In a kingdom modeled after ancient China, there are five families who present their female members for consideration as empresses to marry the crown prince. However, only one of them will be crowned empress. Kou Reirin, often referred to as "the butterfly" of the court due to her delicate beauty, is widely expected to marry the crown prince. But during the grand Lantern Festival celebration, Shu Keigetsu, known for his scheming ways, attacks Kou Reirin, causing her to be imprisoned in the dungeon. Despite her dire situation, Kou Reirin finds herself with a new body after being body-swapped by her attacker in an attempt to seize her position at court. Now with her newfound strength, she is determined not to let anything stand in her way!
Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den has been published digitally in English as Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court by Seven Seas Entertainment under its Airship imprint since August 4, 2022, and in print since October 18, 2022.