Well, villager a might need to form an alliance with some influential characters in the novel. For example, if there are powerful knights or wise mages, getting them on the side of the villainess could be a good start. And also, villager a should communicate with the villainess herself, to find out her true nature and what she really wants. This way, villager a can better plan how to save her.
Maybe the villager discovers the villainess' hidden good side and decides to help her change. That could be a way.
Well, in 'villager wants to save the villainess novel', perhaps the villager has a moral obligation that drives him or her to save the villainess. The story could explore themes like redemption. The villainess might have been misjudged by society, and the villager is the only one who believes in her innocence or potential for change. This could lead to an adventure where they face various obstacles together, both from those who oppose the idea of saving her and from the villainess's own past actions catching up with them.
Maybe villager a sees the good in the villainess that others don't. There could be a hidden kindness or a tragic backstory that villager a has discovered.
Obviously, the villager and the villainess are the main characters. There might also be other supporting characters like the villagers who oppose the idea of saving the villainess, or some characters related to the villainess's past who try to stop the villager from his mission.
There could be antagonists too. Maybe there are powerful nobles or some self - righteous individuals who are determined to keep the villainess in her 'bad' position. These antagonists would create more obstacles for the villager in his or her mission to save the villainess. The villainess herself is also an important character. She may start off as a seemingly cold or mean person but as the story progresses, her true nature is revealed through the villager's efforts.
Well, without having read it specifically, usually in such a plot, the villager might see the so - called 'villainess' in a different light than others. Maybe the villager discovers that she's been misjudged by society. For example, she could be a victim of false rumors or misunderstandings.
One of the virtues could be her intelligence. In many villainess novels, the so - called villainess is often very smart. She is able to outwit those around her, even if her actions are sometimes misinterpreted as villainous. Another virtue might be her determination. Despite facing various difficulties and the negative perception of others, she continues to strive for her goals.
One option is to rewrite the story. Since you are now in the role of the villainess, you can start making different choices. For example, if the original villainess was always causing trouble at social events, you can choose to be a peacemaker instead. This will change the course of the story.
Maybe her unique charm. She could have some special qualities that make the family members adore her.
I would try to rewrite my story. I would look for ways to change my actions and motives so that I don't have to be the villainess in the traditional sense. Maybe I could find a way to work with the protagonist instead of against them.