Reincarnated as a Villainous Aristocrat in an Otome Game, So I Bought the Main Heroine with Money - Chapter 42.5: Character Introduction [End of Vol. 01]

Volume 01: Character Introduction

Cerios von Egrid

Age: 16

Status: Marquis of the Frontier, Reincarnated Individual, Main Protagonist

Personality:

A hardworking individual who desperately tries to avoid being condemned as a villain. Over time, he develops a strong sense of guilt for his past mistakes and dedicates himself to reforming his territory and improving the lives of its people. Although kind-hearted, he lacks self-confidence and tends to be quite oblivious.

Traits:

Cerios is a reincarnated individual who knows that this world is based on an otome game. In his previous life, he lost his parents, which allows him to deeply understand the loneliness that Cerios feels.

Originally born into the royal family, he was disinherited due to past failures and taken in as an adopted son by the Egrid marquisate. However, tragedy struck again when his adoptive parents died in an accident, leaving him even more isolated and burdened with responsibilities.

Relationships: 

For the first time in his life, he begins to feel romantic attraction toward Maria. Even if Liese, the game’s main heroine, ends up with one of the love interests, he is determined to support Maria for the rest of her life.

Cerios always thought that Liese, as the main heroine of the otome game, was never meant to be with him. Because of this belief, he remained oblivious to her feelings and failed to recognize his own hidden emotions for her. Due to his oblivious and awkward nature, he struggles to express his feelings properly.

Liese

Age: 16

Status: Cerios’s Attendant, Commoner

Personality:

Serious and hardworking, Liese carries the teachings of her mother, Maria, close to her heart. She possesses a strong will to face any hardship that comes her way.

Traits:

As a child, she and her mother were saved by Cerios, and in gratitude, she chose to serve him as his attendant. She deeply admires and loves Cerios, the person who recognized her worth.

When Cerios said, “I will buy everything of you with my money,” she made the decision to devote herself entirely to the one person who reached out to her in a world where no one else would.

Relationships:

Liese wholeheartedly trusts and loves Cerios. She works tirelessly every day to support him in any way she can.

Faina

Age: 16

Status: Cerios’s Personal Maid, Sub-Heroine

Personality:

Quiet, reserved, and deeply devoted. She has a naturally submissive nature and finds fulfillment in serving her master.

Traits:

As Cerios’s personal maid since childhood, Faina has always been by his side, even enduring hardships in the past. Despite those challenges, she feels a sense of joy knowing that Cerios entrusts his emotions to her.

She supports Cerios’s growing affection for Liese while cherishing her own feelings for him, feeling content simply being near him and helping him from the shadows.

Relationships:

Faina admires and cares for Cerios deeply. She understands his feelings and is fully aware of her position, choosing to quietly support him without stepping beyond her role.

Maria

Age: ??? 

Status: Maid at Cerios’s estate, Liese’s Mother, Cerios’s First Choice 

Personality:

Gentle and filled with motherly warmth and kindness, Maria has a soothing presence that brings comfort to those around her.

Traits:

She was once afflicted with a severe illness but was saved by Cerios. Grateful for his kindness, she now works at his estate alongside her daughter, Liese.

Maria initially intended to act as a mother figure to Cerios, but over time, he accepted her as a woman instead.

Relationships:

Maria wishes to support Cerios through Liese, providing quiet but unwavering encouragement.

Kanon

Age: 21

Status: Knight Captain of the Egrid Territory

Personality:

Brave and loyal, Kanon is dependable and highly respected by her subordinates. She has a strong sense of responsibility and is always looking out for others.

Traits:

Kanon is a key figure in supporting Cerios’s reforms, believing in his vision and leadership. Though she holds deep loyalty toward him, she often treats him with a sisterly affection.

Relationships:

She feels indebted to Cerios for elevating her from a mercenary to a knight. As a comrade-in-arms who has fought alongside him, she also shares a sense of camaraderie and respect.

Clarice von Everett

Age: 16

Status: Daughter of a Duke, Edward’s Fiancée, Cerios’s Childhood Friend

Personality:

Calm, intelligent, and quick-witted. Though her tone and demeanor can be sharp, she has a kind and caring side hidden beneath her tough exterior.

Traits:

Clarice appears as the “villainous noblewoman” in Edward’s storyline. She has known Cerios since childhood and shares a relationship akin to an old friend—or even a mischievous rival.

She is one of the few people who truly understands Cerios’s past struggles and hardships.

Despite being Edward’s fiancée, she harbors complicated feelings about their engagement.

Relationships:

To Cerios, she is a trustworthy friend who supports him while occasionally teasing him along the way.

Edward von Luclair

Age: 16

Status: Crown Prince, Heir to the Throne

Personality:

Noble and driven by a strong sense of justice, but his pride and inexperience often cloud his judgment.

He has a tendency to become overly fixated on Liese, sometimes losing sight of everything else around him. His jealousy can also get the better of him.

Traits:

As Liese’s primary love interest in the game, Edward struggles with a deep-rooted lack of self-confidence.

He constantly tries to prove his worth to those around him, often overexerting himself in the process.

Edward holds special feelings for Liese and sees Cerios as a rival, fueling his competitive spirit.

Relationships:

He considers Cerios his enemy and rival, with an added layer of complexity due to their relationship as half-brothers.

Raul Diego Albert

Age: 16

Status: Son of the Prime Minister

Personality: 

He appears calm and intelligent, but in reality, he has a short temper and an inflated sense of self-importance. He tends to act arrogantly, believing himself to be the smartest person in the room.

Traits:

One of Liese’s potential love interests. As the son of the Prime Minister, Raul has been trained in the intricacies of the kingdom’s politics, preparing to inherit his father’s position in the future.

He considers himself Edward’s close friend and takes pride in acting as his advisor.

Relationships:

Raul views Cerios as a rival and obstacle while harboring a strong personal interest in Liese.

Gald Reinhardt

Age: 16

Status: Son of the Supreme Commander of the Military

Personality:

A battle fanatic with a straightforward and passionate personality. He’s hot-blooded, stubborn, and hates losing, always giving his all in everything he does.

Traits:

As one of Liese’s potential love interests, Gald struggles with an inferiority complex toward his older brothers. While he possesses exceptional combat skills, he lacks confidence in himself.

With a father and brothers excelling in military service, Gald is expected to follow in their footsteps, but his lack of strategic thinking often troubles him. Despite his simplicity, he is loyal and values friendship deeply, holding Edward in high regard as a childhood friend.

Relationships:

Gald harbors strong hostility toward Cerios and is deeply infatuated with Liese.

Astarcia Duran

Age: 16

Status: Raul’s Fiancée, Daughter of a Count

Personality:

A strong-willed woman with a determined and assertive nature. She is not afraid to confront Liese directly, expressing her frustration openly and standing her ground.

Traits:

In the otome game, Astarcia appears as the “villainous noblewoman” during Raul’s romance route. She supports Raul as his fiancée but often finds herself frustrated by his arrogance and self-centered behavior.

Relationships:

Initially, she disliked Cerios because of Raul’s animosity toward him. However, after the duel incident, she realized Raul’s feelings for Liese, which pushed her frustration to its peak.

Despite her frustration, she has started to see Cerios from a more neutral perspective and even respects some of his actions.

Mireille Grantz

Age: 16

Status: Gald’s Fiancée, Daughter of a Count

Personality:

Gentle and somewhat prone to overthinking, Mireille has a tendency to imagine the worst in situations, often letting her emotions get the better of her.

Traits:

In the otome game, Mireille plays the role of the “villainous noblewoman” in Gald’s romance route.

She admired Gald for his strength in battle and found his straightforwardness endearing. However, when Gald’s affections turned toward Liese, she couldn’t help but feel heartbroken.

Relationships:

Due to her love for Gald, she harbors deep resentment toward Liese. As a result, she also holds negative feelings toward Cerios, blaming him for not keeping Gald’s attention away from Liese.

Glen von Luclair

Age: 42

Status: King of the Kingdom of Luclair

Personality:

Selfish and egocentric, often prioritizing his own interests above all else.

Traits:

He strongly favors Edward and refuses to acknowledge Cerios. Due to a certain past incident, he disinherited Cerios without hesitation.

The king has three wives—one has passed away, another lives in constant fear and has shut herself away in her chambers, and his only active relationship is with Edward’s mother, the queen, his favourite wife.

He has little to no involvement with his other wives.

Relationships:

Father to both Cerios and Edward.

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[Afterword]

Hello, it’s Iko, the author.

That’s all for today.

I might have forgotten some details, so feel free to leave comments if you have any questions.

I was really surprised by the flood of comments after the final chapter of the first volume.

Thank you so much for all your support! ^ ^