"Reborn as the Villain: My Redemption System is Broken"

The First Betrayal

The moment I opened my eyes, cold steel pressed against my throat. Before me stood the male lead - the man I'd supposedly "betrayed" in the original novel - his sword dripping with the blood of my guards.

"You have three seconds to explain why I shouldn't execute you," he hissed.

The System panel flashed urgently:
[WARNING! Original Plot Deviation Detected]
[Current Survival Probability: 0.7%]

I did the only thing I could think of - I laughed. Not the delicate chuckle of a noble lady, but a full, unhinged cackle that made even the battle-hardened warriors flinch.

"Kill me," I challenged, tilting my neck against the blade, "and you'll never find out who really poisoned your brother."

His sword wavered. The System buzzed:
[+500 Villain Points! New Skill Unlocked: "Bluff Master"]

But the real shock came next. The supposedly "kind-hearted" female lead stepped forward, her eyes gleaming with something far darker than the novel had described. "Let her live," she purred. "I want to play with her first."
🗨️ Discussion :
When trapped in a villain's role, is it better to:

Embrace the evil and gain power, or

Fight for redemption against all odds?