Afterword

This is SOW. Thank you for reading volume 7 of The Combat Baker and Automaton Waitress!

This time, it was Mary Ville who stood in Lud and Sven’s way. Originally, her middle name—Ville—was actually to be Lud’s name. But right before the release of volume 1, we needed to change it in a hurry for various reasons.

Lud Ville... Can you guess the origin of this name? It comes from the Grimm brothers Ludwig and Wilhelm, because their names have similar pronunciations. Since the novels are set in a world similar to the German-speaking world, we drew upon the names of very well-known Germans.

The Grimm brothers, who were famous authors, included the eldest brother Jacob and the middle brother Wilhelm. Ludwig, the youngest brother, was in charge of illustrations. He was not well-known for a long time, but in recent years a reevaluation of his contributions has led to his addition as an author.

And yes, Jacob Rosso is named after the eldest brother. So, that’s the story behind their names.

Now all three brothers have appeared. But that doesn’t mean all three characters are related by blood, okay?!

Now it’s time to say good-bye. I extend heartfelt thanks to everyone involved with the book—and special thanks to the illustrator, Zaza, who I troubled yet again. And to everyone who picks up this book...... Thank you very much! I hope from the bottom of my heart that we will meet again.

SOW