The Villain Wants to Live, also known as A Villain’s Will to Survive, by Ji, Gapsong (Story) and Momong (Art) follows Deculein von Grahan‑Yukline, an aristocratic “intermediate boss” in a high‑fantasy game world who discovers he’s doomed in nearly every storyline. Reborn with the memories of South Korean developer Kim Woojin, he applies modern gaming strategies and insider knowledge to outwit court intrigues, magical dangers, and the rigid plot mechanics threatening his life. Along the way, he forms intricate bonds—most notably with the sharp‑witted Epherene (“Ephie”) and the ambitious Sylvia—while navigating sprawling empires, power‑hungry academies, and shifting political alliances in a relentless quest to seize control of his own fate.