# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #69

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

## Chapter
- number: 69
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
Immediately following the brutal resolution of a previous kidnapping, Artezia is abducted by a new antagonist, a red-headed pirate prince identified by readers as Cardriol. The chapter's core revelation is that he, like Artezia, retains memories of the past timeline. Citing this shared experience as a unique bond, he attempts to force her into a marriage and strategic partnership, revealing his intent to possess her and manipulate her intellect for his own goals. This proposal, which echoes the way her brother Laurence used her, has drawn a polarized reaction from the audience. The majority of readers condemn Cardriol's obsessive and forceful actions, viewing him as a disgusting manipulator who treats Artezia like an object; many point to a perceived injury on his lip as evidence of her physical resistance to a forced kiss. A vocal minority, however, finds the new character intriguing due to his shared past with Artezia, expressing interest in a potential alliance or an alternate storyline. Ultimately, this development introduces a new, personal threat that directly challenges Artezia's established marriage and burgeoning, genuine partnership with Cedric.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Immediately following the brutal resolution of a previous kidnapping, Artezia is abducted by a new antagonist, a red-headed pirate prince identified by readers as Cardriol.

### Spoiler summary
Immediately following the brutal resolution of a previous kidnapping, Artezia is abducted by a new antagonist, a red-headed pirate prince identified by readers as Cardriol. The chapter's core revelation is that he, like Artezia, retains memories of the past timeline. Citing this shared experience as a unique bond, he attempts to force her into a marriage and strategic partnership, revealing his intent to possess her and manipulate her intellect for his own goals. This proposal, which echoes the way her brother Laurence used her, has drawn a polarized reaction from the audience. The majority of readers condemn Cardriol's obsessive and forceful actions, viewing him as a disgusting manipulator who treats Artezia like an object; many point to a perceived injury on his lip as evidence of her physical resistance to a forced kiss. A vocal minority, however, finds the new character intriguing due to his shared past with Artezia, expressing interest in a potential alliance or an alternate storyline. Ultimately, this development introduces a new, personal threat that directly challenges Artezia's established marriage and burgeoning, genuine partnership with Cedric.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #69](/series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55/chapter-69)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55

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