She is a temperamental, hysteric, vindicative and vicious person, bullying others around her and murdering other members of the Rozan family so that she can secure power for herself. She massively missteps in her evaluation of Aubrey, believing that she could temper her jealous tendencies by appointing her as a Lady in Waiting. She protects and defends his actions, encourages him at all points and is filled with endless praise. Idk if he's really a second male lead but he still likes tia even though she killed him in their past . And like that she succeeded creating 2 non functional young adults that now see her as a hydrance and is paying for it. Spoiler: Chapter 21. It either just happens and isnt explained, or it might play an important part of the story. I got off-topic, I'm just saying I would not be comfortable with a guy who jumps to conclusions like this being my representative - we know she was a bully. In order to not be told by the outside that he robbed it while purging the predecessor Duke Riagan, he merely established the present Duke Riagan and entrusted it to him. Unfortunately, he fails to realize that the servant's deepest loyalty is to the wellbeing of the empire, specifically in terms of having a ruler who is not pointlessly violent or cruel. This creates an obsessive possessiveness that manifests in her hitting, bully and demeaning Tia. I'm not even going back to screenshot them, they're too tryhard/corny. There is a line early in the story where he says Tia was useful for once, but then starts to value him more when she gives him advice that he thinks is helpful. It also gives a justifiable reason why she sides with Cedric in her second life, as she has already been convinced that he is a good person from what happened before her death. All the stakes after post-self sacrifice were on this level, tripping while dancing. Tia is then is left to reflect on her actions for some time, growing to regret what she has done. It wasnt just about profit. Four-Star Badass: Cedric is an accomplished commander who reorganized the western armies and successfully protected the northern and western part of the empire from invasions. Emma626, Dec 6, 2022 Here's an example of her doing objectively dumb shit; hey, if you know you're going to the poorest area in the whole empire, why would you roll up in a noble carriage and put your black cloak disguise on after you get out and the beggers have already seen your noble-exclusive golden hair+rich people dress? sort. Agency Chapter 1 is essentially MC getting tortured for a wrongful accusation, with her noting the irony of this. Grand Duke Roygar also understood. First of all, I would like to tell you that the promise I make to save the Duchy of Riagan will have the same effect as what the Duke has done., This is not simply a matter for the Duchy of Riagan to get involved in a difficult task. Protective League of Villains (My Hero Academia) Reunions; Getting Back Together; Beta Read; Summary. The potential was here but finally the characters are too bland. I 100% respect this decision. I highlight them because they are all interesting and nuanced characters, that add complexity to the story. It seemed like a lot of effort for consistently gross looking dresses, i made an ehhh for the other dresses but by far the worst offender for me was 100% that green-striped one you mentioned she got rightfully bullied for wearing to the ball like man that was, You know the other nobles were like "*sniff sniff* Who cooks beef stew for a ba- oh it's her again. And in the meantime, the Riagan Ducal couple kept their silence in the South. That is what a healthy supportive partner looks like and my goodness is it heart-warming when they admit their feelings to each other. The final battle of the game on the evil route is basically you and your army (it's a tactics rpg) against pretty much every named character still alive at that point, good or evil (they have all united against you, with some major villains making heel-face turns as a result). Even Laurence regaining his memories ultimately serves as a distraction because with his memory of having been emperor once, he starts obsessing over goals he, while Cadriol, the prince of Eimel, also retained all his memories from the past. Proofreader: somnium. It was like a boy-like anxiety before he was about to make a fist fight. It's also there for the sake of family drama. Cedric feels honorbound to fulfill this wish. She later states that she has very little dancing experience for this very reason. But that was 18 years ago. Gregor assumes that Roygar is just greedy and selfish, so when Roygar is implicated in treason he "offers" a deal: He'll execute his wife and child, but spare Roygar himself. The event that starts the story is something that the MC usually has no influence over. And at this point I want to scream the best part about Cedric. Now that was a long-winded outline but I think it is necessary because what it highlights is the agency in Tias actions. We are given enough time to appreciate why Cedric trusts his vassals so much, and almost led to believe that Tia might be overly-paranoid. although, i do have to say that this manhwa is pretty overhyped. eye?) Despite this unrivalled power, he is not callously cruel like many other evil emperors. It meant the salt that the Emperor was not aware of, that is, coarse salt. If it wasnt for the South Sea salt, he wouldnt be able to move.. Chapter 247 January 26, 2023 Chapter 246 January 24, 2023 Web Novel (KR) The Baby Raising A Devil. And South Sea salt was used in the central, eastern, and southern parts of the empire. It's terrible, and there's no justification for the anachronistic and plain ugly clothing. The greatest mercy she could offer was to arrange the execution to be quick and painless rather than the brutal and slow affair it was meant to be. In 2020, it received a manhwa adaptation drawn by Peachberry. Also, he could have seen their expressions, which were clearly hostile. A genius schemer, creating an emperor! In circumstances she completely understands, her scheme works pretty flawlessly, but her plans can fail when dealing with unknown quantities. . I disagree with everything except the dresses, but I'm not in the mood to properly articulate it. I dropped this one at chapter 20 too. I'm In Love With the Villainess. Brooke's strangely worded toast ringing in her ears, Sheila becomes more and more unsettled as she looks out at the guests, all smiling as if they know something that she . This is also without going into the warped relationship her mother has for her, but that is another complete can of worms. Written by the Author . His feelings for Tia develop naturally and he isnt blown away by her beauty or some gimmick skill she has. So Grand Duke Roygar would want to go down south to do it himself.. He first bribed the butler of Duke Riagans residence in the capital so that he would hear about the Empress. Taking past and present lives into account Artizea's wrath and vengeance are terrifying A genius schemer, creating an emperor! The woman he has grown to love has been forcefully taken away all because of the actions of someone he thought he could rely on. After rescuing Artezia, Cedric begs her to help the rebellion he is leading and come up with a plan to overthrow Laurence and put an end to his tyranny. He wants to succeed, but he wants to succeed in what he thinks is the right way. Artezia abuses this to cut off ties with her mother and remove her influence on Laurence, thus making him lose favor with Emperor Gregor. I know it's well-loved and often trotted out as an ur-example of the genre. There's a hideous blue 1980s polyester prom tux I know I'm missing. This is a quick point but the author does a great job at keeping the pace consistent, giving time to really flesh out the characters while at the same time not letting the story drag too long at any one arc. It's justified by the fact that Mirailla, her mother, keeps Artezia isolated and deliberately makes Artezia ugly to feel better about herself. They talk about their issues like adults, with Cedric constantly imploring her to be more caring about herself while not being afraid to call her out when she devalues herself. Conversely, it was difficult for Grand Duke Roygar to make a big mistake. He is angry at the family, but more so himself, and when Audrey tries to explain her actions, the disgust is evident. I have never cared about this kind of thing before, but I guess you could say TVLT has a special place in my heart. It wasnt new information, but it was good information to be able to confirm like this. I know TVLT is popular. Laurence wants more than anything "legitimacy", as he has a complex about the fact that he is an illegitimate son. Otherwise, there is something else going on inside her mind. You have no idea how refreshing this is to see. His Majesty must have given you instructions, do you mean to break them recklessly?, The guidelines given by the central government do not always fit the situation. In the original timeline, the pirate king that facilitated Roygar's end acted on Artezia's behalf. What this difference does, more than anything, is make Tias intelligence believable. Nothing feels cheap or contrived, characters make decisions that make sense given their personalities and circumstances, and there is no sudden abandonment of their identities. Are you planning to tie up not only the Eimmel problem, but also the coarse salt? However, he knew only that the betrayal was attached to the Emperor after their accidental death and he had been given the title in exchange for the transfer of important rights of the Duchy Riagan. At their wedding reception, he is named the empire's crown prince, just as Artezia planned. Chapter one ENDS with our now quadruple-amputee MC squirming across a dirty floor, painting a self-made pentagram using the blood from the remains of her sliced out tongue so she can sacrifice herself and turn back time, knowing full well this alone could never atone for the crimes she committed for her own selfish gain. Emperor Gregor would grow less suspicious of Cedric, since this would strengthen Laurence's position, while Artezia would get to inherit the Marquessate of Rosan earlier and cleanly cut ties with her mother. I'm sure people love it, but unfortunately I'm not much of a romantic. The Villainess lives twice breaks this trend by having Tia play an active role in her regression. the characters are a little bland for my taste, and the pacing is quite off. His Majesty the Emperor knew that Fernando Riagan had another pocket, but he must have thought that it was only contributing to the old mans livelihood.. Originally I wasn't gonna reply because I don't have that much of a problem with other people liking it, and I genuinely would not want to spoil a fan's enjoyment by being hyper aggressive about my preferences. Gregor's attempt to launch a preemptive counter coup against Cedric spurs him to start a real one and seize control over the palace and armed forces. The art isn't pleasing, at times obviously traced. He is also occasionally a little bit goofy, with his eating habit being particularly notable, and getting genuine laughs/smiles from Tia. There was no gun to my head. Book 5 chapter summaries/spoilers. Ill be curious to read what others thought about the series in the comments and apologies for making you endure my ramblings. An epic, gaga, and relentlessly ultra-violent Japanese rap opera about the zero-sum gang war that erupts after spoiler alert someone makes a big deal about a small penis, Sono Sion's . The relationship with male . Kan ve gzyalaryla, zaman geri evirmek iin kadim byyi yapmak iin kendi vcudunu feda eder. And I guess everyone reads them as cliffhangers. Cedric notices that Artezia's bully only has eyes on him and disregards her state: in poor clothes and bruised. He displays his commitment to justice and commoners by: Verbally attacking and embarrassing MC's bully at a party, despite the implausibility of him sherlocking enough facts to recognize the bully is in the wrong (side note, I was #team bully bc she points out MC has worn the same dress to six parties in a year, not even aware that MC is wearing her filthy clothes from the day before, when she was out in the sunshine cooking up a BO-storm. So far, it has been evenly distributed at the businesses of several places, and the price is also controlled. What was in it was nothing like a bribe. Strictly speaking, it belongs to the Emperor. I may have felt mislead, but that doesn't mean romance-focused stories are bad - they're just not for me. When both Tia and Lawrence abandon her, you can see her heartbreak, and while this result is 100% deserved because of her actions, there is the tiniest little spec of pity. I know enough about historical garments to know that those layers heat up and that she did not wash them before the party). ended up marrying a member of the original Camellia bloodline in order to secure her legitimacy and succeed the house. Like the concept is interesting, but the execution is bland. The Villainess Lives Twice. . 4.6. !> Honestly I found this part my favorite because the whole dynamic of her family is: narcissistic parent, golden child and scape goat. The wealthy and powerful nobles and the enterprises who entered politics had to be completely lifted for the sake of future reign. It throws me into fits, it turns me into an incoherent animal because there's SO MUCH bad in this page it throws off my numbered list format 1 2 3 4 THIS PAGE the depiction of POVERTY before a noblewoman gets PRINCESS CARRIED out of a carriage, complete with the pink glitter because this is meant to be a ROMANTIC scene for an INTELLIGENT character by a KIND male lead AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO SEES??? Boertz was a thoughtful man in his own way, so he fell into a trap. However, when Laurence no longer needed Artezia, he exposed all of her crimes to imprison and silence her by cutting off her tongue and limbs. When a high school girl is reborn into the world of her favorite novel, she's ready for a life of riches, romance, and a front row seat to the drama. Tia is being taken care of by Sophie to get better and healthy for the baby. These are not all the villains but covers the major ones so far in the Manwha. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. HE ACTUALLY TRUSTS TIA. I think this scene is already spoiled on novel updates. She just wanted a hug! He cant win even if he fights. While Artezia had no plan to stop Laurence, she knew a way to help Cedric. When Aubrey, the youngest daughter of his castellans' family, betrays Artezia and Ebron due to her jealousy towards Artezia to Cardriol, Cedric is outraged. The manhwa's English translation is provided by TappyToon. "Devise a plan." "" "I can't think of anyone but you who can . She just wanted a hug! But Bill reassures her that he loves her, and nothing can stand in their way. So she shower her favorite (the one that is a extention of herself) with love and decides to leave the other with the bare minimum or less, even food or clothing is too much for the scapegoat forget love or positive attention. Roygar commits suicide in order to twist what was once a threat from Cedric into a guarantee to protect his family. Last UpdateApr 29th 2022. Countess Martha could not hide her displeasure. Of course, it was not a secret to those close to power. However, one side of Grand Duke Roygars heart was always anxious. i can't tell if you're opening my eyes or that i'm too fascinated by your dedication in writing this rant. Beneath all her arrogance and hysteria, Millaira is a. Lawrence is her ultimate pride, and she will do anything to ensure he succeeds. She is able to play them like a fiddle and create division while presenting herself as innocent. Terrifying a visibly nervous butler for giving info the ML literally just demanded, which is treated as ML realizing that MC has a shitty life, as there's no other reason a butler would say "Oh MC's at the ball" to the scary 6'5 war hero duke glaring at him except abuse. There is no depraved scumbag who is morally bankrupt, nor is there an ultimate evil force that Tia and Cedric struggle to overcome. She supports Lawrence, but her actions cause suffering to the citizens of the empire and the deaths of many innocents. After being summoned into time and space by a strong force, Ah Xin was determined to appease the broken hearted younger sister, help her live a normal life, and finally, help her getting rid of the vicious villainess' fate! She has shifted her perspective already, and now that she has been given another chance, she takes advantage of it fully. After all, what pregnant woman would risk a miscarriage like that? But Also it reminds me the same complaints I heard regarding adaptions of books to movies. THIS IS ALL A CONTRACT MARRIAGE TOO! In book 7 Roygar is almost out of the game and he remembers that time when her sister Florella (Cedric's mother) was killed. Was Grand Duchess Evron also deceived by the Empress? Also known as Akuyaku Reijou Nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita, this Japanese series was initially posted on Shsetsuka ni Nar . All of those things sounded raw as hell. A genius schemer, creating an emperor! Disclaimer: Repeating this if you somehow missed it in the title, spoilers for The Villainess Lives Twice. Enji Todoroki vows to be a hero remembered through any means necessary. One who didn't know, and didn't take learning well. The law that only allows people to have affairs with married people is to simply give a reason that Lawrence, Artezia's brother, cannot be the immediate heir to the throne. To this day, I haven't read the first half of Ch.2 because of how much it enrages me [The one within the villainess] Callisto club assemble!!! After seeing her go to such lengths to own her actions, we get a frustrating and, frankly, confusing recollection of her terrible childhood (they suggest she's being starved, but that doesn't really make sense with other info given, MC doesn't have a lot of clothes but wouldn't that make her ambitious family lookbad? She also fails to convince Cadriol to release her when he kidnaps her, despite having been able to manipulate him in her previous life. Artizea decided to immediately take the property that was in the carriage and dispose of it. Gregor trusted this man more than his closest friends because he knows for certain the man would die for him. Emperor Gregor demands filial piety and wants an idyllic family life whenever it suits him. He admonishes Cedric for raising a political issue in the presence of his daughter, but then quickly encourages him to discuss it later. Remove them from the invitation list. Grand Duke Roygars eyes lit up. He knew very well that all of the members of the Guard were those who risked their life for what was . If it is news from the Duchy of Riagan, the Imperial Palace must be waiting for it., Actually, Duke Riagan also told me to plead with His Majesty., But, His Majesty, will he save the Duchy of Riagan just because of my appeal? "Only when your brother is happy can you be happy." She committed all kinds of evil deeds to make him Emperor. What is great about this is we get character development before the regression happens. You can see how much it hurts him to be betrayed by someone he trusted unconditionally. It's his excuse to just kill people, reduce their power, and see their allegiances and values by letting her run wild. You're absolutely right that Artezia looks like trash, and that does not make much sense in the society. We get a clear picture of this when he doesnt like to take credit of military success, attributing them to the army more than himself. Chapter 11 January 28, 2023 . As bad as Gregor is, he's still a human being and wants to feel like he has a family that loves him, which is why he at least superficially cherishes Laurence and Millaira. Her character arc is generally about learning to value herself, and battling the guilt from her previous life. Since the child is Cedric's, it also becomes an attempted murder on a member of the imperial family, escalating things further. Killing her would have been more merciful. When they're at risk of execution, he straight up. This is gonna contain spoilers but not a lot since I gave up on this because it was causing me mental duress. "Devise a plan.". This fucking screenshot. Recently, Grand Duke Roygar has been feeling increasingly pressured by Cedric. So far there are three main ones, with a few minor enemies also present. Tia sees the ruined remains on her trip to see Cedric, and truly realises what Lawrences tyranny has wrought. 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