Lady Meilin Ars was exiled from the country by Crown Prince Kaizen, on the accusation that she had mistreated his stepsister and the Saintess, Yumia. Two years later, Crown Prince Kaizen, now married to Saintess Yumia and blessed with a legitimate heir, would unexpectedly reunite with Meilin.

Five questions are posed by the banished villainess, as a condition for saving the kingdom. Will Crown Prince Kaizen be able to answer them?

This is a short story I wrote while stuck on a full-length novel. The setting is loosely defined, and it was written with a burst of inspiration. I would be grateful if you could read it with an open mind.

★Released on 2022/12/28! This story has been adapted into a comic with artwork by Ukitaro-sensei and is featured in 'I'm a Villainess, But I'll Make Myself Happy! Anthology Comic 8,' published by Ichijinsha's Zero Sum Editorial Department.