Villains Are Destined to Die (novel), Vol. 3

About this book

Penelope Eckart’s life remains a precarious balancing act as she navigates the lethal "hard mode" of a romance game where a single misstep means death. With the affection meters of her potential suitors now ominously locked, she desperately pursues a backup escape plan. Her strategy involves getting closer to the enigmatic guildmaster, Winter, but their forced “date” quickly spirals into a chaotic nightmare involving anti-magic cults, malevolent deities, and dangerous run-ins with the unpredictable Crown Prince, Callisto. As the tension mounts, Penelope finds herself trapped in a web of shifting loyalties and agonizing betrayal. While she struggles to maintain her composure, the true colors of those around her begin to surface, leaving her feeling increasingly isolated and vulnerable. Featuring classic romance tropes like the high-stakes reverse harem and enemies-to-lovers tension, this volume pushes Penelope to her absolute breaking point. Caught between unrequitable feelings and the looming threat of a forced game-over, Penelope must decide who she can trust before the clock runs out. With the pressure mounting and the stakes higher than ever, she faces the terrifying possibility that her ultimate goal of freedom may be slipping through her fingers forever.