Today the Villainess has Fun Again
Ch 56 as of 20/06/24 - rate 3.5 so far ** on Tapas as “Villainesses Have More Fun” ** End of season 1, Ch 40 ** some bad translation - 30yo FL wished for someone who wouldn’t betray her as she fell asleep. Her boyfriend of 8yrs who she supported financially cheated on her with a close friend. Now the cheating pair are getting married. Her trash father was an abusive, sexist pig who favoured his son over the women in the family. FL became strong willed and self reliant to survive. - FL wakes up as Reilynn Shaun Candmion, the villainess in a webnovel she was reading. She empathised more with the villainess than the heroine. She retains Reilynn’s memories and mannerisms. - Iris van Conrad, the heroine and daughter of a poor Viscount. - In the novel Iris went back in time (?) - Crown Prince Friedrich kan Charleus is FL’s cheating bastard (ex-)fiancé. Reilynn forced Friedrich to get engaged to her, despite knowing he didn’t love her. Friedrich is still an arrogant prick who treats her like dirt. He hates that her status is equal to / greater than his, unlike Iris. - Sir Kassion, a commoner imperial knight of the 12th order. - Lucas, information and assassination guild master. - Xavier (Xavi), a young leopard shapeshifter and former slave. - FL’s followers: Aisha, Mielle, Fiera … - Becky, FL’s personal maid. Becky is the daughter of FL’s nanny so they grew up together. - FL drops a fortune just to meet Lucas and to make the point that she has the power to do so. She tells him to use some of the money to at least pay for the dress he stole for Iris to wear at the last ball. The stolen dress was originally ordered by FL from her favourite, exclusive designer. - FL invites Sir Kassion to come work for her as she will value his efforts and skills for what they’re truly worth. He is currently discriminated against as a commoner and assigned the worst jobs. For now he declines. - FL intervenes when she sees a merchant abusing a young orphan shapeshifter slave, Xavier. She buys Xavi’s freedom from the corrupt merchant, then she buys multiple potions to heal his many scars. Xavi is completely devoted to her and asks to stay with her. (Lucas and Kassion witness FL rescue Xavi) - Duke Candmion adores his daughter, whose mother died when she was very young. He’s pleased when FL asks to annul her engagement with the bastard Crown Prince. He supports her recent spending that secured a connection with Lucas and her public display of noblesse oblige in saving Xavier. - FL’s family comes from a long line of merchants. There’s a family saying: “If it’s arduous and unprofitable, avoid it.” - Yuellan, Iris’ supporter - FL goes to a tea party, after being absent from society for awhile. She deals with more cat fighting and slander (started by Iris). Lucas makes a surprise appearance as Viscount van Heyres. - Lucas and FL meet up later. He says Iris’ behaviour is suspicious with how she manipulated him to steal the dress and help her come between FL and the Crown Prince. FL agrees Iris is suspicious to aim for the Crown Prince when someone as powerful and scary as FL is already his partner. - FL intervenes when she sees a Baron slap Sir Kassion in the street. The Baron is under arrest for a dine-and-dash charge but made a fuss since Sir Kassion is a commoner. FL is worried she offended the knight but his heart is actually wavering over her. - Later Sir Kassion finds FL to thank her for her great generosity and consideration towards him. She tells him to not give up. - FL spoils Xavi with many expensive gifts. She appreciates the unconditional love he has for her. - Friedrich unexpectedly visits FL at home. He informs FL that he won’t be escorting her to the National Founding Day ball. - He thinks her curt and defiant manner is just a new way for her to get his attention and try to seduce him. - FL sees Iris at a dress boutique. Iris tries to provoke FL about Friedrich. FL laughs off Iris’ attempt to threaten FL. - The National Founding Day celebration ball is hosted by the imperial family. FL is escorted by her father. She shows a calm, kinder side that impresses the ladies. Iris enters on the arm of Friedrich and they have the 1st dance together. FL throws her glove at Iris, challenging her to a duel for insulting FL and defiling FL’s honour. The duel is between knights funded by their families, which FL knows Iris can’t afford. No external help is allowed. - Friedrich aggressively grabs FL’s arm and the surrounding crowd of noble guests look upon him unfavourably. FL’s father and Duchess Isabelle Shaun Carlos intervene and tell Friedrich to let FL go. Isabelle offers to be a witness for the duel. FL’s father tells her to break off the engagement and they agree to send an official notice to the imperial family after the ball. - Lucas climbs to the balcony terrace where FL is seated alone. - He offers to help FL deal with the corrupt merchant who enslaved Xavi. He says he wants to get to know her more. FL thinks that isn’t necessary. She agrees to dance with him briefly. Lucas discovers she was hiding her wrist that was badly bruised by Friedrich. Lucas later admits to himself that he’s fallen in love with FL. - Emperor Edwin is furious with Friedrich and tells him the only reason he became Crown Prince was because FL chose him. - The Carlos and Candmion families deserve respect as the 2 pillars of the Empire that have great wealth, power and military might. They established the foundation of the Empire and still swore loyalty to the imperial family. Friedrich is ordered to rectify the situation with FL. - FL attends the Founding Day festival with Becky and Xavi. She sees Sir Kassion with his much younger brother. FL notices the freedom of the commoners compared to her own situation. Sir Kassion invites FL to dance. - Sir Kassion feels inferior to FL but she says if people are friends, status means nothing. Social status doesn’t determine a person’s worth. She wants to be friends with Sir Kassion. - Xavi wants to learn how to protect FL and watches the knights training. FL’s escort knight Sir Ian offers to teach Xavi. - Later Xavi asks to be taught how to read and write. - FL is invited to visit Duchess Isabelle. They talk about women’s rights and equality. Isabelle says while it is better among commoners, noble women are restricted to the “modest lady” stereotype. FL’s behaviour at the ball was very refreshing. - Isabelle will pass down the Duke title to her son Barrod soon. She asks FL to look out for her that day in the same way Isabelle looked out for FL. Barrod will be the witness for the duel. - FL sees Isabelle as her role model for how a true noble should be. Isabelle uses her power to defend the weak and rectify wrongs. - FL realises she’s seen as a villainess in this world for being an assertive, powerful woman. FL is inspired by her discussion with Isabelle about privilege and responsibility. FL decides to study more about history and her family assets / business. - Friedrich keeps a low profile after being criticised for not being more discrete about his affair. Iris is spurned by all of the noble ladies for her unethical behaviour. - Barrod had asked Reilynn to marry him several times in the past but she always rejected him. He says he just wants someone on equal footing with him to run House Carlos together. - Barrod (disguised as a knight) met Iris several times before. They meet again at the duel but Barrod says he’s not there to help Iris because he’s the moderator. - FL suddenly has a vision of Barrod threatening her with a sword. Is it a memory from a different timeline (?) - Barrod realises Iris is a deceitful schemer who flirts with various men to use them. He liked her passion for her dreams but he’s disgusted she uses such cowardly tactics to crush others. Iris must take responsibility for her wrongful actions. - Iris loses the duel but continues to be rude to FL. - FL threatens to ruin Iris and her family if she doesn’t show proper respect to FL. After Iris bows down, FL lets her go. - FL wonders what future did Iris see to make her so resentful towards Reilynn. What did the original Reilynn really want? - FL visits Friedrich at the palace. She is breaking off their engagement and will send the annulment papers shortly. She is also withdrawing all financial support for him from her family. - Friedrich roughly grabs FL to stop her from leaving. - Barrod arrives and stops Friedrich from hitting FL. - FL sees a vision of Reilynn and Friedrich growing up together as close friends? but FL passes out. She’s unconscious for 2 days. - Earlier Lucas sent the seal from the corrupt merchant to FL. - The corrupt merchant called Heinz is also a loan shark. He runs illegal casinos and slave auctions. He destroys the families of women he likes and forces them to be his concubines. The police can’t arrest him due to internal corruption and lack of evidence. - FL uses Heinz’ seal to forge a loan document that states he owes her a fortune. FL asks Kassion to help her arrest Heinz. She’s disgusted he used the money she paid for Xavi to run illegal casinos and support other crimes. FL finds Heinz in one of his illegal casinos and shows him the loan document. She says he owes that amount plus interest and demands immediate payment. - Kassion defeats Heinz’ thugs and Heinz is arrested. - Lucas spreads rumours about FL’s achievement that helped the people and Friedrich’s betrayal of FL. News of Heinz’ crimes increases FL’s popularity while decreasing public support for the imperial family. - FL wants to be the Candmion heir. Her father asks her to prove it through her actions then he’ll officially acknowledge her as his heir. - Yuellan opens a salon that excludes ladies not considered to be up to standard? FL decides to open her own salon that is more inclusive, where ladies can share their hobbies and learn new ideas. - NB: in the past Reilynn had several failed business endeavours. - FL asks Lucas to help her find a mage. He directs her to a magic tower. There she meets Berch and Igren, the owner of the magic tower. FL offers a massive reward to the magic tower to make an item she designed. It’s a ballpoint pen. - The mages live in poor, harsh conditions to pay for the sins of their ancestors who used magic to wage war. FL says she appreciates their efforts and they shouldn’t have to suffer because of past mistakes. - Hanasia the mage is a spy for Iris. - He tells Iris about FL’s commission and the pen. - The Emperor summons FL to the palace. - A conspiracy with the Empress for the original FL to make Friedrich the next Emperor??? - FL’s engagement to Friedrich is finally annulled. - He is deposed as the Crown Prince. - The new Crown Prince is Haufolt. - Xavi decides to leave FL and attend the Candmion Academy.
The Princess' Jewelry Box
Ch 11 as of 15/02/22 - also on Webtoon ** a bit silly. All the squids are funny. - FL is 1st Princess Ariana de Securamisu / Sekramis of the Arbelzea Empire. She creates her own harem of handsome, talented young men as a means to achieve her goals. She wants to secure power to succeed the throne and become the 1st ever Empress. She’s an excellent swordsman, skilled mage etc. She’s the favourite child of the Emperor. - Emperor Jayder (31yr reign or 31yo?) - 1st Prince Babylo - 2nd Prince Haberon - 3rd Prince Kamal The Princess’ Jewels: - Archduke Nell Phantom, the Black Duke, the Black Werewolf and a great war hero. Now the Princess’ Hound. - 2nd Prince Efrit Karsia of Xek, the Phoenix of the Sun God, Xek military commander and no.1 monster hunter. - Haun Baek, General and security commander of Darhan, the Fairy of the Moon, gifted in the arts. - Sir Raymond Amber of Galdeon, the Lemon jewel. 1st son of House Amber, silver tongue, rakish charm. - Sir Jade Meldea of Maldoe, strong water ability. Youngest son of House Meldea, 1 of 5 houses blessed by Mistral the god of water. His family are descendants of a Saint. He also has the ability to decipher how the world revolves. He’s a quick thinker and skilled with numbers.
Sweet Sweet Revenge
Ch 3 as of 08/09/21
An Unseemly Lady
Ch 31 as of 08/02/22 - lost interest. DROPPED ** seems a bit silly and immature ** some bad translation - FL 20yo fell asleep and awoke reborn in the world of a reverse harem novel she’d read. She is now is 8yo Lilianne “Lili” Blanchett, a character that there wasn’t written much about in the novel. FL doesn’t retain any of Lili’s memories. FL pretends she has amnesia when she wakes up after Lili was sick. - FL’s older sister is Yulianne “Lia” Blanchett (18yo?), the heroine of the novel. Yulianne had 4 close male friends from her time at Delir Academy where she was the top student. It’s now 5yrs after they all graduated. - NB: The parents of FL and Yulianne are a Count and Countess. They’re often away on business trips / expeditions. - All of the servants at the Blanchett estate love and care for FL. - FL isn’t sure if she deserves Yulianne’s love. FL is afraid Yulianne will reject and abandon FL if she finds out FL possessed Lili’s body. - She’s overly obsessed with desserts … how is she not fat! - She acts like a manipulative, spoilt, annoying little shit. - FL and Yulianne always have matching outfits. - Marquis Robaine Clione, the male protagonist of the novel with a trashy personality and a big inferiority complex. FL will protect Yulianne from him as he neglected her and cheated on her after they got married in the novel. - Michael Evans, the youngest ever Archduke. - Aiden Evans 8yo, Michael’s young nephew. - Allen Lowell, a mage and a “crazy dog.” - Luca Lowell 8yo, Allen’s youngest brother. - Cedric Royston, Commander of the 2nd imperial knights division. - Joshua Winston 8yo, Cedric’s younger nephew. - Elhard Empire: - 2nd Prince Carlisle Evans 8-10yo?, related to Michael and Aiden. - Carlisle secretly gathers info on those who might harm him. - The novel starts when Robaine asks Yulianne to pretend to be his fiancée for him to qualify for his inheritance. He wants Yulianne to live with him but Yulianne refuses to help him when FL gets upset. - Michael bribes FL with muffins. FL helps him to use his council work as an excuse to see Yulianne regularly for her advice. - Allen uses the excuse of regularly checking up on FL’s health to see Yulianne often. Cedric doesn’t need an excuse because FL openly encourages him to visit. - Emperor’s Bday Banquet: children are also invited. - Cedric escorts Yulianne and has the 1st dance with her. - She helps him with a new necktie when he has a wardrobe malfunction with his tight dress shirt. - FL runs into Carlisle outside when she’s looking for Joshua. - After the banquet, Carlisle invites FL to visit him at the imperial palace. Aiden is jealous and invites himself with FL too. - FL receives the official notice to take the magic test. - Only people who can use magic may attend the Academy. - During a visit to see Carlisle at the imperial palace, FL finds out Cedric is getting disciplined for causing a fuss. The incident involves Robaine who was upset Cedric was Yulianne’s escort at the banquet instead of him. Robaine provoked Cedric (possibly by insulting Yulianne) and Cedric threatened him. - It’s time for the magic test and FL is really nervous. - FL’s test took longer than the others and her results were delayed too. When FL finally receives the results, it says her mana reserves, sensitivity and affinity are all very high. As her initial results are unprecedented, FL’s final results are on hold until further testing is conducted. Later FL returns to the imperial palace for more tests. - One day Carlisle tells FL that he became attracted to her because she’s different. He has the ability to detect the magic of others through physical touch. He sensed her magic was interesting when they first met and he wanted to get close to her. - Carlisle knows about her magic test results. - He thinks something is blocking the magic from leaving her body. He offers to help slowly unblock her body. - The parents of FL and Yulianne return home the day after FL’s 9th bday. They are cold and harsh people. - They don’t value FL or see her as a member of the family because she has no magic skills. The original Lili would’ve died while her parents were away if FL hadn’t possessed her body. - The parents would prefer to use FL in an arranged political marriage if they can’t use her skills. - Yulianne was obsessed with being the best at everything as a means to protect FL, but it backfired. Yulianne most likely accepted Robaine’s marriage proposal in the novel so she could forget about her beloved sister who had died.
The Strongest Characters in the World are Obsessed With Me
Ch 46 as of 02/04/22 - rate 3.5 - FL is 13yo Dahlia Pesteros who regains her past life memories and realises she’s in the world of a dating sim otome game. Her character didn’t exist in the original game. - FL wants to survive and avoid the bad ending. - Her father the Duke passes away suddenly and she meets her older brother Hikan 16yo for the 1st time when he comes to tell her. - Their mother died when FL was born and FL was neglected by the Duke in his grief. - In this world, a great dragon once blessed the Frederick Empire. - The imperial family and the 4 x major Duke houses have a child born with magical powers for every generation. - These children are called transcendentals (T). They are physically and intellectually superior. They are also at risk of going berserk from soul corruption the more they use their powers. - Transcendentals have to periodically report their emotional state to prevent any tragic incidents from occurring. - Duke Hikan Pesteros (T), Commander of the imperial knights. - At the end of the game, the blood-crazed villain Hikan goes berserk after he turns 18yo. Hikan is executed and the Pesteros Duchy is destroyed by the Emperor. This follows a civil war between the male leads over the female heroine. - Even though their mother was a transcendental, she denied who she was and feared others like her. This was after her father went berserk and tried to kill her, then he blew apart the family mansion before he died. Hikan was thrown away by their parents because their mother despised him for being a transcendental. When FL as the much wanted “normal” child was born, he was sent far away to live with relatives in the countryside. - At first FL is terrified of Hikan and does her best to appear innocent and harmless so he doesn’t get rid of her. - She insists on having Hikan as her protector as the sole successor of the Duchy, rather than have a distant relative as the proxy Duke. - Later FL tries hard to open his heart and have him accept her. - Emperor Alexander Duncan Michelio II (T) has the ability to read feelings through physical touch. He’s in his late 30s+. Alex feels like his soul is purified from the transcendental madness for a brief moment after shaking FL’s hand for the 1st time at the ducal title conferment ceremony. - 1st Prince Leonard 16yo, the Crown Prince - 2nd Prince Cedric (T), heir to the throne, prone to wanderlust - Sir Lewein Bluefort / Blueport (T). His 40yo+ mother Duchess Mary Blueport (T) cared for FL since she was a baby and has the ability to create a protective shield. Before her powers manifested, there was a fire that killed her husband and left burn scars all over her body. - Heroine in the game: Adalicia Benitez, from a Viscount family. She was actually saved by the Emperor after being raised as an assassin by criminals. She works as the Emperor’s shadow. - Instead of the heroine, FL is the one who receives the love and obsession from the transcendentals. - A mysterious diary entry: ‘There’ll be salvation everywhere you touch. I hope you save many people with your power’. - FL found this written in an old diary she used before she recovered her past life memories. The handwriting was unfamiliar. - Duke Meldon Arthus (T), a member of the organisation Adalicia used to work for. - Aceras (T), the Emperor’s attendant. He has holy powers that can heal those even on the brink of death. He later becomes the Pope of the Holy Empire. - Adalicia and FL first meet at the ball to celebrate Hikan becoming Duke. Adalicia was chosen by the Emperor to be FL’s lady-in-waiting. Adalicia arrives at the ball with the Emperor and Aceras. - Cedric is discovered hiding among the guests, using magic to disguise himself. The Emperor and Aceras intend to leave soon with Cedric. - Duchess Blueport suddenly starts to go berserk. Adalicia and FL are nearby. They’re drawn into the barrier created by the Duchess which allows anyone to leave except for her. Hikan tries to rescue FL but she pushes him away and says she’ll be ok. The barrier will shrink until it ends the Duchess’ life. - Adalicia leaves to update the Emperor and Hikan, while FL stays with the Duchess in what they expect to be her final moments. The Duchess says being a transcendental is a painful and lonely existence. After meeting FL, the Duchess felt that loneliness subside a little. They express their love for each other and as FL embraces the Duchess tightly, a bright light shines. - Suddenly the barrier dissipates and the Duchess falls unconscious. Her berserk state has completely subsided. The Emperor takes the Duchess away, saying FL may have caused a miracle (ie by stopping the Duchess from going berserk). Usually the only way to stop a berserk transcendental is to kill them. - FL may have the power to purify the corruption of a transcendental’s soul through physical contact. The strength of her power depends on whether or not she has positive feelings about the other person. She’s unaware of her own powers. - The Emperor entrusts Adalicia to protect FL. - FL meets the Emperor to tell him what happened with Duchess Blueport at the ball. He gives FL an official imperial palace entrance pass to use whenever she wants to visit him. - FL meets Duchess Blueport who says she’ll be returning to the countryside and that she’ll pass on her title to her son. - Tea party: at Adalicia’s suggestion, FL has a tea party so she’ll know more people at the next ball. The young ladies invited all come with their mothers. FL defends Adalicia when the mothers start to gossip about her. - FL visited the Emperor and asked for a reward for Adalicia. He offered to give Adalicia’s family the title of Count. In exchange he asked for a hug from FL. Her ability helped to clear his mind even more. - Emperor’s bday ball: FL has her 1st dance with Hikan. - Adalicia’s partner was 1st Prince Leonard. While dancing, Leonard tells Adalicia that he heard a rumour from Aceras about FL’s special powers. Adalicia finds Aceras and unintentionally confirms his suspicions about FL. - FL is watching nearby from a tree with Cedric. He brought her up with magic after he helped retrieve her bracelet that fell over the balcony. After Adalicia and Cedric leave, FL is discovered by Aceras. Hikan finds them in the garden after Adalicia reported FL missing. To avoid an incident, FL credits Aceras with finding her bracelet. That night Aceras leaves the imperial palace. Shortly after he becomes the Pope. - 3yrs later, 16yo FL is shopping for a 19th bday gift for Hikan. She happens to meet a disguised Emperor who’s looking for Cedric. The Emperor helps her to buy a fountain pen and a gramophone.
Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shite shimatta...
Ch 32 as of 26/01/21 - ch 25 translation bad ** refreshing and hilarious take on the isekai genre. The FL is so dense, unpredictable, cheerful, warm, energetic and headstrong with no filter, but only good and pure intentions at heart (and her own survival). Love it! Watched anime on Crunchyroll too. - FL is Katarina Claes, arrogant daughter of a Duke and the villainess from an otome game. - She hits her head as an 8yo and recovered memories of her past life as a 17yo high school girl who died in traffic accident. - FL trains with the sword for her survival, and she is also good at climbing trees. She has emergency meetings in her head when she needs to make any important decisions. - She has limited magic ability w/ earth, so mistakenly thinks she can strengthen it by plowing the earth (ie interacting with the source of her magic). 4 x possible male leads: - 3rd Prince Gerald Stuart: Fire element. Genius prince engaged to FL since they were 8yo. Afraid of snakes. - Prince Alan Stuart: Water element. Younger twin brother of Gerald, grew up compared to him. Good at music. - Keith Claes: Earth element. Stepbrother of FL. Adopted from a branch family due to his strong magic ability. - Nicole Ascarot: Wind element. Son of the PM and close childhood friend of the princes. - Mary Hunt: ... element? Loves gardening. - Youngest daughter of a Duke and Prince Alan’s fiancée. - Sophia Ascarot: Wind element? - Younger sister of Nicole. Teased by others for her white hair and red eyes. Shares hobby of reading romance novels with FL. - She is somehow connected to FL’s high school best friend from FL’s past life. - Maria Campbell: Light element. - The heroine and a commoner. Likes to bake. - Magic Academy: those with magical ability attend for 2 yrs from when they are 15yo. Mostly nobility. Commoners are rare. - Student Council President incident and the power of friendship: FL falsely accused of bullying, Maria then goes missing. FL put to sleep for 2 days. Sirius / Raphael Deek is the culprit. He wanted revenge against Lady Deek for killing his real mother and became possessed by a dark mage spirit. - Magic Academy Festival kidnapping: FL taken by man called Rufus, a dark magic user and Selina, fiancée of 2nd Prince Ian.
The Fake Saint Waits to Leave
Ch 20 as of 10/12/23 - FL possesses the body of Yvelina, a debaucherous fake saintess who died at the end of the 2nd volume of a novel she read. She was sick and depressed while confined to the hospital, feeling abandoned by friends and family. - Iris, the real saintess MLs are: - Latban, templar knights captain & FL’s bodyguard - Leon, imperial crown prince of the Aphellius Empire - Aslan, the wizard king - The prayer ceremony is the biggest annual event for the grand temple. Leon disguises himself as a sickly old man and is blessed by FL. He is intrigued by her. - In a dream? the real Yvelina threatens to expel FL’s soul from her body if she doesn’t sleep with a man. - FL has sex with Leon - Priest Carl
I Am The Villain
Reading on Webtoon - Ch 33 as of 15/02/24 - Really nice art - FL becomes Lucia Aurelius, a character in her friend’s novel. - FL’s real name is Lucy and she looks identical to Lucia. - FL’s parents and unborn baby brother died in a car accident when she was a young girl. - Eleanor Sinclair, FL’s maternal grandmother. - She blames FL for the death of FL’s mother. - Crown Prince Arthur Felix, FL’s (ex-)fiancé - 2nd Prince Leonardo Felix - Noah, FL’s knight - Alexander and Theodore Aurelius, FL’s stepbrothers. - Their father is a Duke. - The real Lucia was kidnapped but managed to escape. She was found by a kind man called Aaron and they fell in love. - Claire Asteria, the female protagonist / heroine - FL’s friend and the novel’s author has become Claire. - Princess … - Imperial Prince Julius
The NOmance I Need