# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Turns the Hourglass #97

## Series
- title: The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
- slug: the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619

## Chapter
- number: 97
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
Following the catastrophic failure of Mielle's poisoning plot, which resulted in the unintended death of her own brother Cain, the final stage of Aria's revenge is set in motion. The current chapter focuses on a direct confrontation where Aria, accompanied by a supportive Crown Prince Asher, visits the imprisoned Mielle to question the origins of her deep-seated hatred. Reader commentary highlights Mielle's complete lack of remorse, viewing her as delusional and psychopathic, particularly mocking her self-pitying question, "Am I a bad girl?" In contrast, Aria is lauded for her unwavering commitment to being a "true villainess," with fans appreciating her morally grey character and clever strategy of allowing her enemies to orchestrate their own ruin. While the debate over Cain's tragic death continues—pitting his recent redemption arc against the karmic justice for his past atrocities—the loyalty of Aria's maid, Jessie, is a source of universal praise. As Aria's calculated revenge nears its climax, Mielle is left isolated and facing her final, self-dug grave, with readers eagerly anticipating her execution.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Following the catastrophic failure of Mielle's poisoning plot, which resulted in the unintended death of her own brother Cain, the final stage of Aria's revenge is set in motion.

### Spoiler summary
Following the catastrophic failure of Mielle's poisoning plot, which resulted in the unintended death of her own brother Cain, the final stage of Aria's revenge is set in motion. The current chapter focuses on a direct confrontation where Aria, accompanied by a supportive Crown Prince Asher, visits the imprisoned Mielle to question the origins of her deep-seated hatred. Reader commentary highlights Mielle's complete lack of remorse, viewing her as delusional and psychopathic, particularly mocking her self-pitying question, "Am I a bad girl?" In contrast, Aria is lauded for her unwavering commitment to being a "true villainess," with fans appreciating her morally grey character and clever strategy of allowing her enemies to orchestrate their own ruin. While the debate over Cain's tragic death continues—pitting his recent redemption arc against the karmic justice for his past atrocities—the loyalty of Aria's maid, Jessie, is a source of universal praise. As Aria's calculated revenge nears its climax, Mielle is left isolated and facing her final, self-dug grave, with readers eagerly anticipating her execution.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Turns the Hourglass #97](/series/the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619/chapter-97)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619

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