Goblin Slayer - Volume 2 - Chapter Aft

AFTERWORD 

Hi, Kumo Kagyu here. 

Thank you so much for getting a copy of Goblin Slayer, Volume 2. 

I’m so grateful to all those who read and enjoyed the first volume. I never imagined my weird little adventurer, born from a moment’s flippant conversation, would do so well for himself. It’s thanks to all of you, who responded to him and his companions beyond anything I expected. I hope you’ll continue to accompany him on his goblin-slaying adventures. 

So. What did you think of Volume 2? 

In this story, Goblin Slayer slayed all the goblins who showed up. Goblins. But where Volume 1 had several self-contained adventures, this was the story of one larger dungeon. The spice of any campaign is its dungeons—at least, in TRPGs. You and your friends forging through mazes, coming up with plans, fighting monsters, and finding treasure—is there anything better? 

That’s what was in my mind as I worked on this book; I thought I might as well write something I enjoyed. If you felt any measure of that pleasure or interest while reading, then I’ll be thrilled. 

Now comes the part where I apologize and also thank people. 

First, to readers of the web versions of Volumes 1 and 2, thank you for your encouragement. I’ll keep giving you my best, so I hope you’ll stick with me. 

To Mr. Noboru Kannatuki, who provided such lovely illustrations for the previous volume and now for this one, thank you! I’m one of those authors who dances for joy in front of his computer every time your pictures show up on my monitor. 

To Mr. Kosuke Kurose, who’s handling the manga version of the series, I so look forward to working with you. The comic version launches in Big Gangan the same month as this volume is being published. Incredible! Can’t wait! Yahoo! 

Thank you to all my creative friends and all my gaming friends; you keep me moving forward. 

To my coordinator, editor, and everyone involved in getting this book to shelves: thank you so much! 

And especially to yaruok, the admin on the site where I initially posted this story: You’ve been encouraging me ever since then. You were absolutely the link between that period and when I was finally published, and you have my unending gratitude. 

To everyone I don’t have space to name, who is supporting me from the wings—thank you all. 

For Volume 3, I plan to detail the harvest festival at the frontier town. 

In this story, Goblin Slayer will slay all the goblins who goblin, goblin. 

I’ll be giving everything I’ve got to make it something everyone will enjoy. See you there! 

Kumo Kagyu