Fated to Be Loved by Villains Novel

"Fated to Be Loved by Villains" follows Dowd, a seemingly ordinary individual reincarnated into his favorite game as a powerless baron's son. Tasked by his system to attend the imperial academy, his journey begins with an assassination attempt on the train. Dowd saves Elnore Tristan, the game's main villainess and End Boss, by intentionally being caught within her protective artifact. This act of perceived heroism sparks Elnore's interest and grants Dowd the "Fated" trait, destined to be loved by villains, and "Charmed," increasing his appeal to those with negative alignments. Despite his initial F-rank stats and inability to even harm a chicken, Dowd possesses a unique cheat ability that allows his power level to scale from F to EX-rank based on the danger he faces. This leads to humorous misunderstandings as others perceive him as a scammer or someone deliberately hiding his strength. The narrative features a fast-paced, internal monologue-heavy style common in Korean webnovels, with occasional jarring time jumps that create cliffhangers. Currently, the story centers on Dowd's efforts to survive and get ahead of the game's narrative, utilizing his extensive game knowledge and cheat ability to appear omniscient and omnipotent. While romance is present, Dowd maintains distance for self-preservation. The story includes action, comedy, and glimpses into the FL's developing feelings.