A Villain’s Will to Survive follows Deculein, a developer who suddenly finds himself trapped in the body of the intermediate boss in the AAA-game he was creating. Fated to die in 999 out of 1,000 routes, Deculein faces a grim future. But rather than accepting his fate, he decides to change the narrative, using his deep knowledge of the game to manipulate the system and ensure his survival.
Chapter 29 depicted Deculein navigating through a dangerous encounter with an overpowered hero. He managed to survive using a previously unknown mechanic, raising suspicion among both his allies and enemies. Chapter 30 is expected to highlight the fallout from his actions and the new alliances he might have to form to avoid his inevitable death.
Plot of A Villain’s Will to Survive

Deculein was an ordinary game developer working on a complex AAA-game. The game’s story revolved around a powerful villain, Deculein, doomed to die 999 times out of 1,000. But when Deculein unexpectedly woke up inside the game as the very villain he created, he realized that his survival chances were slim at best.
Knowing the game’s mechanics inside and out, Deculein begins to manipulate the system. He leverages his knowledge of hidden storylines and character weaknesses to outsmart the game’s pre-determined outcomes. His primary goal is simple: become an irreplaceable part of the game’s narrative, ensuring that the game cannot progress without him.
In Chapter 29, Deculein defied the expected outcome by altering the course of a key battle. Chapter 30 is anticipated to focus on how this shift impacts the game’s progression, with both allies and enemies questioning Deculein’s sudden resilience. New threats are likely to emerge as the game’s world struggles to adapt to Deculein’s unexpected survival.
A Villain’s Will to Survive Chapter 30 release date and time

A Villain’s Will to Survive Chapter 30 is scheduled for release on Friday, April 4, 2025. The release times for different regions are listed below:
- Japan Standard Time (JST): Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 12:00 AM
- India Standard Time (IST): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 8:30 PM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM
- Philippines Standard Time (PHT): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:00 PM
- Korean Standard Time (KST): Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 12:00 AM
- Eastern Time (EST): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Central Time (CST): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM
- Mountain Time (MST): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM
- Pacific Time (PST): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7:00 AM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2:00 AM
Where to read A Villain’s Will to Survive Chapter 30
A Villain’s Will to Survive Chapter 30 will be available on Naver for the original Korean version. Supporting the official platform helps the creators continue the series.