A girl from the modern world slips into the body of Niveia Aerber, the main character of the fantasy novel she was reading. To survive in Erathil, a world full of betrayal and monsters where she was destined to meet an early death, the new Niveia embarks on an adventure to escape from her fate.
The old Niveia was set to become the next Priestess to serve the Grand Temple, but not the new Niveia. Instead, she runs away from the temple, from her archrival, Rosanna, and her fiancé, Duke Aetius Timothero. Along the way she enlists the help of Prince Caeles, who is also on a mission of his own: to find out which noble families are planning an uprising against his kingdom, including Niveia's family.
In this Chaotic turmoil of love, loyalty, and treason, can Niveia create a better future for herself, and more importantly, can she ever return to the real world?
Behold the True Villainess It is also Known as: Anyone Can Be an Evil Lady, Anyone Can Become a Villainess, Not Just Anybody Can Become a Villainess, Not Just Anyone Can Become a Villainess
Genres: Isekai , Shoujo , Drama , Fantasy , Romance , Historical
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Top 5 Manhwa/Manga Like Behold the True Villainess [2026 List]
5. Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden
Takiko Okuda is a strong-willed girl living in the Taisho Era. She needs to be strong -- Oosugi, the one man she's ever loved, is a married man; her mother is terminally ill; and her father, Einosuke, has not been home in over a year. When at last Einosuke returns, it's with a notebook full of Chinese scribblings that seem more important to him than the death of his wife. Furious, Takiko steals away his completed translation -- "The Universe of the Four Gods" -- with the intention of tearing it to shreds, but the instant she opens it, she's surrounded by light... And it is said that this is how the legend of the Priestess of Genbu began.
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Volume 6: Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden
Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: ふしぎ遊戯 玄武開伝, Fushigi Yugi Genbu Kaiden, Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden
4. I Am a Child of This House
"Pink Eyes" has always lived a relatively normal (?) life, with two exceptions: first, she has gained memories of her previous life as Seo Young, and second, she is someone's illegitimate daughter.
One day however, when she turns 11 years old, her prostitute mother takes her to the empire's sole duke and claims her as his child. Although he seems to not believe her, he nevertheless buys "Pink Eyes" for 20,000 gold. With that, her new life as "Estelle" starts.
But what truly awaits her? And is she really a child of this house?
I Am a Child of This House has finished publishing and it has 155 Chapters. It is also Known as: I Belong to House Castielo, I am child of this house
3. The Justice of Villainous Woman
The day I lost my boyfriend to my best friend, I fell into the Han River by mistake.
And when I woke up, I became a famous duke's daughter named Chartiana Altizer Cailon - who's known as the villain!?
"I've already chosen my empress, and you're just pawn."
"I will be the empress of the Empire."
My fate was also determined the moment I was appointed as the next empress candidate by Regina.
Regina has two candidates, Irene, who is the lover of the Crown Prince and me, Chartiana.
To protect my beloved family from the court's evil schemes, I cannot help but become the evil villain and win the position of Empress.
To be happy with the people I love, I became the antagonist.
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The Justice of Villainous Woman has finished publishing and it has 150 Chapters. It is also Known as: Akujo no Teigi, 悪女の定義, Definition of a Bad Lady, Agnyeoui Jeong-ui, La Justicia de una Dama Villana, What It Takes to be a Villainess, Angnyeoege Uiriga Eodi Isseo
2. Fushigi Yuugi
While visiting the National Library, junior-high students Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo are transported into the world of a mysterious book set in ancient China, “The Universe of The Four Gods.” Miaka suddenly finds herself with the responsibility of being the priestess of Suzaku, and must find all of her celestial warriors for the purpose of summoning Suzaku for three wishes. However, the enemy nation of the god Seiryuu has manipulated Yui into becoming the priestess of Seiryuu. As enemies, the former best friends begin their long struggle to summon their respective gods and obtain their wishes…
Fushigi Yugi has finished publishing and it has 106 Chapters. It is also Known as: ふしぎ遊戯, Mysterious Play, Curious Play
1. Lady Baby
Calliope has suffered through nature's law and many accidents. Her family was murdered and an ongoing war ended her life, but she traveled back in time to when she was born?! While Calliope slowly grows, will she be able to figure out who killed her family and stop them in time?
Lady Baby has finished publishing and it has 240 Chapters. It is also Known as: Leidi Beibi
