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.
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.
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.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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.
"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 v24 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 v24 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 v24 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?
Volumen 24 de esta maravillosa e impresionante historia
Me encanto, me fascinó, me emociono y me cautivó muchísimo 🤭
Los personajes hermosos siempre cumpliendo su papel, una trama maravillosa por completo, descripciones excelentes, escenas fascinantes, preparativos necesarios, una gran cantidad de sentimientos y un reencuentro muy anhelo
La Ratona preparándose para los regaños, pero por un motivo especial se siente muy emocionada y feliz
Tras otra fiebre, Rozemyne se despierta con una noticia impactante: los Caballeros de la Soberanía capturados por interrumpir su partido de Ditter, podrían haber estado bajo los efectos del trug...
La sospecha le trae a la memoria un incidente reciente con Lady Georgine... más Rozemyne decide dejar el asunto en manos de los adultos
El Torneo de Interducados está a la vuelta de la esquina, y los estudiantes de Ehrenfest deben prepararse para relacionarse con otros ducados y con la Familia Real
A medida que se acerca el final del curso escolar, también lo hace un reencuentro largamente esperado
Ferdinand debe pasar la noche del Torneo de Interducados en el salón de té de Ehrenfest, y mientras Rozemyne lucha por mantener sus emociones bajo control, hace una declaración inquebrantable:
" ¡Haré todo lo que esté en mi mano para darle la bienvenida! "
¿ Conseguirá contener su emoción... ?
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La Ratona siempre entre alborotos
Con una enorme paciencia ante los idiotas que por más que les explique no entienden nada de nada
Tratando de proteger lo que le pertenece y esforzándose para que los que le importan valoren más sus logros
Diciendo y defendiendo sus opiniones sin amedrentarse ante nadie
Demostrando que siempre es mejor hablar con sinceridad que callar, pues la falta de comunicación a la larga solo ocasionará más y más problemas
La alegría de tener momentos robados juntos a sus seres queridos y lo feliz que le hace cuando estos se alegran por ella
Porque ella se esfuerza, a veces se pasas, pero sigues esforzándote al máximo, aunque también impulsa locuras 🤭
Sin embargo su muy doloroso ver lo mucho que le afecta cuando las personas que ama sufren o cuando alguien los lastima 💔
Aunque la impotencia de no poder hacer mucho para ayudarles es enorme, deja en claro que si llega el caso nada ni nadie evitara que los proteja o salve sin dudar, sin importar donde estén o a quién se enfrente para lograr
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Mientras trascurre la recta final de su tercer año académico y de su primer siclo completo, Rozemyne se ve obligada a socializar en el Torneo de Interducados
También preparo lo necesario para que sus eruditos respectivos presentarán los resultados de las investigaciones respectivas
Asistió a su primera entrega de premios, volviendo a ser la primera de su clase ( en ambos cursos )
Y aunque sabia que seguro la regañarian mucho por la gran cantidad de lios en que se vio envuelta, su mayor alegría, fue que al fin tendrá una oportunidad de reencontrarse con Ferdinand
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Tras una cena y un momento agradable y corto con personas queridas ( aunque refunfuño por no recibir elogios de Ferdinand 🤭 ), tuvo que contener las lágrimas tras otra despedida...
Como cierre del siclo académico presencio el Giro de Dedicación, de los de último año
Todo habría terminado en calma y sin inconvenientes, de ser porque Detlinde, en su afán de llamar la atención, se peino extravagantemente, utilizo un montón de piedra fey y maná para que estas brillarán...
( Realmente se convertio en un palo luminoso giratorio y se desmayo por idiota, pues no escucho los consejos que le dieron... Así que lo merece 😈 )
El caso, es que activo un círculo mágico que ocasionó que se desmayara en pleno Giro y otro montón de problemas...
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Los personajes se lucieron en muchos aspectos 🤭
Adore ver como Hannelore demuestra su valentía al dar sus opiniones
Ella es más timida y sensible, que cualquiera de su familia o todo Ditterlandia ( Dunkelfelger )
Pero realmente es muy valiente y decidida cuando debe serlo
La Adorooooo
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Los Aprendices de Caballero demostraron un gran crecimiento en el Ditter de Velocidad
Se enfrentaron a una " Gumka ", una planta fey
Es una especie de medusa árbol, cuyos ramas tienen espinas cuyo veneno adormece a quien toca
Gracias a los estudios de todos en Ehrenfest para saber que hacer con bestias o plantas fey desconocidas, una herramienta secreta, las indicaciones certeras de Leonore y el esfuerzo y coordinación conjunta de todos, la derrotaron sin dudar y prontamente
Lo más importante es que todo ese esfuerzo en conseguir no va perderse en el futuro 🥹
Debido a su asombroso desempeño consiguieron el tercer puesto en el Ditter
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Asi, Ferdinand le dijo hace tiempo a la Ratona, la gumka es una planta de la cual se podría obtenerse algo similar al caucho, algo que ella quería pero por cuestiones de que es nativa de otro ducado, no puede obtener a menos que hiciera un montón de procesos y papelo 😅
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Así los estudiantes de Ahrensbach se enfrentaron a un talfrosch creado por la profesora Hirschur
Fue una venganza perfecta del destino muy fascinante 😈
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La Ratona conoció a Constance ( esta casada con el Aub Frenbeltag ), la otra hermana mayor de Sylvester
Me pareció muy amable y resuelta que ayudó mucho a Sylvester en su romance con Florencia
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Me gusta cuando los asistentes de la Ratona, le explican a los nuevos como actuar en torno a ella
Es hermoso ver como pese a sus diferentes puntos de vista hacen lo máximo para llegar a un punto en común, siempre con respecto y la confianza que se fortalece poco a poco 🥹
Además es notable el cariño sincero y lo mucho que se preocupan por Rozemyne 🥹
( Aunque Laurenz no duda en embromar a la Ratona por ser una Santa 🤭 )
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Debo deciri que comparto sentimientos con Leonore Brunhilde y Judithe, entorno a Wilfried y sus asistentes
Los últimos no paran de meterle ideas a Wilfried, y se que eso traerá problemas, pues no paran de decirle que tome los logros de la Ratona o Charlotte para si..
De verdad quiero golpearlos, más a Wilfried ya que esta donde esta por la Ratona, pero como no deja de escuchar más a sus asistentes y no valora y respeta a Rozemyne, va provocar un buen desatre y va sufrir
Si llega a ese punto ojalá lo deshereden como futuro Aub...
Realmente Wilfried no es malo, de hecho es bueno y sensible, pero ciego
Realmente Charlotte es mucho más bella e increíble, porque ella si aprecia, valora y respeta a Rozemyne ❤️
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Ha sido fascinante en todo sentido
Realmente disfruto viendo cada interacción entre estos personajes
¡¡ Me Encantaaaaa !!
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Para evitar problemas, conseguir alianzas y mejorar la reputación de Ehrenfest, la Ratona para su presentación como estudiante de erudición en el Torneo de Interducados decidió hacer una investigación en conjunto con un ducado mayor o eso pretendía ya que termino en 3 en conjuto 😅
( Ella no hizo la presentación pues le toco socializar... )
La investigación principal en conjunto con Dunkelfelger, y en la que se centrara más es
" Rituales y Protecciones Divinas. "
Después de todo ella recibió más protecciones divinas que nadie porque reza mucho, pero los Caballeros de Dunkelfelger reciben con frecuencia más bendiciones que otros ya que rezan a Leidenschaft, el Dios del Fuego y sus subordinados, así que espera demostrar que se obtienen más protecciones si se decica maná, se reza con sinceridad y frecuencia, sin importar la edad
( Así, resulta que Ehrenfest empezó a realizar oraciones hace relativamente poco años, gracias al padre de Sylvester y Ferdinand )
Como realizo un Ritual de Dedicación a gran escala en la Real Academia, con varios participantes incluida la Familia Real 😅
Obtuvo el primer premio
Así que espera que eso ayude a los demás nobles a entender que el maná esta muy ligado a los dioses de ahi la importancia de las oraciones y a su vez cambiar a mejor un poco la reputación de los templos
( De hecho calló a varios idiotas 🙄 )
A este punto han salido un montón de Dioses Subordinados, pero son demasiados así que no voy a escribirlos 😅
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Investigación en conjunto con Drewanchel
" Otras Utilidades y Mejor Calidad para el Papel Fey "
Resultó que el papel de plantas fey tiene más usos y las propiedades propias de las plantas
Por ejemplo si una planta mágica es inmune al fuego, el papel que se haga de ella, lo es también
( Hay muchos más ejemplos, pero hasta ahi lo dejo 🤭 )
Aunque es una investigación en conjunto, cada ducado mostró sus logros individualmente, Drewanchel decido hacer instrumentos autoejecutables de papel y Ehrenfest decidió que utilizar su papel para crear objetos musicales autoejecutables más accesibles, que incluso los pleveyos pudieran utilizar
Aunque la investigación sólo la realizaron para darle más valor al papel, los descubrimientos fueron muy satisfactorios, pero no gano premios
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Finalmente la investigación en conjunto con Ahrensbach
" Cómo hacer que las Herramientas Mágicas sean más Eficientes en Maná "
Esta fue con fines de crear lo necesario para su propia Biblioteca
Notando lo difícil que resulta utilizar algunas herramientas por falta de maná, esta decidida cambiar eso poco a poco
Esta vez se centro en una grabadora y reproductora de voz muy pequeña
Para que la presentación se viera más linda creo un peluche en forma de shumil ( que ella quería un panda pero no la dejaron 😅 ), e inserto en el la grabadora ( aunque claro se podía colocar en otro objeto o usar así nomas )
En dicha grabadora la Ratona junto a Laurenz, grabo frases de uno de los libros románticos de Ehrenfest, a él no le importo después de todo solo estaba leyendo en voz alta 🤣
Debo decir que Ahrensbach termino participando por interes, Raimund y para tener una manera de ayudar a Ferdinand, pues Raimund y la Ratona son discípulos de él y la profesora Hirschur presto el laboratorio
Pero la " profesora " Fraularm trató de sabotear y hacerse con todo el credito para Ahrensbach, pero aparte del shumil de peluche, sin proponerselo la participación de Rozemyne quedó en claro ante todos, cuando se le ocurrió promocionar sus libros
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Esa acción inesperada le valió un elogio de parte de Ferdinand
( Sin duda la humillación de la " profesora " fue enorme 😈 )
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Un poco de la cuestión política de la Soberanía
En Yurgenschmidt hace algunos años ( no diré cuantos ), se dio una Guerra Civil, la razón la repentina muerte del futuro Zent ( lo mandaron a la altísima escalera ), la desaparición de Grutrissheit ( conocido como la Biblia del Zent dado por la Diosa de la Sabiduría, es un libro guía para gobernar correctamente ), y claro lo de siempre la envida, el deseo de poder y riqueza de muchos...
Después de mucho, el rey actual se hizo con el trono y con ello se llevó a cabo una gran purga
Muchos nobles y sus familiares, de diferentes ducados y rangos, fueron condenados a muertes ( ademas de que varios ducados ya no estan en el mapa... más o menos... )
Incluso varios inocentes murieron, por ejemplo 3 bibliotecarios de la Biblioteca de la Real Academia, no pudieron demostrar su inocencia jurando al rey pues habian jurado a Mestionora, la Diosa de la Sabiduría, así que solo guardaron su trabajo y dieron todo el maná posible a Schwartz y Weiss...
Mucho problemas quedaron...
La educación en todo sentido decayó y la guía de estudios cambio demasiado
Los bibliotecarios no dan abasto y por ello varias herramientas mágicas dejaron de funcionar
Se perdieron muchas herramientas e información
La calidad en seguridad se vio seriamente afectada ya que varios caballeros de diferentes ducados fueron llamados a la Soberanía
La reputación de los templos y su importancia se vio más afectada de lo que estaba, además muchos de los Sacerdotes y Doncellas de túnica azul, si integraron a la Nobleza ( recibiendo un permiso especial para asistir a la Real Academia sin importar su edad ), así que realizar las diferentes ceremonia se volvió muy complicado
Lo más preocupante sobre todo es que como hay menos nobles la escasez de maná es demasiado grande y eso afecta demasiado las cosechas, ya que sin maná la tierra no es fértil...
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Es una situación muy complicada
La Familia Realza se la pasa buscando el Grutrissheit ( sin éxito )
Creen que Ferdinand sabe donde está y quiere hacerse con el trono, y debido a la relación entre él y la Ratona, creen ella podría encontrarlo, pero ella simplemente es una loca amante de los libros con demasiada inteligencia y nada de sentido de autoproteccion 😅
Las sospechas sobre Ferdinand empeoraron cuando la idiota de Detlinde activo el círculo mágico durante el Giro, pues según el templo de la Soberanía es la más cercana a ser Zent
Pero no es así, el círculo solo señala posibles Candidatos a Zent, pero para ello debia formarse una columna de luz, con el circulo, y no se formo...
( Además la bruja narcisista es una egoísta horrible )
Desde la primera vez en el Archivo Subterráneo, Rozemyne le dijo a la Realeza que leyeran los documentos que podrian ser importantes para ellos, pero estos no quisieron hacerlo
Asi que trataron de hacer que ella les tradujera todos los documentos importantes para reinar, pero Ferdinand les dijo que no pues sería una carga demasiado grande para ella ( además de son ellos los que los necesitan, asi que deberían mejor aprender el idioma antiguo... ), pues ni ella ni él ni Ehrenfest, quieren problemas de ningún tipo
De momento dejaron la cuestión ahí...
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Me duele mucho notar que Ferdinand sufre en Ahrensbach
Dueleeee
La Ratona para animarlo un poco lo dejo hacer algunas herramientas mágicas
Además le regalo una grabadora shumill con un montón de recomendaciones para que se cuide y no se sobre exija, pero como claro Ferdinand lo habría destruido o tirado a un cajón, pues Justus lo guardaría para usarlo cuando fuera necesario
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Pero es muy lindo como aunque finja demencia Ferdinand esta muy feliz por estar en casa, aunque sea un momento
Y claro como el conoce muuuy bien a la Ratona le dejo 2 grabadoras, se que en una le dejo un montón de regaños, pero me pregunto que le dejo en la otra...
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Para salub mental de la Ratona recibió uno que otro regaño
Es que es demasiado honesta en sus cartas
La situación es complicada pero tanto Ferdinand y Rozemyne, se mantienen juntos incluso en la distancia
Ojalá esta horrible situación pare, porque cada vez duele más
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Aunque fue un poco más calmada en comparación a los anteriores, la autora logró trasmitir muchísimos sentimientos y desarrollar todo muy hermosamente
Digo lograr que el interés no desaparezca en 24 libros con un solo hilo conductor es increíble
Todo es fascinante y las ilustraciones sencillamente me dejan sin palabras
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Realmente es maravilloso y conmovedor de inicio a fin
Leanlaaaa
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Socialización obligatorio, sonrisas llenas de hipocresía, aclaraciones, presentación de investigaciones, propaganda de libros, una entrega de premios y un reencuentro muy esperado por una pequeña ratona alborotadora
Recomendada 1000%
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Siempre rezo desde el fondo de mi corazón para que no te involucres en tales asuntos, pero he descubierto que no hay palabras que puedan atarte
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.
4.75/5 (Despite not being a full 5 stars, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Rather, it feels like the events that this light novel continued from and the events that will follow after it are far more stellar and exciting. I wouldn't call this solely a bridging novel, but it's sandwiched between some key moments for the series, I feel.)
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It's great that Matthias was able to, once again, play a big role in unravelling some pieces of Georgine's plan, what with his recognition of the My boy is doing so well on our team, and I'm loving him!
Conversely, I don't have the mental capacity right now to once again record all of the hatred I feel for Brunhilde. I don't want to look up other people's opinions of her in case I run into spoilers, but damn, if other people like this character... UGH. She was absolutely detestable, speaking in what I imagine is a screeching or otherwise obnoxious tone of voice when telling the newbies like Matthias off. and she's a product of a traditional family/faction that is part of the reason for tensions and infighting. She doesn't help resolve things as part of the next generation; rather, she secretly sows more hatred and potential causes for war behind the scenes when Rozemyne isn't listening. I have to stop here since she's already induced many deep breaths from me when reading, but there's that. Not to mention, she's dragged Leonore low in my opinion of her as well. I just can't agree with them and really don't like their pretentious way of talking down to others who are actually making a difference (i.e., Matthias), just for not conforming to their every demanding view. They now just seem like elitist mean girls who expect everyone to follow their ways.
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Hannelore was admirable during the meeting between herself and her mum (Sieglinde), Ehrenfest, and the royalty during the Interduchy Tournament. I feel proud of her for is just backwards.
But DAAAAMN, when Rozemyne gave the - HOOOOOOOO, get 'em, girl! Absolutely ruthless. And deserved. I'm so glad the discussion went well despite that. I thought I was disliking Sieglinde, but she took the situation reasonably well considering the slights and the I like her (and yet I'll watch out for her). Dunkelfelger women are still fire so far.
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I'm pleasantly surprised that Detlinde's embarrassment at Ahhh, I wanna know~ This series is so good at making me want to keep reading the next books for answers! Effortless.
Of course all of Detlinde's surrounding retainers suck too. Of course. I can't blame them for hating her, obviously, but this grand plan to deceive Detlinde is pretty rough for anyone. But Martina's and that just makes her suck after all.
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I thought I was gonna be bored of Lueuradi considering she already had enough focus on her in the previous light novel for a side character who's just simply in love with Royal Academy Love Stories but has no story significance yet. BUT I was wrong. I actually ended up really enjoying her post-epilogue POV short story. Not only could I relate to her fondness for love stories and what she doesn't know is basically the beauty of today's but the chapter ended up giving me a nostalgic feeling that I would experience when reading a Jane Austen book, in the sense that I was witnessing the culture of a completely different society - one where people speak in very different ways and with different societal euphemisms and phrasings. Such is the beauty of language. From group to group and world to world, sociopolitical culture can shape the very ways people communicate, pass time, and view certain acts (i.e., the way love is described in books or conversations within this fantasy world of Yurgenschmidt is actually through references to the gods) completely differently. It was relaxing and made me fall even further into the world, even if only for a short time.
Plus, it was also funny seeing her and Muriella misunderstand the interaction between Rozemyne and Ferdinand. I can't wait to see how her Mestionora book is received (I wish I could read it!), AND WHAT IN YURGENSCHMIDT WAS THAT FUTURE-HINTING EASTER EGG OF EVERYONE VIEWING That was dropped so suddenly that I'm practically rushing this review just to continue the series!
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Speaking of both being hooked for the next novel and feeling recurring hatred for a character... OSWALD. UGHHHHH. Fire this man! Fire Wilfried's retainers. Why hasn't Florencia acted yet when she said she'd investigate them after Charlotte's warning a few light novels ago? This man has now single-handedly Leave Wilfried the fk alone. Why does everyone try to reignite what isn't actually a big deal? It seems to me that everyone's insecure, discontent, unloved, and projecting their own shortcomings onto Everyone needs to stop trying to incite a fight, war, or takeover in the minds of children who are peaceful to begin with.
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My overall concluding thoughts after the end of this book: Leave. These. Kids. Alone!
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.
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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!!!
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 ....
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!!!!!!!!
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
This volume is largely dealing with the consequences from the previous novel, because of that has a lot of socializing and plot development. It was quite enjoyable to see the characters interacting with some that we've not seen in a while, although looks like the main plot is starting to come into fruition. It had a lot of funny moments though, so the lowest star rating might just be because of how it seems compared to the previous novel. Still, greatly enjoyed it as always and I'm looking forward to the final? section of the story to progress.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 😭😭
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.