is a Japanese light novel series written by Nana Ōtori and illustrated by Satsuki. Originally published online since April 2018, AlphaPolis have published six volumes of the series since August 2018 under their Regina Books imprint. A manga adaptation illustrated by Sora Hōnoki began serialization online via AlphaPolis' Regina manga website in June 2019 and has been collected in ten volumes. The manga is published digitally in English through Alpha Manga. An anime television series adaptation produced by Liden Films Kyoto Studio aired from October to December 2025.
Premise After Scarlet's cruel and selfish fiancé suddenly ends their engagement and falsely accuses her of being a bully and villainess, she finally snaps and begins committing violent revenge against him and his allies, exposing him as a corrupt noble himself, and getting him disowned and disinherited. Before long, she finds herself at war against corrupt nobles, some who seek to either use or kill her, including a cult that worship the evil goddess of love, Palmia.
Characters
The daughter of Duke Vandimion and ex-fiancée to Kyle von Pallistan, the second prince of the Kingdom of Pallistan. Despite her skills in magic and armed combat, she prefers to beat her targets bare-handed. She also has the ability to manipulate time, granted by Chronoa the time God.
The first prince of the Kingdom of Pallistan. He develops a connection with Scarlet.
Scarlet's older brother as well as Julius' attendant and best friend. He is a founder of the Crown Investigatory Office.
A young spy and slave for Godwin, who was sent to pose as a maid for House Vandimion. Nanaka is a male beastkin who is often confused as a girl due to his androgynous figure and gender-neutral name.
Prince Julius' attendant, often sent by the prince to spy and gather information in the kingdom. He is a member of the Crown Investigatory Office.
One of the main antagonists of the story. He is the second prince of the Kingdom of Pallistan and Scarlet's abusive former fiancé. After being approached and charmed by Terenezza, he publicly broke off his engagement to Scarlet.
One of the main antagonists of the story.
One of Scarlet of House Vandaimion's closest friends in the academy.
The leader of Pallistan's most corrupt nobles. He is Kyle's tutor and the prime minister of the fief. Junk An unseen character who has connections to Godwin and the domain's criminal underground. Heine Bene Carmine
The son of Prime Minister Godwin and an attendant to the Second Prince Kyle Von Palistan. Lord Zatharin
The owner of a slave auction. Donovan
Zatharin's slave trainer. He is very hot-tempered. Palmia The Goddess of Love, who gifted Terenezza with her powers and a powerful pistol. She has a crush on Chronoa. She is a main antagonist.
An assassin prince from the Vankish Empire. He was hired by Godwin to kill Scarlet, but develops a crush on Scarlet after fighting her for the first time. He has the blessing of Metallization bestowed upon him by Meteorr, the God of steel. Rex Alflame's pet dragon.
Alflame's loyal assistant.
The God of Time, who granted Scarlet and Diana their powers.
A young Saint who wields powerful magic that can banish evil. Her birth name is Sanya. She looks up to Scarlet and loves her like a sister, is resentful towards Julius, and gains a deep crush on Scarlet's brother Leonardo.
Another of Scarlet's friends, who can use magic. Jarmov
A Palmian inquisitor who wields a magical mace and a Palmian pendant that he got from Palmia.
A Palmian pope who built the Wall of Impurity to protect the Holy Lands' two churches.
The leader of the Holy Order of Diana.
A half-elf who is a member of the Holy Order of Diana. Catarl
A Palmian inquisitor who also possesses a Palmian pendant.
An elderly Palmian inquisitor. He can wield powerful magic.
Known as Isabella the Disciplinarian, she is a Palmian inquisitor who fights with a whip. Teresa Himemiya Terenezza's original self, whom Palmia reincarnated to take down Diana and Scarlet. Count Padrack
A Palmian count who resents Diana. Avelyn and Barrock Two Palmian Inquisitors, who can both use magic as well as fight. Mitch
A soldier who works for Alflame. He was captured by the Orc Lord, but was saved by Scarlet. Orc Lord
The leader of the orcs, who can speak the human language.
Media Light novel
Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Sora Hōnoki began serialization on AlphaPolis' Regina manga website on June 5, 2019, which its chapters have been collected in eleven volumes as of December 2025. The series was originally published only digitally in English on AlphaPolis' Alpha Manga app, before later publishing the English version physically starting in 2026.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced during the Aniplex Online Fest event on September 16, 2024. It is produced by Liden Films Kyoto Studio and directed by Kazuya Sakamoto, with Deko Akao writing series scripts, Eriko Haga designing the characters, and Hinako Tsubakiyama composing the music. The series aired from October 4 to December 27, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is , performed by CHICO with HoneyWorks, while the ending theme song is , performed by Shiyui. Crunchyroll streamed the series. Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia.
Episodes
Reception By October 2024, the series had over 1.4 million copies in circulation.
Léonard Fougère who reviewed the series for IGN France opined that the series starts in a unique and entertaining way, offering "a fresh take on the genre", but fails to deliver much outside its "excellent" protagonist. He notes that the anime suffers from structural problems, trying to condense too many ideas, notably, about gender roles, that are more fully explored in the source manga.
J. R. Waugh writing for Screenrant noted that the anime became one of the more popular shows of its season, tweaking the common otome isekai tropes into "something spectacular and wildly hilarious", and featuring "a wonderfully cool, refreshing... protagonist".
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