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I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Light Novels #8
I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Light Novel) Vol. 8
LORDING IT OVER A NEW PLANET!Finished with his disappearing act, Liam goes back to training on the Capital Planet. But the Guide is planning his next move, and enemies are declaring war on the Empire! As that clash unfolds, Liam gets his marching he'll serve as magistrate for a frontline planet. There, he needs to hold down the fort--while playing out all the "corrupt magistrate" fantasies he can dream up!
367 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2024
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August 11, 2025
tfw none of my homies will get a sex change in order to try seducing me
June 2, 2025
War comes to Liam's doorstep, breaks a few locks, barges in, stubs its toe, then promptly leaves. Worrying, yes. Annoying, certainly. Threatening? Debatable. People are under the impression they can defeat Liam if they have enough warships, enough undercover agents, or enough whispered misgivings.
Too bad Liam has seen (or theorized) it all before. Nobles trying to sneak into his good graces? Enemies making the final four years of his governmental service a headache? Supposed allies of Prince Cleo coming out of the woodwork to offer their last-second support? I'M THE EVIL LORD OF AN INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE v8 focuses on the shifting tides of political support that typically erode the most erstwhile ambitions of those seeking the empire's highest authority. Crown Prince Calvin goes to the frontlines to defend the Algrand Empire from an invading force (and win various accolades, one assumes), and in his shadow, others eagerly move about.
But it's cool. Everything is fine. Of course, wherever Liam goes, dishonest folk try to tear him down. In the current volume, an array of nobles plot to push the young lord into the reach of danger by sending him to rehabilitate a decrepit planet in the boonies. Interestingly, readers will find this isn't so much a concerted or coordinated effort by nobles trying to usurp Liam; rather, one finds there are so many people who hate the young lord's guts that their schemes somehow inevitably align just right. EVIL LORD v8 isn't as tightly written as its predecessor, but it yields to the right narrative beats: coincidence leads to trouble.
War with the G'doire Autocracy, a military dictatorship, comes into focus. But the distance of the conflict draws in close when Count Banfield is instructed to relocate to Planet Augur to finish out his governmental service. The empire needs a logistics hub and military base, why not have Banfield build it? Setting aside the corruption, the vice, and the implication of highly immoral behavior rampant on Planet Augur, the prospect of serving as the magistrate to rebuild an outlier planet isn't so bad, is it?
EVIL LORD v8 draws up several converging subplots that intersect, diverge, and then recurve: Crown Prince Calvin's war effort; the feuding idiots of the Autocracy; Eulisia's cleverness and resourcefulness; the formal introduction of Liam's Royal Guard; and new mecha.
The author also offers readers another supernatural being to ponder. The Guide enlists the assistance of a battle-hungry creature, called G'doire, to attack Liam and his crew. G'doire is just as mad and shortsighted as the Guide, but the consequences of his actions often rest on a much grander scale, which make his actions (and subsequent failures) all the more dramatic. Although, in truth, nothing in this universe can outclass Liam's cluelessness.
EVIL LORD v8 is an entertaining volume. Problematically, the number and diversity of subplots almost gets in its own way. With so many secondary and tertiary characters, who possess different and conflicting motives, one may find it hard to care about these characters if they don't directly affect the protagonist. The author also seems rather averse to resolving many of these subplots. Wallace (the 120th imperial prince) is still hanging around, Fuka and Riho (apprentices) haven't been relevant for consecutive volumes, and Christiana and Marie aren't interesting anymore. The truth is that by the eighth volume, some characters just don't matter as much as they used to. Chengsi Sera Tohrei is still relevant, and the author is making good use of her. Ethel Sera Granger, the lead for Liam's Royal Guard, is getting more space on the page. And the new apprentice Ellen is mentioned in passing (but that's it). The light-novel series remains enjoyable, but the author would do well tightening things up a bit.
Too bad Liam has seen (or theorized) it all before. Nobles trying to sneak into his good graces? Enemies making the final four years of his governmental service a headache? Supposed allies of Prince Cleo coming out of the woodwork to offer their last-second support? I'M THE EVIL LORD OF AN INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE v8 focuses on the shifting tides of political support that typically erode the most erstwhile ambitions of those seeking the empire's highest authority. Crown Prince Calvin goes to the frontlines to defend the Algrand Empire from an invading force (and win various accolades, one assumes), and in his shadow, others eagerly move about.
But it's cool. Everything is fine. Of course, wherever Liam goes, dishonest folk try to tear him down. In the current volume, an array of nobles plot to push the young lord into the reach of danger by sending him to rehabilitate a decrepit planet in the boonies. Interestingly, readers will find this isn't so much a concerted or coordinated effort by nobles trying to usurp Liam; rather, one finds there are so many people who hate the young lord's guts that their schemes somehow inevitably align just right. EVIL LORD v8 isn't as tightly written as its predecessor, but it yields to the right narrative beats: coincidence leads to trouble.
War with the G'doire Autocracy, a military dictatorship, comes into focus. But the distance of the conflict draws in close when Count Banfield is instructed to relocate to Planet Augur to finish out his governmental service. The empire needs a logistics hub and military base, why not have Banfield build it? Setting aside the corruption, the vice, and the implication of highly immoral behavior rampant on Planet Augur, the prospect of serving as the magistrate to rebuild an outlier planet isn't so bad, is it?
EVIL LORD v8 draws up several converging subplots that intersect, diverge, and then recurve: Crown Prince Calvin's war effort; the feuding idiots of the Autocracy; Eulisia's cleverness and resourcefulness; the formal introduction of Liam's Royal Guard; and new mecha.
The author also offers readers another supernatural being to ponder. The Guide enlists the assistance of a battle-hungry creature, called G'doire, to attack Liam and his crew. G'doire is just as mad and shortsighted as the Guide, but the consequences of his actions often rest on a much grander scale, which make his actions (and subsequent failures) all the more dramatic. Although, in truth, nothing in this universe can outclass Liam's cluelessness.
EVIL LORD v8 is an entertaining volume. Problematically, the number and diversity of subplots almost gets in its own way. With so many secondary and tertiary characters, who possess different and conflicting motives, one may find it hard to care about these characters if they don't directly affect the protagonist. The author also seems rather averse to resolving many of these subplots. Wallace (the 120th imperial prince) is still hanging around, Fuka and Riho (apprentices) haven't been relevant for consecutive volumes, and Christiana and Marie aren't interesting anymore. The truth is that by the eighth volume, some characters just don't matter as much as they used to. Chengsi Sera Tohrei is still relevant, and the author is making good use of her. Ethel Sera Granger, the lead for Liam's Royal Guard, is getting more space on the page. And the new apprentice Ellen is mentioned in passing (but that's it). The light-novel series remains enjoyable, but the author would do well tightening things up a bit.
March 31, 2025
A great addition to the series, fun and light-hearted with some entertaining characters and decent enough plot progress. The world building is also interesting even if a bit trope heavy. What I am getting a bit bored with though is the MC himself, no change, especially in the romance department (which in itself would be fine, except that it kept being brought up all the time). It might be one of the few stories were I don't mind the many switches in points of view as a result. All in all, a good and fun read that fitted my expectations.
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March 5, 2025Another book please! Another 22 books!
These novels are SO FUN! I hope the author lives a very long and happy fulfilling life and keeps making this incredible series for many more years. This reads like an ai wrote it but I swear im a real boy.
These novels are SO FUN! I hope the author lives a very long and happy fulfilling life and keeps making this incredible series for many more years. This reads like an ai wrote it but I swear im a real boy.
February 27, 2025
Loved it
Liam like always is over the top and its a blast from start to finish. Cant wait for book number 9 gods why do i have to be current lol
Liam like always is over the top and its a blast from start to finish. Cant wait for book number 9 gods why do i have to be current lol
June 1, 2025
Great series. Very funny. Mecha, big mecha, Giant Mecha, evil god, “Way of the Flash”.
I thought this was going to go day after the end of the fist story arc with vol 6 but still going strong.
I thought this was going to go day after the end of the fist story arc with vol 6 but still going strong.
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