A Psychopath Reborn as a Third-rate Villain

Alex died with no regrets. But when he opens his eyes again, he finds himself reincarnated as **Andras Darkmoor**, a forgettable third-rate villain from the fantasy novel *Rise of the Sword Hero*. As the heir of House Darkmoor, Andras is destined to become the protagonist's enemy, lose everything, and die. Not this time. With full knowledge of the novel's future, Andras knows every rising genius, every hidden opportunity, every conspiracy, and every disaster before it happens. Better yet, he possesses the **Devouring System**, a forbidden ability that lets him steal, evolve, and fuse the talents of others. In a world where talent is decided at birth, Andras refuses to accept the fate written for him. Heroes chosen by destiny, legendary mages, peerless swordsmen, and future powerhouses are nothing more than resources on his path to the top. While the protagonist fights to become the world's greatest hero, the heroines struggle to protect the future, and the villains chase power, Andras has a different goal—rewrite the story itself. Armed with knowledge of the future, a talent-devouring system, and the backing of one of the empire's strongest noble houses, he intends to rise above heroes, kings, and legends alike. After all, the most dangerous villain isn't the strongest one—it's the one who already knows how the story ends.