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The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Light Novel #7
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent (Light Novel) Vol. 7
Melting Hearts
Sei's many accomplishments as the Saint have earned her a slew of marriage proposals, and it's honestly kind of a nightmare. Fortunately, she has the opportunity to escape all that with a trip to the Hawke Borderlands, the ancestral home of her dear Ice Knight, Albert Hawke. Less fortunately, she must go there in order to cleanse a new wellspring of miasma and the accompanying swarm of monsters. Little does she know, Albert is hoping the expedition will bear fruits beyond mere monster hunting. Will the Ice Knight finally make his move?
Sei's many accomplishments as the Saint have earned her a slew of marriage proposals, and it's honestly kind of a nightmare. Fortunately, she has the opportunity to escape all that with a trip to the Hawke Borderlands, the ancestral home of her dear Ice Knight, Albert Hawke. Less fortunately, she must go there in order to cleanse a new wellspring of miasma and the accompanying swarm of monsters. Little does she know, Albert is hoping the expedition will bear fruits beyond mere monster hunting. Will the Ice Knight finally make his move?
189 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2021
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Name (in native language): 橘由華 (TACHIBANA Yuka).
Associated Names:
橘由華.
Syosetu: http://mypage.syosetu.com/608811/
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November 29, 2023
I was looking forward to this volume, and I ate it up in one night. I thoroughly enjoyed the few hours captured by this volume's pages.
In this volume, we finished up the panacea arc, spent some time in the capital appeasing eager nobles hungry for Sei-time with tasty cuisine, then began a new arc in Commander Hawke's domain. Those miasma swamps have found deeper places to spawn, and this time they're raising the furry dead.
Some quick takes:
I enjoyed the fact that Tachibana-sensei didn't mention the word "zombie" once.
I thought the book ended too abruptly. (You ended it there!? But more! )
I thought the behind-the-scenes chapter with the foreign prince was fascinating, but overall a bit dull.
The art is charming.
I like Sei's character a lot.
Some longer takes:
I really enjoyed the Afterword. One thing I've noticed in some of the light novels that I've read recently is that many Japanese authors treated their Afterwords as journal entries while they were sealed away from others during the pandemic. The entries were deeply personal and pulled back the curtains on the writing process. Tachibana-sensei's Afterword in this volume was a vein of gold. I especially enjoyed how she described the thoughts she had while writing the Behind-the-scenes chapter, as well as her intuitive process for chapter length.
I am impressed that she maintained such professional output while living through those stressful days. Many of LN authors avoided catching COVID-19, but they wove a world pandemic into their stories in one way or another regardless. Tachibana-sensei had Sei create a panacea that cures all status effects and diseases. It a fairytale, but one more relevant to modern times than slippers of glass or princes slaying dragons
I found myself enjoying the food arc much more than I thought I would. I believe that is because Tachibana-sensei didn't delve into food porn as so many other LN authors are wont to do. The actual dishes being prepared were simply alluded to instead of dived into deeply. This allowed the story to remain focused on the characters and their interactions. I wish so many other LN authors could learn from her example. THIS is how to describe food and not lose readers. At least, it's the way to describe food and not lose me.
I both loved and hated the ending. I won't spoil anything, but you can skip this paragraph just in case. The story needed more saintly magic, and the final chapter delivered. Brewing potions, retelling the story from another character's POV for a chapter, then arranging a royal buffet weren't quite the type of story incidents that scratched my adventure itch. I found the inciting incident that led Sei to the lair a touch convenient, but once there, I felt the monster was sufficiently threatening. Sei's life was in jeopardy, and only tapping into her Holy magic as the saint would fix things. I just felt the situation was resolved too quickly, then the book was over. I felt as if the book ended while I was mid-cheer. No aftermath, just the Afterword.
Overall, however, Tachibana-sensei's narrative voice and Sei's unassuming ways hit me like comfort food. I admire the author's productivity and work ethic. The world she created is rich and engaging. I look forward to reading volume eight.
In this volume, we finished up the panacea arc, spent some time in the capital appeasing eager nobles hungry for Sei-time with tasty cuisine, then began a new arc in Commander Hawke's domain. Those miasma swamps have found deeper places to spawn, and this time they're raising the furry dead.
Some quick takes:
I enjoyed the fact that Tachibana-sensei didn't mention the word "zombie" once.
I thought the book ended too abruptly. (You ended it there!? But more! )
I thought the behind-the-scenes chapter with the foreign prince was fascinating, but overall a bit dull.
The art is charming.
I like Sei's character a lot.
Some longer takes:
I really enjoyed the Afterword. One thing I've noticed in some of the light novels that I've read recently is that many Japanese authors treated their Afterwords as journal entries while they were sealed away from others during the pandemic. The entries were deeply personal and pulled back the curtains on the writing process. Tachibana-sensei's Afterword in this volume was a vein of gold. I especially enjoyed how she described the thoughts she had while writing the Behind-the-scenes chapter, as well as her intuitive process for chapter length.
I am impressed that she maintained such professional output while living through those stressful days. Many of LN authors avoided catching COVID-19, but they wove a world pandemic into their stories in one way or another regardless. Tachibana-sensei had Sei create a panacea that cures all status effects and diseases. It a fairytale, but one more relevant to modern times than slippers of glass or princes slaying dragons
I found myself enjoying the food arc much more than I thought I would. I believe that is because Tachibana-sensei didn't delve into food porn as so many other LN authors are wont to do. The actual dishes being prepared were simply alluded to instead of dived into deeply. This allowed the story to remain focused on the characters and their interactions. I wish so many other LN authors could learn from her example. THIS is how to describe food and not lose readers. At least, it's the way to describe food and not lose me.
I both loved and hated the ending. I won't spoil anything, but you can skip this paragraph just in case. The story needed more saintly magic, and the final chapter delivered. Brewing potions, retelling the story from another character's POV for a chapter, then arranging a royal buffet weren't quite the type of story incidents that scratched my adventure itch. I found the inciting incident that led Sei to the lair a touch convenient, but once there, I felt the monster was sufficiently threatening. Sei's life was in jeopardy, and only tapping into her Holy magic as the saint would fix things. I just felt the situation was resolved too quickly, then the book was over. I felt as if the book ended while I was mid-cheer. No aftermath, just the Afterword.
Overall, however, Tachibana-sensei's narrative voice and Sei's unassuming ways hit me like comfort food. I admire the author's productivity and work ethic. The world she created is rich and engaging. I look forward to reading volume eight.
November 28, 2022
Welcome back Ms. Tachibana
This volume was so much better than the last one. It seems the author is feeling better. This volume was particularly eventful. It starts with a sort of recap of the events of the previous book from the foreign prince's POV which I really liked. It made the previous events much more comprehensible and, contrary to the author's worries, wasn't too long at all.
Sei meets a lot of new people here, including the First Knight Squad and a bevy of nobles who seem to believe Sei is the golden goose they can now catch. Captain Hawke had better get things rolling soon before his place is usurped. On that note, Sei also meets Captain Hawke's family in this book, although it's for work, sadly.
She continues working hard making potions and exterminating monsters. One thing I like is that she never stops trying to grow and improve herself. It makes you want to read on and continue rooting for her.
This volume was so much better than the last one. It seems the author is feeling better. This volume was particularly eventful. It starts with a sort of recap of the events of the previous book from the foreign prince's POV which I really liked. It made the previous events much more comprehensible and, contrary to the author's worries, wasn't too long at all.
Sei meets a lot of new people here, including the First Knight Squad and a bevy of nobles who seem to believe Sei is the golden goose they can now catch. Captain Hawke had better get things rolling soon before his place is usurped. On that note, Sei also meets Captain Hawke's family in this book, although it's for work, sadly.
She continues working hard making potions and exterminating monsters. One thing I like is that she never stops trying to grow and improve herself. It makes you want to read on and continue rooting for her.
November 4, 2022
Sei's quiet palace life continues, mostly disrupted by various social obligations and the organization of a food festival for the palace. Much like the later parts of the series, it is slice-of-life for the most part, with little real progress in the romance and a lot of attention on food. Near the end we get a bit of action, potentially a cliff hanger ending. While I enjoy the story, I am wondering when we are getting some progress (whether in romance or story). Still, an entertaining quick read.
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December 25, 2023Undead monsters, really? And since when does Sei need to see the swamp to purify it? I was rolling my eyes at the battle here, since it seemed to be really reaching.
Having miasma swamps in caves suddenly discovered all over the place makes no sense. Swamps form where miasma is super thick, causing monsters to spawn continuously. Prior to Sei, these swamps weren’t even known - now even after she purged the regular swamps, tons are appearing in caves? Why was the monster population decreasing, then??
I don’t think the author has spent any time on considering how magic works in this world. On the one hand, it seems to be mostly visualization. On the other hand, she talks about Yuri developing spells and how difficult that is. I reread the arc in volume 1 where Sei is learning to enchant a focus, and it makes no sense. When asked to make a focus that can nullify all things, she says she doesn’t think she can, but she can nullify this and increase that instead. How would Sei know if she can do it without trying? She did everything else simply by envisioning it and making it so. Which makes me wonder why she can’t learn Appraisal, and make her own charms that provide heat - isn’t that just a focus??
Having miasma swamps in caves suddenly discovered all over the place makes no sense. Swamps form where miasma is super thick, causing monsters to spawn continuously. Prior to Sei, these swamps weren’t even known - now even after she purged the regular swamps, tons are appearing in caves? Why was the monster population decreasing, then??
I don’t think the author has spent any time on considering how magic works in this world. On the one hand, it seems to be mostly visualization. On the other hand, she talks about Yuri developing spells and how difficult that is. I reread the arc in volume 1 where Sei is learning to enchant a focus, and it makes no sense. When asked to make a focus that can nullify all things, she says she doesn’t think she can, but she can nullify this and increase that instead. How would Sei know if she can do it without trying? She did everything else simply by envisioning it and making it so. Which makes me wonder why she can’t learn Appraisal, and make her own charms that provide heat - isn’t that just a focus??
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June 18, 2024
It seems Sei is even more popular with the nobility after hosting her first ever party, in large part thanks to the aid of the second prince and others who are in her court. Fortunately, it seems her secret is also safe even with the visiting prince returning home with the miracle cure. That was a rather interesting and yet strangely believable story the king and prime minister managed to cook up to protect Sei yet still honor her wishes in helping others. We finally get back to what the series originally was about as well with Sei needing to use her Saint's magic to purge the black swamps. Bonus with Albert's concern and rushing to the rescue with this unique battle as well. And a dragon?! This certainly doesn't seem to be like any other swamp they've come up against so far, though it's pretty funny how Sei keeps comparing these expeditions and their findings with the monster battles to her experiences with videogames back in Japan.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2023
I truly enjoyed this book. The characters are still fun and full of life. (I swear Yuri is going to cause Smarty-Glasses a heart attack one of these volumes.) The writing is upbeat and easy to read. Sei's inner monologue continues to be one of the biggest highlights.
However, I think the publishers did a disservice by misrepresenting the book in the descriptions. The plot mainly focuses on Sei's festival and furthering her exposure to Salutanian society. There were no marriage proposals, just many, many, many, many invitations to Tea Parties and societal functions. So many, in fact, that the palace had to field them all for her. Sei and the Third Order of Knights do make their way to Hawke's Domain, but not until the very end of the book.
Despite this discrepancy, I think this volume is a lovely addition to this delightful series.
However, I think the publishers did a disservice by misrepresenting the book in the descriptions. The plot mainly focuses on Sei's festival and furthering her exposure to Salutanian society. There were no marriage proposals, just many, many, many, many invitations to Tea Parties and societal functions. So many, in fact, that the palace had to field them all for her. Sei and the Third Order of Knights do make their way to Hawke's Domain, but not until the very end of the book.
Despite this discrepancy, I think this volume is a lovely addition to this delightful series.
November 9, 2024
Things got ramped up here!
A few things covered in this volume:
- loads more talk of rice and rice dishes
- talk of hot springs?!
- more monsters ahoy!
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I really enjoyed this. While the first few chapters were rather laidback, the last few were anything but. It was so action packed! I'm sorely tempted to start the next one soon!
A few things covered in this volume:
- loads more talk of rice and rice dishes
- talk of hot springs?!
- more monsters ahoy!
-
I really enjoyed this. While the first few chapters were rather laidback, the last few were anything but. It was so action packed! I'm sorely tempted to start the next one soon!
April 14, 2023
The boring prince is back, as are boring noble society obligations. The description makes it sound like Albert and Sei’s relationship will take center stage in this one, but Albert doesn’t even show up until 75%! Then the adventure finally gets good, but is once again rushed, choppy & thoroughly unsatisfying.
February 5, 2023
All in all I enjoyed it. A lot of talk about social obligations and food. Considering the text on the book itself I had hoped that we get at least some progress in the romance department but nope. Mostly slice of life but we also get a nice chapter about the Zadeiran prince.
February 8, 2023
I love the social development that the main character goes through. It is more about her connection to the world and I think it is important and awe-inspiring. Revamping up who Sei is and her role in this world while also showing off herself was truly a good read. Couldn't put it down!
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May 6, 2023
great
I’m so happy there’s a new threat for Sei to develop her powers and still be able to carry herself as the Saint. I can’t wait to see what Albert does to confess his love for Sei.
I’m so happy there’s a new threat for Sei to develop her powers and still be able to carry herself as the Saint. I can’t wait to see what Albert does to confess his love for Sei.
October 27, 2022
Great!
It took a while for this volume to release but it was great as usual! I love the tone for this series and continue to dive into every volume!
It took a while for this volume to release but it was great as usual! I love the tone for this series and continue to dive into every volume!
December 5, 2022
Aww dang...
It was a surprisingly fast read, either that or I just read or I was just consumed by this latest novel. I can't wait until the 8th book to come out.
It was a surprisingly fast read, either that or I just read or I was just consumed by this latest novel. I can't wait until the 8th book to come out.
January 24, 2023
Can't wait for the next book!
February 17, 2023
I am done with this series. It hasn't progressed in 2 books. I like the anime and we are just going to have to leave it at that.
May 30, 2023
good book
Entertaining in adventure and clean banter and flirtations with great character development. Good for any age to read. Highly recommended
Entertaining in adventure and clean banter and flirtations with great character development. Good for any age to read. Highly recommended
June 6, 2023
Noooo cliffhanger! 🥺 So cute how much Albert obviously loves Sei. Can’t wait to read the next one! 💖
August 16, 2023
This was so good!!!!! I loved it so much.
This series just keeps on giving - I loved this volume a lot.
I can’t wait to read the next one!!
This series just keeps on giving - I loved this volume a lot.
I can’t wait to read the next one!!
February 5, 2025
Very interesting
I really enjoyed the food tea parties. Because I am a big fan of Japanese cuisine. Although I was anticipating the last part since I have seen the anime.
I really enjoyed the food tea parties. Because I am a big fan of Japanese cuisine. Although I was anticipating the last part since I have seen the anime.
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