The Exiled Noble Rises as the Holy King: Befriending Fluffy Beasts and a Holy Maiden with My Ultimate Cheat Skill! Volume 2

The Exiled Noble Rises as the Holy King: Befriending Fluffy Beasts and a Holy Maiden with My Ultimate Cheat Skill! (Light Novel) #2

by Yu Okano, Alex Honton (translator), TAPIOCA (illustrator)

Noah and his fluffy companions have escaped from the Purgatory Forest at last. As they make their way into civilization, they rescue a young noblewoman named Katarina, who quickly sees that Noah is more than he claims to be. Through Katarina’s patronage, Noah’s party is able to enter the town of Midrogue. But before they can settle in, they’ll have to get new status cards by joining the adventurer’s guild...and any good adventurer should challenge themselves with some quests. Luckily, thanks to Aht’s training, Noah now has enough powerful skills to make quick work of any enemy.

Between fighting hordes of undead, thwarting political subterfuge, inadvertently gaining new followers, and reuniting with an old friend, Noah gradually gains more power and influence. But how long will it be before he can settle down safely with his monster family?

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy

209 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 24, 2024

Reviews

[Thai · Rating 2 out of 5]

Volume 2 continues Noah’s journey as he tries to build a new life alongside his contracted partners. While the premise still holds promise, the execution is starting to feel uneven.

The story seems unsure of what it wants to be—teetering between slice-of-life and adventure without fully committing to either. The pacing suffers as a result, and the world-building feels underdeveloped. There are moments that hint at depth or emotional connection, but they often get lost in a narrative that feels unfocused and underwritten.

I had hoped for more growth or meaningful progression in this volume, but it left me wondering whether the author is truly invested in fleshing out the story. Unfortunately, I think this might be the last book I read from this author, at least for now.

Fans of light-hearted fantasy might still find some charm here—especially in the fluffy beasts—but if you’re looking for a well-balanced mix of adventure and character-driven storytelling, this series may fall short.

[Gamal Esam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whatever hope I had was dashed by the abrupt ending and the afterwords. The story ended without any explanation or whatsoever. This further solidifies my previous point that the story was written by the leftover of the author brain or that the story never meant to exist and got published as a prank! Not very impressed.

[Jina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'd give this a 2.5 but Goodreads doesn't let you give partial stars. This ended so abruptly and we never get a good explanation of Noah's 'Holy King'