I’ve Been Reincarnated as Minor Villainous Lord, so I’m Going to Defeat the Mastermind Before the Original Story Begins

In the Japanese web novel 'I’ve Been Reincarnated as Minor Villainous Lord, so I’m Going to Defeat the Mastermind Before the Original Story Begins', Kurt Antoner, a minor villainous lord manipulated by the mastermind of the story, meets an untimely end early on. Reincarnated into Kurt's role, the protagonist seeks to outsmart the mastermind and survive. Armed with game knowledge, unexpected encounters with characters from the original story complicate the plot, leading to comedic and fantastical twists. The novel explores themes of alchemy, aristocracy, cheats, and domestic affairs, with a male protagonist navigating challenges and interacting with saints.