is a Japanese web novel series written by Shikiso Utsuzawa. It originally began serialization on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō in June 2020. Kodansha later began publishing it as a light novel under its Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint in February 2021, with illustrations by Pukyunosuke; seven volumes have been published as of December 2024. A manga adaptation illustrated by Mokuba Matsu began serialization in April 2021, and has been compiled into 13 volumes as of July 2026. An anime television series adaptation produced by Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab is set to premiere in January 2027.

Plot Eliane, the Kingdom of Belkheim's saint and fiancée to the prince Claude, is suddenly banished from the kingdom after he falls in love with another woman named Leticia. Eliane is disappointed, knowing that Belkheim would likely fall into trouble in her absence, but decides to move to the neighboring kingdom of Linchigham. Along the way, she meets Nigel, a prince of Linchigham, who quickly grows attached to her. Meanwhile, without Eliane and her powers, Belkheim quickly falls into misfortune.

Characters

The Kingdom of Belkheim's saint and Claude's former fiancée. Claude broke off his engagement to her, supposedly due to her ineffectiveness as a saint, but in reality due to his new relationship with Leticia. She ends up leaving for Linchigham while hiding her identity as a former saint. After her departure, the barrier that previously protected Belkheim disappeared, allowing a dragon to invade the kingdom.

The crown prince of the Kingdom of Linchigham, whom Eliane encounters during her departure from Belkheim. He quickly falls for her after she healed him and his party after a behemoth attack, and invites her to stay with him at the royal palace.

The first prince of the Kingdom of Belkheim and Eliane's fiancé. Despite being in a relationship, he was constantly unfaithful and often bullied her. He broke off his engagement to her in order to commit to his relationship with Leticia, but this leads to the kingdom falling into misfortune.

Claude's new fiancée, who is declared Belkheim's new saint after Eliane is banished.

Media Light novels Shikiso Utsuzawa originally began serializing the series on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō on June 16, 2020. It was later picked up for publication by Kodansha, which began publishing it as a light novel under their Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint with illustrations by Pukyunosuke. The first volume was released on February 2, 2021; seven volumes have been released as of December 26, 2024.

Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Mokuba Matsu began serialization on Kodansha's Palcy service on April 19, 2021. It is also currently serialized in Kodansha's digital Artemis by Sirius magazine following the magazine's launch on May 29, 2025. The first volume was released on October 29, 2021; thirteen volumes have been released as of July 30, 2026. The series is licensed in English by Kodansha USA, which released its first digital volume on March 12, 2024, and also began a physical release under its Kodansha Print Club program on March 31, 2026. The manga is also serialized in English on Kodansha's K Manga service.

Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on July 23, 2026. The series will be produced by Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab and directed by Tsukasa Sakurai, with Naoki Tozuka handling series composition, Naru Nishikori designing the characters, and Kanako Hara composing the music. It is set to premiere in January 2027.

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References

External links Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō Manga official website Anime official website