Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess follows Penelope Eckart, a girl who reincarnates as the villainess in a brutal reverse harem dating sim. Entering the game at its hardest difficulty, Penelope must carefully navigate the dangerous relationships with the male leads to avoid a deadly ending. With the real daughter of Duke Eckart expected to appear, Penelope struggles to increase the favorability of the male leads while uncovering the dark secrets behind her new reality.
In Chapter 167, Penelope confronted a difficult choice when Callisto revealed his intentions regarding the royal succession. The tension between the royal family and the nobles escalated, leaving Penelope in a precarious position. Chapter 168 is expected to focus on Penelope’s next move and how it will influence her survival and standing among the male leads.
Plot of Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess

Penelope Eckart was originally an ordinary girl who woke up as the villainess in a reverse harem dating sim. As the adopted daughter of Duke Eckart, Penelope’s existence is constantly threatened by the other characters’ hostility. To survive, she must win over the affection of one of the male leads before the real daughter of Duke Eckart returns and seals her fate.
Her potential suitors include the cold crown prince Callisto, her possessive adoptive brothers, a mysterious magician, and a loyal knight. However, each route presents dangerous pitfalls, and one wrong move could lead to her death. Penelope’s sharp wit and strategic mind become her greatest assets as she manipulates the favorability meters to increase her chances of survival.
In Chapter 167, Penelope’s growing closeness with Callisto sparked jealousy and suspicion among the other male leads. Meanwhile, Duke Eckart’s involvement in the political conflict hinted at deeper family secrets. Chapter 168 will likely explore the fallout from these events and how Penelope’s decisions will shape her future.
Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess Chapter 168 release date and time

Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess Chapter 168 is scheduled for release on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The release times for different regions are listed below:
- Japan Standard Time (JST): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 12:00 AM
- India Standard Time (IST): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 8:30 PM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM
- Philippines Standard Time (PHT): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 11:00 PM
- Korean Standard Time (KST): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 12:00 AM
- Eastern Time (EST): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Central Time (CST): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM
- Mountain Time (MST): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM
- Pacific Time (PST): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 7:00 AM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): Friday, April 4, 2025, at 2:00 AM
Where to read Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess Chapter 168
Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess Chapter 168 will be available on KakaoPage for the original Korean version and on Webtoon for the official English translation. Supporting the official platforms helps the creators continue the series.