Prologue

 

Abel Hardenberg.

 

The male lead of the romance fantasy novel ‘The Villainess Turns Back Time Again Today’—and also the character who plays the role of the mastermind behind the scenes.

 

He’s one of the only four dukes in the Arie Empire, a monster who has reached the pinnacle of archmage power. The kind of psychopath who regards human life as no more significant than dust.

 

An ultimate villain among villains, who kills thousands of people without a hint of hesitation for the sake of his own plans. A piece of human trash who toys with people's lives by flipping a coin.

 

Sure, male leads in romance fantasy novels are often like that, but Abel stands out as one of the worst, with a personality that you can count on one hand.

 

How bad is it? The comments section of the first chapter was flooded with posts like, “Isn’t this male lead way too much of a garbage character?”

 

Why am I bringing up all this now?

 

Isn't it obvious?

 

Because, as a regular reader who casually enjoys romance fantasies, I've reincarnated as Abel Hardenberg. Yes, the male lead who is the villainous mastermind in this bleak romance fantasy.

 

...Yes, I’m doomed.