Afterword

Afterword

IT’S BEEN A WHILE. My name is Mikawa Souhei.

Thanks to you, I had the opportunity to write Volume 2 of Magic User.

This time around, I think that I was able to show that the main character has grown a bit in his adventures in this other world. I was also able to include some illustrations of Castle Getaeus, where the main character now resides. As a creator, this castle is like the second main character to me, and you’ll be able to see it expand and grow as work on it continues in the story.

I made an effort to revise the webnovel version of Volume 1 into something that stood well on its own for the printed light novel. I’m pleased to say that although there were good days and bad days, I think we ended up with well-balanced content.

Meanwhile, in Volume 2 (if you’ve already read it, you already know), I’ve completely done away with all limitations. Instead, I wrote it with confidence that the story would continue. Especially in the last scene. You can’t wait to read what happens next, right? (At least, I hope you can’t!)

My shameless hope is that I can keep on going full speed ahead with Volumes 3 and 4. When I was approached to turn this story into a book, I was pessimistic and thought I would be lucky if I could even publish one volume. But it seems there is no limit to human desire.

There were a lot of internal monologues in Volume 2, but in Volume 3, I should be able to show you more drama and major battles with evil aristocrats, daemonists, savage tribes, and the daemons themselves. I hope to also give the new characters even more to do than they had in the online version. Please look forward to it.

There are some people I need to thank.

Ryota-H for drawing such wonderful illustrations, even though I know you’re so busy. I was especially moved by the strange but strong Lade and the dainty Elisabel, who could never display even an ounce of awkwardness. Editor F, I know I caused problems for you with delays during the rewrite process. Thank you for having so much patience with me. And just like last time, thank you to Tenkado NoNPolicy for the awesome maps and castle illustration designs. It’s thanks to you that this world is able to grow.

Thank you to everyone who helped promote Volume 1. I hope you will do the same for this volume, too (heh heh).

My long-time game buddies, J and Y. Next time you want to go eat BBQ, make sure you’re ready to whip out some jokes and banter!

Thank you to all the readers who have supported the online version of this story. That’s exactly why we’ve been able to make it a series! I apologize for my tendency to be delayed in updating the webnovel, but I ask for your continued support.

Finally, thank YOU, the reader, for buying this book. Thank you very much.

If you thought this story was interesting, nothing could bring me greater joy.