I Was Saved by the Crown Prince, Who Jangled His Evil-Banishing Items, After I Lost Control of My Charm Magic

“It’s all your fault! My search for a bride is not progressing at all!” “Eh?!” Claudia, the nouveau riche Baron’s daughter, was pampered and raised by her merchant father who called her the “goddess’s child” of business success, as his business suddenly prospered after her birth. Although she was born a commoner, she had magical powers and eventually enrolled in the Magic Academy, also known as the Noble Academy. However, Claudia’s school life was not at all enjoyable. Called out behind the school building! Wall slam! Confession! “Excuse me, he is my fiancé!” ―― A battlefield! Claudia spent her days repeatedly being confessed to and pursued by others. One day, when she thought that this was a bit strange, she was directly summoned by the crown prince of the country. The prince said that Claudia’s existence was a hindrance to his search for a bride. According to him, Claudia seemed to be using “charm magic” unconsciously. “I am not affected by charm magic!” With the prince, who was jingling the evil-banishing Items lined up under his cloak, Claudia began to train day and night to control her charm magic. This is a romantic comedy about a self-centered prince (a good person) and a hardworking Baron’s daughter.

Original Publisher

kadokawa

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I Was Saved by the Crown Prince, Who Jangled His Evil-Banishing Items, After I Lost Control of My Charm Magic This title alone grabbed my attention! "I Was Saved by the Crown Prince, Who Jangled His Evil-Banishing Items, After I Lost Control of My Charm Magic" is a mouthful, but it promises a fun, quirky read. Having finally finished it, I can say it mostly delivers on that promise, even if it stumbles a bit near the finish line. ### First Impressions The premise is definitely unique. We have a protagonist who, in a typical otome game setting, would be the white lotus everyone hates. She's got charm magic that unknowingly makes people go bananas for her, even to the point of breaking engagements. But here's the twist: she's genuinely kind and completely oblivious to her powers! Enter the crown prince with his… interesting… method of warding off evil. I was immediately hooked. ### What Works Well The humor is definitely a highlight. The misunderstandings that arise from the MC's charm magic and the crown prince's over-the-top reactions are genuinely funny. I also appreciate that the female lead is a hard-working and good person. It's refreshing to see a character with such power be so unaware and innocent. The world-building, while not super deep, is sufficient to create a believable fantasy setting with nobles, royalty, and a touch of school life. The romance is sweet and develops at a decent pace, making it easy to root for the main couple. ### Areas of Concern My main issue, and it seems I'm not alone in this, is the ending. While it is a happy one, I felt like it lacked closure, especially regarding the MC's charm magic. It felt like a significant plot point that was never fully resolved, leaving me with a lingering sense of dissatisfaction. I also felt like some of the side characters could have been fleshed out more. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, so I'm going to touch briefly on the ending, so skip this paragraph if you want to remain completely unspoiled. The leads end up together, which is great, but the issue of the MC's charm magic never truly gets addressed. It's just sort of… there. This felt like a missed opportunity to explore the consequences of her powers and how she learns to control them. ### Final Verdict Despite my reservations about the ending, I enjoyed "I Was Saved by the Crown Prince, Who Jangled His Evil-Banishing Items, After I Lost Control of My Charm Magic." It's a lighthearted and entertaining read with a unique premise and likeable characters. If you're looking for a comedy-romance with a dash of fantasy and don't mind a slightly abrupt ending, then I'd recommend giving this one a try. I'd give it a solid 3.75/5.