Afterword

We’ve finally reached volume 3 of Teogonia.

Although my revisions to the text of the web version were pre-planned, I never expected it to be such a great task. I regret that I needed to have my submission deadlines extended several times. My editor is always so good to me, but I fear I caused considerable damage to his stomach, and I’m deeply remorseful. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere apologies.

In the process of making revisions, a rather curious thing occurred.

I have no doubt that you noticed for yourself the moment you picked up this book, but the cover features two beautiful brides! I was already aware that Lady White was beautiful, but the stunning lady in red standing by her side was unknown to me.

This is the noble lady from the center?! Kawano-sensei had produced such a charming illustration of her that I took the unusual step of modifying the text of the novel itself. She was originally a slightly cute girl with big fish lips, but now she has been elevated to the status of a beautiful lady who’s rather seductive for someone her age. Such a change in the description was only natural. Likewise, it’s only natural that she should receive favorable treatment in future volumes (by the author in an emotional sense).

From the bottom of my heart, I’d like to express my appreciation to Kawano-sensei for drawing illustrations that tugged at this author’s heartstrings, Aoyama-sensei for taking on the task of a manga adaptation, and to my editor Yamaguchi-sama.

And to the readers who are still with me, I am deeply grateful.

I am sorry that you had to wait so long for volume 3.

Tsukasa Tanimai, June, 2019