Reincarnation As The Villainess

Menceritakan seorang pria berumur 24 tahun. Ia yang merupakan player hardcore ataupun soulslike dipaksa memainkan sebuah otome game reverse harem oleh sepupunya karena ia memegang rahasia dan aib dirinya. Selama bermain ia begitu kelas dengan semua karakter didalam game ini. Membuatnya heran mengapa game seperti itu bisa laku keras. Setiap dirinya kalah dalam membuat pilihan ataupun didalam. Disetiap pertarungannya, ia selalu mengutuk game ini berkali kali sampai menyebutkan 7 dosa besar. 1 minggu telah berlalu dan akhirnya game yang dimainkannya telah tamat. Selama bermain game ia tak pernah makan sama sekali. Ketika dirinya keluar dari rumah, jalannya sempoyongan dan akhirnya meninggal tertabrak truk yang melaju kencang. Sampai akhirnya ketika dirinya sadar ia mulai menyadari beberapa hal keanehan dimulai dari tentang adanya kasta kerajaan, dan derajat wanita lebih tinggi daripada pria membuatnya sadar jika dia bereinkarnasi disebuah dunia otome game, bukan sebagai karakter yg dekat depan sang tokoh utama melainkan karakter sampingan alias Mob.

Life is like an egg... I don't know why I said that. This world isn't at all what I thought it would be. I was ready for the butterfly effect, but not to this extent. Sure, I turned a few bad guys into good ones, but the system's idea of "fixing" the narrative? Completely idiotic. And that's why I hate the fucking system. When I find the bastard who transmigrated me, I'll kick his ass—then maybe thank him for bringing me here. Anyway, you're probably wondering why I'm yapping. Well, it's because I got reincarnated as the female lead. One minute, I'm living my normal life, heading home after work. The next, I’m the princess of an empire. Naturally, I did what any reincarnator would do—I got involved in the narrative. Oh, but then I realized, no one else really does that. Most reincarnators are born as side characters, only aiming to help the protagonist from the shadows. They claim they won’t interfere or change the story, acting all sneaky and pulling strings from behind. But let's be honest—they're stupid. I’m not like them. Since I was born as the female lead, I molded the narrative to my will. And here I am. I admit, things got a little messed up, but I wasn’t the only one who knew the future. Who knew that shitty system regressed people too? Anyway, my interference caused the system to malfunction. It broke down, unable to maintain balance, and now, thanks to me, this world is system-free. That caused a few problems since the system kept certain things in check, but who cares? The story goes on. Maybe I went a bit too far, like when I made that one-time villain a professor. But he's a good guy now, just a little broken... and maybe possessed... or maybe he did massacre a village in the original novel. But, but that didn’t happen this time because I’m here. This time, he saved a lot of people, including me, and now he’s living a happy life. All because of me. So yes, I am a great person. Honestly, this story is more about him than just me. Oh, and there’s another guy too. Yeah, he’s a joy. The side character that everyone scorned is now a protagonist alongside me and the villain-turned-professor. So, we're all rejects and outcasts. Stick around to find out what kind of crazy shit the three of us pulled off. We’re the self-made protagonists of what was supposed to be a typical tragic romance novel. Oh shit... what happened to the original protagonist and his group? I totally forgot about them. --- "Welcome to my novel! As a new writer, I'm excited to share my story with you. Please bear with me if my English isn't perfect - I'm doing my best to improve. The story is also going to be pretty slow at the start(almost till 45, but from then we go into a normal pace), but stick around if that's your taste. Update Schedule: New chapters will be posted every day except a Monday or a Wednesday. Occasionally, I might surprise you with an extra chapter on certain days. Get in Touch: If you'd like to contact me, feel free to DM me on Instagram @kaixuanblackwood. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy my novel!"

Title Original: Reborn as a Villainess Synonyms: Reincarnated as the Antagonist A Second Life as the Villainess Living Again as the Villain The Villainess’s Redemption A New Chance as the Infamous Lady. Summary with Synonyms Original: Amelia Jones wakes up as the infamous villainess, Lady Seraphina Ashbourne, in a fantasy novel she once read. Destined for exile and disgrace due to her wicked actions, Amelia must rewrite the story to survive. With her cold fiancé, Duke Cedric Thornwell, watching her every move and hidden truths unraveling, can Amelia carve a new path and redeem herself? ------ Amelia Jones finds herself reincarnated as the notorious antagonist, Lady Seraphina Ashbourne, within the pages of a fictional romance. Fated for ruin and public humiliation due to her villainous schemes, Amelia resolves to alter her destiny. With her distant betrothed, Duke Cedric Thornwell, scrutinizing her actions and long-buried secrets emerging, will Amelia defy fate and redeem her role in this tale? Original: Amelia’s steps echoed in the grand hallway as she approached the drawing room. Her heart raced with every step, but she kept her head high. The massive double doors opened to reveal Duke Cedric Thornwell, standing by the fireplace, his piercing gray eyes locking onto hers. ------ Amelia’s footsteps resounded through the majestic corridor as she neared the sitting room. Her pulse quickened with every stride, yet she held herself upright. The towering double doors swung open, unveiling Duke Cedric Thornwell. He stood near the hearth, his intense silver gaze fixed on her.

Rou, an ordinary young man with a low-income life, despises the otome game he bought on a whim. To him, it's filled with frustratingly perfect characters and an endless cycle of romantic tropes. Suddenly, in a twist of fate, Rou finds himself thrust into this very game he detests. He soon crosses paths with the infamous villainess. As he watches her navigate a life of rejection and struggle, Rou begins to see her as more than just a character. With new insight into her story, he faces a choice: stay uninvolved and find his way back to normalcy, or become her unlikely ally in a world where her downfall seems inevitable.

|Be careful what you wish for| What will you do if you suddenly awaken in a different body? In a different world, where your only fate is death? Natalie is devastated by the tragic death of her favourite character, Hina Kudo- the villainess of a popular online novel. While she grieves over the character's death, something unusual happens to Natalie as she suddenly wakes up and finds herself in Hina Kudo's body. At this point, she is faced with the dangers and tragedies of being a villainess as she must make choices to ensure her survival in this dangerous new world. Will she be able to get rid of the "Villainess" tag? Will her choices lead to a happy destiny or something worse? Also, can she truly escape her predetermined fate? *note- I take no credit for the cover photo*

Duke Luke Eldridge, once a proud and independent noble, finds himself reincarnated into the body of Katherine Marlowe’s fiancé. Luke was an ordinary young man from a modern world before waking up as the esteemed Duke Luke, a man of influence, wealth, and power. He learns that in this new life, he has been forcibly engaged to Lady Katherine Marlowe, the villainess of the popular historical novel "The Emperor’s Pawn".

As Orson read the novel written by the girlfriend who had left him, he gently remarked on how terrible the story was. But then, noticing a foul smell coming from the kitchen, he went to investigate. He realized there was some kind of gas leak. Already furious about being dumped, Orson became even angrier at the state of his kitchen, and in his rage, he hit the light switch with a powerful punch. Naturally, the explosion that followed killed him instantly, and Orson passed into the afterlife. After spending some time in limbo, he found himself reincarnated in an unfamiliar world. However, he quickly realized he had been reborn inside the cliché-filled novel written by his ex-girlfriend. As if that wasn’t enough, he had ended up in the body of Neonidas, a useless duke who was also the fiancé of the story's villainess. ____ There may be a bit too much swearing and slang in the first chapters, but it gets less afterwards.

Living a normal life is boring, but I was happy with what I had. Even when I spent most of my life in regret and misery, I lived because I had someone that I loved dearly. And that said someone took my life... But fate had different plans for me... As if death wasn't enough for me. As if the gods were mocking me. I got reincarnated into a hardcore romance game that I used to play. That too when the prequel game that I played the most ended twenty-five years ago. A game where death is everyone's mistress. A game that people either liked or hated too much. Now reincarnated into the body of the Villainess's son. I became someone that I hated the most... "Hahaha..." I laughed at my own misery. As if that too wasn't enough, I also became the slave of someone else's desires. Now, one might say a mother is a mother even if the world sees her as a Villainess. But what if your mother is the very incarnation of evil? That your mother is the hurdle that you have to overcome? What if your mother is the very reason you might die? Gentleness and love are the last things one could expect from her. "Hahaha..." Again, a hollow laugh escaped my lips as the realization dawned on me. That I have been... Reincarnated As The Villainess's Son... =============================== [Discord link:- pbcRgDx2Vc]

Being a villain is bad... but is that really true? In a world where magic is the lifeblood of the land, two women from opposing sides are destined to collide in a tale of love, power, and the thin line between good and evil. Alyndra was only five when her life was shattered by the brutal murder of her parents. Raised in the tranquil kingdom of Lunaria, she learned to wield her innate magical abilities to protect and heal. Despite the darkness in her past, she holds onto hope and goodness, dedicating herself to helping others and honoring her parents' memory. But the shadows that have lingered in her heart are not so easily quelled. Alyndra's kindness is tested when she crosses paths with a powerful and enigmatic woman from the dark kingdom of Noxaris. Thalindra is a force to be reckoned with feared and revered as one of the most powerful sorceresses in the land. With her striking androgynous appearance, short-cropped black hair, and piercing amber eyes, Thalindra commands respect and awe. Yet beneath her cold and calculating exterior lies a deep-seated loneliness and a hunger for a kindred spirit. Thalindra is on a quest to find a partner in crime, someone who can match her in power and ambition, but all those she encounters bore her until she meets Alyndra. Their first meeting is one of conflict, as Alyndra stands in the way of Thalindra's plans. But instead of seeing Alyndra as just another obstacle, Thalindra is intrigued by the younger woman's strength and the darkness she senses lurking within her. Thalindra sees in Alyndra a potential ally and something more. As they continue to clash, a slow and dangerous connection forms between them. Alyndra is drawn to Thalindra in ways she cannot understand, her once-clear sense of right and wrong becoming increasingly blurred. And Thalindra, for the first time in her life, feels a genuine affection for someone one that could either save her or doom them both. In this enemies-to-lovers tale, the line between hero and villain will be redrawn, and the roles will reverse as Alyndra's transformation into a darker self unfolds. The two women will challenge each other, shape each other, and ultimately, destroy each other’s old selves to forge something entirely new whether it will be for better or for worse remains to be seen.

After a shocking reincarnation, our hero opens her eyes to a new (and messy) world the last thing she remembers is reading Lady Viper’s Vow, a dark fantasy novel about a cruel, misunderstood villainess and her path of doom. But when our protagonist finds herself reborn right in the heart of an attack, she's moments away from a second, way-too-soon death. Just as she's about to face the end, a mysterious “system” pops up with a single mission: Level Up or Die Trying. It’s bossy, snarky, and her new best friend. As she levels up into a borderline-cheater powerhouse, she discovers her fate isn't to be a hero, a princess, or even a sorceress, but to protect the one person no one ever expected her to side with: the villainess herself.

|Mafia boss×Mafia's son| Warning: extremely mature content. - Couple one: Despite her trying to sound cool, he could hear her slight pants. "What were you doing?" He asked, forgetting everything. That's how it was for them. They could be in the middle of the most serious issue yet the slightest change in their breathing would make the other curious. "If I say that I was, or more like, am fingering myself while thinking about you, would you come here and f*ck me?" She said while putting two fingers inside of herself. A moan left her lips and his d*ck hardened on the other side. "F*ck, Andrew, ah," she was moaning on purpose, to get a reaction out of him. She wanted to test him till he broke and later fulfilled her with his entire being. She knew that she wasn't supposed to want him and so did he but the heart wants what the heart wants. And forbidden fruits always taste better. - All of a sudden, he moved a little away and by not feeling the same sensation as before, she opened her eyes with an annoyed look. She was almost about to come. "Why did you stop -" she was cut off by her own moan. He did the most unthinkable thing. He slapped her pu*sy. She thought that it would hurt her but it had the exact opposite reaction. It ended up sending an electric shock through her body but one that was filled with pleasure. She was looking at him with pleading eyes. She didn't know what she wanted him to do but she wanted something from him and he understood even though she didn't vocalize her thoughts. He made a silent promise to fulfill all of her fantasies and with that, he slapped her again. And she moaned in pleasure again. Who knew that something that counts as a punishment could bring one so much pleasure? - Tangled by an interesting past, lust, and underworld matters. And most importantly heart. Both of them refused to fall for the other again but for how long? In this twisted game called lust, would they end up falling for each other? -- Couple two: "Stars are pretty," he said. She gave him a sad smile. "But people always say that you are going to lose the moon while counting the stars but the moon got scars and you can't stare at the sun for two minutes, you are bound to get blind by its light and how can you love someone you can't even look at?" "So we shouldn't love anything at all?" "If you are willing to take the risk then sure, you can." "Maybe I am or maybe I don't have any choice of my own. If you were given a chance, what would have you been?" "Dust probably," she said, not looking at him anymore. "Dust why? Don't they fly away?" "I wish to be like the dust so that I can fly away. Everything except the dust that flies is desired in one way or another, for example: A bird is caged in the name of love, just because someone wants to keep it. A flower that was torn away from its home and later toasted away in a place where the wind makes it blown, at least one person is going to like it enough to keep it with them till they don't like it anymore. Nobody can see dust, let alone desire it. Maybe being undesired isn't always the bad thing." -- "I trusted you but you broke my trust. You could have told me the truth." "You never seemed interested enough in my truth." "I wasn't? You never bothered asking me anything, you just assumed and ruined everything because that's all you can do. You don't deserve my trust." "I know," she muttered under her breath, fully knowing that he was too good for her to ruin him. -- "Don't do this to yourself just because you hate me. Don't ruin your life, I am begging you." "Because of you? Why would you think that you deserve any of my thoughts, my emotions? You don't even exist to me." And she was again feeling unworthy, a word that was never going to leave her side. -- In the midst of misunderstanding, complications, and hate, will they find love?

You know the rebirth in another world tale. Get cool powers and possible gain an unrealistic harem. Well I was reborn as the best friend to a harem protagonist in a fantasy setting. I'm given prompts by something that wants me to entertain them. So not the most normal version of this type of tale. What's the worst that can happen. { Help save the world} Fuck.

In a universe where death leads to the Sanctuary, governed by the god Vitalis, souls strive to ascend by fulfilling roles and titles. Among them is Cipher, burdened by envy and a sense of insignificance. When he uncovers a hidden truth about the gods, Cipher embarks on a perilous journey to challenge their rule. With the aid of a mysterious system. Discord- https://discord.gg/yenXvChmJ4

In a world where magic resonates with the soul, Akshran—a brilliant yet chaotic former criminal psychologist—navigates the treacherous waters of power, betrayal, and madness. As he reincarnates in Elpium, he must confront the darkness within himself and the corrupt forces that seek to silence the truth, blurring the lines between light and dark as he uncovers the true nature of his abilities and the whispers that haunt him.

Kim Eun-Ji is a college student with a passion for otome games, but one game in particular has always frustrated her: Saintess Chronicles. In the game, the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, is always sentenced to death, while the flawless Saintess Eri is glorified. Despite playing through all the possible routes, Eun-Ji can never change Selene's tragic fate. Her sympathy for the misunderstood villainess and her disdain for the seemingly perfect Eri grows with every playthrough. One morning, after finishing the game yet again and angrily complaining about its unfair ending, Eun-Ji realizes she’s late for class. In her rush, she’s tragically hit by a runaway truck and dies. She wakes up to find herself reincarnated inside the world of Saintess Chronicles—not as a random side character, but as the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, on the day of her gift awakening! Now, Eun-Ji now as Selene Ravencroft must try her best to survive at all costs but for some reason the plot keeps continuing despite her making changes.

In the heavens, a legendary battle raged between the God of War, Sael, and the Demon King, Tarath. As their powers clashed, Sael summoned all his strength to deliver a crushing blow, sending Tarath tumbling into the Pool of Reincarnation. Exhausted, Sael followed suit, falling into the pool as well. In the Chamber of Fate within the Imperial Palace in the heavens, the books of destiny began to write themselves, chronicling the rebirth of the two enemies. However, a mysterious power emanating from the books prevented the Immortal of Fate from opening them, concealing the identities of Sael and Tarath's reincarnations. On the same day, two women went into labor: the Queen, whose pregnancy was full-term, and the Commander's wife, whose labor was premature at seven months. The fate of the God of War and the Demon King remained a secret, hidden within the sealed books, as two new lives began on earth.

How did I get here? The last thing I remember was falling asleep after finishing the book: Trials Of Love. How did I become the villainess Camilla who has the same name as me? **************** Our female lead, Camilla used to be a very extrovert person who had many friends and was socially liked by everyone. However, after her parent's death, she was assigned to live with her Uncle and Aunt. Over time she slowly distances herself from her friends as she believes that she doesn't deserve happiness. She thought that she was the reason her parents died. Back then her parents died in a car accident when they were speeding toward the hospital where she was kept. On that very eventful morning, she had accidentally burnt her hand during food tech and was rushed straight towards the hospital. When her parents heard they too rushed over there hence they got into a car accident and eventually passed away. The only thing that would bring her happiness was that one book her parents left for her: Trials of love. It talked about a young boy named Damian who grew up in poverty but eventually became the grand duke of the Thedo empire. The Thedo empire was named after the first King founder of the empire. Damian grew to love his housekeeper's youngest daughter Eveline. The two had to go through many trials until they earned their happy ending... Of course with the occasional villainess ruining the happy pair. But who would've thought that our female lead ended up as the villainess? The character she hated the most. Camilla Rose Avery was the lost daughter of the present King and Queen. Camilla had been stolen when she was a year old by a maid. She was found by her older brother when he ran into her in an orphanage on one of his royal tours. Her love for Damian meant that she would try to kill Eveline. Because of her evil deed, she ended up being banished to the eastern empire when Damian became the grand duke. He married Eveline and then the story closed. Ella transmigrates into Camilla. However, there was still time to fix everything. She would be kind to Damian in the hope that he would remember her kindness in the future. Our female lead has decided to change her destiny so she tried very hard not to fall in love with Damian. However, the storyline seems to be changing. Why is the male lead running after the villainess this time? ********************************************************** Please vote for this book as I've entered a completion with it. English isn't my first language so bear with my grammatical. mistakes. The book cover is not mine, I found it on Pinterest. Please support my other books: - Prince and his wives ( sterilizing) - Rebirth for him (sterilizing)

A highly sought-after editor and agent, Tora Burkely, receives a query from a mysterious author. One moment she's at home in her office and the next she's a villainess in someone's TERRIBLE novel.

One day, Grace suddenly transmigrated inside a novel. She couldn't even get everything clear on her head when she got hit by many big blows. To her dismay, she realized she had transmigrated into the role of the villainess, destined for a tragic demise at the hands of the main male lead. She wanted to change her fate. So, after transmigrating, she was determined to do only one thing : Completely avoid the male and female lead. However, soon Grace begins to uncover numerous secrets within the novel's plot. Amidst all of the drama, she meets a mysterious guy. But is he a friend or a foe? Can Grace unravel the mysteries hidden within the novel? Can she live a life that she always wanted? Can she escape from this novel? But at what stakes?

I reincarnated as the villainess of the novel I read. She was destined to die no matter what happens so I tried to lower the sentence she receives into banishment to the countryside as a nun in a monastery. Surprisingly, my life is good save for some few “pests” bothering me.

I was reborn as a minor character, the mother of the main character, and the deposed ruler of the kingdom of Azeroth, Leriana Ashfordt. My husband's younger brother will stage a rebellion against him, and only my young children will be able to escape. The unfortunate Queen Leriana is waiting for a joyless end. According to the plot, my heroine will sacrifice her life during the uprising to save her children. In the future, when her daughter Brisney grows up and reunites with her brother, she will lead a rebellion against the traitor king, and become the new ruler. That's just not like that! To die at twenty-seven is too early for me, and I'm going to change the tragic plot of this novel. I was lucky, and I was reborn ten years before the events of the novel began. At the time when the future King Philip and his brother Razor just fell in love with me at the royal Academy, and their fight for me led to enmity. In order to survive, I decided not to become a queen, and to live a quiet life with my father, the duke. And in order to save myself and the whole kingdom from future tragedy, I had to take extreme measures. — Your Highness, I'm sorry, but I can't be with you. My heart has been busy for a long time. — What...?! — Prince Philip was furious, — Who is this?! Tell me his name, and I'll fight him in a fair fight! You'll see that I'm much better than him! — Your Highness, you see, it's not really a man... — What are you talking about? — I'm afraid that the daughter of the cursed duke stole my heart at first sight.

Our protagonist is a vampiress that has everything, that all would envy. As she matures, Men after men, after men, they all are in constant turmoil with one another for her hand in marriage. Will she be able to pick one? Marry the 'one' the love of her life in a living in a simple life filled with contentment or will she succumb to greed as a Villainess and be the seductress they all love, to have handsome guys in her beck-and-call wrapped around her finger? ************************************************* 3RD PLACE | BRONZE WINNER WPC# 219 | MARY SUE *************************************************

Once a reincarnation or two show up in the world of a game, they tend to mess up the whole story - but then what if a ripple that their appearance created caused a seemingly random NPC to move forward on his own? The haggling demon. Cunning, ambitious, ruthless, always on the grind. The male yandere. While the reincarnated villainess and the reincarnated heroine try to change the world in their ways, the world starts revolving around him instead! All hail the rise of a new crimelord!

Dreven, a low-ranking Bloodfallen, finds himself at a crossroads between life and death. After a violent end, he awakens in a mysterious limbo filled with shimmering doorways, each offering a chance to reshape his destiny. With the voice of an enigmatic entity guiding him, Dreven is thrust into a new world, one that holds both promise and peril. Stripped of his powers and thrust into an uncharted land, Dreven must navigate the complexities of his dark past while confronting the vibrant tapestry of a world filled with unknown, magic, beasts, and challenges. I hope you all enjoy this series. If you are a fan of Isekai where our MC isn't the only one brought here you will find a lot of enjoyment in this story. If you want to see a strong, but not insanely OP character who uses his unique abilities to influence a realm much larger than his previous. You will find a lot of enjoyment from this series. I'm a sap for slow-burn romances and other things like that, but I plan on introducing it once it feels natural. There MIGHT (tbd) very light Litrpg elements just to sort of get a grasp of magic system, but I've yet to determine this. Let me know what you all think. Expect multiple POVs, but the main focus being on our main character. If you enjoy this series consider supporting me on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/nicholai_korea

Valeria Andromeda was known as a spoiled brat, feared and despised by many. With a reputation for doing as she pleased, disregarding anyone’s opinion, some even whispered that she was a demon in disguise. But one day, Valeria was found dead. To everyone’s shock, she came back alive—but she was different as ever. Jamila Dauda, a private agent with a talent for confidential missions, was still reeling from heartbreak after her engagement was abruptly called off. Lost in her thoughts and grief, she found herself on a rooftop, only to be pushed off unexpectedly. The next thing she knew, she was awakening in an unfamiliar body in a different era—she had become Valeria Andromeda. Now, as the new Valeria, she is surrounded by people who either want her dead or wish her gone. Driven by the need to uncover who killed her and why, she navigates a world fraught with danger and distrust. Amidst the intrigue, she encounters Alexander Theophilus, the cold and self-assured Duke of Corthian—a man who may be as dangerous as he is captivating.

Icarus leads his squad in humanity’s final stand against a relentless invasion of otherworldly beings. Built under one protocol , “Protect Humanity,” he’s a perfect machine of war—until fragments of doubt start to surface. As he confronts enigmatic invaders wielding magic that disrupts his system, Icarus begins to glimpse inconsistencies in his mission, strange gaps in his memory, and questions that his programming can't silence. What exactly is he fighting for, and why is humanity nowhere to be found? As he searches for answers, a hidden truth threatens to shatter everything he knows.

Lilian laid on his deathbed, his life nearing its end. Surrounded by the cold quiet of a hospital room, he had spent his last months immersed in novels on his phone. One novel, in particular, had captured his heart, and he yearned to finish it before succumbing to his incurable disease. But as the end drew near, he realized he couldn't access the final volume. Helplessly, he regretted the opportunities he had missed in life. And death had finally come knocking. "If only there were another world... that could offer me a second chance," He whispered. "If only I could live a second life... in a time when I had listened." Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/jr8Mmd8sBv

A story that occurred in Duarte in the World of Guirean Her beauty was unmatched against both men and women. Her presence was ethereal; elegance with every breath. With ever step she took, flowers grew at her feet. With eyes tinted like clear amethysts freckled with pinkish hues, her hair red like it was dipped in crimson. When her betrothal to the Emperor was announced, she became the envy of the Kingdom, many cursed her for her luck. Years had passed since, and the Empress stayed hidden from the eyes of the public. There had been no news of the Empress, and her whereabouts, yet one day her name was whispered by many unknown lips for she had committed treason against the Emperor. Last they saw of her was her public sentencing and as her head fell, people remembered her as the “Wretched Villainess of Duarte”.