Wortenia Senki (LN) - Volume 23 - Chapter Aft

Afterword

Although I doubt there are any, to those picking up Record of Wortenia War for the first time, it’s nice to meet you. For those who have been here since volume one, long time no see. I’m the author, Ryota Hori.

Fall is getting colder, and I find myself wanting to wear coats more. How are you all doing?

Last month, I caught a cold. I was in a panic and thought I had finally caught COVID. But after a few days, my temperature and cough weren’t that bad, and I’m feeling all right now. Please make sure to look after yourselves, everyone.

The COVID pandemic seems to have passed, but then again, it still feels like it’s here, creating a bit of a strange situation. I’m slowly getting back to my usual life. I have a renewed determination to visit my favorite restaurants often to collect information so they don’t go out of business. However, a year has passed by quickly, and we are already on the last publication of this year, volume twenty-three. As an author, I’m very relieved I’ve been able to write this year and keep up with the current publishing pace. Until now, we’ve been spelling out the volume numbers in English. I wonder if it is a good time to start writing them as numerals.

Putting that thought aside, now for the usual highlights.

I guess the highlight of this issue is moving forward. Ryoma can now breathe a sigh of relief now that his war with Queen Lupis is over. Though to construct a new system within the Kingdom of Rhoadseria, there is still a lot for him to do. But if the main character finally has peace, then the author loses his only means of bread and butter. So, I’d like Ryoma to give up on the idea of peace, accepting it as his fate, being a character I made up.

Ryoma will continue to climb the ranks, so let’s hope he continues doing well.

In addition, Sudou and the Church of Meneos have started to make their moves—as well as a large country we haven’t heard from in a while. Please look forward to the next volume, which I plan to use to send shivers throughout the western continent.

Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to all of those involved in publishing this book and the readers for picking this up. I’ll continue to do my best, so please look forward to the continuation of Record of Wortenia War.