Catataninfoku -- Lily is widely known by the public as the “Goddess” or a sacred figure whose beauty and kindness have become legendary among the nobility, but behind this public image lies a much darker secret. She is actually a woman from the past who is related by blood to the royal family and is at the center of a cult or secret organization that abuses her name to distribute an illegal drug known as Eris. Lily's existence is not merely a historical figure, but a symbol of political manipulation used by the elite to maintain their power and wealth through the trade of this addictive substance.
Lily Orlamunde's role in uncovering the truth behind Scarlett Castiel's execution was fundamental because Scarlett was actually sentenced to death precisely because she had managed to uncover the secret of who Lily really was. Before her execution, the stubborn and highly principled Scarlett discovered evidence linking the Orlamunde family to the production of the drug Eris. Scarlett realized that the sacred narrative surrounding Lily Orlamunde was merely a cover for illegal business dealings involving the most influential figures in the kingdom, including members of the royal family themselves. Scarlett's discovery was considered an existential threat to the conspirators, so they fabricated false accusations of attempted murder against Cecile in order to silence Scarlett permanently through hanging.
The investigation conducted by Constance Grail in the present day brings Lily Orlamunde's name back to the surface through the discovery of a diary or secret notes related to Lily's life. Through these notes, Constance and Scarlett's spirit begin to understand that the conspiracy that killed Scarlett ten years ago was a continuation of the protection of Lily's dark legacy. Lily Orlamunde serves as the “common thread” connecting every antagonist in the story, where every clue Connie finds about Lily's whereabouts always leads to new evidence that clears Scarlett's name. By revealing Lily's true identity and how her name was politicized, Constance successfully uncovers that Scarlett was not a criminal, but a martyr sacrificed to protect the great secret behind the throne.
The importance of Lily's role is also evident in how she serves as a contrasting mirror to the characters of Scarlett and Constance. If Lily is a figure who is glorified based on lies, Scarlett is a figure who is hated based on slander, while Constance is the one who ultimately pieces together the truth from both of them. The gradual revelation of Lily Orlamunde's identity shifts the story's direction from a simple revenge drama to a deep political thriller, where Constance's honesty is tested to dismantle the false legend that has been ingrained in society for years in order to restore Scarlett Castiel's honor.***