Catataninfoku -- The meeting between Constance Grail and the ghost of Scarlett Castiel in Kujira Tokiwa's novel and manga series The Holy Grail of Eris begins with a situation of despair experienced by Constance. As the daughter of a viscount known for his honesty and humility, Constance, or Connie as she is affectionately known, finds herself in serious trouble when her fiancé, Neil Bronson, cheats on her and she herself is framed for theft by Pamela Francis at a dance party. At a crucial moment when her family's reputation and future are threatened with ruin, the spirit of Scarlett Castiel, a noblewoman who was executed ten years earlier on charges of attempted murder, appears. The main reason behind Connie's decision to help Scarlett is a mutual contract born out of gratitude, as Scarlett, through her ability to possess Connie's body, managed to turn the situation around and save Connie from public humiliation and the threat of prison.
Constance Grail's sincerity is a very strong internal factor that drives her to continue helping Scarlett despite the growing danger. Although their cooperation was initially based on a practical agreement whereby Scarlett would help Connie with her social affairs and Connie would help uncover the truth behind Scarlett's execution, this motivation developed into a deep sense of justice. Based on information from various literature reviews and discussion forums such as Anime UK News and Manga Librarian, Connie realized that the narrative of Scarlett as a cruel “female villain” was not entirely true. Through intense interaction, Connie saw another side of Scarlett and began to feel that the execution was the result of a dark conspiracy involving high-ranking members of the royal family, so helping Scarlett became a way for Connie to uphold the truth that had been buried all this time.
In addition to being driven by a sense of justice, Constance has a strong desire for personal growth and to escape the shadow of her character, which has long been considered too naive or “boring” by other members of the aristocracy. By helping Scarlett investigate the mystery surrounding illegal drugs and the conspiracy of The Holy Grail of Eris, Connie learns to develop the courage and assertiveness she has long lacked. Their relationship evolves from mere colleagues to a unique friendship, where Connie feels responsible for clearing Scarlett's name not only out of gratitude, but because she is the only person who can see and hear Scarlett, making her the only bridge for the ghost to find peace.
In addition to being driven by a sense of justice, Constance has a strong desire for personal growth and to escape the shadow of her character, which has long been considered too naive or “boring” by other members of the aristocracy. By helping Scarlett investigate the mystery surrounding illegal drugs and the conspiracy of The Holy Grail of Eris, Connie learns to develop the courage and assertiveness she has long lacked. Their relationship evolves from mere colleagues to a unique friendship, where Connie feels responsible for clearing Scarlett's name not only out of gratitude, but because she is the only person who can see and hear Scarlett, making her the only bridge for the ghost to find peace.
The details of this conspiracy become even more complicated when it is revealed that Scarlett's death is related to efforts to protect or sacrifice a certain bloodline for the sake of the country, a fact discovered through research into the identities of figures from the past, such as Lily Orlamunde. Connie's determination to continue forward despite her life being threatened shows that her motivation has gone beyond her personal interests of saving her family's finances or canceling a bad engagement. She is now fighting against secret organizations and high-level political intrigue because she believes that her family's motto of honesty must be proven through concrete actions in uncovering the great crimes that shroud the kingdom.***
