
After losing his beloved lifelong mistress, Artesia, and swearing revenge on those who betrayed her, Kaltz finishes all his preparations and travels back to the past. Equipped with the knowledge he gathered from the future, he starts his secretive work as the “true mastermind.” Thus begins a dark fantasy of revenge, where his dominance comes not from raw power, but from cunning and insight.
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You can read The Optimal Solution to Eventually Becoming the Mastermind on Philia Scans — 11 chapters in English, free to start, with premium early access for the newest chapters.
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The Optimal Solution to Eventually Becoming the Mastermind has 11 chapters on Philia Scans, the latest being Chapter 11.
The Optimal Solution to Eventually Becoming the Mastermind is written by Fujiki Washiro, with art by Kajinoki Tagane.
The Optimal Solution to Eventually Becoming the Mastermind is a manga, first released in 2025.
The Optimal Solution to Eventually Becoming the Mastermind is a Fantasy, Romance, Action, Drama, Shounen, Harem, and Regression manga.
The Optimal Solution to Eventually Becoming the Mastermind is translated by the Philia Scans team.
After losing his beloved lifelong mistress, Artesia, and swearing revenge on those who betrayed her, Kaltz finishes all his preparations and travels back to the past.