[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-reincarnated-with-the-ultimate-bond":3,"chapter-beast-taming-reincarnated-with-the-ultimate-bond-beast-taming-reincarnated-with-the-ultimate-bond-chapter-203":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast Taming: Reincarnated With The Ultimate Bond System!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1333405,1774,"Chapter 203 - : 203 : Trust!","beast-taming-reincarnated-with-the-ultimate-bond-chapter-203",203,"\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BURDEN III — RESPONSIBILITY\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one crushed the ground beneath it, sending tremors through the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cracked throne hovered above the stone, ancient and imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Images flooded his vision like a torrent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna looking to him for guidance, eyes wide with trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra listening quietly to his words, nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nyxion smirking, but following without question, trusting his lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children—Noir and others—calling him \"Daddy,\" clinging to his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entire crowds reacting to his choices, lives hanging on his decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system asked plainly, voice echoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why lead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why decide for others?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not live only for yourself? Free. Unburdened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tired, genuine sound amid the weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because someone has to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chains tightened violently, forcing air from his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knees bent, buckling under the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because they chose me. Trusted me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another step, grinding forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because when things go wrong,\" He said through clenched teeth, muscles straining, \"they look for me to fix it. To shield them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened slowly, defiantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not a curse. It’s... everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The throne cracked further—then stabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solid. Enduring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plinth shone brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her feet touched solid ground—smooth stone, gently warm, like sunlit rock after a long day. The air smelled faintly of ash and sweet fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood on a floating island of obsidian and crystal, suspended in an endless twilight sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above her stretched a vast horizon of drifting clouds lit from beneath by molten gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far below, rivers of lava flowed like veins through a broken world, glowing softly—not violent, not threatening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya spun once, arms spreading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is pretty!\" she said aloud, smiling. \"My Lord? Are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not funny,\" She added lightly, peering around. \"Venya doesn’t like when everyone disappears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bond pulsed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still there—but not close enough to cling to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya hugged herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay. Deep breath. He’s fine. Venya is fine. Everyone’s fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then clapped her hands once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! Trial time, right? Let’s do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shape formed ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gate—arched stone, ancient and cracked, runes glowing faintly across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above it, words burned into existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THE FLAME THAT CHOOSES.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That sounds important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment her foot crossed the threshold—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world split.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood in a vast hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not royal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just... full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long tables stretched end to end, covered in food—steaming dishes, fruits, breads, sweets. Laughter echoed. Familiar voices overlapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ran forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord! Master! Luna! Nyxion! Look at this—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table was full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra laughing with Leona on her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nyxion leaning back, smug smile in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arisha speaking softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them warm. Happy. Together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden sat at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes passed right over Venya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like she wasn’t there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...My Lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hand in front of his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart fluttered—not fear yet, but confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey,\" She said softly. \"Venya is right here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice spoke behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm. Clear. Not unkind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure stood there—tall, draped in ember-colored light, face indistinct, like a silhouette shaped from flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are complete,\" It continued. \"Without you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya’s mouth opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s rude,\" She said finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure didn’t react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cling,\" It said. \"Because you fear being unnecessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood in a wide open field beneath a golden sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead—Aiden walked with Luna and Nyxion. Laughing. Talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya felt the instinct hit her immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrap her arms around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took one step—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the ground cracked beneath her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire surged upward—not wild, but heavy, pinning her in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her legs wouldn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure’s voice returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you are not needed... what are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Venya is... Venya?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you cannot protect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you cannot lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you are not chosen first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you stay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya’s breath came faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest felt tight—not panic, but something deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She watched Aiden grow farther away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tail drooped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Venya likes being close,\" She said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Venya likes laughing with everyone,\" She continued. \"Venya likes sleeping near him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya likes when he pats Venya’s head and says Venya did good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire loosened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But,\" Venya added, lifting her head, \"that’s not why Venya stays.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground steadied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Venya stays because Venya wants to,\" She said firmly. \"Even if Venya isn’t the strongest. Even if Venya isn’t the smartest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure tilted its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do not fear abandonment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Venya fears being sad,\" She admitted cheerfully. \"But that’s okay. Sad passes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Venya doesn’t need to be special to belong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The field dissolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood again on the floating island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate ahead cracked open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside burned a small, steady flame—golden-orange, calm, alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure spoke one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This flame will not make you stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya stepped forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s okay,\" She said. \"Venya is already happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached into the flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t burn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wrapped around her heart—warm, gentle, steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gasped softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bond surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden’s presence brushed against her soul—not words, not images—just warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venya laughed, tears stinging her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord...\" She whispered. \"Venya is still here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BURDEN IV — LOVE\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final weight appeared, radiant and deceptively gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light. Warm. Pure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So heavy it made the ground fracture outward in spiderwebs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he touched it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories exploded, intimate and overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna clinging to him in the night, body pressed close, whispering affections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra’s quiet smile in rare moments of peace, her hand in his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nyxion’s possessive warmth, bodies entwined in passion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selvara’s guarded trust blooming into fierce loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leona whispering, \"Daddy,\" small arms around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more—stolen kisses, shared beds, the raw vulnerability of bodies and hearts laid bare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system’s voice softened, almost compassionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love makes you hesitate in battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love makes you predictable to enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love will get you killed one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drop it... and you will never hurt again. Never ache. Never break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden didn’t answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath shook, ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chains dragged him forward without permission, forcing motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fell to one knee, earth cracking under the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman beside him stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t have to carry everything alone,\" She murmured, voice husky, one hand trailing down his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden laughed weakly, pained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know. But I want to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood slowly, gripping the light with both hands—feeling it burn sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if I drop this,\" He said, voice breaking but firm, \"then none of the rest matters. The fear, the blood, the responsibility—all empty without this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chains went taut, pulling him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knees buckled again, vision blurring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love isn’t my weakness,\" He growled, pushing up with a roar. \"It’s the reason I’m still standing. The fuel for every step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light didn’t resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It merged, flowing into him like liquid fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold flared through the chains, illuminating the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[FINAL PHASE INITIATED]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[WALK]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[DISTANCE: UNKNOWN]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no enemy to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a road stretching forward into nothing—an endless path of cracked earth under the dying sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step burned, muscles screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burdens compounded, pressing down like mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden fell hard, face hitting the dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Got up, spitting grit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fell again, chains clanking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time the chains tried to loosen—offering mercy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw a face. Heard a voice. Felt a touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And refused, gripping tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluffynugget fluttered anxiously around him, chirping worriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mii... mii!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden smiled faintly through the pain, reaching up to stroke the little creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m okay, buddy. We’re getting through this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light above flared brighter, responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chains shone gold, no longer restraints but extensions of his will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road ended without warning—a sharp drop into light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aethoniel stumbled forward as if the world had quietly stepped back and left her standing alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her feet met polished stone—cold, immaculate, reflective enough that she could see herself in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too clearly. The air smelled faintly of honey and iron. Sweet. Wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hugged her arms to her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-Benefactor...?\" Her voice came out small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bond—usually a soft thread of warmth—was thin. Distant. Not gone. Just far enough to make her chest ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took one careful step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor rippled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reflection beneath her feet shifted—not showing her as she was, but as she had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chains on her wrists. A lowered head. A number burned into a collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aethoniel froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-No...\" She whispered. \"That’s... that’s not now. That’s not me anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reflection smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It lifted its head and spoke with her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You never stopped being that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aethoniel clutched her head, fingers digging into her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-Stop... Please stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>END OF Chapter : 203 : TRUST!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>",1534,"2026-06-05T19:53:19.368Z",1,"novelbin.me","ebbc15b46c06c09137491051f90bc81d91c5b2fdd7eb4b96fc756c949df1c1e2","beast-taming-reincarnated-with-the-ultimate-bond-chapter-204","beast-taming-reincarnated-with-the-ultimate-bond-chapter-202",358,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-reincarnated-with-the-ultimate-bond-cover.jpg"]