This summary covers chapters 3 through 12 of the light novel, detailing the protagonist's reincarnation into the game world of "Brave Party" as the villainous noble, Abilos Malamark.
Upon waking, the protagonist discovers he has been reborn as Abilos, a character notorious for his cruelty and eventual downfall at the hands of the game's heroes. He finds himself in a luxurious bedroom, with his personal maid, Lara, bound and asleep at the foot of his bed. Abilos, realizing the dire situation and his impending doom, immediately resolves to change his fate. He frees Lara, apologizing for Abilos's past mistreatment, which deeply surprises her. He learns that Abilos was a foot fetishist and that Lara, a young girl, was subjected to severe abuse. The protagonist also experiences residual thoughts and speech patterns from the original Abilos, a constant reminder of his predicament.
The next day, the protagonist, now aware of his ten-year-old body and the extent of Abilos's depravity, begins to strategize. He understands that the main story of "Brave Party" involves the protagonist gathering allies to defeat the Demon Lord and overcome calamities. Abilos's role is to obstruct the hero and the main heroine, the Saintess Stella Metrias, whom he obsessively desires. To avoid his predetermined death, the protagonist decides to distance himself from Stella and avoid interfering with the main story's progression.
His attempts to act normally are met with extreme reactions from the household staff, who are accustomed to Abilos's monstrous behavior. Even a simple greeting is misinterpreted, and a maid offers her foot for him to smell. He also tries to improve his diet by requesting vegetables, which is seen as a miraculous change by his parents, Narysa and Sasian.
The protagonist's resolve is tested when Stella visits for a tea party, a crucial event in the game. He attempts to mend his image by apologizing for past transgressions, but the residual "villainous" thoughts of the original Abilos interfere, causing him to inadvertently insult Stella. Despite this setback, he manages to apologize sincerely.
Later, while escorting Stella, they are attacked by the demon Galba, a subordinate of the Demon Lord. This encounter occurs much earlier than in the game's original timeline. The protagonist, despite his lack of combat experience, uses his knowledge of the game and Abilos's unique "Hate Character Resistance" to shield Stella from Galba's attacks. He also utilizes his newfound, albeit poorly controlled, "Dark Magic" to levitate himself and Stella, creating an opportunity for her to strike Galba's weak point with her holy staff. This unexpected turn of events leads to Galba's defeat, with the protagonist taking the brunt of the damage.
Following this incident, the protagonist realizes his combat abilities are severely lacking. He requests his father to hire a combat instructor. To his surprise, the instructor turns out to be Rabia Ivan, a former ace knight and the future mentor of the game's protagonist. Rabia, initially skeptical of Abilos due to his reputation, begins his rigorous training. The training is brutal, pushing the protagonist to his limits, but he endures, determined to become stronger.
During his training, the protagonist discovers more about Lara's past: she was an experimental subject in a dark organization and was rescued by his mother, Narysa, who uses healing magic to treat her. This revelation adds another layer to his motivation to protect those around him.
The training intensifies, with the protagonist learning new Dark Magic spells, such as "Gravity Up," which he uses to enhance his sword's impact. He also faces the challenge of a practical combat exercise in a forest, where he encounters and defeats Black Wolves, proving his training is having an effect. He also encounters Lara, who has followed him, and protects her from a Poison Spider, though he is poisoned in the process.
The chapters conclude with the protagonist's continued intense training under Rabia, who acknowledges his potential and unique Dark Magic. The narrative emphasizes the protagonist's commitment to changing his fate and becoming strong enough to avert the impending doom of the world and his own demise.
