MC is just a ruthless, overbearing, and prideful mc not villainous maybe antihero but he is not Evil.-At the beginning he was indeed An anti hero but around 300 chapter he gradually becomes hero like than evil(character development).mc is too forgiving to women in general. -Author maybe changed his personality b/c the mc is not willing to sacrifice anything(and by anything means anyone who he interact) with to attain power which means that he is not evil but he is still antihero till he sacrificed himself for his bird( pet). -An antihero will sacrifice anyone to not "lose" his powers( not obtain but lose) and he is becoming a simp for the elf girl.-aside from this, this novel is good in every other way. If you like an Mc that ruthless, overbearing, and prideful mc not villainous this is for you.This is my opinion if anyone is opposed to it feel free to correct me to the right path!!-till chapter 400