* Asserted means to state something forcefully or confidently. It's a neutral term.
* Evil refers to something that is morally wrong, wicked, or harmful. It's a negative term.
Here are some examples:
* Asserted: "She asserted her right to a fair trial."
* Evil: "The villain's evil plan threatened the entire city."
While someone could assert something evil, the word "asserted" itself doesn't carry any connotations of evil.