Zombeater

[2025 WSA ENTRY] 

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

Too quiet for a company that had just survived an ambush, a Cyclops charge, and two Oni assassins.

But all eyes were on the massive form of the Cyclops, now dropping to one knee.

The impact sent a gust of dust and frost rolling through the air.

Darin lowered his warhammer cautiously, unsure if the next move was going to be a punch or a bow. But then the Cyclops lowered his head, and spoke.

A low, rumbling voice, like distant thunder echoing through a canyon.

"That power… That scent… My Lord, you have appeared at last."

The Cyclops slammed one massive fist against the earth in reverence, his single eye glowing dimly with what could only be described as awe.

Kneel Before Your Lord