Chapter 2: Rebirth in a New World

A sharp gasp tore through Victor’s throat as his body jolted upright. His chest heaved, his hands trembling as they clutched at the silk sheets beneath him. He could still feel the phantom pain of his wounds, the sensation of blood pooling around him. But when he glanced down, there was no blood, no gaping wounds—only smooth, unblemished skin. His breath hitched as his eyes darted around the room. It was vast and luxurious, bathed in warm golden light. Floor-to-ceiling windows displayed a breathtaking city skyline, and elegant furniture filled the space. This wasn’t the dark alley where he had drawn his last breath.
Victor (assassin)
Victor (assassin)
🤔 Where… am I?
The sound of a door opening snapped his attention to the side. A man in his forties, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, stepped inside. His presence was commanding, his sharp gaze locking onto Victor with intensity.
Kim namjoon
Kim namjoon
“You’re awake.”
Victor stiffened. The man’s face was familiar—too familiar. 🤔 His mind scrambled for answers, flashes of another life flickering in his memory. And then it hit him like a freight train. Kim Namjoon. CEO. Villain. The ruthless mastermind in Reign of Shadows, his favorite comic world. Owner of an empire built on luxury hotels and high-end restaurants, yet feared by the underground world.
Victor (assassin)
Victor (assassin)
🤔 And if Namjoon was standing there… then that meant—
A mirror caught his eye, and his breath left him in a shuddering exhale. The reflection staring back at him wasn’t his own. It was someone else’s. A face with softer features, dark expressive eyes, and delicate lips. His heart pounded. He knew this face.
Victor (assassin)
Victor (assassin)
🤔 Taehyung.
The realization struck hard. He wasn’t Victor anymore. He was Taehyung—Namjoon’s son. His pulse raced as he tried to process the impossible. 🤔 He had died. He had fallen into darkness. And yet, here he was, in a world that shouldn’t be real.
Kim namjoon
Kim namjoon
“You’ve been unconscious for three days.”
Namjoon’s voice was deep and measured, but there was something beneath it—something almost… concerned? Victor—no, Taehyung—forced himself to stay composed. His instincts screamed at him to assess, to adapt.
Kim taehyung
Kim taehyung
“I… I don’t remember much.”
Namjoon studied him for a moment before sighing, running a hand through his neatly styled hair.
Kim namjoon
Kim namjoon
“It doesn’t matter. You’re safe now.”
Kim taehyung
Kim taehyung
🤔 Safe?
Victor almost scoffed. The man before him was anything but safe. In the comic, Namjoon was a villain feared by many, a man who built his empire through ruthless decisions and strategic manipulations. But now, standing before him, Namjoon looked more like a father—a father who had nearly lost his son. A flood of new memories surfaced in his mind. 🤔 Taehyung was a rookie actor, the heir to the Kim empire, and the protected son of a man feared by the underworld. And now, Victor was him. Just then, another figure stepped into the room—tall, poised, with an air of quiet authority. Seokjin.
Kim seokjin
Kim seokjin
“You gave us quite the scare, Taehyung.”
Seokjin—Namjoon’s right-hand man, but also the one who had practically raised Taehyung. His expression was carefully neutral, but Victor could see the relief flickering behind his eyes.
Kim taehyung
Kim taehyung
“I… I guess I was lucky.”
Seokjin’s lips pressed into a thin line, his gaze scrutinizing.
Kim seokjin
Kim seokjin
“Lucky doesn’t explain how you collapsed on set with no prior illness or injury.”
Victor swallowed. 🤔 So that was how Taehyung had ended up here. He had collapsed while filming, and now Victor was in his body. Namjoon cut through the silence.
Kim namjoon
Kim namjoon
“Enough. What matters is that Taehyung is back.”
As he locked eyes with Namjoon once more, he knew one thing for sure.
Kim taehyung
Kim taehyung
🤔 This world may see him as the villain, but I need to find out the truth.
Because if fate had brought him here, then there was a reason. And he was going to uncover it—no matter what it took.
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“Thank you for reading this chapter! Every twist, turn, and moment of this journey is crafted with love and excitement, and I’m thrilled to have you along for the ride. Your thoughts, theories, and feedback mean the world to me, so feel free to share them! Stay tuned for more action, mystery, and emotions in the next chapter. Until then, happy reading!”
Episodes
1 Chapter 1: Tense and Relentless
2 Chapter 2: Rebirth in a New World
3 Chapter 3: A New Reality
4 Chapter 4: A Familiar Face
5 Chapter 5: Shadows of the Past
6 Chapter 6: Uninvited Interruption
7 Chapter 7: A Shocking Entrance
8 Chapter 8: Unfinished Business
9 Chapter 9: Old Wounds
10 Chapter 10: A Moment of Calm
11 Chapter 11: Shadows of the Past
12 Chapter 12: Restless Night
13 Chapter 13: The Shadow’s Oath
14 Chapter 14: An Unexpected Resolve
15 Chapter 15: The Unveiling
16 Chapter 16: The Truth in the Diary
17 Chapter 17: No Longer Hidden
18 Chapter 18: A Seat at the Table
19 Chapter 19: The Hidden Ace
20 Chapter 20: Lessons and Lies
21 Chapter 21: Silent Moves
22 Chapter 22: Unseen Bonds
23 Chapter 23: Mastering the Maze
24 Chapter 24: Where Lights Bow
25 Chapter 25: Crowned in Gold
26 Chapter 26: Seven Days
27 Chapter 27: The Unspoken Gift
28 Chapter 28: The Not-So-Secret Secret
29 Chapter 29: The Grand Entrance
30 Chapter 30: Shadows and Silver
31 Chapter 31: The Aftermath
32 Chapter 32: The Call
33 Chapter 33: The Name That Changed Everything
34 Chapter 34: The Story Before You Were Born
35 Chapter 35: The Safehouse
36 Chapter 36: The Quiet Between Hearts
37 Chapter 37: Morning at the Safehouse “The Weight of a Father’s Love”
38 Chapter 38: The Truth He Carried “Tell me, Appa.”
39 Chapter 39: Why Not Love?
40 Chapter 40: The Proposal
41 Chapter 41: The Name Behind the Letters
Episodes

Updated 41 Episodes

1
Chapter 1: Tense and Relentless
2
Chapter 2: Rebirth in a New World
3
Chapter 3: A New Reality
4
Chapter 4: A Familiar Face
5
Chapter 5: Shadows of the Past
6
Chapter 6: Uninvited Interruption
7
Chapter 7: A Shocking Entrance
8
Chapter 8: Unfinished Business
9
Chapter 9: Old Wounds
10
Chapter 10: A Moment of Calm
11
Chapter 11: Shadows of the Past
12
Chapter 12: Restless Night
13
Chapter 13: The Shadow’s Oath
14
Chapter 14: An Unexpected Resolve
15
Chapter 15: The Unveiling
16
Chapter 16: The Truth in the Diary
17
Chapter 17: No Longer Hidden
18
Chapter 18: A Seat at the Table
19
Chapter 19: The Hidden Ace
20
Chapter 20: Lessons and Lies
21
Chapter 21: Silent Moves
22
Chapter 22: Unseen Bonds
23
Chapter 23: Mastering the Maze
24
Chapter 24: Where Lights Bow
25
Chapter 25: Crowned in Gold
26
Chapter 26: Seven Days
27
Chapter 27: The Unspoken Gift
28
Chapter 28: The Not-So-Secret Secret
29
Chapter 29: The Grand Entrance
30
Chapter 30: Shadows and Silver
31
Chapter 31: The Aftermath
32
Chapter 32: The Call
33
Chapter 33: The Name That Changed Everything
34
Chapter 34: The Story Before You Were Born
35
Chapter 35: The Safehouse
36
Chapter 36: The Quiet Between Hearts
37
Chapter 37: Morning at the Safehouse “The Weight of a Father’s Love”
38
Chapter 38: The Truth He Carried “Tell me, Appa.”
39
Chapter 39: Why Not Love?
40
Chapter 40: The Proposal
41
Chapter 41: The Name Behind the Letters

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