Afterword

Thank you for reading volume two of Chivalry of a Failed Knight. I’m the author, Riku Misora.

The sultry summer heat is finally starting to cool down; I hope you’ve all had a safe, healthy summer. As for me, I collapsed on the side of the road thanks to heat stroke.

Cold sweat wouldn’t stop flowing, and my body was convulsing so much that it was hard to walk. I just happened to be near a hospital, so I ran over. I passed out, but fortunately, I was already in the waiting room, so it didn’t turn into a major problem. I couldn’t believe it, though—I never thought I’d be counted in the number of people who got heat stroke that was mentioned on the news.

Everyone, when you’re out all day during the summer, make sure you buy something hydrating instead of just tea! What’s that, you say? It’s already October? Ah, that doesn’t matter.

So, back to the book. In volume three, Hagun’s selection battles will come to a climax! As the battles reach their final stages, the biggest clashes begin. Hagun Academy’s student council will all appear together, and the Kurogane household will perform some shady sabotage, pitting Ikki against old foes and powerful enemies simultaneously. I have a feeling that volume three is going to be a major trial for him!

Driven into a corner, will Ikki be able to win his final battle and secure his ticket to the Seven Stars?! I hope you’ll join me again for the third volume of this battle school, sword-action, rising-through-the-ranks series!

Last but not least, I express my gratitude to all of the people who worked with me to make this.

My illustrator, Won, is a god for making good on my ridiculous, perverted request for the cover image: “Tear the clothes around her boobs!” Delectable, thank you.

And of course, to the readers who have stayed with me through the entire book, my heart goes out to you all. Thank you so much!

See you again in volume three!