This Bastard is Too Competent is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Drama and more. Written by the author 싸우전드. A total of 251 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.
Synopsis
He was the one who would become the greatest monarch in history.
“The spot you had climbed once, there’s nothing you can’t climb again.”
He was destined to become the greatest monarch in history.
“Once I’ve ascended to that position, there’s no reason I can’t ascend again.”
[Plot]
“Now, only one step remained.
Becoming king was within reach.
But that had become a mere dream.
And yet.
“I’ve returned to the past?”
But one thing was certain.
“I will make sure you pay the price for betraying me.”
And this time, he would never let go of the throne that was meant for him.
He was destined to become the greatest monarch in history.
“Once I’ve ascended to that position, there’s no reason I can’t ascend again.”
The protagonist, Ian, is the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Kainstein.
He lived as a serf as a child, but one day, the Duke of Garcia visits and brings him to the capital, where he jumps into the line of succession to the throne.
Just because he lived as a serf and because he showed shortcomings that befitted his background as a serf,
he suffered all kinds of scorn and disdain, but he worked hard to show Duke Garcia that he was the rightful successor, and at the moment when he was close to becoming king… … .
Duke Garcia betrayed him,
and Ian met his death.
And then he returned to the time when Duke Garcia sent someone to find Ian… … .
In this life,
he wants to be the one who uses, not the one who is used.
“His goal is to become the king of the Kingdom of Kainstein and unify the continent!
What will become of the protagonist, Ian?”
🎭 System Interface: The “Dumbfounded Faces” Protocol
Rather than following a standard high-stakes political drama formula, this story operates on a Face-Slapping Engine that shapes every major decision and conflict.
| Component | Classification | Tactical Implication |
| Narrative Engine | Power Fantasy / Regression | Drives the story toward satisfying “I predicted your move” moments and enemy humiliation. |
| Primary Genre | Action / Politics / Fantasy | Sets expectations for a throne struggle, but often pivots to OP combat. |
| Atmosphere | Fast-Paced & Dazzling | Creates a constant feeling of “winning” where the MC is always three steps ahead. |
| The “X” Factor | Future Knowledge | Forces the story to evolve through Ian revealing information he shouldn’t have to shock his peers. |
📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Ian & The Knights)
Instead of simple character roles, the story builds a contrast between these two figures:
| Attribute | Ian Kainstein | Nathan / Galon |
| Classification | The Cunning Regressor | The Loyal Sword-Arms |
| Mental Body / Archetype | Represents Calculated Ambition | Represents Unwavering Fealty |
| Personality | Sly, reckless, and cold-hearted to enemies | Hilarious, easily dumbfounded, and fiercely protective |
| Dynamic | Their relationship evolves through the “Knight’s Oath,” transitioning from master-servant to a bond of genuine (if understated) trust. |
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