Six months have passed since the illegitimate daughter of a rural baron awakened to light magic and arrived at the Royal Academy as a Saintess Apprentice.

Seraphina, the Crown Prince's fiancée, was more virtuous than anyone, despite the constant comparisons to the Saintess from those around her.

Sandra, a viscount's daughter, remained dignified despite her exasperation with her fiancé, who was captivated by the Saintess.

Bernadette, the Prime Minister's daughter, was intelligent, even as she increasingly lost her place within her family, who had become the Saintess's guardians.

This is the story of three young ladies, branded as "villainesses" by those on the Saintess's side.

Strong-willed, highly independent women.

Minimal romance.

Main story completed: 9/18

Entire story completed: 10/14

[Book Release] Released by KADOKAWA on 11/30

(Includes newly written chapters: "Lucien Arc," "Erik Arc," "Female Student's Perspective," "Male Student's Perspective," "Epilogue: Erik and Seraphina's Wedding")

[Manga Adaptation] Began on 10/3 on Kadokomi and Niconico Manga, with artwork by Nao Akabane.