Forget being the hero or the villain; Cid Kagenou just wants to be the mysterious guy in the background who reveals he is the true mastermind right before the credits roll. He spent his entire previous life obsessed with becoming a power in the shadow, and after a fatal run-in with a truck, he has been reborn into a magical realm where he can finally live out his wildest fantasies. Armed with an ego the size of a planet and zero self-awareness, Cid recruits a group of girls to his secret organization, Shadow Garden, and spins a ridiculous lie about an ancient evil cult called Diabolos to keep them entertained. The problem is that every single lie he tells is actually the literal truth, and while his subordinates are busy fighting a world-spanning conspiracy in his name, Cid thinks they are all just participating in one massive, elaborate game of make-believe. This is a masterclass in dark comedy and explosive action where the most dangerous man alive is also the most clueless person in the room, making for a wild ride that subverts every trope in the book.

Isekai, Dark Fantasy, Comedy, Overpowered Protagonist, Shadow Garden, Mastermind, Reincarnation, Magic, Action, Parody