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最果てのパラディン [Saihate no Paladin] (Light Novel) #3.2
最果てのパラディンIII〈下〉 鉄錆の山の王 [Saihate no Paladin 3 <Part 2>]
今は無き地底の王国で、切って落とされる決戦の幕!
《最果ての聖騎士》を待ち受ける結末は、果たして……! ?
平和を取り戻しはじめた最果ての地に、再び邪悪の影が忍び寄る。
「鉄錆の山脈に、黒き災いの火が起こる。火は燃え広がり、あるいは、この地の全てを焼きつくすであろう」
《獣の森》の深奥で不吉な予言を受けたウィルは、新たな仲間を加え、ついに《鉄錆山脈》へと挑む。
懐かしき再会と、予期せぬ出会い。そして、不死神スタグネイトからの死の予言。
【もう一度だけ言う。――挑めば、死ぬぞ】
今は無き地底の王国で、切って落とされる決戦の幕。
《最果ての聖騎士》を待ち受ける結末は、果たして……?
《最果ての聖騎士》を待ち受ける結末は、果たして……! ?
平和を取り戻しはじめた最果ての地に、再び邪悪の影が忍び寄る。
「鉄錆の山脈に、黒き災いの火が起こる。火は燃え広がり、あるいは、この地の全てを焼きつくすであろう」
《獣の森》の深奥で不吉な予言を受けたウィルは、新たな仲間を加え、ついに《鉄錆山脈》へと挑む。
懐かしき再会と、予期せぬ出会い。そして、不死神スタグネイトからの死の予言。
【もう一度だけ言う。――挑めば、死ぬぞ】
今は無き地底の王国で、切って落とされる決戦の幕。
《最果ての聖騎士》を待ち受ける結末は、果たして……?
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First published December 21, 2016
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February 12, 2022
WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BLAST
I can't remember how many times due to sheer epicness. The battle against the dragon in the underground dwarf kingdom gives very strong LOTR vibes, and as a big fan of Tolkien's work I FUCKING LOVE IT!
I can't remember how many times due to sheer epicness. The battle against the dragon in the underground dwarf kingdom gives very strong LOTR vibes, and as a big fan of Tolkien's work I FUCKING LOVE IT!
July 17, 2021
What a way to complete an arc !
Setelah di build-up selama 1 buku, di buku ini semua hal dipertaruhkan. Will akan segera melawan Valacirca !
Buku ini lebih banyak berfokus ke karakter development Vindalfr, berbeda dengan buku sebelumnya yang berfokus pada Will. Hal yang menurutku menarik dan ga biasa lainnya adalah pandangan buku ini soal power upgrade, dimana kalau powernya tidak tepat, malah dikatakan sebagai kutukan.
Plot nya di awal mungkin terlihat kalem, tapi begitu berada di tengah, semakin cepat dan semakin seru, sebelum akhirnya ditutup dengan pertarungan antara Will dengan Valacirca yang sangat epik dan ditulis dengan mendetail. Penggambaran Valacirca sebagai antagonis terasa sesuai dan jahat.
Dan seperti di buku - buku yang sebelumnya, banter antara Menel dengan Will selalu menarik untuk dibaca, setiap pertarungan dan aksi ditulis dengan mendetail dan terasa real, dan untuk pertama kalinya, terdapat tokoh pure elf yang sepertinya akan cukup sering muncul di volume - volume selanjutnya.
Namun, masih terdapat kekurangan yang sama seperti di buku sebelumnya, yaitu, kurangnya penanda siapa yang saat itu sedang berbicara. Cukup membingungkan, terutama ketika ada 5 orang yang sepertinya berbicara bergantian.
Aku agak bingung bagaimana kelanjutan cerita serial ini, Will telah berhasil membunuh Valacirca, seekor naga yang bahkan ditakuti oleh dewa - dewa. Tidak hanya itu, dia juga mendapat kutukan berupa power upgrade membuat dia semakin OP. Rasanya sulit sekali mencari musuh lain yang lebih kuat, atau mengatur tujuan yang akan dilakukan oleh Will di buku - buku selanjutnya.
August 20, 2024
Well, I was mistaken. The book did not end on a cliffhanger, and we are now finished with the anime. I am headed into uncharted Waters! Lol Good.
As far as critiques, the battle was just the tiniest bit hard to follow. I'm probably going to have to reread it relatively soon to get a better scope of what it was like. One significant change from the anime, was where Will passed on a weapon.
In a way, it's kind of sad. But yeah, the book was unexpectedly packed to the brim with everything from the anime that hadn't been gone over before. Although the book had its flaws, I'm still giving it five stars because I certainly couldn't write a dragon fight! Could you?
As far as critiques, the battle was just the tiniest bit hard to follow. I'm probably going to have to reread it relatively soon to get a better scope of what it was like. One significant change from the anime, was where Will passed on a weapon.
In a way, it's kind of sad. But yeah, the book was unexpectedly packed to the brim with everything from the anime that hadn't been gone over before. Although the book had its flaws, I'm still giving it five stars because I certainly couldn't write a dragon fight! Could you?
January 16, 2023
The past few volumes were entertaining, but not nearly as good as the first volume was. This felt like a return to form. It paid off many of the things that were set up in earlier volumes. The final encounter is appropriately epic in scale.
I'm a little concerned that the author is writing himself into a corner, but that's a problem for future books, I suppose. This was a satisfying conclusion to the arc.
I'm a little concerned that the author is writing himself into a corner, but that's a problem for future books, I suppose. This was a satisfying conclusion to the arc.
March 31, 2019
This series goes on being good writing, without being particularly outstanding in any way. One thing that's different, which makes the series worth reading, is how cerebral the brawny, powerful eponymous character is.
November 10, 2019
A good way to wrap it up.
This was a very satisfactory way to finish Will's adventure of the dwarves and the dragon. (No, not that one, that one was dwarfs and a dragon.) I was a bit worried when it was split into two volumes, but it maintained it's consistent high quality.
This was a very satisfactory way to finish Will's adventure of the dwarves and the dragon. (No, not that one, that one was dwarfs and a dragon.) I was a bit worried when it was split into two volumes, but it maintained it's consistent high quality.
October 30, 2021
9/10. As I read I was constntly feeling that my chest was being squeezed. I truly didn't know what would happen. Iwas completly absorbed into reading. I don't know what to expect for the next volume to happen, though it still has space to go.
If you didn't like primus, did like the first volume, and are unsure whether or not to read secundus, I would suggest for you to give it a try.
If you didn't like primus, did like the first volume, and are unsure whether or not to read secundus, I would suggest for you to give it a try.
March 13, 2019
Overpowered
That was good! There were twists that I didn’t expect and our MC has become more OP but I’m glad with how this volume ended. Onto the next one!
That was good! There were twists that I didn’t expect and our MC has become more OP but I’m glad with how this volume ended. Onto the next one!
September 24, 2020
Relied too much on the deux ex machina.
August 12, 2024
So outstanding
November 1, 2019
Setting out after the dragon, Will and his team make their way up the river towards the back door to the Iron Mountains. But this terrain has been unknown since the demons overran it two centuries before, and simply getting to the dragon will be a quest in and of itself.
I like how the books keep teasing that old loan Mary, Blood, and Gus made when they slew a wyvern. I hope Will can go after it soon. And Reystov's fishing adventures cracked me up. He needs to find another fishing spot. Or maybe better lures.
There's plenty of fun on the way to the dragon. Al gets to see much more clearly how Will behaves in actual combat (and the discussion about Volt's hero who slew a hydra by himself was funny). Something I really appreciated is that Will actually steps back for a number of these fights and takes a more supportive role, instead of trying to do everything himself. Since Will has magic and benediction, he's just as effective in a supporting role as he is on the front lines, and although he's strong and proactive he recognizes that doesn't mean he has to do everything.
I like the secret they find on their way to the mountain. I'm going to be vague to avoid spoilers but I loved the character interactions, and what it might possibly mean for the future. Specifically Menel's future (although his choice of words could easily cancel that out, but I think he's still got a chance).
And I love the deepening layers of temptations that Stagnate keeps dropping on Will, and his response to them. And what ultimately becomes of them. Will is utterly opposed to Stagnate---but both Stagnate and Gracefeel are, in a way, gods of second chances. His understanding and respect for Stagnate results in several very interesting conversations, and Stagnate is beginning to respect him in return.
The confrontation with the dragon was amazing. Valacirca proves as unpredictable as Gus warned, and I like that Gus's suggestion to see if there wasn't another way to resolve this gets explored at such depth. Will---at least once he's not panicking---can clearly see the benefits and disadvantages of the alternative.
And this is THE fight that tests their teamwork to the absolute limit. It's epic in so many ways. (And that ending . . . Ouch). This is the ultimate fight so far, and as expected of a dragon, Valacirca is both terrifying and complex, able to use multiple strategies to maximum effect. I do like how Will points out that because this is life, not a game, and therefore not tied to stats, there's a chance (however small) that he can win. And conversely, even if he's dealing with small fry, he needs to stay alert because there are multiple ways a weaker foe might be able to capitalize on an opportunity and take him down.
This was a wild ride all the way through. It's a struggle of dwarves who are fighting to take back their pride as a people, to somehow erase that failure of 200 years ago that drove them away from their mountains. It's Will's struggle to find bravery in the face of something he knows he'll need a million miracles to defeat, and the courage to choose to not give up even in the face of horrific opposition. Everyone is choosing to move forward. I rate this book Highly Recommended.
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I like how the books keep teasing that old loan Mary, Blood, and Gus made when they slew a wyvern. I hope Will can go after it soon. And Reystov's fishing adventures cracked me up. He needs to find another fishing spot. Or maybe better lures.
There's plenty of fun on the way to the dragon. Al gets to see much more clearly how Will behaves in actual combat (and the discussion about Volt's hero who slew a hydra by himself was funny). Something I really appreciated is that Will actually steps back for a number of these fights and takes a more supportive role, instead of trying to do everything himself. Since Will has magic and benediction, he's just as effective in a supporting role as he is on the front lines, and although he's strong and proactive he recognizes that doesn't mean he has to do everything.
I like the secret they find on their way to the mountain. I'm going to be vague to avoid spoilers but I loved the character interactions, and what it might possibly mean for the future. Specifically Menel's future (although his choice of words could easily cancel that out, but I think he's still got a chance).
And I love the deepening layers of temptations that Stagnate keeps dropping on Will, and his response to them. And what ultimately becomes of them. Will is utterly opposed to Stagnate---but both Stagnate and Gracefeel are, in a way, gods of second chances. His understanding and respect for Stagnate results in several very interesting conversations, and Stagnate is beginning to respect him in return.
The confrontation with the dragon was amazing. Valacirca proves as unpredictable as Gus warned, and I like that Gus's suggestion to see if there wasn't another way to resolve this gets explored at such depth. Will---at least once he's not panicking---can clearly see the benefits and disadvantages of the alternative.
And this is THE fight that tests their teamwork to the absolute limit. It's epic in so many ways. (And that ending . . . Ouch). This is the ultimate fight so far, and as expected of a dragon, Valacirca is both terrifying and complex, able to use multiple strategies to maximum effect. I do like how Will points out that because this is life, not a game, and therefore not tied to stats, there's a chance (however small) that he can win. And conversely, even if he's dealing with small fry, he needs to stay alert because there are multiple ways a weaker foe might be able to capitalize on an opportunity and take him down.
This was a wild ride all the way through. It's a struggle of dwarves who are fighting to take back their pride as a people, to somehow erase that failure of 200 years ago that drove them away from their mountains. It's Will's struggle to find bravery in the face of something he knows he'll need a million miracles to defeat, and the courage to choose to not give up even in the face of horrific opposition. Everyone is choosing to move forward. I rate this book Highly Recommended.
See my reviews and more at https://offtheshelfreviews.wordpress....
October 15, 2017
Stick to writing the way you enjoy
This book was a thoroughly enjoyable read, probably my favorite in the series so far and I look forward to the next installment.
This book was a thoroughly enjoyable read, probably my favorite in the series so far and I look forward to the next installment.
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