From the Start, I Was Beheaded at the Execution Grounds

Xu Huaishan nearly became the shortest-lived transmigrator in history. The first thing he saw when he awoke was a gleaming broadsword swinging down toward his head.

He hadn't transmigrated to become some rich family's son-in-law, nor a prince or imperial heir. He had simply become the third-in-command of a tiny bandit stronghold.

Xu Huaishan was on the verge of tears. He didn't want to be a villain, especially not a short-lived one. With no other choice, he carefully took one step at a time on the path to becoming a hero...