Prologue: The Summoning of Evil

  I was supposed to go home.

  Seriously, that’s all I wanted. One late shift, finish the reports, maybe reward myself with some takeout and a web novel binge. But no. Some glowing magic circle had other plans.

  Now, I was standing in a dark, ancient temple, facing three people who looked way too excited about my arrival. Two women and one guy, all dressed like they walked straight out of a high-fantasy war council.

  And the first thing I heard?

  “Please be evil!”

  …Huh?

  The one who spoke was a silver-haired woman in shining armor, hands clasped together like she was praying to some twisted god.

  The tall, blue-robed woman next to her—probably a mage, judging by the literal sparks crackling around her—let out a casual chuckle. “Hana, give the guy a second to process. We did just rip him out of his world.”

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  The third person, a brooding swordsman with an annoyingly handsome face, crossed his arms and exhaled. “This is the ‘great villain’ we summoned? He looks... weak.”

  Okay, rude.

  “Uh,” I finally managed, raising a hand. “I think there’s been a mistake.”

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  Chapter 1: I’m Not Evil, I Swear!

  “Alright, listen.” I took a deep breath, trying to ignore the pressure of three highly dangerous people staring at me. “I think you guys got the wrong person. I’m just a normal guy. No magic. No evil ambitions. Just a dude who works in an office and—”

  A system-like notification appeared in my vision.

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  Villain’s Charisma Activated.

  All spoken words will now carry the weight of an ominous final boss.

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  Wait, what?

  Hana gasped. “His words… they carry an undeniable authority! Such a presence! The sheer audacity of pretending to be normal after being summoned by fate itself! True villain material!”

  “No, no, no,” I waved my hands. “That’s not what I—”

  Lucas narrowed his eyes. “I see. He’s playing the long game. A true tactician.”

  Kleo smirked. “This might be fun.”

  What was happening?! My own words were betraying me!

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  New Ability Unlocked: Infernal Transmigration.

  The soul of the beast is but a vessel—one easily shattered and replaced by a far greater darkness.

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  Oh. Oh, that didn’t sound good.

  The air around me grew heavy. Dark energy swirled at my fingertips, and a strange knowledge filled my mind—something primal, something ancient.

  Hana’s eyes sparkled. “YES! He’s already awakening his power! Our villain is perfect!”

  I looked down at my hands, then back at the three lunatics in front of me.

  Oh no.

  I think they just made me

  the final boss of their world.

  And I had no idea what I was doing.

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