Afterword

Thank you for reading Altina the Sword Princess VIII. This is the author, Yukiya Murasaki.

This time, a sudden development leads our duo on a journey to find a new path. New meetings, new partings, and a new resolve—it feels like I’m turning over a new leaf myself. I can only hope you’re enjoying it.

Next volume, Marshal General Latrielle—now with Regis as his staff officer—challenges Oswald, who has received reinforcements from Germania. Will they succeed in recapturing an occupied stronghold? And what will become of Bastian and Elize, who arrive at the capital while they’re away?

Now, if you’ll allow me a little self-promotion: Altina the Sword Princess has received a manga adaptation. Please look it up on Comic Clear; it’s free to read on the web.

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord is being published under Kodansha, and I’ve also started two new series over the past two months.

First is The Wandering Hero is Out for Gold, published under Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. The hero who defeated the demon lord turns his sights to his newest enemy—money?! It’s a fantasy based on the premise of reclaiming swindled money through swindling.

Second is Kantai Collection KanColle: Zuihou of the Skies and Seas, published under Kadokawa Sneaker. Rom-coms starring the admiral are actually pretty rare. This is a set with Toshihiko Tsukiji-sensei’s Kagerou, Dropping Anchor!

My thanks—

To my illustrator, himesuz-sensei. You have once again provided wonderful illustrations. I know it’s been one cold day after another, but this is the season when fish tastes best. We should get together for a good meal one of these days.

To Yamazaki-sama and Nishino-sama from Afterglow. Thank you for yet another incredible design.

To my editor, Wada-sama. I’m sorry I ran so late this time... I’m really getting in the danger zone here. I’ll start writing the next volume early.

To everyone in the Famitsu Bunko editorial department, everyone involved, and to my family and friends who continue to support me.

And of course, my greatest thanks to you, dear reader, for reading this far! Thank you!

Yukiya Murasaki