This Moment, I Am the King

On his 18th birthday, Lu Yi accidentally transmigrated into a novel titled *The Holy Son of Light*. The bad news: He became the beautiful but malicious male side character. The good news: He bound the system *"Now, I Am the King."* The *"I Am the King"* system triggers under one condition: When the host is maliciously provoked, it automatically charges up for a face-slapping (altering) counterattack (setting). During the Divine Baptism ceremony, the original protagonist’s scheming younger brother leaned close and sneered, "A god-forsaken waste like you still dares to beg for divine mercy? Just leave now and spare yourself the humiliation!" **Ding! Malice level detected as critical! Highest-level counterattack activated—setting [Divine Favor] now in effect!!** In the eternal holy temple where light and darkness intertwined, a white dove landed on the golden-haired youth’s clasped fingertips. The twelve sacred pillars erupted with unprecedented radiance, celestial music descended from the heavens, proclaiming the gods’ joy. The God of Light, ruler of the pantheon, delivered his divine decree— **"He belongs to the light, bathed in endless glory."** *** At the Academy Grand Tournament, Jianan’s spiky red hair stood on end from electric shocks. Staring at his lone remaining teammate—one person and a cat—he nearly howled in despair. Cat Lu Yi: "Meow meow meow!!" Clutching his last shred of hope, Jianan performed an impromptu curse-breaking ritual. "Boss! It’s up to you now!!" A massive wind blade flung Jianan off the arena. Spitting blood, his vision darkened. Forcing his eyes open, he saw blinding holy light amid his blurred, blood-red sight. The cat was gone. In its place stood a six-winged angel, wings spread, gaze sharp—the sheer power of light unmatched except by the Pope himself. Before passing out, Jianan had one last thought: —This battle’s in the bag. *** At first, Lu Yi thought he’d just gotten a generic *redemption arc for malicious side character* script. But as his followers multiplied and his reputation soared, something felt off. Lu Yi: *857, be honest—what’re we even here for?* The system remained as shameless and unhelpful as ever. Only when the crown of kingship was placed upon his head did Lu Yi finally understand. Had he accidentally picked up the *conquer the continent* script instead?! **Ding! *"Now, I Am the King"* system officially activated!** *Because you are the forsaken, unnamed ruler of this world—and I am the will of the world itself, the unshakable rock beneath your throne.*