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The Saint Whose Engagement Was Broken When She Became Too Perfect is Sold Off to a Neighboring Kingdom, Chapter 80

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Part Two, Section Four: “A Chain of Bonds Weaves Love”

Chapter Eighty

I feel it may be a bit flashy…”

In front of the mirror, I looked at myself and voiced my doubts about whether the clothes I was wearing suited me. While I used to think that anything was fine as long as it didn’t look unappealing, the clothing chosen by Lina this time was different from my usual style.

“As expected of Lady Mia. She chooses outfits for you that not only suit you but also consider trends, resulting in a perfect score!”

When Mia came to this country, as a thank-you for the hair ornament I had given her earlier, she gifted me clothes. She mentioned it was a formal dress for important occasions. However, the color palette was something I would never pick, and when I tried it on… it just felt out of place. While I thought it would look stunning on Mia, I couldn’t shake the fear that I might be laughed at if I wore this kind of dress.

His Highness Oswald will surely be captivated by you and unable to even think of eating dinner.”

“Please don’t tease me, Ms. Lina… But, do you really think His Highness wouldn’t laugh at how strange it looks?”

Lina smiled as she imagined Prince Oswald’s reaction.

Yes, I was about to have a meal with him. We had promised to go after the Saint Summit, but with the palace half-destroyed, we couldn’t right away. The prince was also busy commanding the restoration work. After a month had passed since then, things finally calmed down a bit, and that was when I received the invitation…

What should I do? I was extremely nervous. Why did simply having a meal made my heart beat so fast? And was I concerned the outfit might not be alright…?

"He shouldn’t have any reason to laugh. I’m sure he’ll compliment you, saying it suits you perfectly.”

“D-Do you think so? Will His Highness Oswald truly say it suits me?”

"Yes! Absolutely! Let’s trust Lady Mia’s taste.”

Lina confidently nodded in response to my question. If she was expressing such assurance, then it should be fine. Mia was often praised for her fashion sense too. I could trust her judgment. It was alright, I should feel at ease. But…

I’m still anxious. The entrance feels farther away than usual.”

"Hahaha, you are experiencing youth as well, Lady Philia. Nothing could be better.”

Mr. Leonardo, this is no laughing matter.”

After finishing changing and preparing to leave, I found my steps suddenly becoming heavy. I wanted to see Prince Oswald and share a meal with him, but there was a contradiction here. What could this mean? Leonardo looked at me with a smile, as if finding something amusing, but I couldn’t figure out what.

"My apologies, Lady Philia. It’s rare to see you with an expression befitting your age, so it put me at ease. You always seem so composed.”

“An expression befitting my age?”

Leonardo mentioned he felt relieved seeing me look my age, but I don’t quite grasp why. I never considered having a face that appeared mismatched with my age. Is my current expression truly fitting for my age?

"Yes, quite so. It’s perfectly natural to feel nervous before dining with an important gentleman. In my younger days, I—”

"Lady Philia, on the way to the restaurant Vermillion, I detected no suspicious figures. Should anything arise, I shall eliminate it. Please enjoy yourself today.”

Cutting off Leonardo’s voice, Himari appeared and reported she saw no shady people. Well, I wasn’t particularly anxious about that, but her consideration is appreciated. Anyway, let’s go. It felt strange to gather my courage, but I headed to the restaurant Vermilion, where the prince awaited.

Your Highness Oswald, I apologize for keeping you waiting. I thought I was on time…”

I intended to come slightly early, but the prince was already there upon my arrival. Could I have mistaken the time? No, I was certain I double-checked the letter several times, so I’d like to believe that was not the case.

“No, I just arrived too early. Don’t worry about it. Oh! You look really refreshing today, Miss Philia.”

“It does look strange, right?”

Since I wasn’t late, I felt relieved, but it seemed that Prince Oswald had some reservations about my attire. What should I do, Lina? It looked weird, didn’t it? It would suit Mia, but for me, wearing something like this…

“Hahaha, nothing strange about it. You look great. Well, you are always pretty but… I couldn’t help but be captivated by you this time.”

“Eh? Um, so, be captivated means…”

“It means you are beautiful. No doubt this will be an enjoyable dinner.”

Prince Oswald, as always, smiled, after which complimented my outfit. I believed he might have been exaggerating, but those words struck deep into my heart, making even the tips of my toes feel warm. Could it be a sign of illness? I was not sure; I had never been sick before.

“This restaurant is run by a noble house from the kingdom of Artsburg that does business all over the continent. They opened here this year, but I hear their cuisine from both Girtonia and Parnacota has received praise.”

“The Vermillion conglomerate, right? Though nobles, they received special permission to become merchants. It’s their fifth generation now, I believe?”

While engaging in trivial conversation, we enjoyed the course meal. It was only after coming to this country that I began to find pleasure in simple conversations. I now feel regretful about my past self who perceived such moments as a waste of time. And I still find it difficult to adapt to the changed mindset.

When I mentioned Prince Reinhardt told me he wished to retract his proposal, Prince Oswald seemed aware of it, nodding as he listened. His reason for withdrawing was "Someone more suitable exists," but what could that mean? I thought about asking Prince Oswald, but he brought up a different topic.

“As Mammon told us, Prince Julius and the Adenauer couple have returned to the Girtonia prison. I don’t have any doubts about his words, but I thought I should report it, just in case.”

I heard from Mammon that they were brought back to the place where they originally were, so I guess Prince Oswald confirmed the details. Considering that Julius’s capital punishment had already been decided, the execution was likely to take place in the not-too-distant future.

Miss Philia, there’s something I want to ask you.”

“Something you want to ask me? Please, feel free to say anything.”

Around when the main dish was served, Prince Oswald solemnly stated he had a question for me. He looked even more serious than usual, yet also conflicted. What could it be? Was it that difficult a topic to broach?

“Back then, you said you don’t resent Julius. Is that true? You never felt upset about the fate that brought you to this country?”

He brought up the words I said to Julius right after defeating Asmodeus. Why did Prince Oswald ask about that? Come to think of it, Bishop Bjorn said the prince opposed the plan regarding me until the end.

His amber eyes seemed to be faintly moist.

I need to answer sincerely.

I don’t resent him at all. Of course, when Julius first told me about it, I was shocked. But now, I love Parnacota. Your Highness Oswald, you have absolutely no need to feel any burden. Please stop that train of thought.”

When Julius declared that our engagement annulled and I’d be sold off to a neighboring country, it was quite disheartening. I felt like all my efforts so far had been thoroughly denied. However, since coming to this country, I have met precious people. That had been a dramatic change for me. Now, I genuinely wish to devote myself to my duty as this kingdom’s saint.

I see, thank you. I’m truly grateful you came here, Miss Philia… Alright!”

“Eh? Your Highness Oswald?”

The prince downed a glass of wine in one go. He made a voice like he had steeled his resolve about something, but why did he do a that? Placing the empty wine glass on the table, he took a moment to steady his breath.

"I read in books that drinking in one go is bad for your health.”

“Oh, is that so? Haha, I’ll have to be careful then. Relying on alcohol is uncool anyway.”

The prince accepted my words with an awkward smile. Perhaps I said something insensitive. He poured more wine into his glass and admitted aloud that he was trying to depend on it.

I have something important to say.”

His voice was low and quiet, yet it carried a certain intensity. Prince Oswald seemed to have been grappling with a decision, a resolve, despite his apparent hesitation since earlier. I met Prince Oswald’s gaze directly. For some reason, I felt I had to do that.

Miss Philia, I consider you the most important person to me. I love you as an individual. Please, marry me, Philia Adenauer.”

“…”

What expression did I have at that moment? My mind was struggling to process the information. My body temperature was rising rapidly, adding to the confusion, and before I knew it, tears were streaming down my face.

I seated there in a daze, not uttering a word, as time passed. I had to say something—anything.

“Uh, Miss Philia!? S-Sorry, that was awful of me! I never imagined I’d make you cry… Of course, that was too sudden. I’m not Brother. Forget what I just said!”

Prince Oswald told me to forget his proposal with a panicked expression.

I was crying, wasn’t I? Tears were coming out.

Why did this happen? The answer was clear.

“No, Your Highness Oswald, that’s not it. I think I’m crying because I’m happy. Probably… I read somewhere that people, even when they’re happy, can shed tears because their lacrimal glands are stimulated.”

I was overjoyed by Prince Oswald’s proposal, and that was why I couldn’t help but cry. It was the first time I had shed tears out of happiness, but I was sure that was the reason.

I’ve never seen someone calmly explain tears of happiness before. But, it’s so like you, Miss Philia. I love that about you.”

“Y-you love my strange traits…”

I think that’s what it means to fall in love with someone… Miss Philia, let me say it again. Please, marry me! I want to spend the same life, the same future, with you!”

This time he approached me and knelt to propose again.

When I saw the prince’s face as he uttered the proposal once again, even without looking in a mirror, I knew what expression I had.

At that moment, I was smiling. I had never felt so happy in my life.

“Clumsy as I am, I’ll be in your care.”

It felt like the world had changed.

Because I loved Prince Oswald too.

Experiencing the blessing of reciprocal affection made everything seem brighter.

Your Highness Oswald, I want to walk towards the future with you.

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Characters so far

Main Character

1. Philia Adenauer

Jp: フィリア・アデナウアー

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 1

Our protagonist. Was the 28th Saint of Girtonia. She has a little sister named Mia.

At the beginning of the story, the prince broke off his engagement with her and sold her to the neighboring country.

Upon arrival in Parnacota, she was greeted by a welcome party where she met Bishop Bjorn and the second prince.

The next day she went with Butler Leonardo and Maid Lina to her first work to erect a barrier, and there she noticed a strangely large number of demons.

Turns out the Demon Realm is getting closer for the first time in 400 years. To counter this, Philia decided to activate grand magic on the entire kingdom that would make her bound to the capital, the center of the country.

Afterward, a letter from Mia came to her, from which she learned that her parents were blocking letters to her sister. So with the advice of Leonardo and Lina, she decided to dispatch her ninja-maid to deliver the letter.

And that’s how she made contact with her sister. Himari even volunteered to be Mia’s guard.

Then one day Reinhardt came to her and proposed out of the blue. Philia decided to spend some time thinking about it. Initially she thought that he proposed to replace his deceased fiancée with her, but later he told Philia that he never harbored such improper feelings.

Grace Martilas came to her one day to study the Anti-Evil Magic Circle.

When it became clear that demons would overwhelm her homeland and that Prince Julius refused to accept help from Parnacota, Philia found a solution. She would gather her magic power and the magic power of the Martilas sisters using the ancient technique and then activate the magic circle on the entire continent.

To do this, she taught Grace ancient magic and also wrote a guidebook that would make it easier for her to teach her sisters.

Once Grace learned the necessary magic, she went to her home.

When Parnacota discovered about dire situation in Girtonia, they decided to send knights with Philip Delon in command to help.

After Grace returned Philia immediately began to expand the magic circle. But she failed; the circle covered only half of the continent. To finish her magic, she needed to go to Girtonia, except Reinhardt was against it. But Oswald forcefully brought her to her homeland, while Grace maintained the magic circle.

There she successfully completed the magic that covered the entire continent and even saved her sister.

Girtonia

2. Mia Adenauer

Jp: ミア・アデナウアー

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 1

The little sister of Philia, one year younger than her. 29th Saint of Girtonia.

She loves her sister dearly. Her hobbies are watching plays and operas, as well as appreciating music.

She began to suspect something about her sister’s expulsion and decided to probe her parents and Prince Julius.

After she received a letter from her sister she decided to tell Prince Julius about the approaching Demon Realm. But he didn’t believe her.

So she decided to bring him to the site where she erected barriers and showed him demons.

He got frightened of demons, but even so, he hasn’t changed his mind about measures against the approaching Demon Realm.

In the end, when Julius chooses to bring Philia back, she decides to strip him of his power. To do so, she met with the representative of the first prince's faction, who just coincidentally recently became her security guard, and then with the prince himself.

One day, Himari found out that the real intention of a party organized by Julius and the Adenauer couple to bring people together in a time of crisis was to assassinate the first prince and the king.

Before the party, Hildegarde came to see Mia. She told her about her past and that Philia is the daughter of Hilda, that Mia and Philia are not real sisters. Hildegarde even proposed to adopt Mia, because for attempted assassination her parents would be imprisoned.

And so, when the party began, Fernando told his brother that he switched his dish with his own, which was poisoned. Julius began to panic and split out everything. Because the king was present, Julius and the Adenauer couple were sent to prison.

After that, Mia, Hilda, Himari, and others went to fight against the invaded demons. She fought bravery and inspired other fighters—including Parnacota Knights who fought alongside her. When Mia was at her limit and collapsed on the ground her sister saved her.

3. Julius Girtonia

Jp: ユリウス・ジルトニア

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 1

Second Prince of Girtonia.

Ex fiancé of Philia. Practically a ruler of the country, since the crown prince and the king are ill.

Was sent to prison for attempted assasination of the king and the first prince.

4. Fernando Girtonia

Jp: フェルナンド・ジルトニア

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 11

Crown prince of Girtonia.

He is always sick.

Later, thanks to Philia's medicine, he recovered.

5. King of Girtonia

Jp: 国王陛下

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 1

Monarch of Girtonia.

He’s been sick recently.

Later, thanks to Philia's medicine, he completely recovered.

6. Father

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 2

Father of the protagonist and her sister Mia.

Was sent to prison for attempted assasination of the king and the first prince.

7. Mother

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 2

Mother of the protagonist and her sister Mia.

Was sent to prison for attempted assasination of the king and the first prince.

8. Hildegarde Adenauer

Jp: ヒルデガルト・アデナウアー

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 23

Aunt of Philia and Mia.

The father of the protagonist is her younger brother.

It was later revealed that she was actually Philia's mother.

9. Pierre

Jp: ピエール

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 28

Leader of the first prince's faction.

He was called the kingdom’s greatest swordsman.

10. Kevin

Jp: ケヴィン

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 51

He is a soldier and a member of the first prince’s faction.

Parnacota

11. Bishop Bjorn

Jp: ヨルン司教

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 3

Head of the church in the capital of Parnacota. Loves to make cakes.

He met Philia at her welcome party.

12. Oswald Parnacota

Jp: オスヴァルト・パルナコルタ

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 3

Second prince of Parnacota. He feels responsible for Philia.

Oswald is interested in agriculture and has a cheerful personality.

He met Philia at her welcome party.

Then, once he learned about the Demon Realm’s approach, he organized a meeting where various experts and key figures of the country discussed the crisis.

He likes to chat with Philia about crops, fertilizers, and such.

He's good with a spear, and he was also Philip's apprentice.

Oswald helped Philia to save her homeland and her sister.

13. Reinhardt Parnacota

Jp: ライナルト・パルナコルタ

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 4

First Prince of Parnacota.

One day suddenly proposed to Philia.

He's a cunning and calculating person, willing to do anything for the country.

He had a fiancée named Elizabeth back in the day.

14. Maid Lina

Jp: リーナ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 5

Maid of the protagonist. Master of the dagger. She loves to read romance novels and detective stories. And she's also good at making tea.

15. Butler Leonardo

Jp: レオナルド

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 5

Butler of the protagonist. Good at kicking his enemies. His hobby is cooking.

16. Maid Himari

Jp: ヒマリ・フウマ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 13

Ninja-maid of Philia. Originated from the Fuma clan of Murasame.

She had four younger sisters and a younger brother, but they were caught up in a feud between clans in Murasame and died.

17. Eigelstein Parnacota

Jp: エーゲルシュタイン・パルナコルタ

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 20

Ruler of Parnacota. Father of Oswald and Reinhardt.

18. Elizabeth

Jp: エリザベス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 20

Was the previous saint of Parnacota. Former fiancée of Reinhardt. Dead.

19. Philip Delon

Jp: フィリップ・デロン

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 36

Commander of the Knights of Parnacota. He is a master of spear and a teacher of Oswald. Philip is a somewhat emotional person, he even cried over a children's book.

Bolmern

20. Grace Martilas

Jp: グレイス・マーティラス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 20

Saint from Bolmern. Cousin of Elizabeth. She is the fourth of the Martilas sisters.

Grace came to Philia to study the Anti-Evil Magic Circle. She admires her very much.

When demons became a threat, she agreed to Philia's suggestion to learn the Magic Power Concentration Technique and teach it to her sisters so that they could then cover the entire continent with the Anti-Evil Magic Circle.

21. Butler Arnold

Jp: アーノルド

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 21

Butler of Grace.

He likes to cook. He once even competed in a cooking contest with Leonardo, which resulted in a tie.

22. Anna

Jp: アンナ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 37

Maid of the Martilas family.

23. Amanda Martilas

Jp: アマンダ・マーティラス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 37

She is the second of the Martilas sisters.

24. Jane Martilas

Jp: ジェーン・マーティラス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 37

She is the third of the Martilas sisters.

Jane is sharp-tongued, especially when it comes to Emily.

25. Emily Martilas

Jp: エミリー・マーティラス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 37

She is the first and eldest of the Martilas sisters.

Emily is strongest among the sisters and she considers herself Philia’s rival.

26. Count Martilas

Jp: マーティラス伯爵

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 37

Oscar Martilas is a head of the Martilas family. Father of Emily, Amanda, Jane, and Grace.

Dalbhat

27. Mammon

Jp: マモン

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 48

Contracted devil of the Notis family.

28. Elsa Notis

Jp: エルザ・ノーティス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 48

Exorcist from the Notis family sent to guard Philia.

29. Archbishop Zenos

Jp: 大司教ゼノス

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 49

Archbishop from the Clamu Church.

30. Klaus Esselbein

Jp: クラウス・エーセルバイン

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 53

Klaus, a silver-haired young man with blue eyes, is an exorcist sent to the Martilas family. He have a contracted devil named Satanakia.

31. Satanakia

Jp: サタナキア

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 53

He is a contracted devil of Exorcist Klaus.

32. Alice Isefel

Jp: アリス・イースフィル

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 58

Saint and exorcist from Dalbhat.

She is a blue-haired woman with short hair.

Others

33. Fiana

Jp: フィアナ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 49

Previous Great Saint. Asmodeus want to resurrect her.

34. Asmodeus

Jp: アスモデウス

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 49

One of the most powerful devils in the Demon Realm. He fell in love with Fiana and because of that he wants to resurrect her.

Glossary

Countries

1. The kingdom of Girtonia

Jp: ジルトニア王国

First mention: chapter 1

Motherland of Philia. Situated to the east of Parnacota.

Home for: First Prince Fernando; Second Prince Julius; the king; Mia Adenauer; Father of the protagonist; Mother of the protagonist; Hildegarde Adenauer; Pierre; Kevin;

2. The kingdom of Parnacota

Jp: パルナコルタ王国

First mention: chapter 1

The kingdom to the west of Girtonia.

That’s where Philia went.

Home for: Philia Adenauer; Bishop Bjorn; Second Prince Oswald; First Prince Reinhardt; King Eigelstein; Maid Lina; Butler Leonardo; Maid Himari; Elizabeth; Philip Delon;

3. The kingdom of Murasame

Jp: ムラサメ王国

First mention: chapter 13

A tiny island country where ninjas live. Here once lived Himari.

4. The kingdom of Bolmern

Jp: ボルメルン王国

First mention: chapter 20

The northern kingdom of Bolmern.

Home for: Grace Martilas; Buttler Arnold; Count Martilas; Maid Anna; Emily Martilas; Amanda Martilas; Jane Martilas;

5. The kingdom of Dalbhat

Jp: ダルバート王国

First mention: chapter 45

The great kingdom of Dalbhat. Situated in the south-west of Parnacota. The head temple of Clamu religion is located here.

Home for: Devil Mammon; Exorcist Elsa; Exorcist Klaus; Devil Satanakia; Saint Alice;

6. The kingdom of Alectron

Jp: アレクトロン王国

First mention: chapter 59

One of many countries on the continent. Located to the south of Parnacota

7. The kingdom of Gyptia

Jp: ジプティア王国

First mention: chapter 59

One of many countries on the continent. Located to the east of Parnacota

8. The kingdom of Artsburg

Jp: アーツブルグ王国

First mention: chapter 59

One of many countries on the continent.

Families

9. Adenauer family

Jp: アデナウアー家

First mention: chapter 2

Philia and Mia’s family. They have been a family of saints for generations.

The family became a marquisate after Philia was sold off to the neighboring kingdom.

10. The Girtonia Royal Family

First mention: chapter 1

The Royal Family of Girtonia.

Currently known members: Second Prince Julius; Crown Prince Fernando; the king;

11. The Parnacota Royal Family

First mention: chapter 4

The Royal Family of Parnacota.

Currently known members: Second Prince Oswald; First Prince Reinhardt; the king;

12. Martilas family

Jp: マーティラス家

First mention: chapter 20

Family of saints from Bolmern. Consists of: Count Martilas, Emily, Amanda, Jane, and Grace.

13. Notis family

Jp: ノーティス家

First mention: chapter 49

Family of exorcists from Dalbhat.

Magic

14. Pillar of Light

Jp: 光の柱

First mention: chapter 6

A huge shiny pillar of light needed for a barrier.

15. Grand Anti-Evil Magic Circle

Jp: 大破邪魔法陣

First mention: chapter 9

Magic that covers an entire country and weakens demons.

16. Silver Cross Of Judgment

Jp: 銀十字の審判 ( シルバー・ジャッジメント)

First mention: chapter 10

Mia’s attack spell.

17. Robe of Light

Jp: 光のローブ

First mention: chapter 22

An ancient defensive technique.

18. Saintly Heal

Jp: 癒やしの聖光 (セント・ヒール)

First mention: chapter 6

Healing Holy/Saintly Light (sento・hi:ru/Saint Heal).

Philia’s original healing magic.

19. Magic Power Concentration Technique

Jp: 魔力集束術

First mention: chapter 32

An ancient technique that combines the magic power of several individuals.

Realms

20. Demon Realm

Jp: 魔界[まかい]

First mention: chapter 6

Makai: demon realm, demon world.

21. Heavenly Realm

Jp: 天界[てんかい]

First mention: chapter 50

Tenkai: heavenly realm, the heavens, the skies, celestial sphere.

22. Inhabited Surface

Jp: 地上[ちじょう]

First mention: chapter 6

Chijou: above ground, earth’s surface, this world.

23. Interstice

Jp: 狭間

First mention: chapter 68

The world between the Demon Realm and the Surface.

Others

24. Clamu religion

Jp: クラムー教

First mention: chapter 45

Main religion of the continent. Head temple is located at Dalbhat.

25. Knights of Parnacota

Jp: 騎士団[きしだん]

First mention: chapter 6

Kishidan: knights, chivalric order, order of knights.

26. Philia’s home

First mention: chapter 4

Mansion of the protagonist.

27. Demons

Jp: 魔物[まもの]

First mention: chapter 1

Mamono: demon, monster, devil, evil spirit.

Encountered so far: werewolves; death grizzlies; goblins; lizardmen; dead wolves; evil grizzlies; kong emperors; poison snakes;

28. Devils

Jp: 悪魔(あくま)

First mention: chapter 47

Akuma: devil, demon, fiend, Satan.

Devils are supposedly residents of the Demon Realm. Not to be confused with demons.

29. Gods

First mention: chapter 13

It is not yet known how many gods there are in this world. There may be several, or there may be only one.

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