Knull Legacy in Villain Retirement
Harold Kingsley lived a flawless life. A brilliant mind, a loving patriarch, a gentleman admired by all. At his hundredth birthday, surrounded by generations of family, he passed away peacefully — the world’s memory of him flawless, untarnished, perfect.
But perfection was only ever a mask.
Behind the smiles and kindness was a man of ruthless calculation, a manipulator who mastered people as easily as breathing. For a century, Harold played the role of a saint, never once letting the world glimpse the truth. His death was not an end, but an escape from the boredom of pretending.
And then he awoke again — not in heaven, but in a world of heroes and villains. A world where power shapes history, and fear is currency. Here, his new name carries weight of its own: Knull.
He no longer needs to wear a mask.
He no longer needs to play at being loved.
Here, he can be what he always was: the perfect villain.
As the great heroine Shadow Mimic falls, and the fiery new symbol Ms. Phoenix rises to take her place, Knull steps into the void between them. Neither hero nor villain defines him — only elegance, precision, and the shadow of fear that follows wherever he walks.
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