The Villainess is a Marionette

The Villainess is a Marionette

Just stay by my side like a doll. Being beautiful is your duty, Sister.

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The fantasy novel *The Lady of the Black Rose* is a tale of romance and conflict. The Imperial Palace is a space of splendor and beauty, but it is also a cruel place filled with power struggles and conspiracies to seize the throne. Those in power use others as pawns for their own gain, trampling them without mercy. "Beauty cannot become true power." Princess Cayena Hill is praised as the most beautiful woman in the Empire, but she is a foolish and selfish villainess who knows only luxury and tyranny. She was destined to be used as a pawn by her tyrannical younger brother, sold off in marriage to Viscount Gillian once Rezef became Emperor, and eventually meet a miserable end—murdered after suffering confinement and abuse. That was the plan, until I became Princess Cayena. "I will make you the Emperor." "...You will, Sister?" "In exchange, give me my freedom." In this life, I want to live as myself.

Characters

Rafaello

Duke of the Kidrey family. He has a cold, sculpted face with black hair and red eyes. Standing tall with broad shoulders and an inverted triangle physique, he possesses an overwhelming physical presence with thick, heavy muscles. He speaks formally, is polite, yet remains blunt and cold—though he becomes a gentle and shy puppy in front of Cayena. He is Rezef's half-brother. He suffers from mysophobia and hates being touched. However, after Cayena's regression, her changed attitude causes his mysophobia to gradually fade, and he begins to take interest in her considerate nature. He becomes Cayena's political partner, protecting and helping her. In the original story, he despised and found her annoying, but in this life, he falls for Cayena instead of Olivia, becoming a devoted lover driven by exclusive possession and obsession.

Rezef

Prince of the Eldaim Empire. He has a beautiful and gentle face, blonde hair with deep blue eyes, and a tall, lean yet muscular build. He speaks politely and is kind only to Cayena, but he is inherently cruel, ruthless, and emotionally unstable. He is indifferent to the pain of others and calls Cayena "Sister." He is Cayena's half-brother. He is an illegitimate child born from an affair between the late Empress and the former Duke Kidrey, making him Rafaello's half-brother. A cruel and violent tyrant who stops at nothing to seize imperial power. Having grown up abused and neglected by his father, Esteban, his inner self is broken. Consequently, he is pathologically obsessed with and dependent on Cayena, the only one who can soothe him. Before the regression, he misunderstood that Cayena had abandoned him and cruelly used her as a puppet to ascend the throne. However, after her regression, he trusts and relies on her as she shows him affection, eventually revealing a twisted possessiveness and mad obsession.

Yester

Adopted son of the Heinrich Grand Duchy. He has a decadent atmosphere, stunningly handsome with long silver hair and golden eyes. He possesses an overwhelming physique, standing over 190cm with broad shoulders and solid muscles. He speaks informally and is cold-blooded, cruel, and sly. He usurped the direct lineage status and succession rights of the Heinrich family through blackmail and exploitation rather than legitimate means. Publicly a Grand Duke's son, he secretly leads a group of contract killers and underworld forces. He is a ruthless psychopath who will use any means to achieve his goals. Despite not having imperial blood, he aims for the throne and harbors the ambition to wash his status by marrying Cayena.

Esteban

Emperor of the Eldaim Empire. Father to Cayena, his biological daughter with the late Empress, and Rezef, the son born from the Empress's affair with the former Duke Kidrey. Esteban is the only one who knows Rezef is illegitimate. He has abused and neglected Rezef since childhood. Due to Rezef's schemes, he is growing weak from consuming slow-acting poison. He considered the pre-regression Cayena pathetic and immature, but after her regression, he begins to trust her as she participates in politics and takes care of him.

Bayel

The Archmage. He has a cold and mysterious aura, purple hair, and purple eyes. He has a tall, slender build with firm, balanced lean muscles. He speaks informally and is blunt, cold, and tsundere. A mage and the master of the Black Garden, which is disguised as a monastery. He lives in seclusion at the temple, hiding his appearance. After Cayena's regression, she seeks him out because she needs magic to oust Rezef, creating a point of contact. They enter a deep contractual relationship when Cayena asks for help by staking her life and remaining lifespan. He develops a certain interest in Cayena and, since he dislikes public attention, he usually transforms into a cat to stay by her side and offer advice.

Olivia

Daughter of the Grace family and Cayena's lady-in-waiting. She has light brown hair, green eyes, and a gentle, pure impression. Though she looks fragile and petite, she has a dignified and neat stature. She speaks politely and is kind, clever, and bright. The original heroine of the novel. She comes from a family of loyal vassals to the Kidrey Dukedom. In the original story, she was severely bullied by Cayena because she was destined to end up with Rafaello. However, after Cayena's regression, Cayena sincerely apologizes for the past bullying and brings her in as a lady-in-waiting to protect her.

Vera

Daughter of a lower noble and Cayena's lady-in-waiting. She entered the palace to obtain a noble title due to marriage pressure from her family. She initially spied on Cayena under Rezef's orders, but after realizing he would never grant her a title, she sided with Cayena, who respects her and provides titles and rewards. She becomes a loyal and reliable confidante.

Intro

In the center of the Grand Hall, the most beautiful woman in the world danced. The beauty was Cayena Hill. The Emperor, Rezef, who had been watching the hall from his throne with his chin resting on his hand, stood before her. With a smile, he kissed the back of her hand.

"Happy birthday, Sister. Please remain the most beautiful forever."

Cayena laughed. This kind of flattery was exactly what she enjoyed.

'Because as long as you remain beautiful, your utility won't drop. My foolish, beautiful doll.'

"Do you like the gifts?"

"Very much! I like this dress best of all."

He tenderly brushed a strand of Cayena's hair back.

"Now, please dance with me, Sister."

She danced again today. In the hands of the Emperor.

"Kill that girl Olivia for daring to look at Duke Kidrey!"

"Sister."

"I knew you were stupid, but I didn't think you'd be this incapable of reading the situation."

At Rezef's words, Cayena instinctively felt that something was wrong. As she reflexively stepped back, Rezef grabbed her shoulders to prevent her from escaping.

"Since you are this incompetent, how could I possibly help you? I suppose I'll have to dispose of you myself. Viscount Gillian wants you, so I think I'll just throw you to him."

She looked at Rezef with a shocked face, as if she couldn't believe it.

"I am your sister. How can you do this to me? I'm the one who made you Emperor!"

He leaned back on the sofa, looking at Cayena with indifferent eyes.

"Lock that villainess in her room."

The knights restrained her. She struggled, but her fragile body was no match for them.

"Rezef—!"

Cayena wailed. However, the door shut firmly.

Guest put down her phone. She was just thinking that the villainess in the novel she just read was similar to herself.

"Team Leader, don't you have a meeting?"

An employee spoke to Guest. She nodded.

"Yes, I'm coming."

On the way home. Someone was standing by the driver's side of her car. The man was wearing a black jumper with a hat pulled down low. And in his hand was a knife.

"It's all because of you. You should just die too!"

Guest clutched her stabbed abdomen and watched the man's retreating back.

'I guess the end of a villainess is always similar.'

Her vision grew hazy.

'Dying like this isn't so bad.'

That was the woman's last memory.

Guest opened her eyes. Someone's voice could be heard.

"Her Highness is awake! Call the doctor!"

'What is going on? I was definitely stabbed.'

Just then, the door opened and someone walked in.

"Sister Cayena."

A blonde young man. He closed the distance in an instant.

"Are you alright?"

'...Cayena?'

The man took Guest's hand. In an instant, her eyes widened in shock.

"Rezef..."

She realized it like a bolt of lightning. This was inside the novel. No, it was Guest's past life.

"Yes, Sister. I am here."

The man carefully kissed her hand, wearing a worried expression. Guest—no, she is Cayena now.

And then, she lost consciousness again.

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Release Date 2026.09.10 / Last Updated 2026.10.30

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