Under the Oak Tree: Volume 2

Under the Oak Tree (The Comic) #2

by P . (Illustrator), Suji Kim, namu (Adapter)

A long-awaited reunion and a fragile happiness . . . The second volume of the official webcomic based on the hit webnovel by Suji Kim.

Riftan has returned from the royal capital just in time to deal with a group of rogue knights attacking the gates of Anatol. When the dust settles, he and Maxi finally have time to get to know each other properly, but Maxi struggles to show Riftan who she really is, afraid that he will reject her. Even worse are her fears that the next time Riftan is called away he might never return. Determined to prove her worth and secure an unshakeable place in her new home, Maxi agrees to help the sorcerer Ruth create a new magical device . . . and discovers she might be capable of more than she could have ever dreamed.

This volume collects episodes 25-45 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels, Manga, Manhwa, Comics, Fiction

368 pages, Hardcover

First published September 30, 2025

Reviews

[Rain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Illustrated in beautiful full-color. This volume slows down after the chaos of book one, allowing Maxi and Riftan’s relationship to breathe. Their reunion is tender and fragile, filled with longing, and misunderstandings.

I loved watching Maxi’s journey in this volume. She’s still shy and uncertain, but you can feel her strength beginning to bloom. Her determination to learn magic and prove her worth was so sweet.

Riftan defines devotion, a true fantasy hero.

Tropes/themes:
Arranged marriage
Fantasy
Manhwa
Knight/princess
Monsters
Magic
HFN

[DianaRose · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars — maxi’s constant stuttering is exhausting to read; there are different ways to portray a stutter, but this is not it.

the art is still beautiful, but the plot still has yet to truly progress.

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mixed vibes for vol 1 so hopefully i feel differently about vol 2!

[Steph ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Thank you to Inklore for sending me a finished copy of this.

I just adore this series and I'm so excited to continue on with it. I'm obsessed with Maxi and Riftan, especially with how soft he is with her. Makes my heart melt. Can't wait for volume 3, and I really need to get to the novel as well.

[Mai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely

I just love the story, the illustration and the characters development.

[Samantha (bookgramsaga reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Gorgeous art!

[Kelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Riftan is the wife guy final boss

[Bookphenomena (Micky) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply a divine read.
The art was fantastic, so many luscious scenes.
Maxi's beauty is outstanding, her character is unassuming, her kindness is beautiful.
Riftan is collosal in stature but needs to be more observant.
In this volume, these two are still so unsure of one another and continue to learn about what makes the other tick. The scene where Riftan asked Maxi what she hated and that he later probed that, was everything.
The plot remains strong so that this isn't just aesthetic beauty on the page.
I am so needy for more of these two.

Thank you to Inklore for the review copy.

[Skrivena stranica · Rating 2 out of 5]

He saves her from her violent father, she lives like a doll in his castle, but she wants more for herself so she tries to be a magician, but then she does not still believe he loves her, he believes he is not worthy of her. He still saves her again and again. She is weak and pretty and gentle, he is strong, brutish and darkly handsome. And that's the story. Just add a lot of boring filler that's supposed to show how good she is.

[Knigoqdec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Има само много минимално развитие в девойката, в апетитите на Рифчо - не. Историята се движи като охлюв, което не ме учудва въобще. Спасителният пояс отново е великолепното изпълнение в цвят на илюстратора - причината да разполагам именно с комикса. Вероятно новелата съвсем нямаше да ми е нещо особено. Мисля, че като цяло е предназначена за хора, които имат търпението за средновековни дейности в замък - дълги дни, оскъдни неща за правене. Не съжалявам обаче, че мога да ѝ се насладя на хартия. Ако излязат 3 или 4 комикса, ще си помисля за останалите части, иначе ако са 10+ вече ще е проблем :D

[Lydia Ralte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved seeing the growth in Maxi. The art is wonderful and rich.

So eager for the next Volume.

[EYLEEN · Rating 2 out of 5]

La protagonista es insoportable. Tienen que estarla rescatando de todo. Se preocupa más de la cuenta y se mete en problemas por querer "ayudar" pero no parece ser consciente de si misma y sus limitaciones ¡Hay muchas cosas que no puedes hacer aunque quieras mujer! Y eso no tiene nada de malo. Por eso me molesta que sea tan insistente aveces para querer hacer "algo" para ayudar pero eso solo hace que los demás a su alrededor se preocupen más porque no se sabe cuidar a ella misma por estar pendiente de medio mundo. ¿Cómo es que se le dice? ¿El síndrome del héroe, complejo de salvador? Además de ser una damisela en apuros muchas, muchas veces 🤦🏻‍♀️😮‍💨

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[Hilda · Rating 5 out of 5]

But if there’s even the smallest thing I’m actually good at, and if it was enough for me to be useful to Anatol. Then maybe Riftan will let me stay by his side, even if he grows tired of me. ~Maxi

Meanwhile Riftan. I will burn everything and everyone to be by your side as soon as possible! Also Riftan, I’m so tired from battle I can’t bathe myself and need your help oh look you’re already wet and must join me. He pulls her in the bath.

The way this man is obsessed with her!!! I can’t wait for Maxi to grow more comfortable as the Lady of the house. And for Riftan to keep obsessing over her.

[Sera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Braiding the hair, eep!

[bella fazzati 🪿 · Rating 4 out of 5]

riftan, the man you are 😮‍💨🛐✊🏻❤️‍🔥

[Christine Friendt · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm honestly pretty disappointed in these graphic novels. The artwork is stunning, but the way Riftan and Maxi's relationship is portrayed is alarming.

"A man has a right to take his wife whenever he wishes. I belong to him, so it doesn't matter if he hurts me or causes me pain."

What a terrible message.

I really really wanted to like these books.

[Ashleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mhm. I felt a little uneasy about Riftan in this book, gave a lot of the scenes between them seemed like he forced himself in her. Oddly it felt like what the author wanted but it’s harder to decipher that feeling in graphic novels without having to convey it on multiple pages. There were so many of those scenes though, will be back after reading the novel

[Josephina · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️4.0 stars

[WeirdoElla · Rating 5 out of 5]

{5/5}

❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I do think the sex scenes in the novels are important, turning them to primarily fade-to-black in the comic allows for more focus on the setting. The art is also gorgeous, although Ruth looks nothing like I imagined him in the novels.

[Say-ruh]

4.5 stars, but Goodreads sucks.

[Belle Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg they’re so cute but also girl pls tell him abt your trauma he’ll burn the world for you he ain’t gonna judge you

[Jovilmarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute

[trestitia ⵊⵊⵊ deamorski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh boy.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love having the physical versions of things I love

[tarungaleela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Riftan is kind of psychotic but I enjoyed Maxi's growth and where the story is going.

[Leah E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little bummed that they leave out some of the fun spicy scenes that are on Manta, but I guess those are borderline porn. Thus, I begrudgingly understand that decision lol
I just love finally being able to buy shelf trophies for some of my favorite web comics <3

[belle ☆ﾐ (thisbellereadstoo) · Rating 4 out of 5]

january 2026
i love maxi and riftan. the hardcover is beautiful. while i already knew the content since i’ve read the manga before the english publishing, it’s still very enjoyable. going back into a story that i absolutely loved is always a welcomed experience.

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since i’ve already read till the end of season 4, the released volumes will include all the chapters up till the chapters that i’m done with.

march 2025

read until: chapter 125 [season 4 completed]

omg someone help me with the angst. riftan is off to war because he has to and maxi is just feeling useless so she went to help as a healer/nurse to take care of the injured soldiers. THE ENDING OF SEASON 4 SHOWED RIFTAN FINDING OUT MAXI IS HERE. he would be so freaking angry. i know the next season will be filled with lots of pain for maxi, so i hope riftan would help her throughout all the difficult times. :

may 2024

read until: chapter 95 [season 3 completed]

i don’t think i need to say anything cause max and riftan are everything. i’ve already read the novel for this so i know what’s going to happen next but i’m just gonna continue the manga because it’s beautiful. i want max to become braver when communicating her thoughts and while i understand riftan wants to protect her, max needs to go through some experiences to become stronger.

[Meghan Unger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugh, I just love these two dingbats.

[Jess | jadecanread · Rating 4 out of 5]

The man you are Riftan! I love him so much. There's also some mild growth for Maxi and I'm rooting for her confidence to grow.

There's more info dropping about the castle, the way the other servants and knights feel about Maxi, and some magic 101 from Ruth.

Recap: Riftan comes back just in time, Maxi is more affectionate, Ruth has Maxi help with creating the rune to protect the city, horseback riding with Riftan, he leaves for a raid and Maxi helps after a werewolf attack, Riftan returns and Maxi and him are PDA city in front of everyone haha, and then Maxi is really pleased before her anxieties of him hating her come back hard again.

[Noelle Marshall · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Knowledge is more precious than gold.”

Title: Under the Oak Tree V1 & V2
Author: Suji Kim
Genre: Graphic Novel, Romance, Fantasy

⭐️⭐️⭐️

These graphic novels follow Maxi a young woman who was married to a knight. Her husband Riftan, left for war right after their wedding. Now back from war he takes her back to his home where she must learn to be mistress of the grand home he has. She struggles to find her place and footing due to the abuse her father laid on her for years.

I basically bought these because they were beautiful. I enjoyed these fast reads. Not my normal style but they were a quick read that I enjoyed.