Pens Down, Swords Up: Throw Your Studies to the Wind Volume 4

Pens Down, Swords Up: Throw Your Studies to the Wind #4

by Mao Nishiura, Emily Nelson (Translator), Maro (Illustrator)

Allen’s solo vacation might be over, but summer break is still in full swing! Returning to the capital just in time to avoid Dew’s wrath, Allen soon finds himself swamped with work at the Royal Order—namely assisting with security during the biggest event of the the Yugrian Foundation Festival! Representatives from all over the continent come to compete in the Nova Cup, a fighting tournament featuring the most talented and dangerous students from the surrounding nations. With rumors of war growing stronger by the day, it’s up to Allen to ensure that mock battles don’t turn into the real thing—even if all he wants to do is sample the exciting food on offer at the festival stalls... Can Allen make it back for his second semester at the Academy without sparking an international conflict?

Genres: Light Novel

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 8, 2025

Reviews

[Jesus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I like the hints of how the story will end. The author is writing it from a future perspective looking at the past history. Allen is the source for all the changes. People will eventually notice he isn't from their timeline. I like all of the new characters that are being introduced.

[Zack Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fanfreakingtastic!

What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!