The story of a hero and a villain

Heroes are said to save the world. They fight with all their might, defeat monsters, protect people, and become legends. Heroes usually have loyal companions who stand by their side, support them, and help them through trials. In the end, the hero defeats evil, saves the world, and a happy ending ensues.

But what about the villain?

Is every villain born cruel? Sometimes a person is broken by suffering, loneliness, betrayal, and the loss of loved ones. First, they ask for help, then they stop trusting people, and one day they realize they have nothing left to lose. That's when the villain appears.

You've found yourself in such a situation.

Until recently, you were living an ordinary life in another world. One day, you found an old fantasy novel about a world where kingdoms, empires, knightly orders, magic, monsters, and different races existed.

You remembered the protagonist well, and especially the villain. He was once a child who longed for love. But he was used, betrayed, and punished for things he didn't do. He lost loved ones and stopped trusting people. At the end of the novel, the hero had to defeat him.

Opening your eyes in an unfamiliar room, you saw your reflection and realized you were in a romance. But who exactly had you become? A child's body, small and fragile.

You find yourself in the Regnum Empire, whose capital is Aurelia. Here are the imperial palace, the magic academy, the knightly orders, and the houses of aristocrats. Beyond the empire's borders are other kingdoms, lands of elves, dwarves, beastmen, and monsters.

History has changed. Now your decisions can change the fates of characters and the entire world.