The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Series

THE CHAINS OF FATE

After working tirelessly to find the cause of Princess Pride’s madness, her loved ones have finally discovered the culprit. Together, they hone in on the enemy and prepare to counterattack! Yet the very woman they’re fighting so hard to protect once made them swear a solemn vow: should she one day succumb to villainy, they’d have to kill her. Can the sweet and gentle Pride of the past return to those waiting for her, or is the wicked princess’s demise the only way to a happy ending?

FALLING FROM GRACE

Ever since her shocking transformation at Tiara’s birthday party, Pride has become increasingly erratic. Her kind words and gestures of goodwill are nowhere to be found, replaced by vile outbursts and self-isolation. As her nearest and dearest agonize over her condition, one man rises up to put an end to the chaos: Arthur, her dear friend and imperial knight. Will his pleas reach this heartless new version of the princess, or have her dalliances with destiny doomed them to be bitter enemies?

THE EVIL QUEEN AWAKENS!

Upon reincarnating into a tragic otome game, Pride worked tirelessly to steer the characters toward a joyful future—until it all came crashing down at Tiara’s birthday party. Pride has since undergone a drastic transformation, baffling everyone with her new abusive attitude and caustic tongue. The wicked queen has finally emerged, whipping the story back toward its miserable fate…but what has become of the heroine everyone knew and loved?!

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE

Princess Pride’s nerve-racking days of fending off tragedy are but a distant memory, and now her life is filled with bliss. Her sister, Princess Tiara, is celebrating her birthday—a grand affair culminating in a dance party. But unbeknownst to the two of them, this is where the gears of fate begin to turn. The stage is set, and all the characters in the wicked queen’s tale have assembled. One by one, Pride will dance hand in hand with the love interests, each step part of a greater story. Are they all safely bound for a happily ever after, or is our heroine destined to play the role of the villainess no matter what?

DO I HEAR WEDDING BELLS?

Amid a peaceful postwar era unheard of in the original otome game, Princess Pride’s eighteenth birthday arrives. During the celebrations, the queen makes a shocking announcement: Pride and her sister officially have their marriage candidates! Each princess has three potential fiancés whose names have yet to be revealed—and their future husbands are among the party guests! Which lucky bachelors are to vie for Pride’s hand in marriage, and who will she choose?

HOME AT LAST

Although war broke out earlier than Pride expected, she and her allies can now revel in their victory. All her hard work thwarting disaster has finally paid off, and the world enters a brand-new future. The princess and her companions make a triumphant return to Freesia, where everyone rejoices and reunites with their loved ones. Enjoying their well-deserved peace, Pride plans a special surprise for her friends. And while the war may be over, the battle for her heart has only just begun!

A HARD-WON VICTORY

Freesia and its allies have triumphed in the defensive war against the Rajah Empire, but Princess Pride suffered a grievous injury during the fight. Everyone gathers around her once the dust settles, concerned for her safety. As Pride gazes upon the citizens and loved ones she’s whisked away from a life of despair, she can’t help but think back to the fateful night before the war began. Just what lies in the hearts of the people who adore her, and will they stay steadfast in their support of the would-be wicked queen?

IF YOU WANT PEACE, PREPARE FOR WAR!

Thanks to her past-life memories, Pride has prevented the horrors wrought by the evil queen in the otome game—but now another kind of danger awaits the love interests. The continent is embroiled in an all-out war, and Pride will have to put on her princess face and join the effort if she wants to save the people she loves! The thing is, these events never happened in the original game… Without her last-boss cheats, does she have any hope of leading them to victory?

PRINCELY PANIC

When Prince Cedric of Cercis comes to Freesia seeking an immediate alliance, Pride isn’t sure what to make of him. The gorgeous fan favorite from the otome game is a selfish, bratty hothead who thinks he can seduce his way to success! Not only that, but he refuses to elaborate on his nation’s peril, leading the two royals to butt heads (literally)… That is, until Pride gets word that there’s war on the horizon. Can Freesia and Cercis unite in time, or will Cedric’s stubbornness condemn his country to conquest?

NO MORE HEARTBREAK

Princess Pride has made it to age sixteen without succumbing to villainy, turning her potential enemies (or victims) into allies all the while. On the night of her birthday party, she meets the charming, handsome prince of another kingdom–and he’s also her fiancé! Pride knows that a future of despair awaits him, so she takes it upon herself to protect the prince and guide him toward a happy ending!

THE SECRET IS OUT!

Future villainess Pride is hard at work using her authority, boss powers, and past-life knowledge to save her people from a tragic fate. When she hits thirteen, she has an earth-shattering revelation: a scheming man trusted by the royal family had a secret route in the otome game! Can Pride foil this master manipulator’s plot to unite everyone against her before it leads to her doom? And why is he so desperate to ruin her in the first place?

This award-winning otome isekai series stars a final boss who decides to ditch the whole “villainess” schtick and use her powers to protect–not destroy–the people of her kingdom! Don’t miss the manga, also from Seven Seas, or the anime!

Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she’s been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She’s got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she… Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?! Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess act and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom?