As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World 3 (light novel) (As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill To Rise In The World (Light Novel) #3

by Miraijin A, Jimmy (Illustrator)

Ars Louvent, the young Baron of Lamberg, has a he's a reincarnated Japanese office worker! Though mediocre at best in the fields of swordplay and strategy, Ars has one thing that gives him a major leg up on his fellow a skill called Appraisal, which he uses to see past the biases and preconceptions of his peers and gather up a host of capable followers! All is not well in his new home of Lamberg, however. Missian, the duchy Ars's barony lies within, has been plunged into a war of succession, and circumstances have prompted Ars to join forces with Couran, the elder of two brothers vying for the position of duke. Like it or not, Ars is about to find him and his followers playing a pivotal role in battles the likes of which he's never imagined!

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Fiction

246 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2023

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like the story, it's not outstanding but is a nice way to pass the time. I found the short story at the end of the volume infuriating though. It contradicts some of the main character background information from volume one of the series making me think either the characters were lying or the author was. I think the author decided to rewrite the backstory of one of the characters and then never bothered to fix the rest of the story to align.

[Pieter · Rating 4 out of 5]

The civil war continues with Ars and his retainers facing some potentially dangerous battles and threats. Much like previous volumes always a nice change of pace when the day is saved by the MC's companions and I have a soft spot for military and politically orientated stories. It lacks drama (tbc the stakes are high), especially compared to the anime (which has added a lot of extra details), but I am fine with that. So, all in all a good read.

[Genielle Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

that was amazing

I can't wait until the next book. I really enjoy this series. I hope it all ends up with him finding his place

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is a lot better than I expected. It's kind of a shame that I'm almost caught up with volume 4. So much more to read and I have to wait for the translation.

[Jina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Technically 3.5 stars since a bonus story about Rietz's past added more depth to the character and the story.

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thus begins the march through the County of Velshdt, including a quest to overtake every notable castle and settlement standing in Lord Couran's way. Ars's reliable crew of castoff allies has proved mighty helpful for Lord Couran Salemakhia. But the closer Couran's forces march toward the county seat, the fiercer the fighting grows. And with fiercer fighting come dangerous and strategic alliances (with shady mercenary groups), new political gambles (in negotiating betrayals from would-be enemies), and the changing seasons (laying siege to a castle in winter).

Ars Louvent has unwittingly matured in real time during this battle campaign. REINCARNATED ARISTOCRAT v3 picks up where the previous book ended, and pulls readers through a lengthy but patiently and effectively articulated trundling through dirt roads, forest paths, and castle towns. This novel series reads like a soldier's journal, and it's a delightful encounter from cover to cover.

The book also hitches a ride on the irony espoused in the previous volume that Ars humbly believes himself entirely useless relative to the skill and acumen of his retinue. The current novel carves space for all of Ars's allies to show their stuff: Rietz commands a difficult field battle in pursuit of a desperate but honorable victory; Rosell's confidence and critical thinking earn him the respect of his elders; Pham makes a consequential decision to throw their lot in in with Ars, because sometimes, the world is too unstable even for a freelance, black-market information broker.

But that's not the most fun part. The cleverest addition is such that Ars levels up. Now, instead if simply reading a numbers-based stat screen, the young man now has the capacity to dig out people's backstory (e.g., place of origin, family relations, favorite foods, loyalties, ambitions). Importantly, the young man isn't cocky about it. Ars complains to Couran, early in the book, "My power doesn't make me all-knowing!" (page 23), only to hilariously discover, soon thereafter, that his capacity to govern others with keenness and intuition is the only thing keeping he and his allies alive and in the fight.

REINCARNATED ARISTOCRAT v3 focuses on old-school siege warfare. The battle for the out-of-the-way Castle Rolto is fierce, and sees Rietz stepping deeper into his role as an attentive adjutant. The planned seizure of Castle Staatz is exciting and multifaceted, and requires layers of strategy from Rosell and Mireille. For readers interested in the week-to-week grind of uncovering next-best-case scenarios from deteriorating situations will truly enjoy this novel series.

Of the book's less favorable quirks, readers are still bereft of a decent map, and one still finds it difficult to track and trace the enormous secondary and tertiary cast of characters, even with the aid of individual notes. Regardless, AS A REINCARNATED ARISTOCRAT, I'LL USE MY APPRAISAL SKILL TO RISE IN THE WORLD v3 delivers a solid story, and future volumes are sure to follow in the same wake.