Any reason?
Every few weeks, I still revisit this book. Just in the hopes that it will someday be updated,
When did he got wisdom luck and persistence and what ch.
hey guys. i've found the translations up to chapter 116 on NovelUpdates. the group translating it is NovelQueen but the chapter 101 to 107 are missing
edit: search in google "The Villainess is a Marionette spoilers" and the first suggestion should be the NovelUpdates Forum of this novel.
There, you click on page 12 of the forum, scroll down, and you'll find the translation of ch. 101, 102, and 103. it'll say "click to reveal or hide spoiler"! (by the member: crunchypatata)
(there was a link here but LNP doesn't let me share it aahhh)
click to the page 13, scroll down again, and you'll find the translations for ch. 104 to 106 by the same user (crunchypatatas)
and finally, jump to the page 16. the user Sugar_Sharly shared the ch. 107 translated.
aahhh have a nice day, everyone!
Thanxx, really curious how the story will go
From what I heard the author got mad that people were pirating his LN on reddit so he literally stopped writing his story and dropped it.
WARNING!!!
Chapter 3 is wrong. Pls just read chapter 3 somewhere else or just read the manga for a bit.
I dunno if they're the same since I have not red fantasy simulator but this novel has world hopping elements to it
MTLed to Chapter 76.
The story follows a typical female main character (MC) who is transmigrated into an otome game set in a fantasy European land. She finds herself in a contract marriage with a stereotypical cold noble male lead (ML), who is one of the dateable leads playing a "villainous" role. What really kept me hooked was the author's dedication to developing the side characters. It was heartening to cheer the MC on as she won them over, building infrastructure, developing products, and nurturing the land and its people. I love these kinds of stories.
However, the MC’s perspective is heavily influenced by a "Japan-centric" mentality, which can be jarring. My immersion was broken when the MC gets kidnapped and, within less than a quarter of the chapter, forgives her kidnappers, and makes everyone who was concerned about her safety do the same.
By this point, it's clear that the end goal couple is the MC and her "husbando." After 76 chapters, he has no redeeming qualities and is a forgettable character that I want to skip over. He has a hinted tragic backstory involving his youngest sibling and how he sees hints of his sibling in the MC. This feels off-putting and almost incestuous, especially given their marital status. (To be fair, this could be a misinterpretation due to the MTL, but it still felt weird when it came up.)
Why is this couple so predictable, even though another dateable knight lead has been by her side the entire time? The story repeatedly emphasizes how she wouldn't survive as a divorcee. Despite her incredible achievements in raising the village, the narrative suggests she couldn't possibly survive social suicide. She would have to become a nun! The MC, her aides, her villagers, and her husband all believe she wouldn't be okay. But wait!
The whole premise of the story was her securing the rights to own the land, drawing up a marriage terms contract, and doing so much to ensure her independence. All this buildup is discarded because the MC and ML must be together. It's frustrating.
Another mild annoyance was the introduction of a third dateable lead—a sickly crown prince from a neighboring country with super powerful magic. He has to stay with her due to political reasons, and for some reason, she has to heal him, even though the true heroine was supposed to be the savior. But don’t worry, of course, he’s important. They share a picnic and enjoy her newly invented mozzarella cheese together.
TLDR: The first few chapters are enjoyable, but the story becomes boring later on. I might reread "Common Sense of a Duke’s Daughter" to get my fix of a female MC building towns. Maybe someone could tell me if it gets better after chapter 76...
Updated Review (Short Version): 3 Stars for the first 68 chapters, then 2 Stars for chapters 69-88.
The story started off as a promising slow-burn romance with a suspenseful countdown and a likable cast. However, issues arose in the latter chapters. Here's a summary of the main problems:
1. Lifespans: Astria, the empress, and Sena, the doctor, initially had less than 80 days to live. Astria's situation made sense since it was tied to her illness, but Sena's lifespan was presented as fixed and unchangeable, which became inconsistent. For example, in chapter 57, he had 60 days left, but within a few chapters, time discrepancies appeared, suggesting either a lack of attention to detail or poor storytelling.
2. Character Age and Behavior: Both characters, despite being in their late teens to early twenties, acted younger, around 13-15 years old. Sena's childlike behavior was more noticeable, like using physical displays of anger and being easily lifted. Astria's innocence regarding relationships was also unrealistic, leading to confusion about their maturity level.
3. Relationship Dynamics: The author seemed unsure about Sena's feelings for Astria, oscillating between hate and unspoken affection. Additionally, inconsistencies in their relationship milestones, like Astria's supposed hickey, raised doubts about the narrative's continuity.
4. Plot Shift: The story devolved into a generic adventure novel with a forced romantic angle. Sena and Astria, who were not in love, suddenly found themselves on a journey together, with a shortened time frame that felt rushed. The focus shifted from their relationship development to a quest, lacking any believable emotional connection.
In conclusion, while the beginning of the story had potential, the recent chapters have significantly detracted from its appeal. If you enjoy stories about limited lifespans or yandere themes, it might be worth stopping at chapter 68. Otherwise, the book might not be worth the investment of time.
Agreed. I read those series years ago and did rather enjoy this.
Man how many times have I read this, my gf betrayed me in the last battle thing? It‘s risky to hop in…