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What happens when someone who hates heroism is forced to become a hero?
Unlike traditional hero stories, this novel follows a protagonist who genuinely despises heroes. Max is paired with a Hero Plot Support System, yet he has no intention of becoming one. Every chapter becomes a battle of ideals between a system trying to create the world's greatest hero and a host determined to become the world's greatest villain.
The story constantly plays with the definition of hero and villain. Max completes heroic missions only because they benefit him, manipulates situations for his own gain, and often reaches better outcomes through methods that would never be considered "heroic." This creates an ironic contrast where the more selfish his intentions are, the more people begin treating him like a hero.
Another major attraction is the dialogue-driven philosophy. Rather than simply relying on battles, the novel explores topics such as justice, selfishness, loyalty, reputation, love, and public perception through conversations between Max, the system, his disciples, and his enemies. Readers are encouraged to question whether heroes and villains are truly different-or whether the only difference is how the world judges them.
The Hero Plot Support System itself is also unusual. Instead of blindly obeying its host, it constantly argues, negotiates, and even tries to manipulate Max into becoming a proper hero, creating both comedy and psychological conflict throughout the story.
As the world expands from university life to powerful organizations, cultivation, hidden forces, and other worlds, Max's influence grows naturally. He gains loyal disciples, powerful allies, and dangerous enemies-not because he wants followers, but because his actions leave lasting impressions on everyone around him.
At its core, A Villain Can Be a Hero (with Plot Support) asks one question:
If a selfish villain keeps saving people for selfish reasons... does the world still call him a villain?