Wortenia Senki (LN) - Volume 10 - Chapter Aft

Afterword

I doubt there are many such readers left, but I welcome any new readers who picked up the series with this volume. And to those of you who have kept up with the series since volume 1, it’s been four months since the last volume. This is Ryota Hori, the author.

By the time I write this afterword, we’re leaving the rainy season and are on the verge of summer. The changing seasons make one’s health a lot more shaky, so I do hope you’re all taking care of yourselves.

Actually, halfway through May I got sick and haven’t quite recovered yet. The other day, I went for osteopathy and acupuncture for the first time, at a friend’s recommendation. To my surprise, it wasn’t so bad! If you’re feeling unwell, maybe giving those avenues a try might help you.

Now, my health aside, last time I wasn’t able to offer a summary of volume 9’s story due to character count restrictions, so this time let’s go with a simple synopsis. The highlights of volume 10 are, when all is said and done, Koichiro Mikoshiba’s existence and the Organization.

As an author, I try to not let it get the better of me, but somehow I keep giving this unrestrained, playful old man screen time. Still, it’s not possible to explain the full extent of all the lore of this story through Ryoma’s perspective alone, so some characters have to serve as minor protagonists or narrators. As a matter of necessity, if nothing else...

But Koichiro’s perspective proves quite comfortable for explaining the Organization’s structure and history. Of course, the two other characters of note are Sudou and Saito. Just what new orders did Saito receive upon returning from Xarooda? And what is Sudou’s true identity? Volume 10 is full of such mysteries, so read ahead and find out.

Now, I would like to extend my thanks to the editors who helped in the publishing of volume 10, as well as everyone who was involved in working on it. And of course, all you readers. The series can only keep going thanks to your support.

Things are becoming rough in the publishing industry as of late, with the environment becoming a real race for survival. But within this environment, this series has published ten volumes and is still ongoing, despite not winning any contests or being rookie of the year. It really drives it home just how much of a miracle that is.

The upcoming volume 11 is scheduled for release in November, and I will put up my best efforts to deliver it to you in a timely manner. I hope you will continue to support Record of Wortenia War in the future.