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本好きの下剋上 ～司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません～ [Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho Ni Naru Tame Ni Shudan wo Erande iraremasen] (Novel) #24
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 3
After yet another fever, Rozemyne awakes to some shocking news: the Sovereign knights captured for interrupting her ditter match might have been under the influence of trug. The suspicion brings to mind a recent incident with Lady Georgine... but Rozemyne decides to leave the matter to the adults. The Interduchy Tournament is just around the corner, and the students of Ehrenfest need to prepare to socialize with other duchies and the royal family.
As the end of the school term draws near, so too does a long-awaited reunion. Ferdinand is due to spend the night of the Interduchy Tournament in Ehrenfest’s tea party room, and as Rozemyne struggles to keep her emotions under control, she makes an unwavering declaration: “I will do everything in my power to welcome him!”
Rozemyne’s book-driven rampage continues and events happen back-to-back in the newest volume of this biblio-fantasy. Includes two short stories and four-panel manga by You Shiina.
As the end of the school term draws near, so too does a long-awaited reunion. Ferdinand is due to spend the night of the Interduchy Tournament in Ehrenfest’s tea party room, and as Rozemyne struggles to keep her emotions under control, she makes an unwavering declaration: “I will do everything in my power to welcome him!”
Rozemyne’s book-driven rampage continues and events happen back-to-back in the newest volume of this biblio-fantasy. Includes two short stories and four-panel manga by You Shiina.
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First published September 10, 2020
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Miya Kazuki
130 books411 followersJapanese author (香月美夜)
Kazuki started writing novels when she was in her second year of junior high school. After taking an entrance exam, she entered into a national university before graduating and becoming busy with work, stopping her from writing. Once she was married and her child entered kindergarten, Kazuki had more free time, which she used to start writing again. From 2013 onwards, she started publishing her novel Ascendance of a Bookworm on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō which saw success. In 2015, she officially debuted with said series under the T.O. Books imprint.
Kazuki started writing novels when she was in her second year of junior high school. After taking an entrance exam, she entered into a national university before graduating and becoming busy with work, stopping her from writing. Once she was married and her child entered kindergarten, Kazuki had more free time, which she used to start writing again. From 2013 onwards, she started publishing her novel Ascendance of a Bookworm on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō which saw success. In 2015, she officially debuted with said series under the T.O. Books imprint.
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May 3, 2023
Another volume done. I've been reading them on the Jnovel website.
Wilfred is so gullible and easily manipulated. Homedude doesn't even trust his dad or Rozemyne when they repeatedly tell him that she doesn't want to be the aub.
Though this will make it easier for Rozemyne to make some decisions in the future(Spoilers! *wink*)
Also I miss Ferdinand.
Wilfred is so gullible and easily manipulated. Homedude doesn't even trust his dad or Rozemyne when they repeatedly tell him that she doesn't want to be the aub.
Though this will make it easier for Rozemyne to make some decisions in the future(Spoilers! *wink*)
Also I miss Ferdinand.
June 2, 2023
It was nice to see Rozemyne reunited with Ferdinand in this volume! But it only seemed to cause more problems for him. However, I was happy when Rozemyne was so blunt to the royals about how their mistrust of Ferdinand is unreasonable.
Wilfried does not come across well in this volume. He was always rather weak-willed and selfish, but I had thought he was getting better. However, after the short stories in earlier volumes about how he abuses Rozemyne’s attendants and how even Charlotte thinks his own attendants are growing arrogant and lazy and misleading him, it seems he hasn’t really grown in character. Despite how everyone else can see how Rozemyne has been doing all she can to help Ehrenfest, he only thinks about how she undermines him. There's also the fact that his servants encourage his attitude and thinking. I seriously wanted to punch him in the face. Hannelore is too good for him. But then again, I’m curious how Rozemyne will deal with the conflict with him in later volumes.
Wilfried does not come across well in this volume. He was always rather weak-willed and selfish, but I had thought he was getting better. However, after the short stories in earlier volumes about how he abuses Rozemyne’s attendants and how even Charlotte thinks his own attendants are growing arrogant and lazy and misleading him, it seems he hasn’t really grown in character. Despite how everyone else can see how Rozemyne has been doing all she can to help Ehrenfest, he only thinks about how she undermines him. There's also the fact that his servants encourage his attitude and thinking. I seriously wanted to punch him in the face. Hannelore is too good for him. But then again, I’m curious how Rozemyne will deal with the conflict with him in later volumes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2023
Ah, another volume spent with the Quintessential bookworm. The difference in common sense between various people continues to be an absolute delight, with the best one in the clueless and generally average-guy Wilfred who is surrounded by more competent siblings and yet has the boundless confidence of a true bro. Until his jealous attendants try to prod him a bit, because they fear the way his much more impressive peers draw the eye.
Meanwhile Myne happily extends friendship all over the place, to anyone who might be of help in her attempt to spread books everywhere. As one does. I have strung this out out so that the next one is only a week away.
Meanwhile Myne happily extends friendship all over the place, to anyone who might be of help in her attempt to spread books everywhere. As one does. I have strung this out out so that the next one is only a week away.
June 11, 2023
亞領看得好令人心煩
感覺蒂妹妹會被喬奇娜當棋子犧牲掉
反正看到他就煩，快滾吧
不過連載型輕小說的套路
主角總是一路收服神奇寶貝
反正地雷不可能出事，就看看作者要怎麼安排吧
感覺蒂妹妹會被喬奇娜當棋子犧牲掉
反正看到他就煩，快滾吧
不過連載型輕小說的套路
主角總是一路收服神奇寶貝
反正地雷不可能出事，就看看作者要怎麼安排吧
July 19, 2024
"Unfortunately for them, Detlinde was unconscious" (page 248).
Let it never be said that this author has lost her knack for humor amid numerous, imbricated tales of political duplicitousness, high-stakes courtship, and aub-apparent cross-duchy shenanigans.
Lady Rozemyne's third year at the Royal Academy winds to a close with all of the requisite hassles, griping, sniping, and surprises that come with so many nobles scrapping and scraping for attention. ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v23 positions Ehrenfest the Eighth rather solidly as the one duchy to whom everyone turns a suspicious eye: successful joint research projects, high-achieving students, and an ongoing reputation as a disrupter. But it's all good. The Interduchy Tournament and its related events should disperse everyone's attention such that Rozemyne can't possibly cause any trouble. "Should," being the operative word.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v23 is a good volume for how it carries seeds of potentially troublesome or purposeful, future narratives, and then adequately buffets reader anxiety by calling upon key secondary characters and roping them into the mix. Rozemyne may be at the center of this novel series, but there are plenty of retainers, allies, and adults fully capable of negotiating solutions (with their own aims and with their own resources).
For example, the issue of disciplining whomever crashed the Dunkelfelger and Ehrenfest ditter match grows complicated when Rozemyne learns a familiar influence may have been behind the uncharacteristic behavior of the betrayal-minded Sovereign knights. That's a big problem, but what can she do about it? Turning to Sylvester may prove fruitless, as he's only recently finished the purge and continues to investigate for the sake of the duchy. Turning to Ferdinand is out of the question (he has his own troubles to navigate). But a surprising possibility emerges when Prince Anastasius, with his trademarked "big brother" energy, strikes up a wide-ranging conversation with Rozemyne and Sylvester, along with Lady Sieglinde (first wife, Dunkelfelger) and Hannelore, during the tournament. At this point, Ehrenfest can use all of the allies it can muster.
The politics of balancing interduchy relationships, while offering meaningful credit, is a recurring theme. An extensive conversation with Lady Sieglinde to clear the air surrounding Dunkelfelger's rivalry is brutal and tense, but essential to validating Rozemyne as being capable of standing firm when apparently victimized (Rozemyne: "You lost. Be silent as losers should be," page 98), or, alternatively, if need be, admitting when she was wrong.
Another good example rests in how Rozemyne is eager to credit her research partners. Specifically, she's sensitive to other's needs both before and after the annual awards ceremony sees her duchy place reputably for research into rituals and divine protections (with Dunkelfelger) and into making magic tools more mana-efficient (with Ahrensbach). Notwithstanding a few folks from Ahrensbach totally bulldozing everyone in an effort to earn more praise, the novel's most hilarious moment results in perhaps one of the greatest self-owns in Yurgenschmidt's history. Rozemyne wins, by default, and without even trying. To a point, a visiting Ferdinand offers a rare compliment: "Very good" (page 129).
The novel's best and most restful moments occur when Ferdinand visits the Ehrenfest dormitory. Everyone acknowledges, but doesn't speak aloud, how relaxed and peaceful the High Priest appears when safe and at home for the first time in a long time. Rozemyne is on edge, prepared for a scolding around every corner, but the young woman surely would have no one else point out her faults other than this cranky researcher (Ferdinand: "I always pray from the bottom of my heart for you not to get involved in such matters, but no words can bind you, I have found," page 272). Notably, a handful of folks near and far are suspicious of Rozemyne and Ferdinand's apparent closeness. Whether this portends future chaos likely rests in whether (or how many) characters feel the need to prove themselves right by manufacturing a crisis where none exists.
As such, ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v23 shows readers a massive puzzle with plenty of missing pieces. Word is out that further criteria has been defined for becoming the next Zent. Is the clarifying information buried in history? Will Rozemyne and Hannelore again serve as translators for the underground archive beneath the Royal Academy's library? And what's all this talk about the Grutrissheit being of a wholly different caliber of magical power than the bible itself? Ferdinand has an interesting theory. And beyond that, and closer to home, retainers to archduke candidates are reinforcing their rigid opinions on Wilfried. The young man is, at turns, called "a blithering fool," taken for a fool, and disregarded (as fools often are). Is Wilfried's fate no longer his own? Despite the growth he's shown over the past two years?
Let it never be said that this author has lost her knack for humor amid numerous, imbricated tales of political duplicitousness, high-stakes courtship, and aub-apparent cross-duchy shenanigans.
Lady Rozemyne's third year at the Royal Academy winds to a close with all of the requisite hassles, griping, sniping, and surprises that come with so many nobles scrapping and scraping for attention. ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v23 positions Ehrenfest the Eighth rather solidly as the one duchy to whom everyone turns a suspicious eye: successful joint research projects, high-achieving students, and an ongoing reputation as a disrupter. But it's all good. The Interduchy Tournament and its related events should disperse everyone's attention such that Rozemyne can't possibly cause any trouble. "Should," being the operative word.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v23 is a good volume for how it carries seeds of potentially troublesome or purposeful, future narratives, and then adequately buffets reader anxiety by calling upon key secondary characters and roping them into the mix. Rozemyne may be at the center of this novel series, but there are plenty of retainers, allies, and adults fully capable of negotiating solutions (with their own aims and with their own resources).
For example, the issue of disciplining whomever crashed the Dunkelfelger and Ehrenfest ditter match grows complicated when Rozemyne learns a familiar influence may have been behind the uncharacteristic behavior of the betrayal-minded Sovereign knights. That's a big problem, but what can she do about it? Turning to Sylvester may prove fruitless, as he's only recently finished the purge and continues to investigate for the sake of the duchy. Turning to Ferdinand is out of the question (he has his own troubles to navigate). But a surprising possibility emerges when Prince Anastasius, with his trademarked "big brother" energy, strikes up a wide-ranging conversation with Rozemyne and Sylvester, along with Lady Sieglinde (first wife, Dunkelfelger) and Hannelore, during the tournament. At this point, Ehrenfest can use all of the allies it can muster.
The politics of balancing interduchy relationships, while offering meaningful credit, is a recurring theme. An extensive conversation with Lady Sieglinde to clear the air surrounding Dunkelfelger's rivalry is brutal and tense, but essential to validating Rozemyne as being capable of standing firm when apparently victimized (Rozemyne: "You lost. Be silent as losers should be," page 98), or, alternatively, if need be, admitting when she was wrong.
Another good example rests in how Rozemyne is eager to credit her research partners. Specifically, she's sensitive to other's needs both before and after the annual awards ceremony sees her duchy place reputably for research into rituals and divine protections (with Dunkelfelger) and into making magic tools more mana-efficient (with Ahrensbach). Notwithstanding a few folks from Ahrensbach totally bulldozing everyone in an effort to earn more praise, the novel's most hilarious moment results in perhaps one of the greatest self-owns in Yurgenschmidt's history. Rozemyne wins, by default, and without even trying. To a point, a visiting Ferdinand offers a rare compliment: "Very good" (page 129).
The novel's best and most restful moments occur when Ferdinand visits the Ehrenfest dormitory. Everyone acknowledges, but doesn't speak aloud, how relaxed and peaceful the High Priest appears when safe and at home for the first time in a long time. Rozemyne is on edge, prepared for a scolding around every corner, but the young woman surely would have no one else point out her faults other than this cranky researcher (Ferdinand: "I always pray from the bottom of my heart for you not to get involved in such matters, but no words can bind you, I have found," page 272). Notably, a handful of folks near and far are suspicious of Rozemyne and Ferdinand's apparent closeness. Whether this portends future chaos likely rests in whether (or how many) characters feel the need to prove themselves right by manufacturing a crisis where none exists.
As such, ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v23 shows readers a massive puzzle with plenty of missing pieces. Word is out that further criteria has been defined for becoming the next Zent. Is the clarifying information buried in history? Will Rozemyne and Hannelore again serve as translators for the underground archive beneath the Royal Academy's library? And what's all this talk about the Grutrissheit being of a wholly different caliber of magical power than the bible itself? Ferdinand has an interesting theory. And beyond that, and closer to home, retainers to archduke candidates are reinforcing their rigid opinions on Wilfried. The young man is, at turns, called "a blithering fool," taken for a fool, and disregarded (as fools often are). Is Wilfried's fate no longer his own? Despite the growth he's shown over the past two years?
June 1, 2024
Whelp, I'm official caught up with the physical releases for this series. Probably going to pay for a subscription for the rest, because this series is too good to wait.
This is another great volume, and it really surprised me that Rozemyne and Ferdinand were able to unite the way they did. Yet, it all works within context rather than feels contrived. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
The Prologue is told in Matthias' POV, and it follows the aftermath of the attack during the ditter game. Some important information only he could have known comes to light, and it adds to the mystery of it all.
In some ways, not a lot happens in this volume, as it's really all one long event, but that doesn't make it any less fun to read about, plus there's plenty happening within this one event. I really enjoyed seeing a bit more of the socializing, since Rozemyne often misses out on it yet it's such a big part of being a noble, and I loved just seeing more of the Interduchy Tournament and related end-of-school-year things.
I'm so glad Rozemyne and Ferdinand got to see each other again, and I just love their dynamic so much.
Then there's the complications Detlinde brings... Wow, I was not expecting things to progress the way they did, but things are quite interesting there. Still want to punch her in the face.
Also, Rozemyne inadvertently set herself up for failure near the end... We'll see how that plays out in the next volume, but I'm sure it will have disastrous consequences.
The Epilogue is told from Martina, an apprentice attendant to Detlinde. Just, wow. I never gave much thought to her retainers before, but they hold quite the interesting position. I won't say much for spoilers, but it was a very enlightening read--and I love that interaction with Ferdinand at the end.
Bonus stories! The first is Lueuradi's POV and covers her experience at the Interduchy Tournament, giving a viewpoint of those doing the roaming around. It's interesting to see how outsiders view a certain relationship, and I believe this is the first time in the series anything potentially romantic has been implied (regardless of the truth of the situation). It's also fun to see a bit more of the noble language at play, and not all of it is explained, leaving the reader to puzzle it out.
The next story is told from Hannelore's mom's POV. I kind of wish it had been from Hannelore's perspective instead, as I want to know where her true feelings lie at the moment, but it was super informative all the same.
The last story is told from Wilfried's POV, and I just... Most of the time, I don't think he does too bad of a job, but then he lets himself get swayed too much by what other people do and say. This seems like it's going to be a huge problem come the next volume, and it leaves this book on more of a cliffhanger than the main story did.
Side note, this does give a great insight into how puberty works for the nobles, of their ability to sense mana directly tying into if they can feel romantic feelings for a person or not. I never realized it affected their biology like that. It makes me curious if Rozemyne will actually fall in love or not, since she never experienced romantic love in her prior life. This volume really seems to be the start of that groundwork, though it's all from other POV's and not her own, so it still leaves things up in the air.
As for the bonus comics, I enjoyed them all. 'Reunion with the Pup' was my favorite, but they were all good.
Overall, another great volume, and I'm sad I can't jump into the next volume right away (reading the side books I own before I pay for a subscription for the rest of the series). It was nice to see a "normal" year at the academy, and it was great to see more of Ferdinand. Various plots are progressing, and some of those progressions took me by surprise. There's still so many mysteries, and I'm eager for more. Oh, and the artwork was amazing, as always.
This is another great volume, and it really surprised me that Rozemyne and Ferdinand were able to unite the way they did. Yet, it all works within context rather than feels contrived. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
The Prologue is told in Matthias' POV, and it follows the aftermath of the attack during the ditter game. Some important information only he could have known comes to light, and it adds to the mystery of it all.
In some ways, not a lot happens in this volume, as it's really all one long event, but that doesn't make it any less fun to read about, plus there's plenty happening within this one event. I really enjoyed seeing a bit more of the socializing, since Rozemyne often misses out on it yet it's such a big part of being a noble, and I loved just seeing more of the Interduchy Tournament and related end-of-school-year things.
I'm so glad Rozemyne and Ferdinand got to see each other again, and I just love their dynamic so much.
Then there's the complications Detlinde brings... Wow, I was not expecting things to progress the way they did, but things are quite interesting there. Still want to punch her in the face.
Also, Rozemyne inadvertently set herself up for failure near the end... We'll see how that plays out in the next volume, but I'm sure it will have disastrous consequences.
The Epilogue is told from Martina, an apprentice attendant to Detlinde. Just, wow. I never gave much thought to her retainers before, but they hold quite the interesting position. I won't say much for spoilers, but it was a very enlightening read--and I love that interaction with Ferdinand at the end.
Bonus stories! The first is Lueuradi's POV and covers her experience at the Interduchy Tournament, giving a viewpoint of those doing the roaming around. It's interesting to see how outsiders view a certain relationship, and I believe this is the first time in the series anything potentially romantic has been implied (regardless of the truth of the situation). It's also fun to see a bit more of the noble language at play, and not all of it is explained, leaving the reader to puzzle it out.
The next story is told from Hannelore's mom's POV. I kind of wish it had been from Hannelore's perspective instead, as I want to know where her true feelings lie at the moment, but it was super informative all the same.
The last story is told from Wilfried's POV, and I just... Most of the time, I don't think he does too bad of a job, but then he lets himself get swayed too much by what other people do and say. This seems like it's going to be a huge problem come the next volume, and it leaves this book on more of a cliffhanger than the main story did.
Side note, this does give a great insight into how puberty works for the nobles, of their ability to sense mana directly tying into if they can feel romantic feelings for a person or not. I never realized it affected their biology like that. It makes me curious if Rozemyne will actually fall in love or not, since she never experienced romantic love in her prior life. This volume really seems to be the start of that groundwork, though it's all from other POV's and not her own, so it still leaves things up in the air.
As for the bonus comics, I enjoyed them all. 'Reunion with the Pup' was my favorite, but they were all good.
Overall, another great volume, and I'm sad I can't jump into the next volume right away (reading the side books I own before I pay for a subscription for the rest of the series). It was nice to see a "normal" year at the academy, and it was great to see more of Ferdinand. Various plots are progressing, and some of those progressions took me by surprise. There's still so many mysteries, and I'm eager for more. Oh, and the artwork was amazing, as always.
October 4, 2023
9/10. Read it a long time ago through J-Novel. Wilfried is very dumb. Not only him, many nobles lack intelligence of some sort. They are blinded by their common sense. They act noble but that doesn't mean they're educated. Wilfried is manipulated left and right and somehow he never learns. Ferdinand seems "normal" in my opinion. Though some may say paranoid, if Wilfried retained some of his past experiences as valuable, then he wouldn't become a tool of others. I was quite angry at him required to become Aub no matter what. He doesn't deserve the position by any means. Also, I was angry of Ehrenfest's nobles acting so un-noble. It is weird seeing nobles act like commoners in front of higher ranking duchies, but it is weirder seeing thos lower ranking duchy nobles not being aware of that. They don't register that they are nothing in the eyes of others and are even content with how they are. It's not even hypocrisy, but surely they know, right?
In my opinion, Myne was too calm. Sure, she felt many things, but did nothing. She is different from Wilfried. She knows she is being used and instead of fighting for her wishes, she is passive because she doesn't want the extra responsability of what she would gain by stopping being passive. She is going to be involved even if she doesn't want to, so in my opinion, it would be best it she started acting now instead of later.
Ohh Detlinde. Just like Wilfried. At this point I hated more Wilfried that Detlinde. At this point, I was angry with almost all the nobles. All are unsuitable for their jobs/positions. Sylvester literally let Ferdinand do everything and he never actually studied for becoming an Aub. The royals don't even have a Grutissheit. How can a royal be royal without the thing that makes them royal in their country. atahe current king wasn't even educated to become a royal. He was educated to become a vassal. Why are the duchies taking orders from the Zent. They receive nothing from them. The duchies are literally sovereign countries by now.
In my opinion, Myne was too calm. Sure, she felt many things, but did nothing. She is different from Wilfried. She knows she is being used and instead of fighting for her wishes, she is passive because she doesn't want the extra responsability of what she would gain by stopping being passive. She is going to be involved even if she doesn't want to, so in my opinion, it would be best it she started acting now instead of later.
Ohh Detlinde. Just like Wilfried. At this point I hated more Wilfried that Detlinde. At this point, I was angry with almost all the nobles. All are unsuitable for their jobs/positions. Sylvester literally let Ferdinand do everything and he never actually studied for becoming an Aub. The royals don't even have a Grutissheit. How can a royal be royal without the thing that makes them royal in their country. atahe current king wasn't even educated to become a royal. He was educated to become a vassal. Why are the duchies taking orders from the Zent. They receive nothing from them. The duchies are literally sovereign countries by now.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 20, 2022
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May 24, 2024
No wonder each part of this series has more volumes - this one only covers about a week in Rozemyne's life!
The Interduchy Tournament is the focus, and Rozemyne's inventions are one of the centers of attention. Fraularm's attempt at hogging the credit is funny.
Detlinde (was there ever a more stereotypical egotistical, yet really clueless character) finds herself at the center of attention after her Dedication Whirl. She and Ferdinand are such a mismatch. I feel sorry for them both.
Rumors are beginning about Ferdinand and Rozemyne, largely fueled by the romance novel inspired younger students, but some attendants are worried as well.
Hannelore's mother shows her worthiness as she tries to get to the bottom of the dittermatch that nearly resulted in two engagements, that would break up one couple.
There are lots of hints of future events, and so the short amount of time covered wasn't upsetting, but it's a long wait until July when the next one comes out.
I also wish Goodreads would have the paperback's blurbs in English, but ....
The Interduchy Tournament is the focus, and Rozemyne's inventions are one of the centers of attention. Fraularm's attempt at hogging the credit is funny.
Detlinde (was there ever a more stereotypical egotistical, yet really clueless character) finds herself at the center of attention after her Dedication Whirl. She and Ferdinand are such a mismatch. I feel sorry for them both.
Rumors are beginning about Ferdinand and Rozemyne, largely fueled by the romance novel inspired younger students, but some attendants are worried as well.
Hannelore's mother shows her worthiness as she tries to get to the bottom of the dittermatch that nearly resulted in two engagements, that would break up one couple.
There are lots of hints of future events, and so the short amount of time covered wasn't upsetting, but it's a long wait until July when the next one comes out.
I also wish Goodreads would have the paperback's blurbs in English, but ....
December 13, 2024
I’m giving this volume a solid ⭐⭐⭐⭐—and honestly, it’s all because of the side stories!
Speaking of the characters, I had a brief moment of pride for Wilfried after his conversation with Oswald. Sure, I would’ve loved it if he had shut his retainer down immediately, but hey, he’s still learning. It was a step in the right direction, so I’ll take it.
…But then reality hit me. 😬 I already know how Wilfried’s story plays out, and when I got to his interaction with Orwin, it was like seeing the puzzle pieces start to fall into place.
And so… I’m left feeling both disappointed and sad. Rozemyne’s warning lingers in my mind: from here on out, Wilfried is going to be alone, and all his misfortunes will be of his own making.
Speaking of the characters, I had a brief moment of pride for Wilfried after his conversation with Oswald. Sure, I would’ve loved it if he had shut his retainer down immediately, but hey, he’s still learning. It was a step in the right direction, so I’ll take it.
…But then reality hit me. 😬 I already know how Wilfried’s story plays out, and when I got to his interaction with Orwin, it was like seeing the puzzle pieces start to fall into place.
And so… I’m left feeling both disappointed and sad. Rozemyne’s warning lingers in my mind: from here on out, Wilfried is going to be alone, and all his misfortunes will be of his own making.
March 9, 2025
Rozemyne's retainers have a poor opinion on Wilfried (probably influenced by them being mostly Liesegang but I do agree), while Wilfried's retainers tell him he should take more accomplishments from his sisters indirectly admitting his incompetence.
Dunkelfelger's first wife meets with Rozemyne and aub Ehrenfest, and it became clear there's been some serious misunderstandings along the line.
Ferdinand comes to the Royal academy and the Ehrenfest archducal family has the rare opportunity to have dinner together again. Afterwards Rozemyne attendants suggests he brew some magic tools, something he seemed to enjoy, the graduation ceremony was the next day and the Zent selection magic circle was revealed on the stage.
The extra chapter about Lady Lueuradi was cute but a bit confusing, she uses a lot of romantic euphemisms. I do remember Rozemyne explaining the Goddess of Sprouts is for love blooming, and the Goddess of Separation sounds self-explanatory, but what was that about flowers and harvests?
Dunkelfelger's first wife meets with Rozemyne and aub Ehrenfest, and it became clear there's been some serious misunderstandings along the line.
Ferdinand comes to the Royal academy and the Ehrenfest archducal family has the rare opportunity to have dinner together again. Afterwards Rozemyne attendants suggests he brew some magic tools, something he seemed to enjoy, the graduation ceremony was the next day and the Zent selection magic circle was revealed on the stage.
The extra chapter about Lady Lueuradi was cute but a bit confusing, she uses a lot of romantic euphemisms. I do remember Rozemyne explaining the Goddess of Sprouts is for love blooming, and the Goddess of Separation sounds self-explanatory, but what was that about flowers and harvests?
May 15, 2025
I think this volume got me quite... frustrated. There are so many things to be frustrated about. Suspicions and doubts for both Fer and Rozema, annoying characters, more annoying behaviors... It's just quite frustrating overall. But still, I'm glad Rozemyne was still able to spend some time with Ferdinand who she misses do much. It's really sad how other people are looking at that negatively though. (Ahem, I dislike you with my being ahem... Oswald...)
We see more of the relationships between people and duchies here. The chaos is slowly rearing it's head too. I know the heavy drama is coming soon and honestly, I can't help but try and get there as soon as I can. I may be frustrated now but I know Rozemyne and Ferdinand will take it all with grace.
I can't wait to read the next!
We see more of the relationships between people and duchies here. The chaos is slowly rearing it's head too. I know the heavy drama is coming soon and honestly, I can't help but try and get there as soon as I can. I may be frustrated now but I know Rozemyne and Ferdinand will take it all with grace.
I can't wait to read the next!
April 6, 2023
The plot, like a delicious gravy, thickens
If you've made it this far, you know why we're all here.
More background, more surprises, new character developments...
How will our favorite book loving gremlin sort this mess out? What will she completely (but inadvertently) screw up by the numbers this time?
Get it, read it.
It's only a day or twos reading.
If you're wondering upon seeing this advanced book number whether you should start this series, the answer is an unequivocally YES. There is world building like no one's business, good pacing, excellent characters, and unusually enough (in my light novel experience) really strong prose.
If you've made it this far, you know why we're all here.
More background, more surprises, new character developments...
How will our favorite book loving gremlin sort this mess out? What will she completely (but inadvertently) screw up by the numbers this time?
Get it, read it.
It's only a day or twos reading.
If you're wondering upon seeing this advanced book number whether you should start this series, the answer is an unequivocally YES. There is world building like no one's business, good pacing, excellent characters, and unusually enough (in my light novel experience) really strong prose.
April 6, 2023
not much happens again
It's okay. Too much of this book is explaining what happened in the past few books from characters who experienced them. It's honestly frustrating and annoying to keep rereading the same situation from different perspectives multiple times in several chapters! Honestly part 5 vols 1-3 should be one volume. I'd say a good 40% of the paragraphs are a recounting of events that happened earlier and how strange they were. It's starting to feel a bit tired. Your experience may vary, but I'll wait for several volumes to be released before I invest more time in books that repeat itself ad nauseam.
It's okay. Too much of this book is explaining what happened in the past few books from characters who experienced them. It's honestly frustrating and annoying to keep rereading the same situation from different perspectives multiple times in several chapters! Honestly part 5 vols 1-3 should be one volume. I'd say a good 40% of the paragraphs are a recounting of events that happened earlier and how strange they were. It's starting to feel a bit tired. Your experience may vary, but I'll wait for several volumes to be released before I invest more time in books that repeat itself ad nauseam.
August 30, 2023
A lot was revealed in this book I’m just hoping Ferdinand get sent back and doesn’t have to marry someone he hates.
I can say I live when rosemyn talks and interacts with royalty, you have no idea what she will say or do. This is very entertaining so I can wait to see what happen at the conference.
I’m not going to lie but the best part was where Rosemyn choked out a royal. I can also honestly say that rosemyns husband to be needs a new assistant. That guy is putting terrible ideas in his head plus you can see how jealous of a person her husband to be is. Sigh I just hope this works out!!!!!!!!
I can say I live when rosemyn talks and interacts with royalty, you have no idea what she will say or do. This is very entertaining so I can wait to see what happen at the conference.
I’m not going to lie but the best part was where Rosemyn choked out a royal. I can also honestly say that rosemyns husband to be needs a new assistant. That guy is putting terrible ideas in his head plus you can see how jealous of a person her husband to be is. Sigh I just hope this works out!!!!!!!!
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April 10, 2025
Resumen del volumen.
Hijo de su puta madre como te odio Georgina y Detilde. Pinche Wilfred eres un pendejo, cada día más pendejo manipulado por personas retraidoras caes mal, estas igual de imbecil que tu prima. Válgame con el cabronazo del lestiluat o como se llame, se mamo con su hermanita pero ella también como te va a gustar el nalgas miadas pendejo del Wilfred. Válgame que los pinches príncipes están sabrosos pero Ferdinand mi más. Tengo que admitir que me incómoda un poco el romance que se está viendo entre Ferdinand y Rozemyne sutilmente porque se llevan trece años! El cabronazo tiene 25-26 y ella ya va para sus 12-13.
Hijo de su puta madre como te odio Georgina y Detilde. Pinche Wilfred eres un pendejo, cada día más pendejo manipulado por personas retraidoras caes mal, estas igual de imbecil que tu prima. Válgame con el cabronazo del lestiluat o como se llame, se mamo con su hermanita pero ella también como te va a gustar el nalgas miadas pendejo del Wilfred. Válgame que los pinches príncipes están sabrosos pero Ferdinand mi más. Tengo que admitir que me incómoda un poco el romance que se está viendo entre Ferdinand y Rozemyne sutilmente porque se llevan trece años! El cabronazo tiene 25-26 y ella ya va para sus 12-13.
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December 14, 2025
This volume made it clear how badly misunderstandings can happened between nobles and duchies. Each had their own common sense and the flowery euphemism-chocked language probably only exacerbated this. Thankfully Sieglinde and Rozemyne managed to sort it out somehow.
Rozemyne and Ferdinand's reunion was the best part of the book for me. It was made painfully clear how much they care and needed each other like a family, though some people started to think there might be more to it than that. I, personally, was glad that Rozemyne did not suddenly developed romantic feelings to Ferdinand, as it would be a bit OOC at this point.
Rozemyne and Ferdinand's reunion was the best part of the book for me. It was made painfully clear how much they care and needed each other like a family, though some people started to think there might be more to it than that. I, personally, was glad that Rozemyne did not suddenly developed romantic feelings to Ferdinand, as it would be a bit OOC at this point.
April 6, 2023
The bride stealing ditter has been won, but that does not mean there are no issues to deal with. Meanwhile, the inter-duchy tournament and graduation ceremony takes place. Will Myne finally be able to attend everything? As always, a great volume to this great series and some solid character and plot developments even if it is at times a slow burn. I am also curious why Myne's retainers never mention their complaints about Wilfried to Myne. All in all, a solid addition to one of my favourite series.
April 5, 2023
Contains more prep work for future events and I am looking forward to see them unfold. I like that I can guess at what Georgine's end game is but not really since I lack critical information.
Other than that, for the rest of this review just picture me writing down all the horrible adjectives I can think of for Wilfried here. He is pretty much like his cousin. It's quite interesting to see the spectrum of gullibility to machinations, as demonstrated by Detlinde and him in this one book.
Other than that, for the rest of this review just picture me writing down all the horrible adjectives I can think of for Wilfried here. He is pretty much like his cousin. It's quite interesting to see the spectrum of gullibility to machinations, as demonstrated by Detlinde and him in this one book.
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October 16, 2023
Man, oh man, this is one of the best volumes all along. Here we have Ferdinand spending a night in the Ehrenfest dormitory and a dinner with Rosemain. She gives him a Shumil with some phrases and makes his stay as comfortable as possible. I wanted to cry. She loves him so much and it touches him. I can see it. No, it's not romantic but that doesn't make her love less. I want them to marry when she grows up. She could give him a home and make him happy.
March 11, 2024
3 volumes for one school year, the pace of time in these have gone way down. But this one was even a faster read than the last. And that's even with writing of yet another collapse. Finally more of Ferdinand. Unfortunately that included more of irritating characters being irritating. Still, an enjoyable read.
March 29, 2024
Spriedze aug, un neapstāsies , kamēr netika izvēlēts īstais, patiesais karalis vai karaliene, kuru atbalsta dievi. Cīņa par varu.
Vien vairāk tiek parādīts cik liels atbalsts un uzticība ir no karaliskās dzimtas ir Rozmyne.
Interesanti vai Ferdinands ir kādam devis savu vārdu vai arī nē. To varbūt uzzināsim vēlāk šajā sērijā. Varbūt tas ir kaut kur noslēpts, lai pasargātu no citiem to iegūt.
Vien vairāk tiek parādīts cik liels atbalsts un uzticība ir no karaliskās dzimtas ir Rozmyne.
Interesanti vai Ferdinands ir kādam devis savu vārdu vai arī nē. To varbūt uzzināsim vēlāk šajā sērijā. Varbūt tas ir kaut kur noslēpts, lai pasargātu no citiem to iegūt.
April 16, 2024
This was a fun volume covering the school festival (領主対抗戦/inter territory competition). I missed Ferdinand a lot, so it was lovely to see him again. The volume had plenty of funny moments, but also more serious ones, so it was a mix of emotions. Deetling continues to annoy me to my wit's end, so I did not enjoy the epilogue, haha. 5 stars.
April 5, 2023
Kyaaa!
I freaking adore this series. It is by far my favorite series of all time! The world building is so insanely good and the plot at this point is riveting. I am so eager for the next part!!!
I freaking adore this series. It is by far my favorite series of all time! The world building is so insanely good and the plot at this point is riveting. I am so eager for the next part!!!
April 5, 2023
Another great volume that this time centers on the interduchy tournament. Myne and Ferdinand get to meet for first time in part 5. Lots of groundwork laid for future conflict. Looking forward to next volume.
April 9, 2023
Amazing
There was so much in this volume. I can't wait for the next volume. I can't believe everyone is concerned about Wilfred not being THE next aub and thinking Rozemyne will take the throne. I can't wait to see how the interactions continue between the siblings.
There was so much in this volume. I can't wait for the next volume. I can't believe everyone is concerned about Wilfred not being THE next aub and thinking Rozemyne will take the throne. I can't wait to see how the interactions continue between the siblings.
May 21, 2024
As always I really like how Rozemyne not aware about her move to make everything fine to be ended up more chaos.
Usually i like short story after epilog, but for this volume its just Exhausting to read part Detlinde
and Wilfried??? I thought u have a better development 😭😭
Usually i like short story after epilog, but for this volume its just Exhausting to read part Detlinde
and Wilfried??? I thought u have a better development 😭😭
May 25, 2024
Plots
Am I the only one frustrated by how absolutely ignorant Wilfrid is?!!!! I just had to lead with that observation, because honestly he deserves whatever happens to him at this point.
Am I the only one frustrated by how absolutely ignorant Wilfrid is?!!!! I just had to lead with that observation, because honestly he deserves whatever happens to him at this point.
January 11, 2026
Although this felt like a filler book, so many great things happened, and I really enjoyed the filler. I can't wait to see how Detlinda ruins her own life. 😬 Yeah, probably quite vindictive, but oooh the schoudenfruda is so good.
April 5, 2023
Christmas came early.
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