I was chosen as a hero but I choose to be a villain
In a world where heroism is tracked, taxed, and ruthlessly monetized by the Aegis Protocol, Ren Shiroishi is a walking paradox. Publicly, he is the most embarrassing student at the Aegis Main Chaser Academy (AMCA)—first in theoretical physics but dead last in combat practicals. Clumsy, fearful, and perpetually tripping, Ren is dismissed by his peers, especially the arrogant heir, Hiroto Kaneshiro.But Ren hides a secret worth more than all the world's VMP (Villain Money Points). He possesses the legendary Aether Mark, granting him supreme, untraceable power, and he is driven by a profound, cold cynicism rooted in a trauma that spans far beyond this world.Five years ago, Ren performed the ultimate heroic act and was rewarded with only 1 AC (Aegis Credit) and a crushing debt. That debt cost him everything. Now, the selfless hero is dead, replaced by the ruthless CEO of Raid Enterprises.Under the cover of a clumsy student, Ren manipulates the Heroic Protocol, weaponizing his genius to turn every dimensional threat into a financial opportunity. Aided by his fiercely loyal, dramatically inept friend, Juno Aoki, and the technical genius, Yuri Yagami, Ren turns the debt trap of heroism into a money-printing machine.The Mission: To become obscenely rich, secure his brother's safety, and ensure that no act of selflessness ever bankrupts him again.The Secret: Ren's intense hatred for heroes is a cosmic defense mechanism. The world thinks he's a mercenary, but he knows the truth: He is a man cursed by a thousand worlds of selfless sacrifice, and he refuses to save the current one for free.Get ready for high-stakes action where Aether blasts are tracked like corporate assets, and the only thing more dangerous than a B-Class villain is an audit from Ren Shiroishi.