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The Holy Grail of Eris Light Novel #1
The Holy Grail of Eris (Light Novel), Vol. 1
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As a viscount’s daughter, Constance Grail is an ordinary girl whose only notable trait is sincerity, leaving her with no real options when someone steals her fiance and falsely accuses her of petty theft at a ball. While Connie awaits her undeserved punishment, a ghost appears to offer a bargain. The spirit is none other than Scarlett Castiel, a noblewoman once praised for her beauty, lineage, and undeniable charisma—and executed some ten years earlier for her wicked deeds. When Connie accepts this proposal, she is possessed by the infamous spirit who instantly turns the tide on her tormenter, thus saving the hapless girl from her miserable fate. It’s never wise striking a deal without knowing exactly what you’ve committed to, though...or you might find yourself bound to a ghost dead set on revenge against her own enemies!
As a viscount’s daughter, Constance Grail is an ordinary girl whose only notable trait is sincerity, leaving her with no real options when someone steals her fiance and falsely accuses her of petty theft at a ball. While Connie awaits her undeserved punishment, a ghost appears to offer a bargain. The spirit is none other than Scarlett Castiel, a noblewoman once praised for her beauty, lineage, and undeniable charisma—and executed some ten years earlier for her wicked deeds. When Connie accepts this proposal, she is possessed by the infamous spirit who instantly turns the tide on her tormenter, thus saving the hapless girl from her miserable fate. It’s never wise striking a deal without knowing exactly what you’ve committed to, though...or you might find yourself bound to a ghost dead set on revenge against her own enemies!
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First published November 13, 2019
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January 29, 2023
I really enjoyed this one and want Connie’s friend to be ok and to find out who killed Scarlett. My money is on the Princess and Connie is nicer than me re: tipping her off to the poison in her tea…
4 solid I’m picking up the next one now stars.
4 solid I’m picking up the next one now stars.
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May 4, 2022
In a twist on the usual villainess story, Scarlett Castiel is, in fact, dead - executed at age sixteen for perceived crimes against the girl who stole her fiance. Ten years after her death, another young noble, sixteen-year-old Constance Grail, sees Scarlett's ghost at a ball and unwittingly engages with her. When Connie then becomes the target of the current crop of mean girls, Scarlett possesses her and saves her, but she's got a caveat: Connie needs to help her figure out who framed her. Although the execution isn't perfect, I love the way that it combines mystery with the more usual story, and how Connie and Scarlett both benefit from each other's company. It's not surprising that Fujino Omori, author of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon was somehow involved, because this is very well done.
May 29, 2022
Actual rating: 4.5★
The Holy Grail of Eris puts a twist on the usual villainess story, turning it into something completely different. It starts with the main character catching her fiancé cheating on her, followed by her getting falsely accused of bullying and then getting her engagement dissolved… but not in the usual way. From there, the story just shoots off into an entirely different direction and honestly? I'm here for it.
Constance Grail aka Connie, our main character, isn't even a villainess. She's not blessed with good looks, remarkable intelligence, or outstanding athletic abilities. Connie is a normal, plain girl you could find pretty much anywhere, and even though she is a noble, her family is burdened by a large debt. The beautiful and smart villainess of this story is Scarlett Castiel, who is… dead. She got executed in public ten years ago, after she got accused of attempting to poison the crown princess, and now she needs Connie's help to find out who framed her.
Being the first volume, this book is laying down the basis of all the mysteries and political intrigues which may or may not be related to Scarlett's death. There's a lot of things going on, and there's also quite a long list of side characters. It may be difficult to remember who is who at first, but the story pulled me in pretty quickly. They also have a character sheet that's updated after each chapter, which can provide interesting commentaries.
Personally, I really like Connie's relationship dynamics with Scarlett. Scarlett is smart with a photographic memory, and while Connie seems to pale in comparison in every single aspect, she does have her own set of good traits. Mainly sincerity and kindness, which Scarlett is pretty much unfamiliar with. I also like Connie with Randolph, so I'm hoping the characters will be developed nicely as they try to solve all these unanswered questions.
Oh, and as for what the titular "Holy Grail of Eris" is? For now, your guess is as good as mine. Or Connie's. And Scarlett's. We know nothing about it LOL.
The Holy Grail of Eris puts a twist on the usual villainess story, turning it into something completely different. It starts with the main character catching her fiancé cheating on her, followed by her getting falsely accused of bullying and then getting her engagement dissolved… but not in the usual way. From there, the story just shoots off into an entirely different direction and honestly? I'm here for it.
Constance Grail aka Connie, our main character, isn't even a villainess. She's not blessed with good looks, remarkable intelligence, or outstanding athletic abilities. Connie is a normal, plain girl you could find pretty much anywhere, and even though she is a noble, her family is burdened by a large debt. The beautiful and smart villainess of this story is Scarlett Castiel, who is… dead. She got executed in public ten years ago, after she got accused of attempting to poison the crown princess, and now she needs Connie's help to find out who framed her.
Being the first volume, this book is laying down the basis of all the mysteries and political intrigues which may or may not be related to Scarlett's death. There's a lot of things going on, and there's also quite a long list of side characters. It may be difficult to remember who is who at first, but the story pulled me in pretty quickly. They also have a character sheet that's updated after each chapter, which can provide interesting commentaries.
Personally, I really like Connie's relationship dynamics with Scarlett. Scarlett is smart with a photographic memory, and while Connie seems to pale in comparison in every single aspect, she does have her own set of good traits. Mainly sincerity and kindness, which Scarlett is pretty much unfamiliar with. I also like Connie with Randolph, so I'm hoping the characters will be developed nicely as they try to solve all these unanswered questions.
Oh, and as for what the titular "Holy Grail of Eris" is? For now, your guess is as good as mine. Or Connie's. And Scarlett's. We know nothing about it LOL.
May 16, 2020
終於讀完這本平常光是看封面我就完全不會想翻開的《エリスの聖杯》。這本其實是在推特上看到妖怪旅館系列的作者友麻碧大力推薦，而有點興趣，又因為單行本太貴了（都快可以買兩本文庫了）而被我放置，直到看到電子版特價￥400的時候才下手。本來看到封面還以為是很男性向的內容，或是會有百合味，結果意外地都沒有（或是單純我沒有百合雷達）。
故事是描述貧窮的貴族千金コンスタンス（以下簡稱コニー）在結婚前夕發現未婚夫劈腿，而且還在宴會上被那個第三者誣陷偷竊，正當長相平凡個性也不強硬的コニー無法替自己辯護要被定罪的時候，卻受到了スカーレット的幫助。
スカーレット是傳說中的惡女，在十年前被處刑。有著無人能比的美貌，還有顯赫家世的公爵千金卻因為忌妒，而企圖毒殺情敵，這也讓她從第一王子的未婚妻的位子被送上死刑台，這是這個國家誰都知道的故事。而スカーレット附在ニコー身上，靠著她的氣勢、話術、記憶力，成功扭轉了局勢，還順便幫ニコー解除了婚約，而當ニコー再次取回意識的時候，眼前的スカーレット宛如女王般要求她要替自己復仇。
於是ニコー跟スカーレット兩個人開始了想辦法找出當年陷害スカーレット的人到底是誰？整體來說雖然解謎的要素有點多，而且因為要周轉在社交界，所以スカーレット過去的知識跟記憶力都非常有用，ニコー在スカーレット的計劃之下，變裝、說謊，就為了取得線索，一直到找到另一個願意幫助他們的夥伴的地方，老實說都非常有趣。
不過以第一集來說，其實我覺得故事有點不完整，像是記者跟神秘的市民團體的描寫都有點突兀，雖然說大概是在埋梗，但是也太突然了吧，是不能寫的自然一點嗎？後期出現的アビー這個角色我也覺得微妙，雖然說只靠兩個人+スカーレット能做的事情非常有限，所以我懂必須來點有力人士，但是這個人不會兼職太多嗎？？？過度有力到奇怪的程度了。
另外我個人覺得很有趣的是，スカーレット口中講出傳說跟現實的差異還滿有趣的。本來スカーレット登場之後，我還以為她可能是被陷害的那種可憐美少女，結果沒想到這個人一臉坦然地承認自己也做了滿多惹人非議的事情，不過仔細想想既然都被陷害到掉了腦袋的程度，所以這個傢伙就算再怎麼聰明其實也是小聰明的程度，不到權謀的程度吧。
然後我本來還以為情敵的王子妃大概就是幕後黑手，所以應該就跟其他乙女遊戲轉生小說差不多，就是心機吧。沒想到王子妃完全走向我無法想像的方向，這個傢伙超可怕的，而且好討厭。我實在是很想知道王子到底喜歡她哪一點耶？這樣比起來雖然任性，但有點傲嬌的スカーレット可愛超多的吧！
這集的伏筆實在是丟出來太多了，看起來スカーレット被陷害的原因應該比想像中深刻，而且是更政治的理由。我目前的猜測是因為スカーレット母親的身分，所以她實際上是有＿＿＿的繼承權吧？所以率先被除掉之類的？
另外雖然ニコー的個性上可能有點偏聖母？不過我個人覺得書裡把ニコー的心境變化描寫得很好，一開始ニコー願意幫助スカーレット比較像被氣勢壓倒還有家裡負債也是原因，可是隨著故事進展，ニコー也改變了自己的想法，而且真心的想要幫助スカーレット，雖然她的行動其實還是有點太輕率，但仔細想想一個也沒有出去工作過的貴族千金，這點程度的天真好像也是理所當然？兩個人感情越來越好的地方也很可愛。雖然我個人最喜歡的角色還是スカーレット，這個人的台詞跟吐槽都很好笑，不過實際上書裡其實對スカーレット的心境沒什麼描寫，スカーレット雖然十年前跟王子間有婚約，但實際上スカーレット真的喜歡王子嗎？（目前完全看不出來）
這部整體來說算是走懸疑，但是其實我有稍微聞到一點CP的味道，而且老實說中途的那個婚約出來的時候我真的差點在原地跳起舞，這個故事發展實在是太太美味了。老實說比起真像我更在意的可能是CP的發展（？）
對了，寫感想不得不提到的是，這本書裡面每一章結束都會有更新情報的人物介紹，雖然我一開始真的覺得「也不過才一章而已！情報量是有多到需要更新的程度嗎？」，但老實說意外地人物介紹的內容很有趣，有些甚至很直接地吐槽，後來我最期待的可能是人物介紹。
還有最後想吐槽的是「口の端を釣り上げた」這句實在是用太多了，多到太誇張了。
故事是描述貧窮的貴族千金コンスタンス（以下簡稱コニー）在結婚前夕發現未婚夫劈腿，而且還在宴會上被那個第三者誣陷偷竊，正當長相平凡個性也不強硬的コニー無法替自己辯護要被定罪的時候，卻受到了スカーレット的幫助。
スカーレット是傳說中的惡女，在十年前被處刑。有著無人能比的美貌，還有顯赫家世的公爵千金卻因為忌妒，而企圖毒殺情敵，這也讓她從第一王子的未婚妻的位子被送上死刑台，這是這個國家誰都知道的故事。而スカーレット附在ニコー身上，靠著她的氣勢、話術、記憶力，成功扭轉了局勢，還順便幫ニコー解除了婚約，而當ニコー再次取回意識的時候，眼前的スカーレット宛如女王般要求她要替自己復仇。
於是ニコー跟スカーレット兩個人開始了想辦法找出當年陷害スカーレット的人到底是誰？整體來說雖然解謎的要素有點多，而且因為要周轉在社交界，所以スカーレット過去的知識跟記憶力都非常有用，ニコー在スカーレット的計劃之下，變裝、說謊，就為了取得線索，一直到找到另一個願意幫助他們的夥伴的地方，老實說都非常有趣。
不過以第一集來說，其實我覺得故事有點不完整，像是記者跟神秘的市民團體的描寫都有點突兀，雖然說大概是在埋梗，但是也太突然了吧，是不能寫的自然一點嗎？後期出現的アビー這個角色我也覺得微妙，雖然說只靠兩個人+スカーレット能做的事情非常有限，所以我懂必須來點有力人士，但是這個人不會兼職太多嗎？？？過度有力到奇怪的程度了。
另外我個人覺得很有趣的是，スカーレット口中講出傳說跟現實的差異還滿有趣的。本來スカーレット登場之後，我還以為她可能是被陷害的那種可憐美少女，結果沒想到這個人一臉坦然地承認自己也做了滿多惹人非議的事情，不過仔細想想既然都被陷害到掉了腦袋的程度，所以這個傢伙就算再怎麼聰明其實也是小聰明的程度，不到權謀的程度吧。
然後我本來還以為情敵的王子妃大概就是幕後黑手，所以應該就跟其他乙女遊戲轉生小說差不多，就是心機吧。沒想到王子妃完全走向我無法想像的方向，這個傢伙超可怕的，而且好討厭。我實在是很想知道王子到底喜歡她哪一點耶？這樣比起來雖然任性，但有點傲嬌的スカーレット可愛超多的吧！
這集的伏筆實在是丟出來太多了，看起來スカーレット被陷害的原因應該比想像中深刻，而且是更政治的理由。我目前的猜測是因為スカーレット母親的身分，所以她實際上是有＿＿＿的繼承權吧？所以率先被除掉之類的？
另外雖然ニコー的個性上可能有點偏聖母？不過我個人覺得書裡把ニコー的心境變化描寫得很好，一開始ニコー願意幫助スカーレット比較像被氣勢壓倒還有家裡負債也是原因，可是隨著故事進展，ニコー也改變了自己的想法，而且真心的想要幫助スカーレット，雖然她的行動其實還是有點太輕率，但仔細想想一個也沒有出去工作過的貴族千金，這點程度的天真好像也是理所當然？兩個人感情越來越好的地方也很可愛。雖然我個人最喜歡的角色還是スカーレット，這個人的台詞跟吐槽都很好笑，不過實際上書裡其實對スカーレット的心境沒什麼描寫，スカーレット雖然十年前跟王子間有婚約，但實際上スカーレット真的喜歡王子嗎？（目前完全看不出來）
這部整體來說算是走懸疑，但是其實我有稍微聞到一點CP的味道，而且老實說中途的那個婚約出來的時候我真的差點在原地跳起舞，這個故事發展實在是太太美味了。老實說比起真像我更在意的可能是CP的發展（？）
對了，寫感想不得不提到的是，這本書裡面每一章結束都會有更新情報的人物介紹，雖然我一開始真的覺得「也不過才一章而已！情報量是有多到需要更新的程度嗎？」，但老實說意外地人物介紹的內容很有趣，有些甚至很直接地吐槽，後來我最期待的可能是人物介紹。
還有最後想吐槽的是「口の端を釣り上げた」這句實在是用太多了，多到太誇張了。
April 24, 2022
the premise is interesting. but the execution (pun isnt intentional) is poor. its hard to remember who is who. both plot and chara development left much to be desired. the way connie took one step forward and ten steps back was quite frustrating. i dont want her to change overnight. but after her bold declaration, she practically went back to her old way, but also not. she wasnt being "sincere" anymore, yet her tendency to be pushover was getting worse. its like when a chara declares they r going to stop being too nice (and have a courage to say no), only for them to end up as a cruel coward. she sure could say no to kate, but saying "u r wrong" to a rude reporter (can u even call her that? although they r kinda bad irl too, still... lets not equalizing journalism with slander okay) was a bit too hard.
and idk about mystery for the sake of mystery. pretending to be clever isnt actually clever after all. its a bit like writing conspiracy theories w/o any real evidences.
and idk about mystery for the sake of mystery. pretending to be clever isnt actually clever after all. its a bit like writing conspiracy theories w/o any real evidences.
May 17, 2022
Content warnings: Beheading, gore, murder, poisoning, kidnapping
It took me a minute, but I did enjoy reading this light novel, the first in a new series. It’s got a noble woman haunted by the ghost of another whose execution she witnessed, court intrigue, and conspiracy galore.
The book takes place in a secondary world with about as much technology as present in the late 1700’s on earth. There are viscounts and kings, emperors, delegates from other realms, and a smattering of international politics here and there.
The main character, Constance Grail, needs to do one thing to live up to her family name and that’s to be sincere. She’s also engaged to a lecherous duke and is haunted by Scarlett Castiel, who’s quite infamous among noble circles. She’s out for revenge and enlists Connie’s help . The dichotomy between these two is so fun so far. Where one is timid and polite almost to her own detriment, the other is ruthless. It’s this contrast that really keeps the story going. There are so many threads introduced, and, by herself, I’m not sure Connie can manage them all, but with having a new fiancé and Scarlett at her side, I’m sure she’ll get to the true reason why Scarlett was executed in the first place.
Nobles play badly and there’s conspiracy and artifacts afoot.
It took me a minute, but I did enjoy reading this light novel, the first in a new series. It’s got a noble woman haunted by the ghost of another whose execution she witnessed, court intrigue, and conspiracy galore.
The book takes place in a secondary world with about as much technology as present in the late 1700’s on earth. There are viscounts and kings, emperors, delegates from other realms, and a smattering of international politics here and there.
The main character, Constance Grail, needs to do one thing to live up to her family name and that’s to be sincere. She’s also engaged to a lecherous duke and is haunted by Scarlett Castiel, who’s quite infamous among noble circles. She’s out for revenge and enlists Connie’s help . The dichotomy between these two is so fun so far. Where one is timid and polite almost to her own detriment, the other is ruthless. It’s this contrast that really keeps the story going. There are so many threads introduced, and, by herself, I’m not sure Connie can manage them all, but with having a new fiancé and Scarlett at her side, I’m sure she’ll get to the true reason why Scarlett was executed in the first place.
Nobles play badly and there’s conspiracy and artifacts afoot.
November 14, 2022
Starts out with a bit of a 'reincarnated villainess' scene, although our main character doesn't have a mean bone in her body. Similarities to other light novel series end there. Our protagonist, Connie, is then possessed by the spirit of a dead woman, who saves her from a rather uncomfortable situation. This woman then demands that Connie repay her for her help, by solving a ten year old mystery: Why was Scarlett Castiel executed? Scarlett, the ghost in question, readily admits to being a first class rich b*tch, but completely denies having attempted to poison her supposed 'love rival', who is now now a princess, married to Scarlett's ex, the prince.
The best part, I think, is that the characters are rather nuanced, and that only continues as the series goes on. And it's interesting/endearing to watch the super innocent and naive Connie try to navigate the seedy underside of nobility to try and figure out who was responsible for Scarlett's execution. And beneath all of this is some kind of secret, shadow organization that appears to be pulling the strings behind almost everything going on in the capital.
The best part, I think, is that the characters are rather nuanced, and that only continues as the series goes on. And it's interesting/endearing to watch the super innocent and naive Connie try to navigate the seedy underside of nobility to try and figure out who was responsible for Scarlett's execution. And beneath all of this is some kind of secret, shadow organization that appears to be pulling the strings behind almost everything going on in the capital.
November 29, 2022
I really like the politics that it dealed with and the mystery behind it I can’t wait for the next book to come out I don’t wanna spoil the but but it really got me caught up now I also want to get the monger so I can get the actual full scope of what’s going on.
July 15, 2020
Rlly liked this! Typical “executed villainess” story but with a little twist and some mystery
June 15, 2022
A lot gloomier than I thought. Not my kind of book.
October 15, 2022
A perfectly fine light novel, but light on the tropes I tend to enjoy in this genre/medium. Just not for me, likely won't be continuing with the series
August 25, 2023
This one was fine, but too much drama for me to want to continue. Definitely a different kind of villainess tale
August 31, 2025
I read this book in a day and a half. Sooo much fun and interesting. I always love victorian era villainess genres because they always deliver on vibes and an exciting read.
October 30, 2022
單個章節就有10+的角色出現，而整本有20+的角色
頭痛
即使章節結尾有會更新的角色介紹
然而放棄記人名的傷害已經造成了
頭痛
即使章節結尾有會更新的角色介紹
然而放棄記人名的傷害已經造成了
May 22, 2022
Well, that one was much better than I expected. It started as typical « Villainess » light novel, but then switched to being fantasy Victorian Noir. I loved the characters and the interactions between Honest Connie et Scarlet la fantôme fatale as they dealt with decadent aristocrats, violent gangsters and hard-boiled cops in their attempt to find the truth behind Scarlet’s execution. On the other hand, the plot was all over the place and it ended on a cliffhanger. How good the story eventually is will depend on how well the author can bring together the different plotlines they started in this book, although it looks very promising for now and I can’t wait to read the next volume.
November 19, 2025
Well, wasn't this a rug pull (but in the best way). Our author has taken the tropes of villianess isekai and dropped them off a 40 story building. I like how as a reader we go into this story with a somewhat simplistic view of the what type of world this is and see that same naivety reflected in the main character Constance. The more Constance can move past her and her family's simplistic worldview the more complex the world becomes. We start off with a simple love triangle only to end up on a murder mystery, extortion, psychopathy, and drug smuggling. In fact sometimes there is too much happening and you can't keep track of it all.
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