# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #96

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

## Chapter
- number: 96
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
Moving past the profound crisis of conscience triggered by her new Saintess designation, Artezia Rosan has fully re-engaged her role as a master strategist. The narrative has shifted back to intricate political maneuvering, with Artezia methodically dismantling her half-brother Laurence's power base. Readers praise her "big brain" and "kingmaker" abilities as she executes a brilliant long-term strategy, subtly persuading influential nobles like Dame Amalie to abandon Laurence and back Grand Duke Cedric Ebron for the throne. Her tactics are so effective that she makes her targets believe supporting Cedric was their own idea, thereby elevating his impeccable reputation while exposing Laurence's incompetence without her aid. This focus on calculated scheming is celebrated by fans as the series' core strength, showcasing Artezia's talent for creating new political realities rather than just reacting to her foreknowledge. While some readers find the dense political plot confusing and miss the romance, most are captivated by her intellectual prowess as she systematically gathers allies and positions Cedric as the empire's only logical future ruler.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Moving past the profound crisis of conscience triggered by her new Saintess designation, Artezia Rosan has fully re-engaged her role as a master strategist.

### Spoiler summary
Moving past the profound crisis of conscience triggered by her new Saintess designation, Artezia Rosan has fully re-engaged her role as a master strategist. The narrative has shifted back to intricate political maneuvering, with Artezia methodically dismantling her half-brother Laurence's power base. Readers praise her "big brain" and "kingmaker" abilities as she executes a brilliant long-term strategy, subtly persuading influential nobles like Dame Amalie to abandon Laurence and back Grand Duke Cedric Ebron for the throne. Her tactics are so effective that she makes her targets believe supporting Cedric was their own idea, thereby elevating his impeccable reputation while exposing Laurence's incompetence without her aid. This focus on calculated scheming is celebrated by fans as the series' core strength, showcasing Artezia's talent for creating new political realities rather than just reacting to her foreknowledge. While some readers find the dense political plot confusing and miss the romance, most are captivated by her intellectual prowess as she systematically gathers allies and positions Cedric as the empire's only logical future ruler.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Lives Again #96](/series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55/chapter-96)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-lives-again-ba0a55

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