The Villain is Too Kind

What happens to a failed mastermind? Nocturne's life was miserable. He ultimately failed to bring down the Imperial Family. Losing everything, he became the possession of Ian, the hero of the Empire, and was confined to his bedroom. Days of confinement filled with coercion and love-hate. Then, a second chance was given to Nocturne. With the memories of his first life, he regressed to the past, right before his relationship with Ian went awry. Nocturne resolves. In this life, he will be 'kind' to Ian. He will make Ian his ally, no matter what it takes. Will he truly be able to fix everything that has been broken? Introduction to the Work: Title: The Mastermind is Too Kind Setting...