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The Baby Raising A Devil

The Baby Raises a Villain, 아기는 악당을 키운다

Native Language Korean

Released 2018

Author리샤

ArtistMoran, 모란

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 371

Translated Ch.: 365

Rank: #444

Last Update: March 31, 2026

Original Pub.: Fioret, Kakaopage

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The Baby Raising A Devil is a popular novel that blends Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy and more. Written by the author 리샤. A total of 365 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

Three regressions, 4th life.
Although she was prophesied and raised as the child of fate, she was sacrificed when the real child of fate appears.
‘This country is no good, let’s defect!’
Leblaine chooses to be adopted to earn money until defecting. There was nothing wrong this far, but the place she chose was a family full of villains. She tried to trick those bad guys in order to live comfortably before defecting…
“My daughter is the cutest in the world.”
“Give her the building. She can use it as her bathroom.”
“It’s okay, Leblaine told me not hit you, but she didn’t say not to kill you?”
“Who made my sister cry!”
‘…they’re spiralling out of control, what should I do?’
***
“You can’t hit or kill people just because you don’t like them.”
My family was quiet even though I purposely looked sad.
‘Then there’s nothing I can do!’
I looked back at my family with a sharp gaze and said solemnly.
“I’m going to sleep without a blanket.”
“I’m wrong, kid!”
“I’m sorry!”
“I won’t kill anyone!”
Good.

🎭 System Interface: The “Spiraling Out of Control” Protocol

Rather than following a standard “cute child” formula, this story operates on a Villainous Protection Engine that shapes every major decision and conflict.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Narrative Engine	Cunning Rebirth / Found Family	Drives the story toward bittersweet moments where Leblaine’s “evil” schemes protect her “good” family.
Primary Genre	Comedy / Drama / Fantasy	Sets expectations for fluff, but often pivots to dark revenge and political war.
Atmosphere	Heartwarming with Bloodshed	Creates a constant feeling of safety through the terrifying competence of the Dubblede family.
The “X” Factor	Three Lives of Hardship	Forces the MC to prioritize money and survival over naive trust, making her remarkably smart for her “age.”

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Leblaine & The Dubbledes)

Instead of simple character roles, the story builds a contrast between these two figures:

Attribute	Leblaine Dubblede	The Dubblede Family
Classification	The Scaringly Cute Schemer	The Family of Villains
Mental Body / Archetype	Represents Pragmatic Survival	Represents Unconditional Shielding
Personality	Mischievous, cunning, and money-obsessed	Cold, ruthless, and comedically overprotective
Dynamic	Their relationship evolves from Leblaine trying to “use” them to becoming the only person who can control their violent impulses with a “sad face.”

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Psychological Romance Slice of Life Tragedy

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Editor's Note

💡The "Kitten with Claws" Insight

[Actual Villainy]: What makes this aspect interesting is not just that the family is "villainous," but that Leblaine herself performs sketchy acts. She isn't a passive princess; she is a proactive manipulator who treats people as pawns until she truly loves them.

[The Translation Hurdle]: While many readers love the plot, others find it frustrating due to rough translation quality in earlier chapters; the writing can sometimes feel like a blur of random events, requiring patience to grasp the full context.

[The Pace Shift]: Personally, this is where the novel loses some readers; after 100+ chapters, the focus shifts heavily from "family fluff" to "complex global politics," which can feel like a different genre entirely.

Experience Curve

The "Four Lives" Log

Ch. 1–50 (The Dubblede Adoption): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A perfect opening phase focusing on Leblaine’s "trickery" to win over the cold Duke and her hilarious attempts at "aegyo" for survival.

Ch. 51–200 (The Merchant of Fate): ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The story expands as Leblaine builds her own wealth and meets key allies, though the "overreaction" of her family can become a repetitive gag.

Ch. 201–Ongoing (The Prophecy War): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The plot shifts into a massive "full circle" narrative involving Gods, original heroines, and heartbreaking angst as Leblaine reaches her teen years.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A top-tier "child-raising" novel that actually has teeth, especially for readers who enjoy the "Cale Henituse" (TCF) style of a protagonist who loves money and loyal comrades.

Polish: 6/10. The writing is compelling but translation inconsistencies and chaotic action sequences can make it a difficult read for those who prefer smooth prose.

Pacing: 7.5/10. The story starts with a heavy focus on doting, but eventually becomes a "roller coaster" of plot twists and 17-year-old time skips.

Character Depth: 9/10. Rather than focusing on cuteness alone, the characters are defined by deep-seated trauma and psychological realism hidden under the comedy.

Originality: 8.5/10. While it shares similarities with Suddenly Became A Princess, it distinguishes itself through Leblaine's three previous failed regressions and her genuine "villain" mindset.

The Good:
One of the strongest aspects is the character development, especially Henry's growth from a traumatized genius to a loyal brother and the Duke's awkward attempts at affection.

The Bad:
However, it struggles with overly long buildup, where the "Real Child of Fate" (Mina) doesn't even appear for over 100 chapters, making the early survival goal feel a bit disconnected from the main threat.

The Archetype:
The Calculating Marshmallow — a protagonist who acts like a cute child to get what she wants, but maintains the soul of a woman who has seen the worst the world has to offer.

Verdict:
The Baby Raising A Devil is ultimately a "High-Stakes Fluff" experience. It’s less about a baby playing house and more about a veteran survivor building an army out of a family of monsters. If you’re looking for adorable interactions mixed with brilliant scheming, this is worth trying.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Leblaine Dubblede (The 4th-Life Regressor) — rather than a typical innocent child protagonist, she is a survivor of three miserable lives who is cold, calculating, and willing to commit villainous acts (including murder) to protect her new family. Alongside Duke Dubblede (The Cold Father), a "daughter-idiot" who suggests building a skyscraper just for her bathroom, and the Dubblede Brothers (Henry & Isaac), who transition from traumatic geniuses to squabbling siblings fighting for Leblaine's attention.

Power System: The Divine Child & Etone. Instead of a generic leveling system, this mechanic revolves around ancient prophecies and the "Butterfly Effect," where Leblaine uses knowledge of her three past lives to manipulate the continent's economy and power balance.

Themes: Beyond Family Doting and Isekai Reincarnation, the story heavily explores The Complexity of Trauma — especially through how Leblaine reacts to her past abandonment, causing her to build a support team specifically designed to be able to "abandon her at any time" to protect her own heart.

Similar To: A Saint Who Was Adopted by the Grand Duke, I Became the Male Lead’s Adopted Daughter, Becoming the Villain’s Family, Suddenly Became A Princess One Day

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