# WebtoonLib — This Villainess Wants a Divorce! #78

## Series
- title: This Villainess Wants a Divorce!
- slug: this-villainess-wants-a-divorce-8e3e29

## Chapter
- number: 78
- release_date: 2025-05-08

### Summary
In the current chapter, the central conflict intensifies as the Empress commands Carnelia to frame Prince Caesar’s mother, Queen Lilia, for embezzlement. This marks the first significant, present-day interaction between Carnelia and the Queen, a character whose appearance surprised many readers, sparking discussions about her morally ambiguous past as the Emperor's mistress. Rather than follow the order, Carnelia takes a desperate and dramatic step by committing arson, setting fire to the library to destroy the incriminating ledgers. This bold move is met with a mix of awe at her resolve and dismay at the destruction of books. The chapter also focuses on the enigmatic silver-haired man, Oscar, who approaches Carnelia with apparent concern but is met with suspicion and a physical rebuff, fueling intense reader speculation about his true allegiance and potential romantic feelings for her. Amid the tension, fan commentary consistently highlights the exceptional quality of the artwork, with particular praise for Carnelia's "gorgeous" and "magnificent" dress, considered by many to be her best outfit yet.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Carnelia burns the imperial library to destroy ledgers meant to frame Queen Lilia.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
In the current chapter, the central conflict intensifies as the Empress commands Carnelia to frame Prince Caesar’s mother, Queen Lilia, for embezzlement.

### Spoiler summary
In the current chapter, the central conflict intensifies as the Empress commands Carnelia to frame Prince Caesar’s mother, Queen Lilia, for embezzlement. This marks the first significant, present-day interaction between Carnelia and the Queen, a character whose appearance surprised many readers, sparking discussions about her morally ambiguous past as the Emperor's mistress. Rather than follow the order, Carnelia takes a desperate and dramatic step by committing arson, setting fire to the library to destroy the incriminating ledgers. This bold move is met with a mix of awe at her resolve and dismay at the destruction of books. The chapter also focuses on the enigmatic silver-haired man, Oscar, who approaches Carnelia with apparent concern but is met with suspicion and a physical rebuff, fueling intense reader speculation about his true allegiance and potential romantic feelings for her. Amid the tension, fan commentary consistently highlights the exceptional quality of the artwork, with particular praise for Carnelia's "gorgeous" and "magnificent" dress, considered by many to be her best outfit yet.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — This Villainess Wants a Divorce! #78](/series/this-villainess-wants-a-divorce-8e3e29/chapter-78)
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