Chapter 1

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※ This contains some spoilers, so it is recommended to read the main story first.

■ Chloe Selenite

Affiliation: Daughter of the Selenite Duke, former fiancée of the First Prince, former provisional saint

Age: Seventeen (would be a third-year student if attending school)

Hair and Eyes: Black (hair style: long → short + brown semi-long wig)

Height: 165cm

Weapon: Modified crossbow for self-defense

Occupation: Priest (Holy Magic)

Notes: Protagonist. An exiled villainess who was arrogant until her condemnation...

■ Redrio Benando Carflair

Affiliation: First Prince of the Carflair Kingdom

Age: Eighteen

Hair and Eyes: Red

Height: 180cm

Weapon: Sword

Occupation: Magic Swordsman (Regular Magic)

Notes: Nicknamed "Benny." The story mainly progresses from his perspective. A follower of Momo who wanted to break off his engagement with Chloe. Reluctantly tracking the movements of the exiled Chloe.

■ Momo Palette

Affiliation: True Saint, commoner from Palette Village

Age: Seventeen (on leave from school)

Hair and Eyes: Pink (loose and fluffy)

Height: 155cm

Weapon: None

Occupation: Priest (Holy Magic)

Notes: Innocent and fearless. Bullied by Chloe and other noble girls at school. Recognized as the "True Saint" by the Holy Church and became a candidate for Redrio's new fiancée.

■ Shin Purpleton

Affiliation: Dedicated butler to the Selenite Duke's daughter, from the slums

Age: Twenty

Hair and Eyes: Purple

Height: 181cm

Weapon: Sword

Occupation: Unregistered (trained by the head butler)

Notes: Picked up by Chloe five years ago and became her dedicated butler. His name "Shin" comes from a bird Chloe once owned, and "Purpleton" from the head butler's surname. In the capital, Chloe calls Shin her "pet" and takes him around.

■ Dark Selenite

Affiliation: Eldest son of the Selenite Duke, Chloe's brother

Age: Nineteen

Hair and Eyes: Black (wears glasses)

Height: 178cm

Weapon: Bow

Occupation: Archer

Notes: His mother was a maid who became a second wife. Adopted to inherit the family, but despised by Chloe as the child of a mistress. He cannot forgive his sister for hurting the people he cares about.

■ Sei Bruno

Affiliation: Second son of the Bruno Duke, Redrio's foster brother

Age: Eighteen

Hair and Eyes: Blue

Height: 182cm

Weapon: Items

Occupation: Merchant

Notes: Known for his playboy nature, but claims to be more than that. No serious relationships, despite his reputation.

■ Dai Nebul

Affiliation: Son of General Nebul, squire

Age: Seventeen (on leave from school)

Hair and Eyes: Orange

Height: 190cm

Weapon: Sword

Occupation: Swordsman

Notes: Simple-minded, only believes what he sees. Prefers girls he feels like protecting.

■ Yelao Keith Carflair

Affiliation: Second Prince of the Carflair Kingdom, Redrio's younger brother

Age: Fifteen

Hair and Eyes: Yellow

Height: 170cm

Weapon: None

Occupation: Unregistered

Notes: Nicknamed "Keith." Unpredictable and hard to read. Dotes on his fiancée, Canary. Observes Chloe from a distance.

■ Rock Grinda

Affiliation: Adopted son of the Grinda Earl from a neighboring country, Momo's childhood friend from Palette Village

Age: Nineteen

Hair and Eyes: Green (messy)

Height: 175cm

Weapon: Dual swords

Occupation: Swordsman

Notes: Known as "Grinda the Dual Swordsman," a high-level adventurer. Worries about Momo, who has been out of contact in the capital for three years.

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■ Adelheit Grace

Affiliation: Innkeeper of "Grace's Inn" in Eris Mountain, Nansonia, wife of Masurat

Hair and Eyes: Gray

Notes: A tough and caring mother figure, beloved by adventurers. Hires Chloe and her group without prying into their situation.

■ Masurat Grace

Affiliation: Priest of "Grace's Church" in Eris Mountain, Nansonia, husband of Adelheit

Hair and Eyes: Gray

Notes: Many have benefited from his kindness, and the church is supported by their goodwill. More of an adventurer than a priest in temperament.

■ Canary Rikum

Affiliation: Daughter of a neighboring country's duke, Yelao's fiancée

Age: Sixteen

Hair and Eyes: Blonde and blue

Notes: Developing a smooth relationship with Yelao. Seems to know something about Momo and Chloe.

■ Chako Brown

Affiliation: Daughter of the president of the "Brown Newspaper Company"

Age: Seventeen (final year at school)

Hair and Eyes: Chocolate color, ponytail

Weapon: Pen

Occupation: Information broker (after graduation)

Notes: Currently the head of the school newspaper club. Said to be a commoner and good friends with Momo, but...

■ Missouri Water

Affiliation: Daughter of the Water Earl, Sei's fiancée

Age: Eighteen (attending school)

Hair and Eyes: Blue

Weapon: Items

Occupation: Merchant (after graduation)

Notes: Considered too good for Sei, which he finds boring. They seem to have a bet going on.

■ Shira Whitey

Affiliation: Daughter of the Whitey Margrave, Dark's fiancée

Age: Twenty-one

Hair and Eyes: White

Weapon: None

Occupation: High-level magician (Regular Magic)

Notes: Calm and gentle, but her appearance is so imposing that even pre-condemnation Chloe disliked calling her her sister-in-law.

■ Raki Purpleton

Affiliation: Servant of the Selenite Duke, from the slums

Age: Twenty-three

Hair: Purple

Weapon: Knife

Occupation: Thief

Notes: Picked up at a different time from Shin and trained by the head butler.

■ Sam Purpleton

Affiliation: Servant of the Selenite Duke, from the slums

Age: Nineteen

Birthmark: Purple

Weapon: Axe

Occupation: Warrior

Notes: Same as above.

■ Kisa Purpleton

Affiliation: Servant of the Selenite Duke, from the slums

Age: Twenty-one

Eyes: Purple

Weapon: Rod

Occupation: Mid-level magician

Notes: Same as above. The only female among Shin's companions.

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■ Brakia Selenite

Affiliation: "Right Chancellor" of the Carflair Kingdom, father of Chloe and Dark

Hair and Eyes: Black

Notes: A stern and overly strict father. Often said to be unable to believe he has a mistress.

■ Alan Bruno

Affiliation: "Left Chancellor" of the Carflair Kingdom, father of Sei

Hair and Eyes: Blue

Notes: Effectively the foreign minister, serving as a buffer for the Second Prince faction. A serious and dedicated father, unlike his frivolous son. Sei is the only problem child.

■ Soma Bruno

Affiliation: Eldest son of the Bruno Duke, Sei's brother

Age: Twenty-eight

Hair and Eyes: Blue

Notes: According to pre-condemnation Chloe, "a dull man with only seriousness as his virtue."

■ Masumi Selenite

Affiliation: Younger sister of Brakia, wife of Soma

Age: Twenty-seven

Hair and Eyes: Black

Notes: According to Sei, looks exactly like Chloe but has a completely different personality.

■ Freon Heath Carflair (Freon VIII)

Affiliation: King of the Carflair Kingdom, father of Redrio and Yelao

■ Neige Whitey Carflair

Affiliation: Queen of the Carflair Kingdom, sister of the Whitey Margrave

Hair and Eyes: White

Notes: The magic mirror used by Redrio and others is part of her dowry.

■ Oren Nebul

Affiliation: General of the Carflair Kingdom, father of Dai

Hair and Eyes: Orange

Notes: A bold and generous person, respected by colleagues and beloved by subordinates.

■ Yona Selenite

Affiliation: Brakia's first wife and Chloe's mother

Notes: Despite her husband's mistress, she worked hard, adopting Dark and seeking help from her family. She encouraged Chloe to be friendly with Dark, perhaps to entrust her legacy or...

■ Clara Selenite

Affiliation: Brakia's second wife and Dark's mother, former maid of the Selenite Duke's household

Notes: When remarrying, she adopted a relative of Yona's family, but only in name, with no actual interaction. Struggles to find a way for Chloe and Dark to get along, out of gratitude to Yona.

■ Vauk Selenite

Affiliation: Eldest son of the previous Selenite Duke, brother of Brakia and Masumi

Notes: Deceased. Highly capable and efficient, it was believed he would inherit the family until a certain point.

■ Remis Purpleton

Affiliation: Head butler of the Selenite Duke's household

Hair and Eyes: Light purple

Weapon: Greatsword

Occupation: Magic Swordsman

Notes: Born in the Whitey Margrave's territory, former butler to the queen. Known for his toughness, but better suited to teaching than fighting himself.

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■ Steele Cyan

Affiliation: High Priest of the Holy Church

Notes: A hardworking person caught between conflicting interests.

■ Loretz Whitey

Affiliation: Whitey Margrave, brother of the queen

Notes: The only person who can joke with the king and chancellor.

■ Fuchsia Magenta

Affiliation: Former Countess Magenta

Notes: Dark's tutor when he was fourteen.

※ In the Carflair Kingdom, hair and eye color generally match. Exceptions are considered foreigners.

※ "Occupation" refers to the registration with the Adventurer's Guild, primarily indicating skills and combat styles.