Gu Changge awakens in a fantasy world only to discover that he has become the villain targeted by the world’s chosen protagonist. While the so-called hero enjoys destiny’s favor, admiration, and powerful allies, Gu Changge possesses overwhelming prestige, influence, and cultivation of his own. What truly sets him apart is a mysterious system that allows him to exploit and harvest the fortune of protagonists themselves. Rather than struggling against fate, Gu Changge embraces his role, using manipulation, foresight, and absolute dominance to dismantle those blessed by destiny. In a world governed by fortune and hierarchy, he sets out to prove that villains can control fate just as easily as heroes.
I Am the Fated Villain flips traditional power fantasy on its head by placing the reader in the role of a calculated antagonist. Gu Changge is not reactive—he is proactive, treating fate, protagonists, and relationships as resources to be exploited. This perspective makes the story feel consistently one step ahead of conventional hero narratives.
The system mechanic reinforces this dominance, rewarding Gu Changge for dismantling others rather than self-improvement alone. The pleasure of the series lies in watching long-term schemes unfold, where victories are secured before conflicts even begin. Emotional complexity takes a back seat to strategic superiority.
While it may feel cold or ruthless, that tone is intentional. Readers who enjoy villain-centered stories, manipulation-heavy plots, and protagonists who dominate through intelligence rather than brute force will find this series especially compelling.
