is a Japanese light novel series written by Asagi Orikawa and illustrated by Akito Ito. It began publication under Ichijinsha's Ichijinsha Bunko Iris light novel imprint in January 2017. A manga adaptation illustrated by Ritsu Aozaki began serialization in Ichijinsha's manga magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum in January 2019.
Synopsis On her 16th birthday, Melissa decided to work as a maid at the royal castle. Her goal is to work at the same place as her idol, Dragon Knight Captain Hubert and the dragons who adore her. Unfortunately for her, she later hears that the Captain is retiring, and she feels like she's failed in achieving her goal. However, the Captain reaches out to Melissa, asking her if she could be his pretend girlfriend.
Media Light novel Written by Asagi Orikawa and illustrated by Akito Ito, The Dragon Knight's Beloved began publication under Ichijinsha's Ichijinsha Bunko Iris light novel imprint on January 20, 2017. Ten volumes have been released as of December 20, 2023.
Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Ritsu Aozaki began serialization in Ichijinsha's manga magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum on January 28, 2019. The manga's chapters have been compiled into eleven volumes as of May 2026. The manga adaptation is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.
Reception By December 2023, the series had over 1.8 million copies in circulation.
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