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Srin Tuar · 2006-08-22, 21:41

And now for withdrawal symptoms.

volume 8, over

Spoiler:

I really enjoyed the slow pace. But the ending chapter and epilogue seemed crowded- way too much stuff happened in far too few pages. Perhaps he struggled to fit it all in the end there.

I was surprised that Tifinia's status is unresolved at the end. I dont know what she plans to do. Ruizu and the others don't know her secrets yet. Hehe, the confrontation between her and ruizu hasnt happened yet at all. And im not talking about a love-confrontation- which I no longer expect. Tiffania has certainly seen the depth of feeling between those two, and she doesnt seem like the kind of character who would try to but in between. So all that romantic buildup between the saito and tifania was diffused, just as soon as saito dived through the portal.

Amazingly, Ruizu still has not uttered the word "好き" directly to saito yet. I was sortof expecting some romantic progress at the end of some time. But, one thing I wasnt expecting, Ruizu to give up all her trifling with "honor" and put saito ahead of her ambitions. wow, that was an unexpected surpise. *doki* He has done the same for her, so now what will they do next? Perhaps thell get drawn into Tifinia's quest.

I supposed siesta could even go with them: she seems to have the best fieldcraft skills, and is domestic enough to make food etc for their little adventure. Certainly a useful member. Plus she's not possesive, and seems not to mind sharing her love interest with others. (a required attribute for a long time second seat in a harem?)

Theyll make an impressive party of adventurers, with two 担い手. Sadly, Tiffania has lost her music box however, so she's not going to be able to learn new powers.

In fact, there are so many unresolved things, I can hardly wait for volume 9's beginning part.

As a bad guy, I dont care for blue-haired Josef much. He seems much less intimidating than Cromwell used to. Oh well. At the very least I'll be plenty enthiused when Tabasa skewers him. The sooner the better.

Im hoping some of the mages increase their level soon. It'd be nice for kyuruke to advance to square rank, for example. Saito has certainly progressed, and gotten stronger. I was expecting his "contract servant" ceremony to be a bit more dramatic. Perhap a bit more hesitation. Perhaps a bit more pain or something. Perhaps a much more deeper and soul-touching kiss. (i love those) I got the feeling it was a bit of a reset, due to the lack of drama and/or comedy. It made me realize that the whole series lacks actual sex scenes, except perhaps the inferred off-scene ones from kyuruke in volume 1.

After all this progress from Saito and Ruizu, I want to see other cast members get stronger too now. Perhaps Gisshu will stop being a dot mage one day.

アニエス has certainly gotten stronger, in a fundamental way. (no more cast-iron-bitch) I wonder what she will do next: will she quit the 銃士隊 perhaps? Her heart is clearly not in it anymore. Maybe she'll join saito's 一行. Whatever it is, I'd love too see Anrietta's reaction. Volume 8 left me wondering about her state of mind.

Tifania's 調べ clearly has a magical wanderlust inducing effect on everyone there.

2006-08-22, 21:41	Link #38
Srin Tuar 無謀 Join Date: Sep 2004	And now for withdrawal symptoms. volume 8, over Spoiler: I really enjoyed the slow pace. But the ending chapter and epilogue seemed crowded- way too much stuff happened in far too few pages. Perhaps he struggled to fit it all in the end there. I was surprised that Tifinia's status is unresolved at the end. I dont know what she plans to do. Ruizu and the others don't know her secrets yet. Hehe, the confrontation between her and ruizu hasnt happened yet at all. And im not talking about a love-confrontation- which I no longer expect. Tiffania has certainly seen the depth of feeling between those two, and she doesnt seem like the kind of character who would try to but in between. So all that romantic buildup between the saito and tifania was diffused, just as soon as saito dived through the portal. Amazingly, Ruizu still has not uttered the word "好き" directly to saito yet. I was sortof expecting some romantic progress at the end of some time. But, one thing I wasnt expecting, Ruizu to give up all her trifling with "honor" and put saito ahead of her ambitions. wow, that was an unexpected surpise. doki He has done the same for her, so now what will they do next? Perhaps thell get drawn into Tifinia's quest. I supposed siesta could even go with them: she seems to have the best fieldcraft skills, and is domestic enough to make food etc for their little adventure. Certainly a useful member. Plus she's not possesive, and seems not to mind sharing her love interest with others. (a required attribute for a long time second seat in a harem?) Theyll make an impressive party of adventurers, with two 担い手. Sadly, Tiffania has lost her music box however, so she's not going to be able to learn new powers. In fact, there are so many unresolved things, I can hardly wait for volume 9's beginning part. As a bad guy, I dont care for blue-haired Josef much. He seems much less intimidating than Cromwell used to. Oh well. At the very least I'll be plenty enthiused when Tabasa skewers him. The sooner the better. Im hoping some of the mages increase their level soon. It'd be nice for kyuruke to advance to square rank, for example. Saito has certainly progressed, and gotten stronger. I was expecting his "contract servant" ceremony to be a bit more dramatic. Perhap a bit more hesitation. Perhaps a bit more pain or something. Perhaps a much more deeper and soul-touching kiss. (i love those) I got the feeling it was a bit of a reset, due to the lack of drama and/or comedy. It made me realize that the whole series lacks actual sex scenes, except perhaps the inferred off-scene ones from kyuruke in volume 1. After all this progress from Saito and Ruizu, I want to see other cast members get stronger too now. Perhaps Gisshu will stop being a dot mage one day. アニエス has certainly gotten stronger, in a fundamental way. (no more cast-iron-bitch) I wonder what she will do next: will she quit the 銃士隊 perhaps? Her heart is clearly not in it anymore. Maybe she'll join saito's 一行. Whatever it is, I'd love too see Anrietta's reaction. Volume 8 left me wondering about her state of mind. Tifania's 調べ clearly has a magical wanderlust inducing effect on everyone there.