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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