# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #82

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

## Chapter
- number: 82
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
In the latest chapter, Artezia resolves the threat of a zealous priest by orchestrating his likely death via a poisoned letter seal, a ruthless but calculated move that provides her with an alibi. This act has been met with widespread reader approval, as fans justify the priest's demise due to his bigotry and praise the narrative for maintaining Artezia’s core "villainess" identity. Despite its necessity, the scheme exacerbates Artezia's deep-seated self-loathing, causing her to feel unworthy of her husband and creating emotional distance in their relationship. This internal turmoil is brought into sharp focus by the chapter's climax: the much-anticipated return of Grand Duke Cedric from the war. His appearance, particularly his happy smile upon seeing her, was overwhelmingly celebrated by readers. The reunion highlights the central tension of their partnership, contrasting Cedric's open affection with Artezia's struggle to overcome her guilt and fully embrace their now-consummated marriage, with some readers noting she still addresses him with formal titles.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Artezia kills a corrupt priest using a poisoned letter seal to remove a religious obstacle and protect her reputation.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
In the latest chapter, Artezia resolves the threat of a zealous priest by orchestrating his likely death via a poisoned letter seal, a ruthless but calculated move that provides her with an alibi.

### Spoiler summary
In the latest chapter, Artezia resolves the threat of a zealous priest by orchestrating his likely death via a poisoned letter seal, a ruthless but calculated move that provides her with an alibi. This act has been met with widespread reader approval, as fans justify the priest's demise due to his bigotry and praise the narrative for maintaining Artezia’s core "villainess" identity. Despite its necessity, the scheme exacerbates Artezia's deep-seated self-loathing, causing her to feel unworthy of her husband and creating emotional distance in their relationship. This internal turmoil is brought into sharp focus by the chapter's climax: the much-anticipated return of Grand Duke Cedric from the war. His appearance, particularly his happy smile upon seeing her, was overwhelmingly celebrated by readers. The reunion highlights the central tension of their partnership, contrasting Cedric's open affection with Artezia's struggle to overcome her guilt and fully embrace their now-consummated marriage, with some readers noting she still addresses him with formal titles.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #82](/series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55/chapter-82)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55

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