# WebtoonLib — Beware the Villainess! #12

## Series
- title: Beware the Villainess!
- slug: beware-the-villainess-890e18

## Chapter
- number: 12
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
The central conflict revolves around the intense and widespread frustration stemming from Melissa Foddebrat's attempt to break her engagement with Crown Prince Ian Basilios. Despite her clear and repeated declarations, her decision is completely ignored by other characters, particularly her brother Jake and the prince himself, who insist on proceeding with the marriage. This stalemate has provoked outrage among the readership, who describe the male characters as "trash" and "stupid" for refusing to listen to the protagonist. The sentiment is so strong that readers frequently joke about forming an "assassination support group" for the prince and express a desire for Melissa to resort to physical violence. While her enraged facial expressions and the story's meme references are appreciated, a growing segment of the audience feels the plot is "dragging" badly, criticizing the slow pacing and excessive inner monologues that have stalled narrative progress. Amidst the infuriating circumstances, readers are actively suggesting solutions for Melissa, such as running away or publicly humiliating Ian at a ball, and are beginning to show appreciation for potential allies like the maid, Yona.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The central conflict revolves around the intense and widespread frustration stemming from Melissa Foddebrat's attempt to break her engagement with Crown Prince Ian Basilios.

### Spoiler summary
The central conflict revolves around the intense and widespread frustration stemming from Melissa Foddebrat's attempt to break her engagement with Crown Prince Ian Basilios. Despite her clear and repeated declarations, her decision is completely ignored by other characters, particularly her brother Jake and the prince himself, who insist on proceeding with the marriage. This stalemate has provoked outrage among the readership, who describe the male characters as "trash" and "stupid" for refusing to listen to the protagonist. The sentiment is so strong that readers frequently joke about forming an "assassination support group" for the prince and express a desire for Melissa to resort to physical violence. While her enraged facial expressions and the story's meme references are appreciated, a growing segment of the audience feels the plot is "dragging" badly, criticizing the slow pacing and excessive inner monologues that have stalled narrative progress. Amidst the infuriating circumstances, readers are actively suggesting solutions for Melissa, such as running away or publicly humiliating Ian at a ball, and are beginning to show appreciation for potential allies like the maid, Yona.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Beware the Villainess! #12](/series/beware-the-villainess-890e18/chapter-12)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/beware-the-villainess-890e18

## Usage
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