Summary
I Will Raise the Villain Properly follows Lucella, a woman who loses her only sister and becomes responsible for raising her nephew Lucian. While struggling to care for him alone, she suddenly realizes that the world she lives in is actually the setting of a novel. In the story’s original timeline, Lucian grows up to become a cruel villain who torments the protagonist before eventually being killed.
Determined to prevent this tragic fate, Lucella decides to change the story by raising Lucian into a kind and responsible person instead of the villain he was destined to become. However, her plan quickly becomes complicated when other characters from the original story begin interfering, including unexpected matchmaking attempts and strange suggestions about her future. As she navigates relationships, family responsibilities, and the novel’s unfolding plot, Lucella must work hard to protect Lucian and rewrite his destiny.
Important Characters
- Lucella – The female protagonist who decides to change the fate of her nephew after discovering the truth about the novel world.
- Lucian – Her nephew who is destined to become a villain in the original storyline.
- The Marquis – A noble connected to Lucella through complicated relationships and matchmaking attempts.
- Original Story Heroine – A character from the novel who influences the events surrounding Lucella and Lucian.
Major Arcs
- Discovery Arc – Lucella realizes she is living inside a novel and learns Lucian’s tragic future.
- Raising Lucian Arc – She focuses on raising her nephew properly to prevent him from becoming a villain.
- Social Pressure Arc – Noble families and acquaintances start interfering in Lucella’s personal life.
- Fate Change Arc – Lucella works to change the original storyline and protect Lucian’s future.