Part 4 Volume 9

This is the twenty-first volume of Ascendance of a Bookworm light novel.

Rozemyne is busy studying for her next year at the Royal Academy and working toward the installation of the new High Priest, but beneath the surface, her heart swirls in turmoil. A decree from the king requires Ferdinand to leave Ehrenfest, and as their final days together draw near, she must face losing her greatest pillar of support since she first entered the temple. As a farewell gift, Rozemyne treats Ferdinand and their retainers to a meal at the Italian restaurant. Dark clouds loom overhead, however, and an unexpected incident threatens to separate the pair even sooner than expected. Rozemyne can only fight back the tears as she utters a prayer for Ferdinand, blessing him one last time. Part 4 of this biblio-fantasy concludes with this volume! Includes a short story collection leading into Part 5, with three short stories written just for this release, as well as You Shiina’s classic four-panel manga!

Characters are listed in order of appearance.

Differences from the original web novels:


 * First part of Prologue taken from first part of WN chapter 443, second part is LN exclusive.
 * Chapter 1 is LN exclusive.
 * Chapter 2 resumes WN chapter 443.
 * Chapter 4 starts at final part of WN chapter 444.
 * Chapter 11 starts at final part of WN chapter 451.
 * Chapter 12 covers most of WN chapter 453.
 * Chapter 13 starts at final part of WN chapter 453, and finishes past half of WN chapter 454.
 * Chapter 14 covers latter part of WN chapter 454.
 * Epilogue is WN chapter 459, titled ゲドゥルリーヒとの別れ (Farewell to Geduldh.)
 * Justus’s POV (アーレンスバッハ生活の始まり) is WN chapter 460, making it the last of the extra stories, was moved from this position in the LN.
 * Sylvester’s POV (埋まらない穴), Rihyarda’s POV (息子の出立準備), and Fran’s POV (思い出と別れ) are LN exclusive.