The Crime and Punishment of Summoning a Saint: A Bouquet of Wishes
- Author: Hazama Takashi
- Genres: Dị Giới, Drama, Light Novel
- Status: Completed
- Rating: ★ 4.0 / 5
- Published: 2026-10-05
A Dark and Gritty Opening
Right from the get-go, the story plunges you into a heavy, suffocating atmosphere. Our protagonist steps up to narrate the absolutely brutal fate of his childhood friend, Akari Honjou.
This sweet, kind-hearted girl was summoned to another world to become their Saint. With nothing but love in her heart, she poured her soul into helping everyone in her new home.
The Tragedy of Betrayal
But that pure kindness only bought her a bitter, cruel end. Evil forces framed Akari Honjou, labeling her a deceitful witch.
They cooked up lies about her seducing the Crown Prince and corrupting other young noble heirs. After enduring a savage beating, she was publicly executed by hanging.
What hurts even more is how the very people she saved turned their backs on her with pure hatred. Before taking her final breath, her desperate warning about the Demon Lord was completely ignored.
A Vow for Karmic Retribution
Watching his dear friend get unjustly murdered turns his grief into intense, burning hatred. Our narrator, using the first-person 'ore', is the only one who truly understood Akari Honjou's pure soul.
Instead of wallowing in useless despair, he keeps moving forward. The sole purpose left in his life is to ensure every single perpetrator faces a brutal karma.
Highlights
- Delivers a fast-paced revenge trope that gives the protagonist an incredibly powerful drive.
- Nailed the contrast between innocent kindness and the toxic, ugly nature of the mob.
- The first-person 'ore' perspective makes his raw rage and resentment feel incredibly real and gripping.
- The pacing is rapid-fire, building up tension without wasting time on filler.
Drawbacks to Consider
- The oppressively dark atmosphere might feel a bit suffocating if you're looking for light entertainment.
- The extreme violence and cruelty inflicted on the heroine can be triggering or frustrating to read.
- The villains are cartoonishly evil just to fuel the fire of revenge.
Community Reception
- Shousetsuka ni Narou (Syosetu): 20,094 points (738 bookmarks, 24 impressions, 0 reviews, as of October 5, 2026).
On the original platform, the story has garnered massive attention from revenge-genre fans. The plot hits hard on feelings of injustice, giving this series its unique, addictive hook.
The Verdict
If you're looking for a relentless revenge story with a dark, gritty tone, this is definitely worth a shot. The quest to bring justice for Akari Honjou is bound to take you on an absolute emotional rollercoaster.
Bottom line: A tragic, hate-fueled tale that delivers a brutal quest for justice following the unjust death of a Saint.
Tags: revenge, saint, tragedy