Zombeater

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Darin was just a simple blacksmith. He wanted a quiet life, a steady job, and maybe enough money to fix the hole in his roof.

But fate had other plans.

Thanks to an unfortunate mix of coincidences, a ridiculous prophecy, and some very excitable villagers, Darin suddenly finds himself labeled as the reincarnation of an ancient, all-powerful Dark Lord. Now, knights want to slay him, cultists want to worship him, and political schemers want to manipulate him, all while he desperately tries to convince everyone that he is just some guy.

With misunderstandings piling up faster than he can escape them, Darin must navigate a world that insists on making him its next great villain… whether he likes it or not.

A comedy of mistaken identity, accidental power plays, and one very confused protagonist, I Was Mistaken for the Reincarnated Evil Overlord is a lighthearted fantasy adventure where every denial only makes things worse.

[NO HAREM]

I Was Mistaken for the Reincarnated Evil Overlord

Darin was blissfully asleep, wrapped in the rare embrace of peace. His dream was even somewhat pleasant, something about an endless feast.

A thunderous crash shook the ground, jolting Darin awake.

For a second, he just lay there, groggy and disoriented. Maybe it was part of his dream? Maybe he hadn't woken up at all?

Then came another BOOM—followed by what sounded suspiciously like cheering.

"…Those damn cultists," he muttered.

With an angry growl, he kicked off his blanket and strode outside, ready to unleash the wrath of a sleep-deprived man.

A massive boulder flying straight at his face at terrifying speed.

Darin's soul nearly left his body.

He flailed backward, bracing for impact, mentally preparing for the very stupid way he was about to die.

Morning Chaos and Brotherly Destruction