# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #157

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

## Chapter
- number: 157
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
Following a major emotional breakthrough, Artezia and Cedric’s relationship deepens, shifting into a phase of lighthearted intimacy. This is highlighted in a key interaction where Cedric expresses genuine shock that Artezia is not, in fact, omniscient, revealing his deep-seated faith in her strategic genius. While their personal bond strengthens, their political machinations advance, largely through the self-sabotage of their adversaries. Artezia's half-brother, Laurence, confronts his father, Emperor Gregor, who attempts to offer him a political lifeline. However, Laurence’s characteristic arrogance and inability to remain silent cause him to squander the opportunity, effectively digging his own political grave. As this unfolds, the Emperor's health continues to deteriorate, fueling reader speculation that his chamberlain may be poisoning him to accelerate Cedric's rise to power. The chapter juxtaposes the couple's growing affection with the gratifying and calculated collapse of their enemies.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Following a major emotional breakthrough, Artezia and Cedric’s relationship deepens, shifting into a phase of lighthearted intimacy.

### Spoiler summary
Following a major emotional breakthrough, Artezia and Cedric’s relationship deepens, shifting into a phase of lighthearted intimacy. This is highlighted in a key interaction where Cedric expresses genuine shock that Artezia is not, in fact, omniscient, revealing his deep-seated faith in her strategic genius. While their personal bond strengthens, their political machinations advance, largely through the self-sabotage of their adversaries. Artezia's half-brother, Laurence, confronts his father, Emperor Gregor, who attempts to offer him a political lifeline. However, Laurence’s characteristic arrogance and inability to remain silent cause him to squander the opportunity, effectively digging his own political grave. As this unfolds, the Emperor's health continues to deteriorate, fueling reader speculation that his chamberlain may be poisoning him to accelerate Cedric's rise to power. The chapter juxtaposes the couple's growing affection with the gratifying and calculated collapse of their enemies.

## Status
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- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #157](/series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55/chapter-157)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55

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