The Ancient Magus Bride – Volume 17

I promised I’d go through these volumes quickly and this volume is a lot more action packed than the previous one. Generally action scenes in manga don’t require a whole lot of discussion but Magus Bride is much more interesting in the way that it portrays its fights. It’s never about the fights, it’s about … Continue reading The Ancient Magus Bride – Volume 17 →

Chapter Twenty-Two – Violent Dusk

After what felt like hours but was probably only about ten or twenty minutes at most, the relative quiet of the camp ahead of them bursted into action as people were getting up and all headed in the same direction. Someone had been spotted for sure. Eliana came over to the rest of the group. … Continue reading Chapter Twenty-Two – Violent Dusk →

Chapter Twenty-One – Triban Island

“Just so all you idiots don’t embarrass me, let me go over the plan one last time.” The Captain was standing on the upper deck, looking down on everyone who had come along on this trip to Triban island. “We will try to sail in on the far north side of the island. It’s the … Continue reading Chapter Twenty-One – Triban Island →

The Necromancer’s Daughter – Chapter Six

The Amethyst that split the sky I Meloreana I“So that’s her?” Meleorana dropped the magic that kept her hidden and took shape in the corner of the small hut. The old man was still staring at the glass orb sitting on the table. The two young women had left a while ago and were probably … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter – Chapter Six →

Vol 2: Chapter Twenty – A banquet fit for a prince

True to her word, Captain Tidescreecher had her crew set up a feast in a matter of minutes. The tables were already set up and the fire that was mainly used for heat was quickly converted into a grill. Cobal finally managed to place some of the noises he was hearing earlier, there were some … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Twenty – A banquet fit for a prince →

Vol 2: Chapter Nineteen – Captain Tidescreecher

“So you’re telling me that a prince was sailing on a merchant vessel without a personal guard to try and find a pirate captain to help out with some sort of magic problem?” The captain’s tied up hair was sticking out from under the almost comically large hat she was wearing and her piercing eyes … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Nineteen – Captain Tidescreecher →

Vol 2: Chapter Eighteen – Misfortune

Cobal slept through a lot of the remainder of the storm. The combination of exhaustion and pain meant his body really needed the rest. It turned out that the reason Mirgia never came back after he went out to get things for Cobal is because he threw up in the hallway. It was quite a … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Eighteen – Misfortune →

Vol 2: Chapter Seventeen – The Origin of The Chandecobra

The next evening came and although the storm still wasn’t as aggressive as they feared, all signs pointed towards it picking up during the night. So the crew, with the help of our party, spent most of the day making sure everything on the ship was extra secure and everyone knew their tasks when the … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Seventeen – The Origin of The Chandecobra →

The Necromancer’s Daughter – Chapter Five

Raindrops and Revelations Maharis V“So what’s next?” Ianari returned to her place behind the bar once more and went back to cleaning the glasses.“I suppose you won’t allow me to just go back?”“There are rules to this process and you’re well aware. The only way out of this place is by taking the path to … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter – Chapter Five →

Vol 2: Chapter Sixteen – Towards Rilodar

When Mana and Cobal returned to the docks, there seemed to be some sort of commotion. A bunch of people were circling around two men who were arguing. On the edge of the group, sitting on some crates and eating lunch, were Dylon, Mirgia and Kimi.“What’s going on here?” Cobal asked.Mirgia pointed at the ship. … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Sixteen – Towards Rilodar →