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I am enjoying this story immensely, but it has just started. The only reason I gave it a five is because it does not deserve its current 3.8. So far, they have just done the setup. Basically, a Sid esque figure, who loves straight forward absolute good vs absolute evil conflict, is reincarnated into a magical world. His plan after he reincarnates is to simply become the ultimate demon king and then fake his death at the hands of the hero. Similar to Sid and Liam from Shadow Eminence and Intergalactic Overlord, respectively, the protagonist does not actually enjoy evil and simply enjoys performing surface level acts that he thinks are villainous. One minor tweak to the established formula is that he is actively trying to create a hero to defeat him to fulfill his fantasy, which I think could lead to some great moments. I am writing this prematurely, but I think this has potential. It has been hitting all the right beats and has been scratching that itch left behind by Shadow Eminence. If the absurdity is not for you then so be it, but please do not give it harsh reviews just because you do not like the genre. Finally, I am calling on you three and four starers, please, if you think this story has any potential give it as high a rating as possible before it is dropped.