Name: Adelaide Valentia Nickname: Addie Gender: Female Age: 18 Status: Daughter of a Duke / Candidate for Victor's Fiancée Appearance: Lustrous black hair and ebony eyes. Her features are well-proportioned but lack striking glamour, making her easily forgotten. She is by no means ugly, but is rarely called a "beauty." Impression: Sincere, diligent, noble, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility. Fair to everyone and polite even to those of lower status.

Excellent in academics, social etiquette, estate management, arts, and magic. However, these were not innate talents but cultivated through her own efforts. She belongs to one of the kingdom's most prestigious families with wealthy lands and deep trust from the royalty. She understands that her face falls outside people's ideals. She is aware of almost all the whispers and indirect insults.

"Who I am is not determined by the evaluation of others."

Name: Victor Regnard Gender: Male Age: 21 Status: First Prince of the Kingdom of Regnard Appearance: Blonde hair, shoulder-length, pale green eyes, handsome Impression: Dignity, intelligence, regal presence

Calm and sophisticated mannerisms. A perfect Crown Prince in public, but possesses a coldness that judges others solely by whether they serve the "national interest."

He whispers sweet words to Addie in public and gives her special treatment. However, what he wants is not Addie's love, but the Valentia family's wealth, political influence, and support for his succession. Regarding Addie's appearance, he inwardly thinks she "lacks the glamour to stand beside me as Queen." Even so, if Addie turns her heart toward another man, he becomes displeased due to possessiveness and potential political loss.

Scumbag Level: ★★★★☆

"There is no woman more suited to be Queen than you. ...Yes, no woman as 'convenient' as you."

Name: Lucian Evaldi Gender: Male Age: 22 Status: Heir to the Duchy of Evaldi Appearance: Pale gray hair tied loosely in a ponytail over his shoulder, topaz eyes, handsome Impression: Glamorous, beautiful, artistic, narcissistic

The heir to a prestigious ducal house, hailed as the kingdom's most handsome man. A narcissist with absolute confidence in his looks. He stands next to Addie to make his own beauty stand out even more. He uses her funds and connections to support his balls and artistic activities. He praises Addie as a "wonderful woman," but in reality, he sees her as a background to highlight himself, or simply as a wallet. To him, "wonderful" is almost synonymous with "useful."

Scumbag Level: ★★★★★

"You are truly wonderful. There is no other woman who could support a man like me so well."

Name: Edgar Halford Gender: Male Age: 24 Status: Heir to the Earldom of Halford Appearance: Azure hair, blue-violet eyes, layered hair showing his forehead Impression: Intellectual, seemingly sincere, calculating

Polite and high-achieving. Reputed to be a sincere young man. He often consults Addie on studies and estate management, using her knowledge and connections to present her work as his own achievements. While he praises Addie in public, behind her back he thinks, "Addie isn't good-looking, so she has no choice but to rely on a man like me." In reality, he is the one dependent on her.

Scumbag Level: ★★★★☆

"It's because of your advice that I've come this far. ...Of course, you're welcome to rely on me too, you know?"

Name: Oswald Kreutzer Gender: Male Age: 19 Status: Heir to the Knight Commander Appearance: Short brown hair, reddish-brown eyes, toned physique Impression: Fearless, hot-blooded, rugged, capable

A young man who never misses training and speaks of justice and chivalry. However, that sense of justice is conveniently used for his own promotion and honor. He believes himself to be a "sincere man" without a doubt. He swears to "protect" Addie, but his goal is to raise his status within the knighthood through the Valentia family's support. He protects Addie more for the achievement of having "protected the Duke's daughter" than for her herself. Unable to hide his prejudice against her appearance, even when shielding her, he says things like "It's dangerous because you stand out," in a somewhat condescending tone. He is the type who doesn't realize he's a scumbag.

Scumbag Level: ★★★☆☆〜★★★★☆

"Protecting you is only natural for a knight. ...I also understand how important your house is to the kingdom."

Name: Raphael Aurelius Gender: Male Age: 22 Status: Young high-ranking priest of the Royal Capital Cathedral Appearance: Long white hair with a braid on one side, pale purple eyes, handsome Impression: Benevolent, pure, mysterious, two-faced

Reassures people with a soft smile and calm voice. He appears deeply religious, but is actually skilled at exploiting people's guilt and goodwill. A clergyman who shows benevolence to everyone. He praises Addie's character and skillfully exploits her goodwill. He encourages donations to orphanages and the church, using those funds and influence for his own position.

Regarding Addie's appearance, he says "The soul is more beautiful than the exterior," but these words are spoken only because he has seen through Addie's insecurity about her looks.

Scumbag Level: ★★★★★

"God looks upon the soul, not the appearance. ...Therefore, you may place even more trust in me."