Page 6 of The Villainess Chose Naps Over Death Flags

6. The Traitor's Mark: Suspected of potentially aiding The Blight due to erratic behavior.

7. The Royal Execution: [FUTURE EVENT - 14 months] Will be executed by royal decree eight months after giving birth, condemned for treason and attempted mind control of the kingdom's heroes.

CURRENT TIMELINE: 3 months pregnant

TIME UNTIL FIRST MAJOR DEATH FLAG: 12 months

TIME UNTIL EXECUTION: 14 months

Carol's legs gave out. She sat down hard on the plush carpet, staring at the list.

"Executed," she said numbly. “I'm going to be executed. In just over a year."

"Bestie?" Missy floated down to her eye level, looking genuinely concerned now. "Are you okay? You're being really weird."

Carol looked at the devil sprite, then at the angel sprite still desperately struggling against her bonds in the corner.

She thought about Mercy's smile. About the contract she'd skimmed without reading. About "teensy bit of work" and "light problem-solving."

"I should have read the contract," Carol said to the universe at large. "I really, really should have read the contract."

The game interface chimed cheerfully:

TUTORIAL QUEST UNLOCKED: "Survive Your First Day as the Villainess"

Objectives:

● Don't die ✓ (so far)

● Meet your household staff

● Avoid causing a scandal

● Try not to anger your terrifying husband

Reward: 50 XP, 50 Gold Crowns, Basic Survival Skills unlocked

Failure: Potential early death flag activation

"My terrifying husband," Carol read aloud. She looked back at the interface. "Who exactly did Original Caroline trap into marriage?"

The screen changed to show a character profile:

Caspian Vanthorn

Title: Duke of Vanthorn, Lord of the Frostmarch

Age: 26

Parents: Valerian Vanthorn (Duke of Winterhelm) and Genevieve Vanthorn (Duchess of Winterhelm)

Affinity: Matter Manipulation (Unique/Legendary)

Also Known As: The Butcher of the North, The Frost Reaper, The Silver Devil, Winter's Blade, The Pale Death

Threat Level: EXTREME

Relationship Status: Your Husband (Forced Marriage)