The air was tense.


    Students whispered among themselves as I walked through the grand gates of **Regalia’s Royal Academy**. Some were staring in disbelief, others in barely concealed disgust.


    **"Why is he here?"**


    **"I thought he was exiled..."**


    **"That bastard Lucian actually dares to show his face?"**


    I ignored them.


    Instead, my eyes locked onto the seven strongest students in the academy—the ones known as the **Future Seven Heroes**.


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    At the center of their group stood **Leonhart Ascarion**, the hero of this world. He had golden hair, striking emerald eyes, and an aura that radiated righteousness.


    He was surrounded by the best of the best.


    - **Aria von Roselia** – A high noble’s daughter and a prodigy in swordsmanship. . **I feel like she will be trouble for me**


    - **Seraphina Eldrin** – A powerful elven mage with terrifying magical talent. An **FL candidate**.


    - **Dante Everworth** – A beastkin warrior with monstrous physical strength.


    - **Elaine Nightshade** – A rogue-type assassin with shadow magic.


    - **Reinhardt Falken** – A tank-type knight with unmatched defense.


    - **Selene Astra** – A saint candidate with divine healing abilities.


    And me?


    **The villain who was supposed to lose to them.**


    Leonhart’s eyes narrowed slightly as he met my gaze. I could already tell—he didn’t like me.


    **Good. That makes this easier.**


    I smirked, walking past them without a word.


    [Ding!]


    **[Villain System Notice]**


    - **Objective: Cause trouble at the Academy (Within 7 Days)**


    - **Current Progress: 0%**


    *Let’s get to work, then.*


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