The Villain Detective Is Retiring from Evil
Ch 1
The plan was simple: eat tteokbokki, insult a fictional character, sleep.
The universe, apparently, took that personally.
Han Ji-hoon didn’t ask for much out of life. Just working Wi-Fi, a functioning fan, and stories where the villain didn’t exist solely to be a drama magnet. So when he finished reading “Detective Romance: One Clue to Love” and reached the scene where Park Min-gyu—the villain—sabotaged the heroine again, Ji-hoon snapped.
He cracked his fingers like an Olympic typist and typed a review with deadly intent:
--Who made this chaebol villain such a pain?? He’s not even cool—he’s just a walking rich guy tantrum machine. I hope he chokes on his brand-name coffee.
Ji-hoon groaned awake, reaching for the blanket that didn’t exist. Instead, his hand found silk. He blinked, sat up, and paused mid-stretch.
Was that a chandelier? In his bedroom?
Park Min-gyu { Ji-hoon }
... Huh!
The bedding was pristine. The air smelled like cedar and stock options. On the nightstand was a sleek business card:
PARK MIN-GYU
Chief Executive Officer
Sihwa Investigations
Ji-hoon blinked. Then slowly turned to the mirror on the far wall.
The man looking back at him had the kind of face that made CEOs trend on social media: cold eyes, stupidly perfect hair, and a jawline that probably had its own LLC.
Ji-hoon screamed. Softly. Internally. Like a man in denial.
> [SYSTEM INITIATED]
Welcome, Han Ji-hoon.
You have successfully entered the novel: "Detective Romance: One Clue to Love."
Role: Park Min-gyu (Villain) [Locked]
Objective: Retire from evil. Try not to die.
Bonus mission: Get a life.
Ji-hoon gaped at the glowing message floating above the vanity. He flailed around it, swiping the air like a man trying to karate-chop his destiny.
Park Min-gyu { Ji-hoon }
This isn’t real. This is food poisoning. This is what happens when you eat convenience store sushi at 3 a.m.
> [System Alert]
No, this is your karmic punishment for keyboard warrior slander. Good luck, Villain-nim.
There was a knock at the door.
Servant
President Park, please wake up, you have a meeting at 9:30 with a lady from Baekho investigations”
Baekho Investigations. The heroine's firm.
Today was the scene where Park Min-gyu—the smug, insufferable CEO of Sihwa Investigations—offers the heroine a job just to mess with her emotions and sabotage her growth.
Ji-hoon curled into the nearest pillow
Park Min-gyu { Ji-hoon }
Why me? Why not reincarnate me as the coffee machine? I could’ve been useful.
> [System Update: You have 3 hours until your first major canon event. Do something. Or don’t. We’re just here for the drama.]
Ji-hoon sat up and stared at the ceiling.
Park Min-gyu { Ji-hoon }
…Fine. If I have to live this nonsense, I’m rewriting the plot. No evil schemes
Park Min-gyu { Ji-hoon }
…Right after this meeting. I mean, she did solve that triple-lock room case in record time. I might actually want her on my team.
He got up, straightened the vilain 's silk pajamas, and sighed at his reflection.
Park Min-gyu { Ji-hoon }
I can't believe I am THE Park Min-gyu
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