“Villainess reincarnated in novel befriends mind-controlling black mage hero, immune to his magic, seeking to escape death.”
It Was All a Mistake
모든 게 착각이었다
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Synopsis
Villainess reincarnated in novel befriends mind-controlling black mage hero, immune to his magic, seeking to escape death.
At a young age, Durua Valrose realizes that she's been reincarnated as the villainess of a novel who is destined to die at the hands of the male protagonist, Nocturne Edgar. Determined to change her fate, she tries to befriend Nocturne, but little does she know that he is the only living black mage who can hear, sense, and even control people's thoughts and emotions. To Nocturne, Durua is an enigma. She is the first person that he's encountered who is not susceptible to his magic, a fact that makes him feel both intrigued and intimidated at the same time. The two form a strained friendship, but Durua has no idea whether the story is changing for better or worse. Will she be able to rewrite her ending and escape death? (Source: Tappytoon)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
What 3 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.05 · split reception
4.0 pts
Recommenders 7.0 · others 3.0
↑ 2.33
Running avg · Apr 2023 → Apr 2026
- 7 “This is a charming, fluffy fantasy romance featuring well-written, consistent characters and a refreshing lack of unnecessary political drama. While the pacing can be inconsistent and the early art...”
- 2 “I was initially interested in the premise, but the story quickly devolved into a frustrating experience driven by constant misunderstandings and a complete lack of communication. The plot drags on...”
- 4 “The premise of being reborn as an antagonist is a simple concept that holds potential. However, the experience is ruined by the repetitive "MIMIMI" whining, frustratingly stupid character...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — It Was All a Mistake begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 130 ch ch × vol
- Total read 17h 20m approx
- Published Nov 2020 – Feb 2024
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M63277 catalog