The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 1 (manga)

The Eminence in Shadow Manga Volume 1 features story by Daisuke Aizawa and art by Anri Sakano and Touzai.

There’s only one thing in this world Cid wants to be. And it’s not some bland protagonist or the final boss-he has his eyes set on becoming a mastermind working in the shadows. Now that he’s been reborn in another world, Cid has been hard at work, building the perfect stage to act out his long-desired role. The issue is that these imaginary adversaries and plot devises exist in this new world…and he’s the only one left in the dark!