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“I don’t mind being a hated empress!” A love battle between a ruthless emperor and an approaching saint

Amar Kumar May 04, 2026 0 Views
“I don’t mind being a hated empress!” A love battle between a ruthless emperor and an approaching saint

“I Don’t Mind Being a Hated Empress!”: A Love Battle Across Time Begins!

Fans of thrilling fantasy romance, rejoice! The first volume of Meg Sakurakura's manga adaptation of ``I don't mind being a hated empress!'', originally a captivating web novel by Toko Amekawa, was officially released by KADOKAWA on May 2nd. Dive into a tale of ancient love, rebirth, and a destiny-defying battle between a ruthless emperor and an approaching saint!

Unraveling the Epic Reincarnation Romance: The Plot of "I Don't Mind Being a Hated Empress!"

The story kicks off with a ruthless emperor choosing ultimate sacrifice – death – to save his world. Heartbroken, the "Saint" who loved him also perishes, only to be reborn 1000 years later as Princess Sheila. As fate would have it, Sheila eventually regains her memories and encounters Crown Prince Clive, an uncanny doppelgänger of her beloved emperor from a past life.

Driven by an unwavering love and a fierce determination to save Clive from a similar tragic fate, Sheila enters into a political marriage with him. However, Clive, burdened by his own past, strongly rejects Sheila, his new wife. Despite his coldness, Sheila's love remains steadfast as she tirelessly searches for a way to ensure his survival.

Unbeknownst to Sheila, Crown Prince Clive also harbors vivid memories of his previous life, and his heart, too, was deeply in love with Sheila. Constrained by the echoes of their past, Clive struggles to reveal his true feelings. Thus begins a complex love battle between Clive, who conceals his affection, and Sheila, who relentlessly pursues him without realizing his hidden love. Their intertwined destinies will not only decide their personal future but also the fate of the entire world.

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The series is titled "I don't mind being a hated empress! A love battle between a ruthless emperor and an approaching saint".

The manga adaptation is by Meg Sakurakura, based on the original story by Toko Amekawa.

The first volume was released by KADOKAWA on May 2nd.

The story follows Sheila, a reborn Saint from 1000 years in the future, who seeks to save Crown Prince Clive, an reincarnation of the emperor she loved in her past life. Despite a political marriage and Clive's initial rejection, Sheila persists, unaware that Clive also remembers their past and secretly loves her.

The main characters are Princess Sheila, who was once a Saint, and Crown Prince Clive, who is the reincarnation of a ruthless emperor.

Yes, although Sheila doesn't realize it initially, Clive also has memories from his previous life and was secretly in love with Sheila.

The plot is driven by a 'love and battle' between Sheila, who approaches Clive with unwavering love to save him, and Clive, who hides his love due to past life constraints. Their choices will decide the fate of the world.

Sheila's primary motivation is to save Crown Prince Clive, who looks exactly like the emperor she loved in her previous life and whose death once saved the world.
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