Kurage Bunch Doujinshi Grand Prize Encouragement Prize work (in 2022?). Officially published on digital by Two Virgins. [Kurage Bunch release](https://kuragebunch.com/episode/316190246970218083)

Ardera, who was about to be executed as a “notorious villainess who murdered her stepson and tried to seize the count’s estate,” activates the dark magic sleeping within her at the very brink of death. Determined to uncover the true culprit who framed her, Ardera attempts to manipulate her husband Chris using black magic—but— She thought she had brainwashed him… when in reality, it was simply overwhelming devotion?! Thus begins a love fantasy born from misunderstanding and crossed intentions! [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n0265he/)