Campione! - Volume 10 - Chapter Aft

Afterword 

The Campione series has finally reached the milestone of a double-digit volume count. 

In the supplementary booklet "SDMP" that is bundled with the October issue of Jump Square sold on September 3, there is even a preview of the upcoming manga adaptation. 

These are all thanks to the loving support of the readers. For this I express my deepest gratitude to all readers. 

Furthermore, this volume has taken the challenge of a cherished NETA in the industry. The one who inspired me was Rodotosu(P K h7v)-sensei, thank you very much (laugh). Everyone who is going "What?" because they started reading from the afterword, please continue reading from the start. 

So, this time our protagonist and that certain problematic character have finally appeared on stage together. 

If one were to write about their similarities from an author's standpoint, ignoring protests from the perspectives of the characters in question, the ridiculousness of their personalities and behavior should be even clearer to understand. After all, since each of the two firmly believes he (and only he) is serious and proper, so naturally those kinds of ridiculous descriptions became fewer... 

If the page limit allowed it, I would also like to ask that person about the keyword "Arthur" appearing in this volume and the previous. 

"The legends of King Arthur's origins used Celtic myths as an entry point. 
But that is just a perspective that disproportionately magnifies one tiny facet of the truth. If that man's prototype is to be demystified, one must transcend the limitations of the hero Arthur, and turn one's attention towards history... Or rather, the formation process of legends or 'pseudohistory.'" 

This is just an opening line of sorts, with much more rambling to follow (wry laugh). 

If one day a foreign drama titled "Alec's Adventure Series IV Chapter 12, The Mystery of Fake King Arthur" is realized, perhaps everyone can listen to his brilliant opinions. 

When that time comes, all sorts of "Da Vinci Code" conspiracies related to the twelfth century English royal family and French nobles, and even the troubadours of the Knights Templar will be disclosed. 

Finally, the next volume's story should be titled something like "The Story Continued" or "Second Tale." If possible, let us meet again in Volume 1 1 .