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エリスの聖杯 [Eris no Seihai] (Manga) #3
エリスの聖杯(3) [Eris no Seihai 3]
正反対の二人だからこそ、最強のバディが誕生!!
元・婚約者のニールとの関係に完全に決着をつけるも、非情に徹することができないお人好しのコンスタンス・グレイル。だがそんな彼女の中では同時に、スカーレットの影響を受けてか、グレイル家の家訓である“誠実”であることへの違和感が芽生え始める…。そうして二人は、リリィ・オーラミュンデが遺した手がかりを頼りに、エミリア・ゴードウィンの夜会に乗り込むも、そこで再びランドルフと遭遇。果たしてコンスタンスの運命は…!? コニーとスカーレット、正反対の二人だからこそ最強のバディが誕生!! 悪役令嬢×バディ×極上のミステリー、読みだしたら止まらない「魔性の物語」、待望の第3巻!!
元・婚約者のニールとの関係に完全に決着をつけるも、非情に徹することができないお人好しのコンスタンス・グレイル。だがそんな彼女の中では同時に、スカーレットの影響を受けてか、グレイル家の家訓である“誠実”であることへの違和感が芽生え始める…。そうして二人は、リリィ・オーラミュンデが遺した手がかりを頼りに、エミリア・ゴードウィンの夜会に乗り込むも、そこで再びランドルフと遭遇。果たしてコンスタンスの運命は…!? コニーとスカーレット、正反対の二人だからこそ最強のバディが誕生!! 悪役令嬢×バディ×極上のミステリー、読みだしたら止まらない「魔性の物語」、待望の第3巻!!
210 pages, Paperback
First published September 7, 2020
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March 7, 2023
Connie and Scarlett continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the latter’s death. This mostly involves attending society functions where people are awful to one another. Then a brooding hot guy gets involved with Connie and her sincerity seems to get her into trouble a lot.
As the manga version of a light novel version of a ‘bodice-ripper’ (well, stabber, anyway) or the general rot that tended to hide amongst the nobility of that sort of era, this is a pretty good story. It’s not perfect, but it has enough going for it to make it worth continuing with.
Our lead pair are a good mix because they are so, so different. For now. Connie is such a goodie-goodie milquetoast that she needs the backing of a wild villain like Scarlett to get anywhere in this world.
Which makes Connie’s turn this volume interesting enough as she realizes that ‘sincerity’ is only going to get you so far and that it’s also kind of a short code for the naivety that has lead her family to the poorhouse and all the problems that entails.
It’s nice to see her willing to get her hands dirty for the greater good, doubly so because the story’s concept of ‘sincerity’ has felt like a mis-translation since the first volume and every time it comes up in dialogue it’s nigh-impossible to figure out precisely what the hell people are trying to say.
And it wisely makes sure to show that Connie might have smartened up, but she hasn’t lost sight of herself. When Scarlett has the tables turned on her at the end, Connie throws her a lifeline that shows that she still wants the right thing done, even when she isn’t indebted to a ghost.
The fancy balls are still shockingly fun, just because there’s so much intrigue slathered on them and back-biting and nastiness and such. There’s also a hint of a conspiracy floating around as well, although maybe get your sigil several sizes smaller and not on your breasts? I don’t know.
Scarlett gets to be at her absolute bitchiest at these events, which is definitely a good time. I could go for a lot more of Scarlett being a misery to those who wronged her, she delivers a polite greeting like she’s firing a loaded gun, although her tsundere turn is fun too.
The brewing romance (prove me wrong, story!) between Connie and the man who is Scarlett’s self-proclaimed nemesis isn’t an unwelcome addition either. Connie can’t hide anything worth a damn and his seeing through her constantly is a fun dynamic. He’s also got a strong sense of justice himself, so it’s not like they’re an unreasonable match.
It’s all very good, but the story is juggling a lot of characters who all look exactly the dang same. I’m sure it’s down to the black and white nature of the manga, but there’s sure a surfeit of blondes in this series.
Oh, and I would say that the slave auction section is kind of sketchy as well, just because it really feels like it’s leaning in hard on Arabic stereotypes in a decidedly unflattering way. It’s mercifully brief, but something similar comes up at the end and it’s awkward seeing the only coloured characters in a book all being shown in a negative light. That’s some ‘cough cough really?’ stuff right there.
3.5 stars - I’ll let it go to 4, just because it’s so dang entertaining, even with the rough spots. I honestly think this might read better in its original form, but I’m sticking with this adaptation for the moment.
As the manga version of a light novel version of a ‘bodice-ripper’ (well, stabber, anyway) or the general rot that tended to hide amongst the nobility of that sort of era, this is a pretty good story. It’s not perfect, but it has enough going for it to make it worth continuing with.
Our lead pair are a good mix because they are so, so different. For now. Connie is such a goodie-goodie milquetoast that she needs the backing of a wild villain like Scarlett to get anywhere in this world.
Which makes Connie’s turn this volume interesting enough as she realizes that ‘sincerity’ is only going to get you so far and that it’s also kind of a short code for the naivety that has lead her family to the poorhouse and all the problems that entails.
It’s nice to see her willing to get her hands dirty for the greater good, doubly so because the story’s concept of ‘sincerity’ has felt like a mis-translation since the first volume and every time it comes up in dialogue it’s nigh-impossible to figure out precisely what the hell people are trying to say.
And it wisely makes sure to show that Connie might have smartened up, but she hasn’t lost sight of herself. When Scarlett has the tables turned on her at the end, Connie throws her a lifeline that shows that she still wants the right thing done, even when she isn’t indebted to a ghost.
The fancy balls are still shockingly fun, just because there’s so much intrigue slathered on them and back-biting and nastiness and such. There’s also a hint of a conspiracy floating around as well, although maybe get your sigil several sizes smaller and not on your breasts? I don’t know.
Scarlett gets to be at her absolute bitchiest at these events, which is definitely a good time. I could go for a lot more of Scarlett being a misery to those who wronged her, she delivers a polite greeting like she’s firing a loaded gun, although her tsundere turn is fun too.
The brewing romance (prove me wrong, story!) between Connie and the man who is Scarlett’s self-proclaimed nemesis isn’t an unwelcome addition either. Connie can’t hide anything worth a damn and his seeing through her constantly is a fun dynamic. He’s also got a strong sense of justice himself, so it’s not like they’re an unreasonable match.
It’s all very good, but the story is juggling a lot of characters who all look exactly the dang same. I’m sure it’s down to the black and white nature of the manga, but there’s sure a surfeit of blondes in this series.
Oh, and I would say that the slave auction section is kind of sketchy as well, just because it really feels like it’s leaning in hard on Arabic stereotypes in a decidedly unflattering way. It’s mercifully brief, but something similar comes up at the end and it’s awkward seeing the only coloured characters in a book all being shown in a negative light. That’s some ‘cough cough really?’ stuff right there.
3.5 stars - I’ll let it go to 4, just because it’s so dang entertaining, even with the rough spots. I honestly think this might read better in its original form, but I’m sticking with this adaptation for the moment.
June 12, 2022
Es ist so spannend, die Beziehung zu verfolgen, die sich langsam zwischen den beiden Frauen aufbaut und nun kommt noch ein Mann dazu
September 7, 2024
I donno. I was most left confused by what was happening outside Connie’s storyline. There are a lot of characters to keep track of. Connie and Scarlett are the main draw here. The deal with Randolph is interesting because he knows when she’s lying. Still gonna continue.
August 27, 2025
Volume 3: (Chapters 9-12)
I'm really liking the ladies budding friendship!
I'm really liking the ladies budding friendship!
April 15, 2022
Dieser Band hat mich durchaus überrascht und bin guter Dinge, dass sich die beiden Mädchen Conny Scarlet gegenseitig unterstützen und die Intrigen innerhalb der Reihen im Zaun halten bis hin zu beenden. Auch bin ich gespannt wie sich diese Fake Beziehung zwischen Conny und Randalph fortpflanzen wird.
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