Silent Witch (-another-) 一步登天的結界魔術師〈上〉

Secrets of the Silent Witch -another- Light Novel #1

by Matsuri Isora, 依空まつり, Nanna Fujimi (Illustrator)

短短一週就把教科書上記載的魔術全數習得的天才少年路易斯，
將以免除學費的資優生身分進入魔術師養成機構就讀。
然而，在窮鄉僻壤長大的路易斯性格既粗野又暴躁。
在滿是貴族的魔術學校中被當作問題兒童看待，
每每打起魔法戰總是以壓倒性實力差距痛宰對手，
最後成為人人聞之色變的頑童。
即使如此，路易斯還是邂逅了值得尊敬的師長與可靠的朋友們──
描繪與莫妮卡同期的七賢人──路易斯青春時代的各種傳奇惡行，
火爆過頭的《Silent Witch》前日譚！

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Adventure

340 pages, ebook

First published December 8, 2023

About the author

依空まつり

Reviews

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

The origin of the Barrier Mage from 'Secrets of the Silent Witch' was a delight to read, showing more of Louis's character in a hilarious twist on My Fair Lady. Monica (Sir Not Appearing in this Book) is absolutely justified in her early fear of Louis. He's an absolute menace. Juxtaposed with the wholesome romance, it makes for an endearing read. My only quibble is I could have done with a little less corporal punishment, but it's a fantasy land so it is what it is. 4 'if anything happens to this jam, we riot' out of 5.

[MyDoRyS · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed it except for the stupid self-pitting female character. If they removed her stupid face, the story would have been 5 stars. I despise people who constantly complain about their shortcomings but instead of doing something about it, they keep bathing in self-pity. Like the MC, he just kept moving forward no matter what life threw at him. They ruined the story with romance. Dropping the series. On to my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!

[Mara · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a prelude to the story of Monica, this spin-off sheds light on the Barrier Mage Louse Miller and his struggles during his first brush with magic and dreams of becoming a mage. It's funny and refreshing, given the Louis Miller we've been shown in the original light novel and in the anime.

Read this if you like:
-Foul-mouth kiddos striving to refine themselves
-A (tiny) background of the issues and drama surrounding the royal children
-how Louis met his wife

[Noelle Haycraft]

I read this and while entertaining, I feel like this was made for people who were already fans of the series while I thought that I could just read it no context. That's my mistake.

For that reason, I don't want to rate it, it would feel wrong to rate it as something that I kinda sorta enjoyed when it was partially my fault I didn't enjoy it.

In conlcusion... you should probably read the other light novel series before reading the prequel I guess >.<

Happy Reading!!

[Huihui · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was fun. This side story gave a ampler view on the world building where Monica was somehow unreliable narrator (she was such a cheat that she never did things right like Luis).

You can clearly see the difference with a ‘genius’ like Luis and a monster like Monica.

[Karo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly wasn’t sure if I wanted to read this, but in the end I genuinely enjoyed it. It was fun reading about the Frst Problem Child of Minerva’s and learning a bit more about the first prince. It added depth to the world and made the characters more interesting