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最果てのパラディン [Saihate no Paladin] (Light Novel) #4
The Faraway Paladin: Volume 4
After returning from the battle at the Rust Mountains, what awaited Will was not a fairytale ending or another terrifying threat, but the commonplace events of his everyday life.
His friendship and a fierce battle with his dependable ally, the swordsman Reystov. An adventure in a snow-filled forest with the troubadour Bee. A battle with an ancient indomitable giant. And prayers and conversation with the god of the flame.
Penned by the Paladin, these are the stories of a single winter.
His friendship and a fierce battle with his dependable ally, the swordsman Reystov. An adventure in a snow-filled forest with the troubadour Bee. A battle with an ancient indomitable giant. And prayers and conversation with the god of the flame.
Penned by the Paladin, these are the stories of a single winter.
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First published September 25, 2017
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April 11, 2018
Love and hate
That is the best way i can describe my feelings for this series i love it it is within my top ten favorite series list but i hate how fast i read it and how long it takes for the next one to be released translated and released over here
Can't wait for the anime and manga i want to see overeater though i already know the anime will end at the rust mountain
That is the best way i can describe my feelings for this series i love it it is within my top ten favorite series list but i hate how fast i read it and how long it takes for the next one to be released translated and released over here
Can't wait for the anime and manga i want to see overeater though i already know the anime will end at the rust mountain
August 6, 2022
I took a break from binging The Sandman on Netflix to read through this.
It still very much has that same wholesome tone. But light novels were already only a short jump away from short stories and printing a book that has between 4 and 6 of them depending on how you count them does not help the format in any meaningful way.
It felt forced. Short stories to advance the plot while completely skipping the massive cliffhanger at the end of the last one is not particularly good storytelling. It acknowledges the results of the fight at the end of the cliffhanger but it gives us maybe 5 sentences actually going over it and it was at the very least profoundly unsatisfying. Its like the writer just gave up on the arc and is pushing things forward, and the story suffers for it.
Similarly the translation quality dropped again rather sharply. Its now only a little above average instead of early on where it may well have been in the top 3 I have ever read. If I continue the series it will be impulsive, and not necessarily because its still holding my interest.
It still very much has that same wholesome tone. But light novels were already only a short jump away from short stories and printing a book that has between 4 and 6 of them depending on how you count them does not help the format in any meaningful way.
It felt forced. Short stories to advance the plot while completely skipping the massive cliffhanger at the end of the last one is not particularly good storytelling. It acknowledges the results of the fight at the end of the cliffhanger but it gives us maybe 5 sentences actually going over it and it was at the very least profoundly unsatisfying. Its like the writer just gave up on the arc and is pushing things forward, and the story suffers for it.
Similarly the translation quality dropped again rather sharply. Its now only a little above average instead of early on where it may well have been in the top 3 I have ever read. If I continue the series it will be impulsive, and not necessarily because its still holding my interest.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2023
After the near non-stop action of volume 3.5, I didn't mind the slower paced selection of short stories. I can understand some disappointment that this is the (as of 2023) last published volume. As near as I can tell, Yanagino still plans on going forward with the series despite the 6-year hiatus. Maybe he was busy with the various adaptations. While it is a nice little book, it can't really match the high points of the series. I'd recommend reading it if you're into Faraway Paladin, but I wouldn't rush if there is something more pressing on your TBR list.
July 17, 2025
This was an after story book.
Like filler stories after the third book.
I didn’t hate it, but it felt a little pointless? Like even if there is another book after this, this book didn’t really add anything. You could probably skip this book and not miss anything.
I did finish the book, but there wasn’t really anything pulling me back to finish the book. I didn’t feel a need to. I just did.
Again, not a bad book, and not exactly a rip off, but it didn’t add anything to the overall story and really didn’t need to exist.
Like filler stories after the third book.
I didn’t hate it, but it felt a little pointless? Like even if there is another book after this, this book didn’t really add anything. You could probably skip this book and not miss anything.
I did finish the book, but there wasn’t really anything pulling me back to finish the book. I didn’t feel a need to. I just did.
Again, not a bad book, and not exactly a rip off, but it didn’t add anything to the overall story and really didn’t need to exist.
March 15, 2019
Collection of Short Stories
This volume features a collection of side stories after Valacirca’s downfall.
The stories are cute. Our hero is adorable.
We spent the last two volumes talking about epic battles, so this may feel a bit disappointing since there isn’t much progression, but the stories were a good read and is perhaps setting up the foundations for future arcs.
This volume features a collection of side stories after Valacirca’s downfall.
The stories are cute. Our hero is adorable.
We spent the last two volumes talking about epic battles, so this may feel a bit disappointing since there isn’t much progression, but the stories were a good read and is perhaps setting up the foundations for future arcs.
May 4, 2019
Not as solid as the preceding volumes. This one is just random stories about the main characters, with no over-arching plot to drive it. Some interesting scenes, but really? That's all it is.
November 7, 2021
8/10. What volume 3 primus could've had been. I especially liked the story of Bee.
October 7, 2022
This book switched to a few short stories. I am not a short story fan AND I really didn't care about the stories. This was more of a plot housekeeping book than a book to enjoy.
Don't bother.
Don't bother.
August 13, 2024
A fabulous collection of short stories
August 20, 2024
It does have a consistent narrative, but mainly this was just a series of short stories. One of which has already been featured in the anime. Still though, the writing remains above reproach.
November 1, 2019
Just because he's defeated a dragon doesn't mean it's time to relax. Will still has a territory to manage, and various issues that crop up around everyday life. Whether it's romantic entanglements, a side trip with Bee, or trying to find a resolution to a giant that's blocking access to a road, Will forges on.
This book is almost more of a collection of short stories, covering various little adventures in the lives of the characters. They each have a different focus, and a framing scene ties them together.
I liked the unexpected directions these go. Reystov has always been a fun character, someone who lives for those fights with tough enemies where he can put his incredible sword skills to use. But after helping to slay the dragon, he's found something more difficult. The various hijinks that ensue are both funny and sweet.
Similarly, I was amused when Will realizes he's fallen in love, and with whom. He's not going to get any help from Menel on this one (though given how crass Menel can be, that's probably a good thing). That's something that will be interesting to see play out over future books.
It was also really neat to see a fight that DOESN'T work out for Will. And why. It's the same concept as when he fought the dragon---it doesn't matter how good you are, sometimes things just don't go your way. It's not even that Will did anything wrong. Murphy had it out for him that day.
I'm hopeful that future books will push the story to new lands, but after the intensity that was the fight with the dragon it's nice to have this bit of a breather before whatever adventures come next. I rate this book Recommended.
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This book is almost more of a collection of short stories, covering various little adventures in the lives of the characters. They each have a different focus, and a framing scene ties them together.
I liked the unexpected directions these go. Reystov has always been a fun character, someone who lives for those fights with tough enemies where he can put his incredible sword skills to use. But after helping to slay the dragon, he's found something more difficult. The various hijinks that ensue are both funny and sweet.
It did technically count as unlawful trespassing and abduction, but I was sure my god would forgive me for it. After all, it was her revelation that had told me about all the good entry points.
Similarly, I was amused when Will realizes he's fallen in love, and with whom. He's not going to get any help from Menel on this one (though given how crass Menel can be, that's probably a good thing). That's something that will be interesting to see play out over future books.
It was also really neat to see a fight that DOESN'T work out for Will. And why. It's the same concept as when he fought the dragon---it doesn't matter how good you are, sometimes things just don't go your way. It's not even that Will did anything wrong. Murphy had it out for him that day.
I'm hopeful that future books will push the story to new lands, but after the intensity that was the fight with the dragon it's nice to have this bit of a breather before whatever adventures come next. I rate this book Recommended.
See my reviews and more at https://offtheshelfreviews.wordpress....
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