"  

For some reason, his body started glowing. Light surged around him dramatically, like he was about to ascend to godhood.  

Maruti squinted, stepping back and covering her eyes with her palm.  

Then, without hesitation, she casually said—  

"Nope. Not interested. Now take me back."  

Silence.  

The glowing aura shattered into tiny imaginary pieces, like a glass window breaking in slow motion.  

The man’s confident pose collapsed instantly.  

His face twisted in shock, his eyes shaking as if Maruti had just stabbed him in the heart.  

"But… but why?" He gasped. "Do you even know who I am?! Even kids know about me! My name! My face! My physique! I was the role model for men in my generation!"  

Maruti’s lips twitched.  

Oh great. This guy was an even bigger narcissist than she was.  

She let out a sigh, rolling her shoulders. "Alright, alright. Fine. Great man, tell me—who are you?"  

The man smirked to himself, cracking his knuckles like he had been waiting for this moment.  

"Now that is a good line!"  

He took a deep breath—  

Then spread his arms wide.  

"Behold!"  

"The Great Heavenly Demon!"  

"The Martial God!"  

"The one who went to defeat the Demon King and fought toe-to-toe with the Hero as a reliable comrade!"  

He pointed dramatically at the sky—  

"The Honored One!"  

"Xing Liang!"