# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #134

## Series
- title: The Villainess Lives Again
- slug: the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55

## Chapter
- number: 134
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
Following the downfall and banishment of her abusive mother, Miraila, the narrative focuses on the dual crises confronting Artezia and Cedric. The Emperor has attempted to neutralize Cedric by appointing him Minister of State, a political maneuver designed to confine the war hero to the capital. This move comes as Cedric, fueled by what are strongly implied to be returning memories of the original timeline, has abandoned his honor-bound principles to ruthlessly secure the throne for the sake of his family. Despite his aggressive new public persona, he remains a gentle and supportive partner to Artezia, though his inability to directly communicate his knowledge or feelings creates an emotional barrier. Artezia, meanwhile, remains psychologically trapped by her past-life trauma and profound self-loathing. She perceives her unexpected pregnancy and a divine revelation naming her the new Saintess not as blessings, but as a stolen life she is unworthy of, fearing she will perpetuate a cycle of abuse. The central conflict has shifted from external political scheming to this internal impasse, defined by Cedric’s violent campaign to build a future and Artezia’s struggle to believe she deserves to be in it.
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### Key events
- The Emperor appoints Cedric as Minister of State to keep him confined to the capital and under surveillance.

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Following the downfall and banishment of her abusive mother, Miraila, the narrative focuses on the dual crises confronting Artezia and Cedric.

### Spoiler summary
Following the downfall and banishment of her abusive mother, Miraila, the narrative focuses on the dual crises confronting Artezia and Cedric. The Emperor has attempted to neutralize Cedric by appointing him Minister of State, a political maneuver designed to confine the war hero to the capital. This move comes as Cedric, fueled by what are strongly implied to be returning memories of the original timeline, has abandoned his honor-bound principles to ruthlessly secure the throne for the sake of his family. Despite his aggressive new public persona, he remains a gentle and supportive partner to Artezia, though his inability to directly communicate his knowledge or feelings creates an emotional barrier. Artezia, meanwhile, remains psychologically trapped by her past-life trauma and profound self-loathing. She perceives her unexpected pregnancy and a divine revelation naming her the new Saintess not as blessings, but as a stolen life she is unworthy of, fearing she will perpetuate a cycle of abuse. The central conflict has shifted from external political scheming to this internal impasse, defined by Cedric’s violent campaign to build a future and Artezia’s struggle to believe she deserves to be in it.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #134](/series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55/chapter-134)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55

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