Fake Saint of the Year

Translator: Tsukii

Editor: Geli

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Epilogue – The Peace We Earned

I had finished everything I had to do.

From now on, the world would move on to a new era, where neither the Witch nor the Saint existed.

The one who would move the world would be humanity, not the representative or spokesperson who had been chosen by the world.

And with that, it was no longer necessary for me to be there.

While I wasn’t a Saint, the influence my words carried as the Prophet was too strong.

If I declared something to be white, then even if it had a black color it would be treated as white. That was how much political power and influence I had now.

But as humanity continued to shape its course, it would only be a hindrance to have a person with the absolute authority to say and do whatever they liked at the top.

That was why I left the public eye. I went to the forest where Propheter had lived, built a slightly large log house, and spent my days lazily there.

Though to be honest, politics was just way too troublesome.

The demons were no more anyway, and I didn’t know when my true personality would start revealing itself if I continued to stand in front of the public.

Heroes and warriors in stories might be cool, but if no longer had an enemy to defeat, then their existence as such fades. And just like that, since the demons no longer existed, all I could do if I remained in a high profile position was to just act dignified without really doing anything else.

The kings of the nations still consulted with me at the very least, and if someone requested my help, I would do what I could. However, I’ve basically decided that I wouldn’t involve myself too much in these things anymore.

There was a field behind my house and there were plenty of fruits that I could harvest from the forest, so I was self-sufficient.

Rather, the Guardians often came to offer the fruits and animals they had hunted, so having too much food became an issue instead.

Because of Turtle, I had as much time as I wanted…Perhaps I would spend my retirement trying to develop the foods and spices from my old world that didn’t exist here.

“Elrise-sama, I managed to catch a lot of fish today!”

As I turned towards the direction of that shout, Leila, who was wearing rough clothes, returned while carrying a basket full of fish.

Vernell was beside her. 

In the end, Leila had chosen to come along with me; she even threw away her title as a Knight, and now we lived here together.

I did wonder if it was really okay for someone who’d devoted all their time to become a Knight, even as a child, to do such a thing. However, every time I tried to ask her about it, she’d just insist and say “My Saint is Elrise-sama.”

Well, it seemed that she had already adapted to this kind of lifestyle anyway. She also caught fish and animals everyday so she actually helped out. It’s not like she was being a burden as she lived here.

Maybe she was actually more suited to be a hunter instead of a Knight.

Ah, yes, yes.

Maybe I should talk about what happened to the other people.

Fiora and Mob A seemed to have developed a good atmosphere between them, and they were currently dating with the intention of marriage.

Perverted Glasses Bastard still continued on as a teacher, and was also planning to write a book about all my deeds that he could spread to the public1.

He also frequently visited this forest, and since we rarely left this place, he was an important connection to the outside world.

We also contacted each other using Styil; seeing this level of devotion somehow creeped me out a little though.

Mary and Aina successfully offered Title to become a Knight, and were still trained at the Academy even now.

The Saint might no longer be necessary, but Knights still remained as necessary combat professionals.

It was just that their loyalty would be given to their country and people instead of to the Saint.

The current Saint, Eterna, didn’t take on the Saint’s title, and is still currently studying.

It seemed that she intended to return to her hometown after graduating.

It also seemed like she wasn’t suffering too much from heartbreak; recently, she seemed to be getting along quite well with Vernell’s dorm mate, Sylvester LordKnight.

I prayed for her happiness…

Instead, Alfrea took on the mantle of the Saint, though I heard she didn’t really put any effort into learning her duties and often troubled her followers. That sounded typical of Alfrea.

Also, the one who took the most unexpected direction after was our protagonist, Vernell-kun.

I didn’t really know what he was thinking then, but he decided to drop out of school and go on a journey.

According to him, it was because “I’m not worthy enough to stand beside Elrise-sama as I am now. That’s why I will go on a journey and grow into a stronger person who’s capable of doing so.”

On top of that, he left the sword I had given him at the Academy for safekeeping, and went off without any weapon.

He was probably thinking something like “I wanted to become a man who was truly worthy of wielding that sword.”

I kept watch over him using Clairvoyance, but he seemed to be growing stronger as he sought strong opponents around the world to fight with; he was also deepening his camaraderie with men.

…What was he aiming for? Was this really okay? Wasn’t he totally going for the “Bodybuilder♂END”?

The reason he worked so hard was because of me, but…it was unfortunate, but I didn’t think I would ever be able to answer his feelings.

That’s why I kept trying to convince him to give up on me and find happiness with another woman, but… he replied with a totally embarrassing line then.

“I’m happy to be a man who could protect you”

What with this killer phrase. If my heart was really that of a woman’s, I probably would’ve swooned over him.

But my inner self, despite being slightly changed after that last battle, was pretty much still the same.

Unfortunately, that’s why the day that I would answer his feelings would never come.

…My inner self was still that of a man’s… right? I was actually starting to doubt myself on this.

If it was before, then the idea of falling for a man and truly becoming a woman had been completely impossible for me. Because the formation of my identity had already been completed during my last life, regardless of how many decades passed, I wouldn’t end considering such a thing… or so I had declared. However, because of that last battle, I was a little… really, it was just a little, but my thoughts did change, and I was scared that one day I would get influenced by such feelings.

Somehow, Vernell totally went off course, but it seemed he unusually decided to visit today because he had something to give.

By the way, he had grown manlier since the last time I saw him. Especially his muscles.

When I first met him, he was a lean, handsome guy that you could totally consider as a Galge protagonist. But now, he had become a man who would totally look normal wearing a gi2 and saying things like“I will go forth and find an opponent who is stronger than I am.” 

Are you really a Galge protagonist, Vernell? You’re not actually a substitute for a Fighting game protagonist, right?

Are you okay? You won’t end up actually doing Hadouken, right?

From now on, I wasn’t sure where the future of this world was headed.

Especially about Vernell, I have no idea at all.

But whatever problem that came up would eventually work itself out, and I didn’t think that was a bad thing.

As for why, it was because the tragedy of “the Eternal Scattering Flowers” had already ended.

As such, this world was no longer that of “Kuon no Sanka.” It was a new story unknown to me.

“Err… Elrise-sama. Here, I found it on the eastern island… and I made this together with Leila-san.” 

As Vernell said this , he presented something to me.

It was a hair decoration of the Angelo; it was somewhat similar to the hair decoration I had which had scattered after my fight against Alexia.

Ah, now that I think about it, I don’t wear it anymore.

Well, it was no big deal even if I didn’t have it.

In the first place, the only reason I wore it was largely because it was a  backup MP recovery item in case I ran out of mana… which never got used in the end3.

So I really wouldn’t be troubled even if I didn’t have it.

Or so I thought, but… Vernell naturally moved forward and placed that hair decoration onto my head.

Oh, stop it, it’s embarrassing.

“Uhm. As expected, white flowers look best on Elrise-sama.”

Oh, stop it, it’s embarrassing (twice).

As expected, he had the natural disposition of a Galge protagonist.

He sure could say such things so smoothly.

Well, let’s thank him at least. It is quite a rare flower after all.

Or rather, what does he mean eastern island? Don’t tell me he actually went and swam all the way there…?

…anyway, I will cast magic on it to preserve it later.

“Thank you, Vernell-kun. Also, Leila as well.

As I said that, I smiled at them.

Here, it’s a Bishoujo (Façade only) smile. Be happy with this.

Then Vernell and Leila both blushed and looked away.

…I understood why Vernell did, but why was Stocco also reacting like a man?

—Help, anyone!

…Muh. I suddenly heard a girl’s cry for help.

As I activated the Prophet’s power to pinpoint it, I found a girl in distress; she had strayed from the mountain road that was about 5 kilometers away from here.

It seemed she had slipped off the road and fell, and her feet were injured and couldn’t move.

Good grief… It was a little troublesome, but I couldn’t ignore this.

And so, I told Vernell and Leila that I would go out for a bit and flew off.


The girl tearfully held onto her injured leg.

The girl, who had been heading toward the city, had tried to pass through the mountain and had fallen from the cliff.

While she was still alive, her legs were broken; additionally, she was under some rubble that she couldn’t remove by herself.

If she had known that this would happen, she would have totally gone around the mountain instead. However, regret always came after the deed was done.

It wasn’t like this mountain was a highly dangerous one.

But even so, it also wasn’t likely that someone would come to her rescue; once night came, the beasts would start prowling around her. 

She’d either die from starvation or thirst… or end up becoming a beast’s prey.

She couldn’t imagine any positive outcomes, and the girl’s eyes started to fill with tears.

…Help, anyone!

Even though she desperately sought help in her mind, it wasn’t like anyone could hear it4.

Any cries for help had already died down. It didn’t seem like anyone above could notice her lying down below.

But as she despaired, the clouds opened up from above her, and a light shone down from that clearing.

The one who descended was an unearthly beautiful girl who was wearing a normal white dress.

She had hair that looked like melted gold, and a pair of green eyes that shone like jewels.

This person was so beautiful that it was as if God had put all their effort into creating her, and she was compassionately smiling as she held out her white hand to the girl.

“I’ve heard it. Your cries for help.” 

Against a backdrop of light, the fake Saint also shone today.


A/N:

https://img.syosetu.org/img/user/304056/64112.jpg

Illustration given by てん○様
Celebrating the completion sure made me happy… happy…

And so, “Fake Saint worst scum of the year” had ended.
Everyone, thank you for accompany me through 88 chapters worth of story
I also received many illustration as a form of support; it truly made me feel that it was worth writing this
Ah^~ (illustration) I love it all! (Wight also thought so) 5

Well then, thank you everyone for this. Let’s meet again someday.

T/N:

Hello and welcome! Although the author said it’s the end, there’s actually still several after stories (AF) and side stories (SS) for the series, so please don’t drop the story just yet. See you next week!

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Xian
Xian
3 months ago

This novel is so funny and cute. I really, really loved it. Thank you so much for translating!

Brick Turtle
Brick Turtle
6 months ago

I think the only thing missing now is Elrise somehow goes back to Earth and then plays ‘Kuon no Sanka’ with Tamaki 🙂
and then tells them she is reincarnation of Niito, lol

Elfest
Elfest
6 months ago

ah…. that was a good read
thanks for translating this masterpiece
gonne read the rest of it tomorrow

Bright
Bright
9 months ago

Wow, I would definitely reread this again, I didn’t think of the manga much but I was blown away by the novel. Would definitely buy the novel if it gets printed 

神Kyōshi Miu
9 months ago

This little protag bstrd.. nice move you got there AH?

Vergil
Vergil
10 months ago

Truly a masterpiece indeed. I thinking of buying LN if it translated

Catman48
Catman48
1 year ago

No matter how many times I read it, its as beautiful as the first time. Truly a beautiful novel.

Also, vernell if you think training your muscles will ever allow you to reach even 10% of Elrise’s power then you’d need to reincarnate 10 times atleast.

Enkai
Enkai
1 year ago

Saint(fake) Elrise is evolving!!!
Saint(fake) Elrise has evolved into Goddess Elrise!!!

Sareza
1 year ago
Reply to  Enkai

Goddess*(Fake)* Elrise

RayREI
RayREI
1 year ago

What a tease author, they didn’t even try to make it so that Elrise x Vernell stay impossible like they did most of the novel, rather they made it a possibility. Though one that hasn’t bloomed yet as Elrise doesn’t consider him a possible romance partner…yet…maybe.
Well, since the author most likely wish for it to be an open ended ending, I’ll just go and imagine that Elrise x Vernell eventually became real, Vernell have years to capture her galge protagonist style after all, since she isn’t dying any time soon now. That shall be my headcanon and no one can stop me! It’s the author’s fault for leaving that option open for me.

Last edited 1 year ago by RayREI
Pio
Pio
1 year ago

thank you for the translation. it was a wonderful journey(story).

really it was so good. I’m emotionally weak so I cried a few times despite knowing it all were misunderstanding.

really thankful to the author for writing this masterpiece.

and really really grateful to the translator,editor and proofreader for us to enjoy this story.

man I still need to recollect myself for reading the after and side story.
really thank you for the translation

SoulsTogether
SoulsTogether
1 year ago

…Beautiful.

I speak truly, but I already said everything I wanted to in the earlier chapters. I see nothing else that needs to be said.

I don’t feel the pounding of my heart. I feel the absence of my heart pounding. There is nothing in my chest, yet that awareness brought forth the insincere illusion of my heart’s overly-exaggerate movement. My words sound poetic or perhaps confusing, but this is just the sensation I am now feeling.

I…will never read a story like this ever in my life again, will I? …perhaps, the reason I like misunderstanding stories…like stories of people reincarnating as villainesses and becoming good…like stories where the MC fools everyone into thinking they are good and then becoming “good”…is because I also feel like I’m fooling everyone. …and that I also want to truly become “good”. This novel just captured that feeling of mine all too uncannily. Heh…

Thank you for the series Translator-sama and Author-sama. I want to read the extra character’s now. I’m going to buy the novel one day too. I’ll wait a bit, in case it ever gets translated, but I WILL buy it. I promise.

If needed, I’ll learn Japanese just to read that novel. I needed the motivation to use Duelingo anyway.

Devotee
Devotee
1 year ago
Reply to  SoulsTogether

Relatable

Shiko
Shiko
1 year ago

Have always been a guy who doesn’t read that much light novels and got easily bored and skipped ’em but for some reason this one just stuck, and it was such a fun read. Ironically, I found this due to just stumbling upon the manga for this it only had 1 chapter and it was from a month ago and I’m hyped to see the manga progress and experience it all over again lol hoping one day this gets an anime.

Maxwellpun
Maxwellpun
1 year ago

This is perfect by all means.

Jade
Jade
1 year ago

It’s been such a long time since I read a novel that I fully enjoyed from start to end. I love everything in this.
Thank you for translating such a good series.
Elrise surprisingly got a harem ending (lol) with both Leila and Verboy.

Who Knows?
Who Knows?
1 year ago

And it’s the end! Elrise turned from fake saint faking the ability to hear cries for help to actually being able to hear them now xD

And lol, to think Tamaki actually guessed everything correctly, haha. Maybe she still has some of the prophet abilities left xD

Seeing the part about Vernell being a guy who looked like they’d say “I will go forth and find an opponent who is stronger than I am.” made me laugh, haha. So he ended up (unintentionally) going for the homo end after all xD

The illustration was also very cute~

Now I’m just fearing the impending emptiness after I finish the side & after stories, but really, it’s been an enjoyable ride~

K7N
K7N
2 years ago

It is a Great read , made me tear up many times while reading and the end is satisfying ( tho there are still AF and SS left to read)
thank you so much for translating this it was a wonderful read

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  K7N

we’re glad you’re having a good time.

Joe
Joe
2 years ago

Dang. It’s really over.

I almost wanna ask the author to just continue it and come up another plot thread. But, a good author knows how to end a story on a solid note like this, It’s hard to complain.

Overall I’m just glad to have read it. Haven’t had a page turner like this one in a while. And with the oversaturation of OP protag stories there are, I’m sure it’s hard to keep a story compelling like this throughout.

Props to the author and props for the translators who gave us such a great story ❤. I’ll miss it

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  Joe

yeah, most stories these days are either over bloated or rushed to end, so having one that end in good note is nice.

thanks for following our journey!

Lucifugus
Lucifugus
2 years ago

what about the end of the Vernel – Eterna relationship?

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  Lucifugus

Eterna moved on to a new man, and honestly, she’ll be happier that way.

Kzalca
2 years ago

Fuck. Its 3AM and I have 9:30AM classes to go to. What a good read. Didn’t expect to binge this in one go. Props to the translators too for giving this such a wonderful adaptation to the English language. This just elevated the novel much more… I’m off to support the author.

But… Wow… now there’s an empty hole in my heart… NOOOOOOOOO

Lets just hope this gets an anime adaptation.
Once again. THANKS FOR THE TRANSLATION!

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  Kzalca

we will see the answer eventually. the length is a little too long for a single season, but i dunno if they could secure two seasons slot to air this in attempt to not remove significant content.

TheBrickLayingPerson
TheBrickLayingPerson
9 days ago
Reply to  tsukii

Hmm, they could do a long single season anime. Like 30 episode single season anime.

Canelé
Canelé
2 years ago

Hory I finished this with one sitting!

Thank you author and translators for giving me an absolute ride on Elrise…

Also if this has an anime i kinda wish it would have Rista from Cautious Hero as style lol… Her monologue and her exterior would actually work well with how the character will be voiced lol

Now I’m too tired and have to finish AF and SS after sleep lol

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  Canelé

it’s amazing you managed to binge whole novel in single sitting, not to mention commenting in almost every chapters to boot! I’m impressed!

you’ve earn your rest. see you after sleep.

ChiffonPink
ChiffonPink
2 years ago

Leila is super lesbian for Elrise lol. Very nice, time to read the extras

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  ChiffonPink

We call that a single person sexuality. as in, Leila is Elrise-sexual.

Yamaka01
Yamaka01
2 years ago

wait No Update?

hasr11
Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Yamaka01

The Translation was slightly delayed today, but it should be up soon, with a nice lil’ surprise too ⁽⁽ଘ( ˊᵕˋ )ଓ⁾⁾

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  hasr11

yeah, as in new chap will air soon

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  Yamaka01

We could have hard time in spewing multiple chapters at once sometimes, but it would definitely pop out.

Mighthose
2 years ago

Its been awhile since i found a good novel like this. Never thought i would cry for 2 days straight while reading this. This has been a good ride and just like the other good novels i wont be able to forget this in my whole life. Thank you for the hard work the TL team has given into this wonderful work. Thank you for the Author who have written this masterpiece.

Thank you for this wonderful novel and i hope to see another one of your projects.

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tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  Mighthose

Finding gem like this is rare, and i would be glad to find another one if i could.

thx for accompanying us!

kami
kami
2 years ago

am I the only one who wanted Vernell to be with Elrise?

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  kami

I’m sure there are others too
i prefer it ended up this way though, opened both possibilities

Marcus
Marcus
2 years ago
Reply to  kami

Nope, the best end is a Yuri end, with eternal-chan or Leila maybe

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  Marcus

Eterna already off to her own happiness, so i guess it’s Leila.

ggfbank
ggfbank
2 years ago
Reply to  kami

Maybe something like short stories about them living together. Then Elrise wake up from nightmare (?) Lol

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  ggfbank

Never see such so far, but Elrise lived together with Leila anyway, so…

Vergil
Vergil
10 months ago
Reply to  kami

Me too pal

Sugitama-san
Sugitama-san
2 years ago

Thanks for the translation. The ending was very satisfying for me. Our fake Saint can finally change into a better and happier person.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Sugitama-san

she learn to see reality now

Numina
Numina
2 years ago

Thank you for the translations! And see you guys next week!

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Numina

likewise! see you next week!

X07Zero
X07Zero
2 years ago

Thank for the chapter ^^

It’s a bit sad that it ends but I think a great novel always end when it’s still good, Banzai Banzai °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  X07Zero

yea, at least better than most chinese novel which tend to be needlessly bloated plot that basically repetition with name change

Irushia
Irushia
2 years ago

Thank you for the coaster ride of elrise, i hope my lifespan would hold until elrise have an anime.. And big thank you for the translator, i had an enjoyment every weekend

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Irushia

considering light estimate, this wn could be stuffed into 4-5 volume of ln, which should be enough to be adapted as anime in long run

ZuBewan
ZuBewan
2 years ago

Thank you author, for writing this story. It was an enjoyable ride, and I fucking love every single one of it. Also, thank you translator-san for picking up this novel and giving us a high quality translation. Without the author and you, all of us will never get to experience this masterpiece.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  ZuBewan

indeed, but don’t be too quick to disappointed, there’s still after story and side story(timeline wise, after story first) so we still be together for few more weeks

AlexW
AlexW
2 years ago

I hope extra story, Elrise will go on a journey with Virnell.
I wish Virnell and Elrise will be together.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  AlexW

there was side story, which (technically) about the journey with Vernell and Mary

Mind break
Mind break
2 years ago

Can you compile illustration of the saint so far into 1 page?

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Mind break

maybe later we’ll release that as separate chapter, not counted on release quota, so don’t worry

Passerby
Passerby
2 years ago

Thank you for translating this wonderful story… The most unqiue part was Elrise’s personality, i like it alot. Hopefully she will get together with leila and have a truly happy ending.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Passerby

they got to live in peace now… but how about Leila’s family? their daughter just straight up abandoned her supposed duty, and not even back to noble society to married and all, they sure suffered headache for that

Gitami
Gitami
2 years ago
Reply to  tsukii

Suffer what? Their daughter decided to be the live in servant for the greatest human alive. No marriage alliance can top that.

tsukii
tsukii
1 year ago
Reply to  Gitami

well, that’s technically true, but only honor brought to them without practical benefit

Nerin
Nerin
2 years ago

Right on my birthday. Couldn’t ask for better gift.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Nerin

congrats! also thanks for the kind anonymous stranger who sponsored the extra chap!

mavg
mavg
2 years ago

i hope extra story doesn’t go into romance and simply stick with slice of life comedy

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  mavg

no worries, it isn’t romance

Askun12
Askun12
2 years ago

Thank you for the chapter translation.

The story finally reach is end… the main one at least… Also, i just want to know what happen afterwards to that little girl.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Askun12

too bad, the little girl never mentioned after that.
well, perhaps another believer is born

uixtamaki
uixtamaki
2 years ago

thanks for the story

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  uixtamaki

likewise, thx to accompany our journey

Majesh
Majesh
2 years ago

This was amazing.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Majesh

indeed, i’ve been wanting to share this to more people when i fist began translating, so I’m happy it achieved its purpose!

Trix
Trix
2 years ago

amazing story. hope this gets an anime in the future

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Trix

need few ln volume before it can be adapted into one, so it might happen several years later. let’s hope so!

Oyashiro
Oyashiro
2 years ago

Thank the author for creating this story…..Thank you for translating this story….I just….I truly feel happy and at peace from such beautiful endings.

Thank you TTvTT

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Oyashiro

likewise, thank you for reading and commenting!

Aspark
Aspark
2 years ago

Happy end! Never doubted it for a second! I really hope one of the after story has the final battle in an outsider POV. It should be highly entertaining!

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  Aspark

finally, the world of never-ending tragedy earned its happy end

ggfbank
ggfbank
2 years ago

So it becomes sort of bodybuilder ending with a bit of romance lol.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  ggfbank

it merely tease without actual romance happened

mavg
mavg
2 years ago
Reply to  ggfbank

it would be a tragedy if romance actually stick.
supple sill there y’know?

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  mavg

he worship her, but not romantically

Certified Mac User
Certified Mac User
2 years ago

Thank you for translating. It was really fun to read.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago

likewise. we’re honored for your participation

notiony
notiony
2 years ago

Fantastic. A heartwarming ending for our funny little fake. I am satisfied.

tsukii
tsukii
2 years ago
Reply to  notiony

she grew as a person, finally see everything around her as they are, freed from her game misconceptions