A Psychopath Reborn as a Third-rate Villain

Synopsis

Alex met his end without any regrets. When he regained consciousness, he found himself transformed into Andras Darkmoor—the notorious third-rate villain from the fantasy narrative Rise of the Sword Hero. He is the heir to House Darkmoor and is marked to become the future adversary of the protagonist. A character meant to be disposable, doomed to lose everything... and perish. However, this version of Andras is unlike the original. He recalls the entire plot. Every future powerhouse, all the conspiracies, the opportunities, and every fate that is set to transpire. Most crucially... He wields the Devouring System—a forbidden ability that can absorb, evolve, and merge the skills of others. In a realm where talent is predetermined at birth, Andras will not submit to his fate. Heroes who are favored by destiny, legendary prodigies, mages, and swordmasters—they are merely stepping stones to him. The protagonist aspires to be the greatest hero in the world. The heroines aim to safeguard the future. The villains crave power. They are all free to pursue their ambitions. Because while everyone else adheres to the narrative that was crafted... Andras is in the process of rewriting it. Equipped with foresight into the future, a talent-devouring system, and the backing of one of the empire's most influential noble houses, he intends to rise above heroes, kings, and even legends. After all... The most fearsome villain is not the one with the highest power. It is the one who already knows how the story concludes.