The Nature of Villainy
Written by Lord Voldemort | Observed by the Council
The chamber was silent, but not calm.
As the other villains murmured among themselves or sat in watchful stillness, the quill moved—slowly at first—then faster, guided by Lord Voldemort's thoughts, his words bleeding directly into the notebook. His pale fingers rested lightly against the page, wand gripped in the other hand, though he needed neither to control the magic at work.
The ink on the page glowed faintly as he began:
Section I: The Nature of Villainy
By Lord Voldemort
"Villainy is not born from madness, nor from grief. These are the delusions of the weak who cannot comprehend the path of power. True villainy is a choice—calculated, deliberate, and pure."
"It is the rejection of societal limits, the casting off of sentiment, morality, and weakness. It is the refusal to be shackled by fear or to bow to false ideals such as justice or equality."
"A villain is not one who causes pain without reason. A villain causes pain because it is necessary—to ascend, to rule, to endure."
"Heroes react. Villains shape."
"And when history is written, it is not the virtuous who are remembered—it is the ones who conquered, who changed the world, even through blood and bone."
As the last line burned across the page, a slow applause broke the silence.
Aizen leaned back in his chair, his voice smooth, calm, and lined with subtle challenge.
"Well-phrased... though I find your approach rather blunt. Villainy, in my view, is not the absence of morality, but the mastery of it. One must understand ideals intimately to manipulate them completely."
Giovanni folded his hands together.
"Control is efficient. Fear is... costly. I admire your conviction, Voldemort, but rule through terror often ends with rebellion. A smart villain ensures the people beg for chains, rather than resist them."
Big Mom cackled, kicking back in her seat.
"Hah! Weaklings! People are food. You don't need their permission to eat. You take what you want. Fear keeps 'em quiet!"
Takuto Tatsunagi narrowed his eyes, voice soft but cutting.
"All of you speak as though villainy is merely about rule or domination. True villainy lies in rewriting destiny—deciding who is even allowed to play the game."
Dr. Klipse scoffed.
*"And yet none of you acknowledge the cold, rational truth: villainy is progress unshackled. Strip away the emotions and you find *perfection through control of the blueprint—biology, intellect, and the natural order."
King Sombra's deep voice echoed across the chamber.
"You are all wrong. Villainy is enslavement. When no one dares speak, when their minds are your throne, when hope is dust—that is true control."
Amara, quiet until now, smiled without warmth.
"You cling to control as if it is meaningful. I existed before thought, before light. Villainy is not action. It is being. The world breaks when you simply exist within it."
The debate surged like a rising tide.
Byakuran, reclining lazily, interjected with a sweet smile.
"Why so serious? Villainy is about having fun. When you can twist reality into a toy and no one can stop you... that's villainy, no?"
Vlad Masters nodded.
"Let the fools believe you're a savior. Villainy isn't declaring power—it's hiding it behind charm and silk, while you cut out the heart of the world."
Zenoheld, watching them all in silence, finally stood.
"You all squabble over methods. But villainy is not a question of how. It is a question of who is left standing. The victor defines the philosophy."
Paradox grinned.
"Or perhaps it's not a question of time at all. Maybe villainy is a constant—something that shifts forms, but always thrives in every age."
Chaor, with fire still smoldering in his chest, growled:
"Power is power. Everything else is excuses."
The notebook shimmered again. Below Voldemort's entry, the quill, moving on its own, inscribed:
Council Commentary: Core Themes of Villainy
Domination through Fear – Voldemort, Sombra, Big Mom, Chaor
Control through Legacy – All for One, Zenoheld, Giovanni
Illusion, Deception, and Quiet Rule – Aizen, Vlad Masters, Byakuran
Transcendence through Knowledge – Orochimaru, Dr. Klipse, The Professor
Philosophical & Cosmic Supremacy – Amara, Paradox, Kronos, Takuto, White Diamond
The voice returned once more, now amused.
"Even among the greatest villains, unity is a weapon rarely wielded. Let your disagreements shape the book. Let the readers learn that villainy is not a single path—but a labyrinth of power, darkness, and truth."
The next section awaited.
And the council... was just getting warmed up.