How Could You Mistake Me for the Villain? Then I’ll Truly Take on the Role

[Growth-Oriented Protagonist] [Triple-Agent Warning⚠️] [Triple identity occurs after four story arcs] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!]

The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players.

He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain.

A villain? Who would ever... become one!

He'll be the villain!

From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise.

Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con.

With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him.

With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players.

Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss.

But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him—

Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you."

The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"