Afterword
“The stars and moon can shine…because the sun is here…”
Thank you for picking up the fourteenth volume of Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World (Last Crusade)!
Now that I think it over, I think I wrote this in the thirteenth volume afterword: “This time the three royal families of the Sovereignty, the Lou, the Zoa, and the Hydra, received the spotlight in the first half.”
Well, this is the latter half. In the second volume, the Zoa appeared. In the fifth, the Hydra did…and finally, I feel like the princesses representing them have all truly had their chance to shine.
Princess Kissing of the Zoa is making her own way in the world.
Princess Mizerhyby of the Hydra has finally awakened to her glory.
Princess Aliceliese of the Lou has likely made the most monumental choice in her life.
I hope that you’ll continue to follow along to see the future the three are heading toward.
And I have one other announcement.
We also reached the conclusion of a very big connection that’s not related to the three royal families but is shown on this volume’s cover.
The witch Shanorotte, who used to be an Imperial commander.
The Imperial commander Mismis, who turned into a witch.
Now that I think about it, this relationship was introduced in the second volume, where the Zoa were introduced…or I feel it might be a relationship that started with the first queen from a hundred years ago and has continued until now. This is the second time Mismis has been on a cover. Compared to her first time in the third volume, she’s gone through a battle and is beat up, but she seems somewhat cheerful and more mature. I think her expression is proof of her growth.
Though her conflict isn’t as intense as the one between the three royal families, maybe Mismis’s is the real main story in this volume.
Now that’s it for the books.
I have an announcement about the Last Crusade anime. I’ll announce it again, but Season 2 will be airing in 2023. It’s finally starting to feel real…!
I hope that the continuation of the anime fulfills your expectations (and more)!
I have an announcement for another series.
MF Bunko J Gods’ Games We Play will have its sixth and latest volume out January 25, 2023!
This one has an anime being made, too, and it’s been lucky enough to have the most passionate staff and cast. For those who haven’t read it, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the original books first!
Now I’ll move on to my thank-yous!
To everyone who has helped me.
To Ao Nekonabe—the Mismis cover illustration is a gem on a page!
I can feel how Mismis has matured since the third volume, and I can see her wish in Mismis. It’s so tender and beautiful and the vibe is awesome!
I’m counting on you for the next anime as well!
And thank you to O.
Thank you for the novels, of course, but also for the anime, the performances, and the media mix. I’ll try taking on new challenges next year, so I hope you’ll continue to assist me!
Finally, I have a publication announcement.
Last Crusade Volume 15 is planned for spring of 2023.
It’ll be the fifteenth volume of the story between the swordsman Iska and the witch princess Alice.
The princesses of the Lou, Zoa, and Hydra houses are gathered in the Empire. The future of the Nebulis Sovereignty rests in their hands as the time to make the final choice comes.
At the same time, in the Nebulis Sovereignty, after arriving back in the Queen’s Palace, the queen herself has a favor to ask Sisbell.
Illumination shows the past.
This will be the story of a sorcerer, and a young princess called the War Doll.
Applause and cheers. Another story about a final battlefield opens, but this one is from thirty years in the past and is full of lamentation after the two never reach their crusade.
Or perhaps this is the volume that will cover the past and future of the other secret protagonists. Please don’t miss it!
So…
First, Gods’ Games We Play Volume 6 is out January 25, 2023!
Then Last Crusade Volume 15 is planned for spring of 2023.
We’re hurtling forward for the anime at full force for both series, so I hope you have high expectations!
Well then, I hope to see you again!
It’s already winter before I knew it.
Kei Sazane
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