Am I a Saint? No, I’m the Villainess!

THIRD CAPTURE TARGET

“Actually, I called a court mage today.”

“A lord mage?”



Hearing those words, Iris was even more confused. She didn’t have the slightest idea what for.



“Cyttis.”



When the prince called, the court mage Cyttis de Sade appeared. He had loosely tied waist-length blue hair and wore black-rimmed glasses. The languid eyes behind his glasses sparkled like sapphires. The black robe was the mark of a court mage.

Cyttis was twenty-three years old, about ten years older than Iris. He was a young court mage of the Count Sade family who deals with sorcery.



He’s here!! The True End “Thousand Years of Sleep” Route, Cyttis!!



The third capture target. The nightmare of a Merry Bad End that triggered recalling the memory of her previous life. Said to be the worst and supreme True End, the “Thousand Years of Sleep” route Cyttis was the heroine’s brother born from a different mother. Without knowing this, the two meet and fall in love.



It couldn’t be helped that the genius mage Cyttis found the world boring. He lost his mother at an early age, suddenly lost the maid who took the place of his mother, and lost his lover to illness. Disconnected from love, he lived only for his work.

However, when he met the holy maiden Camille, his world was turned upside down. She had less magical power than him, but she was a girl who possessed more charisma than himself. Although she was ten years younger than him, she was an existence that showed Cyttis a world he did not know. Meeting her brought his dark world back into brilliant color. For the fatherless heroine, the peace of mind Cyttis’ broadmindedness afforded her fused with the reciprocated attraction.

However, the two were half-siblings related by blood. The world would not allow their love. Cyttis, despairing over his unforgiveable love for Camille, became a madman who used his magic to submerge the Royal Capital in a sea of flames.



Scaryscaryscary.



Iris motionlessly gaped at Cyttis. Cyttis furrowed his brow in distaste after seeing Iris like that.



“My name is Cyttis de Sade.”



The deep voice that did nothing to hide the allure of a mature man made Iris feel dizzy for a moment. Horrifying.



Same voice as the game… That sexy voice is definitely bad news, but beyond that, this dangerous guy is bad news in more ways than one.



Hearing Cyttis’ displeased voice, Iris hurriedly gave her name.



“My name is Iris de Chevalie.”



After that, she asked Prince Rezeda.



“Wh-why the lord mage?”

“I wanted him to have a look at the scars on your arm.”



Iris was taken aback by Rezeda’s caring words.

In-game Iris let the power of the house speak for itself to command Cyttis as an individual, and had him cast a spell to hide her pockmarks. She became a threat to the heroine who denounced the matter at hand, and in the end stabbed the heroine to death. If she doesn’t, she will be burned to death by Cyttis. The despair of Iris, as she tried to escape the cage of flames that closed in on her. The contrast of reds and greens was superb. However.



The “Thousand Years of Sleep” route is too scary, isn’t it!? As the capital burns down, the heroine stabs the hero and falls asleep, and what’s more, there’s no guarantee that she will be happy when she wakes up…



Undoubtedly, today will be the trigger for that.



No, I didn’t ask for this! Is this the rumored game correction? But I will never, ever allow this route to begin!! Unconditional veto!



Iris swore to herself.



“Your Highness Rezeda, I am very happy for your thoughtfulness, but I suspect that pockmarks cannot be cured with magic.”

“Why?”

“Because the wound has already healed. If the wound was open, healing magic might make it a little thinner, but it will be pointless if it is already closed.”

“That’s what Cyttis told me too. But you won’t know if you don’t try, will you?”

“No. Your Highness. A lost arm cannot be regrown by magic. I believe this to be the same.”



Iris smiles and answers.

Cyttis’ watched the exchange between the two with eyes wide in surprise. Because until Cyttis came here, he thought that Rezeda was being dragged about by the selfishness of a stupid girl. To Cyttis, it was a nuisance, but he came reluctantly while thinking of his future career.

However, when he saw the situation, it was different from what he had imagined. The girl was no fool, and sensible for a young lady of her age.



“It’s just as Lady Iris says. However, it is possible to temporarily make them less noticeable using camouflage magic.”



Rezeda’s eyes lit up at Cyttis’ answer.



“Then do that!”

“Your Highness. You must not.”



Iris answered firmly.



Oho? Cyttis thought. I thought she would jump at that proposal. After all, smallpox scars are considered ominous. No matter how small, deep inside one will wish to hide them. Moreover, Iris has pockmarks scattered from her elbow down to the back of her hand. It’s clear it will cast a shadow on her future.



“Lord Cyttis, how long does camouflage magic last?”



Asked Iris.



“Let’s see. About two weeks.”

“It isn’t permanent, is it? If so, I will have to live in fear that the magic will run out.”


In fact, Game-Iris was scared of just that and always wore gloves. A man and a woman meeting secretly because of magic is unnatural, and the heroine became suspicious of their relationship. As a result, Iris’ secret was exposed, and she was deprived of the camouflage magic. Iris, who was criticized with a sound argument, inevitably resented the heroine unreasonably.



“I just need to call you back before the magic runs out, right? There’s nothing to worry about.”



Rezeda said, soothing Iris.

Iris shook her head, and answered precisely to the contrary.



“I cannot ask the lord court mage to spend so much time with me, can I?”

“But Lady Iris…”



Iris interrupted Rezeda’s words.



“Besides, a man and a woman who meet regularly wouldn’t look good, would it? Putting me aside, I think Lord Cyttis has a lover.”



Because, if you have a lover, it’s absolutely no good. Or rather, Cyttis’s lover is still alive, right? Stay alive!



When Iris asked as though confirming, Cyttis whipped his gaze away, and Rezeda looked at him with visible astonishment.



“Does Cyttis have a lover?”



Rezeda asked Cyttis in blatant surprise.



Huh? Was it a secret?　



Cyttis flushed slightly and cleared his throat.



“Be that as it may, it certainly wouldn’t be good for Lady Iris’ reputation to constantly have private meetings with a man.”



Ah, the fact that you didn’t deny it means you have a girlfriend, right? At least you didn’t reply in the negative, right?

Alright! I want you to live long and be happy forever! Don’t leave a gap for heroine-chan to enter!　



The two of them looked at Iris uncertainly when she was doing a fist pump in the shadow of the table.

Iris panicked and smiled like a noble lady.



“… Um, therefore, I am very grateful for His Highness’s feelings. But that is why I think it’s no good. No matter how much camouflage magic is used, no matter if those around me do not know, I will know these pockmarks. I cannot lie to myself.”



Rezeda was at a loss for words. Seeing that appearance, Iris bowed to Cyttis.



“I deeply apologize for making you come all the way here. There is no need to worry yourself over these pockmarks.”


Cyttis was impressed.



“Lady Iris. You are a very prudent young lady. You say you do not need fake beauty. Then, why not come to the Magic Palace? If you study there, the two of us will not be alone, and your honor can be maintained. There are many texts in the Magic Palace. Various folk remedies are also compiled there. There is a possibility you might find something to lighten the pox scars, no? What do you think. Your Highness. It appears that Lady Iris does not wish for me to lend a hand. That is to say, how about setting up an environment where you can solve the problem yourself?”


Cyttis had come to realize something with this exchange. The young second prince is doing this because he wants to get Iris’ attention.

I have no doubt he wants to summon her to the royal palace with magic as an excuse. In that case, I thought if it would be alright for me, who is also his elder, to assist him with his faint love. There’s nothing wrong with having the prince owe me favors.

The Magic Palace is a building inside the royal palace. If you can create a reason for her to come here, wouldn’t Rezeda be able to meet Iris?



Besides, he also had a favorable impression of Iris herself. Cyttis’ mother died of smallpox. If mother had survived her illness, would she have been able to live as positively as Iris? was what came to Cyttis mind. There’s no way she could. In that case, I want to lend a helping hand to the forward facing young lady in this situation, he thought so.



Iris, who didn’t know what Cyttis was thinking, had sparkling eyes when she heard Cyttis’ proposal.



No way! Happy! I wanted to enter the Magic Palace of the game! One of my favorite places I’ve seen in the game!



A Magic Palace that I’ve seen in one of Cyttis’ stills. A place that only special people can enter. Books and fairies flying between innumerable bookshelves. I wanted to go there at least once.



“Is that alright!?”



Iris’ eyes twinkled as she gazed at Cyttis and Rezeda.



“If Lady Iris so desires.”

“Your Highness, please.”



Iris lowered her head deeply.



“Cyttis, you really don’t mind?”



Rezeda asked Cyttis to confirm.

Cyttis inclined his head slightly.



“Yes. Please allow me to be your guide.”



After Iris heard those words, she bounced a bit. The mint green vertical roll also bounced with a boing.

Cyttis and Rezeda laughed when they saw it.