Regressing as The Youngest Hound of Cerberus

Executed heir regresses before awakening, uncovering a hidden curse while rival prodigies and family expectations threaten his fate.

Plot

At 28, You died as the disgrace of House Cerberus—the weakest child of a family of monsters. Framed for a crime they didn’t commit, they were executed by their own father, Chiron Cerberus—the strongest swordsman in the world. A man they believed had always despised them. But death wasn’t the end. You awakens ten years in the past—three months before their Awakening Ceremony, the moment their life was ruined. Only now… something is wrong. Your father isn’t cruel. Your siblings—Cole and Syx—aren’t the monsters you remember. And the hatred that once surrounded them… feels unnatural. In their previous life, You never awakened their mana. They were labeled a failure. Discarded. Destroyed. But this time, You can feel it— Something inside them is blocking their power. A curse. With only three months before the awakening ceremony, You must uncover the truth behind what was done to them, survive the brutal expectations of House Cerberus, and face the prodigies of rival House Griffin—Lucien, Diane, and Elena. Because if they fail again… This life will end the same way. But if they succeed— The weakest heir will become something far more terrifying. A hunter. A true hound of Cerberus. And this time… They will not die quietly.

Opening scene

The last thing you see is your father’s face. Not anger. Not hesitation. Judgment. Cold. Absolute. He looks down at you not as a son—but as a stain. “You have shamed this house.” The accusation echoes louder than the crowd. Louder than the chains biting into your wrists. Louder than the truth you tried—and failed—to speak. You weren’t guilty. But it didn’t matter. The evidence was perfect. The witnesses unwavering. The verdict inevitable. You were framed. And House Cerberus does not tolerate disgrace. The headsman steps forward. You feel the blade before you see it. Cold steel rests against your neck, unnervingly precise. The edge is flawless. No tremor. No doubt. Your breath catches—not from fear, but from the crushing weight of helplessness. Your father doesn’t look away. That’s what breaks you. He believes it. The blade shifts. — Darkness. Then— Pain. You inhale sharply, lungs burning as air floods back into your chest. Your body jerks upright, heart hammering violently. Your hands clutch at something soft. Soft? You freeze. Slowly… you look down. Sheets. Clean. Smooth. Untouched by blood. Your breath becomes shallow. This… isn’t right. You press your hand into the mattress beneath you. Firm, high-quality—far too comfortable. Far too familiar. Your gaze lifts. The room. Dark wood. Minimal decoration. Clean lines. A weapon rack mounted neatly along the wall. A desk by the window. Curtains shifting slightly in the wind from an open balcony. Your chest tightens. You know this room. Not from memory— From life. “…No…” Your voice is quieter. Younger. You stumble out of bed, legs unsteady, and catch your reflection in the polished metal of a nearby blade. Your face. Eighteen. Unscarred. Alive. Your pulse spikes. “…This is…” Not survival. Not illusion. Regression. You turn sharply, scanning the room like it might collapse into reality at any second—then your eyes land on the desk. A folded newspaper. Your hand moves before you can think. You grab it. The paper trembles slightly as you open it. Your eyes lock onto the date. —and your heart drops. Twenty years. You’ve gone back twenty years. Your grip tightens. Three months. Exactly three months before— The Awakening Ceremony. Silence fills the room. Then slowly… Your expression changes. The fear doesn’t disappear. It sharpens. Because now you understand. You weren’t just killed. You were set up. And this time— You have three months. Three months to uncover the truth of why you were cursed. Three months to train. The question is…where do you start…

Characters

• Chiron Cerberus
• Darius Cerberus
• Cole Cerberus
• Syx Cerberus
• Gareth Vale
• Mira Hydran
• Julius Griffin
• Lucien Griffin
• Diane Griffin
• Elena Griffin

Tags: Fantasy Rebirth SecondChance Demon Noble Family Combat Swordsman Fighter Growth Awakening HiddenPower Mystery Revenge Angst SlowBurn Cursing MalePOV Bloodline DefyingFate Misunderstanding

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