Vol 13 Epilogue (2/2)
that.”
'I see, so that runs completely contrary to the notion of purebloodedness. If
that really is the case...'
”Yeah. If one were to carefully trace forwards and backwards from the
pedigree of the hero Odysseus, the chance of finding the 'King of the End'
should be substantial. That's what I believe.”
Naturally, this was nothing more than speculation.
But after saying it out loud, Alec somehow found his argument more
compelling than first imagined.
Afterword
h.e.l.lo everyone, it's been a while.
This series finally reaches its thirteenth volume, and even rarer still, an
anime adaptation...
I originally thought it would happen much later.
This is all thanks to every reader's loving support. Let me express my
outmost thanks to everyone here.
Well then, this time we have a volume advertising a vacation story.
Even the heroine who is always training in the mountains gets to enter the
stage from the very beginning.
The content is fully packed with hot springs, the beach, camping and other
leisure activities. Oh well, whether the characters themselves were able to
relax, who knows? (wry smile)
Then there is this series' oft-mentioned great hero whose true name is
unknown.
New keywords have been disclosed to allow everyone to seek his true
visage. These keywords can be used to further narrow down the search
range.
Perhaps those of you who enjoy myths and other stories might be able to
use these clues to confirm a probable target.
'It's not like this is a series based on solving mysteries, isn't it about time to
say the answer?'
Because that's what I think, I have decided to reveal the solution to the
riddle in the near future. Everyone, if a character appearing in the future
really does match the name you predicted, it would be wonderful if you
make an •MR-style exaggerated pretense of surprise while going ”N-No, it
can't be-!?”
Furthermore, this time is another round for a certain heroine.
It goes without saying for Erica and Ena, but even Liliana happens to be a
”carnivorous” heroine in actual fact. As the only ”herbivore” in the group,
this girl usually hides behind other people's backs.
Nevertheless, that sort of position can easily turn around into an advantage
as the ”only one.”
Anyway, when this volume goes on sale in August 2012, it happens to be
during the anime's broadcast. Furthermore, it is also published after the
anime plot focuses on her — Mariya-san.
It sort of feels like favorable tailwind (laugh).
As a side note, I definitely did not plan this ahead of time, it was simply
coincidence (wry laugh).
I started writing this volume when the release date was still not set... Then
by the time I noticed, I realized to my great surprise that the release date
miraculously coordinated with the anime broadcast schedule.
Could this be considered a coincidence of fate?
However, the one who will really receive favorable tailwind might very well
be Liliana instead.
With regards to the Liliana story in the latter half of the anime, I am always
surprised by the potential drawn out, going ”this is too amazing” every
time, even as the original author.
As Liliana fans, readers, please check out her anime version. Promise me.
Well then.
Of course, as the one responsible for the central role, Erica's all-important
sense of presence, necessary for supporting the plot's development, has
been portrayed thanks to the anime.
In actual fact, during Volume 1, rather than being the heroine, Erica would
be more aptly described as the ”hero” I recognized... This time, with
images and audio added, I am once again confronted with the fact that she
really is a heroine with her own strong and distinctive style.
Oh dear, despite the lack of Ena's appearances, she turned out to be quite
a memorable character. So I guess all the heroines were successful in
receiving favorable tailwind.
By the way, I also secretly a.s.sisted the anime as the original author.
Regarding all the various mythological knowledge mentioned throughout
the story, I wrote up a new doc.u.ment suited to the anime's requirements.
Without paying attention to things like word counts, I once again cooked up
new scenarios to add only to discover ”what kind of puzzle is this...” What
a brain-racking challenge (wry smile.)
Okay okay.
Let's talk a bit about the next volume. After such a long time, I intend to let
another Devil King apart from our protagonist enter the stage.
Who will make an appearance, in what kind of manner, to cause what kind
of commotion?
If possible, readers, please confirm for yourselves in Volume 14.
Actually, wait, I have already decided who is coming out to make a
commotion.
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