The Holy Grail of Eris - Vol. 9 Ch. 40 - Lily Orlamunde's Reminiscence (Part 5)

[Kefrayba]

This manga just kept getting better and better. Props to the writer, the artist, and all the people involved.

 

[Kamui]

Wait, what motivation did she have to commit suicide, again?

Basically she knew something was threatening the country, something so big that she was powerless to stop it. Lily also knew the people behind the conspiracy knew about her. She realized they didn't know exactly how much she knew, so her plan was to make them believe she had something that would derail their plans even further. Lilly killed herself because she knew that under torture she would break and to add to the mystery to her plan and hopefully make the Daegaz more wary of moving forward.

How was she able to smile like that?
The answer to this is one of my favorite things about this story.

 

[Satsuki-Nada]

The people from Daegaz are just mad to see girl bosses winning

 

[Angoldd]

Damn, Scarlet and Lily are two of the most coolest and charming ladies I've ever seen in fiction.
I really thought at first that Lily was killed, but to give up her own life to protect the future and shake the enemy? What a badass.
Also, Volume 9 must have Lily and Scarlet in the cover. They deserve it.

 

[Primo_Itoko]

amazing backstory. Now I want to know if there is actually a reason why scarlet become a ghost that can possess someone

It might have something to do with Scarlet meeting Constance right before her death, although I can't fathom how that works

 

[Metatron21]

I'm not crying you are

 

[phoenixir]

Wait, what motivation did she have to commit suicide, again?

It's so she could die on her own terms and prevent her enemies from torturing what information she has out of her and killing her.

 

[Cernunnos]

This really is the best villainess manga/novel around.

I don't think I have ever seen another villainess series as hype as this one.

 

[Grye]

What the fuck

 

[Flare-F]

It might have something to do with Scarlet meeting Constance right before her death, although I can't fathom how that works

Probably the power of the real Holy Grail?

Constance's ancestor might be related to the real Holy Grail.
The first head of the family is named Percival, and the family name is Grail after all.

 

[Stonegazer]

This really is the best villainess manga/novel around.

I don't think I have ever seen another villainess series as hype as this one.

In my opinion, The One Within the Villainess is a strong contender. Naturally, your mileage may vary.

 

[TripleEm]

In the beginning of this side story, I was wondering what the point is. I don't feel like that anymore. On the contrary, these past 5 chapters might be the strongest so far. But they couldn't have been done without the build up and what we learned before.

 

[fidelitas]

Probably the power of the real Holy Grail?

Constance's ancestor might be related to the real Holy Grail.
The first head of the family is named Percival, and the family name is Grail after all.

I don't think a real Holy Grail even exists. The whole concept of "a blessing given by the goddess of discord" is pretty abstract and basically only fits the specific scenario of the operation that it's a code name for. There isn't really any need to introduce a magic object into the story at this point. Besides, we haven't really seen any evidence that magic or the deities that they pray to even exist, unless I'm seriously misremembering something of course. With the exception of Scarlet being a ghost. But aside from that their world might just be similar to the past in our world where people tell stories about magical artifacts without any of them ever actually existing.

And honestly, I personally wouldn't mind if the reason for Scarlet's presence was left unclear, the existence of a vengeful soul in a fictional setting usually doesn't break my suspension of disbelief unless it directly clashes with established in-universe rules. But since the author hasn't established any kind of magic system yet this doesn't really apply here

 

[Amarrez]

Besides, we haven't really seen any evidence that magic or the deities that they pray to even exist, unless I'm seriously misremembering something of course. With the exception of Scarlet being a ghost.

The only thing I can think of that's supernatural in the setting other than Scarlet being a ghost is that Lucia (Abigail's niece/adopted daughter) is able to also see Scarlet as well as other ghosts/people's energies.

 

[Random_Passer-by]

The only thing I can think of that's supernatural in the setting other than Scarlet being a ghost is that Lucia (Abigail's niece/adopted daughter) is able to also see Scarlet as well as other ghosts/people's energies.

It's also that Hamsworth fellow that can see them, no?

 

[Haezer]

If I made a tier list about villainess manga, this one is absolutely going to be the highest tier.

 

[AAA1]

I don't think a real Holy Grail even exists. The whole concept of "a blessing given by the goddess of discord" is pretty abstract and basically only fits the specific scenario of the operation that it's a code name for. There isn't really any need to introduce a magic object into the story at this point. Besides, we haven't really seen any evidence that magic or the deities that they pray to even exist, unless I'm seriously misremembering something of course. With the exception of Scarlet being a ghost. But aside from that their world might just be similar to the past in our world where people tell stories about magical artifacts without any of them ever actually existing.

And honestly, I personally wouldn't mind if the reason for Scarlet's presence was left unclear, the existence of a vengeful soul in a fictional setting usually doesn't break my suspension of disbelief unless it directly clashes with established in-universe rules. But since the author hasn't established any kind of magic system yet this doesn't really apply here

it's not very clear. but there is really abnormal thing happened in the series. it just is not accessible to most people. like the niece of Abigail is clearly have unordinary ability. and that code word of the syndicate, 'killiku killi" whatever is that contain a particular reaction to their member.

 

[TheGodEmperor]

It is such a tragedy how many good people died due to this shit organization and their plans. I really hope they all die after years of miserably horrific torture.

 

[yun1que]

Lily.. Girl.. May you rest in peace up there if you're watching, since your seed that you've planted alone has now come to fruition.

 

[Wannieee]

Wow, didn’t expect her to be the one to off herself first, what a bold move.

updates for this series is always a blessing, thank you so much for the translations!