# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #88

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

## Chapter
- number: 88
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
The latest developments center on the intricate and often confusing execution of Artezia's master plan, leaving many readers feeling like "a cog in her machine" and admitting their "brain is dead" trying to follow her grandiose schemes. The primary focus is on the character Rai, who expresses disappointment at his seemingly minor role, which readers interpret as a desire to be more involved due to a burgeoning crush on the brilliant Artezia. This dynamic is complicated by audience speculation that Rai is also developing feelings for Artezia's manipulative mother, Millaira, leading to comments that he is "simping for both mother and the daughter." A key point of discussion is Rai's observation that Artezia has gained weight. This has sparked two dominant theories among the audience: that she is pregnant with Cedric's child following the consummation of their marriage, or that she is simply healthier and recovering from the abuse and neglect she suffered in the capital. Despite the narrative complexity, readers praise the improved and detailed art style and remain engrossed, eagerly awaiting the inevitable reveal of Artezia's machinations.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The latest developments center on the intricate and often confusing execution of Artezia's master plan, leaving many readers feeling like "a cog in her machine" and admitting their "brain is dead" trying to follow her grandiose schemes.

### Spoiler summary
The latest developments center on the intricate and often confusing execution of Artezia's master plan, leaving many readers feeling like "a cog in her machine" and admitting their "brain is dead" trying to follow her grandiose schemes. The primary focus is on the character Rai, who expresses disappointment at his seemingly minor role, which readers interpret as a desire to be more involved due to a burgeoning crush on the brilliant Artezia. This dynamic is complicated by audience speculation that Rai is also developing feelings for Artezia's manipulative mother, Millaira, leading to comments that he is "simping for both mother and the daughter." A key point of discussion is Rai's observation that Artezia has gained weight. This has sparked two dominant theories among the audience: that she is pregnant with Cedric's child following the consummation of their marriage, or that she is simply healthier and recovering from the abuse and neglect she suffered in the capital. Despite the narrative complexity, readers praise the improved and detailed art style and remain engrossed, eagerly awaiting the inevitable reveal of Artezia's machinations.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #88](/series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55/chapter-88)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55

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