History Literature / SeventhTimeLoop

* CripplingOverspecialization: The Coyelles Kingdom has rich mineral wealth in the form of large deposits of gemstones but virtually no other resources. It's completely dependent on importing food from other countries for its citizens [[spoiler: and its gemstone deposits are almost completely tapped out]].

''7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys A Carefree Life Married To Her Worst Enemy!'' (''Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijō wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyū Kimamana Hanayome Seikatsu o Mankitsu Suru'') is a series of LightNovels written by Touko Amakawa and illustrated by Wan Hachipisu. Originally a WebSerialNovel that was first released on Shousetsuka ni Narou in February 2020, it was later picked up for publication in October of that same year. It also has a manga adaptation by Hinoki Kino, which began serialization in ''Comic Gardo'' in December 2020. Both the novels and the manga have been licensed into the English language by Creator/SevenSeasEntertainment.

* IHaveYourWife: Theodore's intention with the kidnapping plot is to get Arnold's attention and demand Arnold surrender his place as Crown Prince. Of course, because it's Rishe who was kidnapped, it doesn't go the way Theodore thinks it will.

* MedievalUniversalLiteracy: Averted trope. Merchant class families and above do tend to be literate for reasons of their jobs, but many people aren't. Rishe directly references this fact when she explains to the maid Diana that Diana's background, from a family of merchants whose business collapsed, gave her a literacy advantage over her fellow maids - while all of them only received instructions for a task once, Diana is able to write those instructions down to refer to later, and thus has progressed more as a maid in seniority and competence. Diana has a breakdown at the realization.

--> '''Rishe:''' How did you come to such a conclusion?
--> '''Arnold:''' I don't think you'll be honest about your choice if I tell you, "I'll buy you a ring and you can choose whatever you want." You don't like the idea of someone buying something for you, right?
--> '''Rishe:''' *stammers incoherently*
--> '''Arnold:''' The stones handled here are first-rate. I'm not going to pay a penny if it isn't worth a penny.
--> '''Rishe:''' However, Your Highness, I think it's best not to spend too much on expensive--
--> '''Arnold:''' Any ring you pay for here will mean an immediate transfer of funds into the castle town.

* ForgedMessage: In Episode 4, Rishe receives a note from 'Arnold' requesting a meeting in the chapel that evening[[note]]at 9 pm in the light novel, at midnight in the anime[[/note]] and promising to tell her a secret. But when she shows up, Theodore is the one awaiting her.
** Rishe was expecting this, however, and sent Arnold a reply, saying she would be there to answer his invitation, setting the time at half an hour after Theodore set the meeting to start. This means Arnold was guaranteed to show up - and in fact does so fifteen minutes before the time she named.

-->'''Theodore:''' I bet he’ll kill Father someday too. And when he does, being crown prince won’t save him—he’ll be a traitor, and they’ll execute him. There will be no escape.

-->'''Kaine Tully:''' Unfortunately, I cannot sell to you my lady. Or rather, I ''will'' not sell to you.
-->'''Rishe:''' May I ask why?
-->'''Kaine Tully:''' My lady, quite frankly, your insistence doesn’t match my offerings.
-->'''Rishe:''' My insistence?
-->'''Kaine Tully:''' You appear ready to stake your life on this deal. Am I wrong?
--> Rishe nearly lost her composure then. With a huge effort, she willed her expression into one of polite confusion. His deep, long-lashed eyes were openly searching her now. It seemed they were past pretense.
-->'''Kaine Tully:''' Let’s speak plainly, my lady. We’re discussing wedding preparations. I know that for a crown princess, your wedding will be your crowning jewel. However… You have the look of a woman staring down death. Whatever you’re after, it isn’t a flawless marriage ceremony or a well-heeled soirée. And I don’t like complications.

-->'''Rishe:''' *sweatdrop* This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. I'm sorry if I appeared overeager. I don't have any event planning experience.
-->'''Kaine Tully:''' *laughing* You have nothing to worry about. I’m sure you’ll find the perfect business partner. Unfortunately, my company will not be it. *bows mockingly* It was an honor to be invited to speak with you. Now, if you'd please excuse me.

-->'''Arnold:''' *huffs in laughter* So, even you look like that when faced with a man alone at night.
-->'''Rishe:''' *gulps* I... am very sorry. Sneaking out of the villa alone at night is unbecoming of my position as your fiancée. If your reputation were damaged because --
-->'''Arnold:''' I don't care about that. You're not hurt, are you?
-->'''Rishe:''' What? No, I'm not.
-->'''Arnold:''' From now on, whenever you visit town, I will go with you.
-->'''Rishe:''' What?
-->'''Arnold:''' I told you. You're free to do as you like. I also told you that I would help you in that.
-->'''Rishe:''' Oh, but... I couldn't possibly ask Your Highness to go along with my selfish behavior!
-->'''Arnold:''' I said that you're free to do as you like. I didn't say you're free to put yourself in danger.

** To make the demand even ''more'' comically small, while also PlayingForDrama, when the ring is actually finished, [[spoiler:Arnold tells Rishe she doesn't have to wear it. At first she thinks it's a rejection, then he clarifies that his wish was only to ''buy'' her the ring after she chose it; he has no right to ask for anything more.]]