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Definition of a Villain

“Guide Betty hides her powers until superpowered James arrives, forcing her to confront her secret identity.”

Definition of a Villain

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Super Power Action Romance
80 chapters · 2023 - 2025 · Manhwa
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Guide Betty hides her powers until superpowered James arrives, forcing her to confront her secret identity.

In a world where super-powered individuals known as "superpowers" walk among regular humans, and "guides" possess the rare ability to calm and control them, Betty lives a quiet life in a small American town. As a guide herself, she keeps her true nature hidden, hoping to blend in as an ordinary high school student. Her carefully maintained normalcy is disrupted when James, a charismatic transfer student with superpowers of his own, arrives at her school. While James searches for something—or someone—within their community, Betty finds herself inexplicably drawn into his orbit despite her best efforts to keep her distance. As tensions rise between superpowers and guides, Betty must navigate the delicate balance between protecting her secret identity and the growing connections she forms with those around her. In a world where power can be both a gift and a curse, Betty's journey will challenge everything she thought she knew about heroes, villains, and the gray areas in between. (Source: Naver Corporation, translated)

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A Manhwa Publication

  • Format 80 ch ch × vol
  • Total read 10h 40m approx
  • Published Nov 2023 – Apr 2025
  • Source Manhwa media type
  • Ref. BS-M76607 catalog

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