You Thought You Knew Me (Villain Song)

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In a kingdom ruled by light and legacy, a trusted advisor rises to prominence. Known only as Cassian, a figure cloaked in charm and quiet brilliance, they were the king's most loyal confidant and the hero's most beloved mentor. For years, Cassian stood in the shadows of glory, offering guidance, wisdom, and an unwavering smile—never asking for power or praise. Their calm demeanor made them a cornerstone of the kingdom's trust. To the kingdom's hero, they were family.

But trust is the sharpest weapon in the hands of one who knows how to wield it.

Cassian had spent years carefully cultivating a façade. Every encouraging word, every gesture of kindness, every shared victory was deliberate—a calculated move in a much larger game. They studied the hero's dreams, their vulnerabilities, their unshakable belief in good. Cassian was not a force of chaos or brutality; they were a master manipulator who understood that trust can build walls just as easily as it tears them down. While the hero marched forward, shielded by faith in their ally, Cassian built their empire in silence.

The day of reckoning arrives when the hero uncovers fragments of a terrible truth: strange disappearances, dark whispers, and plots buried beneath layers of loyal smiles. Desperate for answers, they confront Cassian in the very study where they had shared years of supposed camaraderie.

It’s here that Cassian reveals the truth with cold, theatrical precision.

"You thought you knew me," Cassian says with a quiet, razor-sharp smile. And in that moment, the hero realizes the betrayal was never a sudden act—it was years in the making, like a poison slipped into wine drop by drop. Every memory that once brought them comfort turns to ash. The hero’s trust, once their strength, is now their greatest weakness, weaponized by the one they trusted most.

Cassian strips away the mask, no longer hiding their contempt for the hero’s naivety. "While you played at courage and honor," they sneer, "I studied you. I knew you. And I built a kingdom out of the cracks in your armor."

This revelation is not just the villain’s triumph—it’s a psychological unraveling. The hero, so assured of their judgment, must now grapple with self-doubt and the realization that they were an unwitting pawn in a much darker scheme.

Cassian doesn't need brute force to defeat their foe. The true victory lies in knowing that the hero will never look at their memories the same way again. Every kind word, every laugh, every shared moment of trust has been corrupted, leaving the hero haunted by the betrayal.

The song “You Thought You Knew Me” captures this turning point—the unmasking of a villain who has played their part flawlessly, and the shattering of trust that forever changes the hero’s path. It isn’t just about power; it’s about control. And for Cassian, the greatest victory is knowing they orchestrated the fall of a kingdom not through swords and armies, but through the delicate art of deception.

From this moment forward, the conflict becomes deeply personal. The hero will rise again, but they will never trust as they once did. And Cassian? They remain in the shadows, a phantom haunting every corner of the hero’s mind, whispering:

"You thought you knew me… but you never did."