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Ascendance of a Bookworm Official Fanbook Volume 1 contains exclusive bonus content based on the series written by Miya Kazuki and illustrated by You Shiina. Here is the first official Ascendance of a Bookworm fanbook, intended to be read after finishing Part 3 Volume 2. This book contains a slew of additional content, including all the color and cover artwork up to Part 3 Volume 1, a short story on a pair of new apprentices’ first tour of the temple, a manga chapter by Suzuka, and three four-panel manga by You Shiina. Also inside are design sheets showing how Bookworm’s characters were visually brought to life, and a Q&A with author Miya Kazuki containing lesser-known details about the plot as well as information on how she planned out and developed the series.
Sakuma Haru is a high school freshman boy who loves games. He is a coward who often tries to please those around him and has a hard time saying no, always relying on Minatsuki Karen, who goes to the same school. One day, a loud thunderclap rings through the school, and before he knows it, Sakuma has turned into a girl! When he wakes up, he finds himself in the world of his favorite game, "Mirage Universe," and due to a game bug, Sakuma and Minatsuki have switched genders!?
Raised as the perfect assassin for her captor's revenge, Ayla finally learns the truth of her kidnapping as she takes her dying breath. When she wakes up again years in the past, she vows then and there to turn his own plan for vengeance against him. But as she begins to unravel his plot, she discovers that she was just a small pawn in an even greater scheme. With so much at stake, will Ayla succeed in her revenge? Or will she be dragged further into something she never wanted to be a part of? Original Webtoon: KakaoPage, Daum Official Translations: English, Japanese, French, B.Portuguese, S.Chinese
[Machine Translation] Lyle, a boy who lost his life saving a child and was reincarnated into another world, entered the Royal Academy at the age of eight and spent his days happily with his follower, a twin dragon, and a tomboy princess. He learns about lost ancient magic and encounters a gigantic S-ranked demon... One day, while Lyle was enjoying his school life to the fullest, he was attacked by a horde of rampaging wyverns during an extracurricular exercise. To protect his friends, Lyle and the holy beast stand together, but even an immortal two-headed dragon that has evolved into an evil creature appears, putting Lyle in a terrible predicament! Lyle decides on a secret plan to save the day!
Mable Ra Robin, a former duchess of house Quintrell, vanished inexplicably. After 5 years, she turned up unannounced at her family's residence in the dead of night. However, she no longer goes by Duchess Quintrell but Lady Robin, having parted ways with her spouse. Mable's arrival bore another revelation- she had a son named Patrick, fathered by the ruthless Duke and her ex-husband, Percival De Quintrell.
The highly anticipated 19th birthday celebration of beloved Porto princess, Claudia De Porto, was in the works. Her diligent brother, Juverin, had planned a dream party for her while Prince Kim prepared to propose. However, their joy was shortly lived when the Demon King attacked the Porto Castle, setting it ablaze, leading to chaos during Prince Kim's proposal. In the aftermath, Claudia discovered that her kingdom had lost its most prized possession, and her brother was left broken-hearted. Fueled by the desire to save her brother and kingdom, Claudia rose to the challenge and became the next hero with guidance from the powerful spirit named Desire. However, she had to embark on the mission with her ex-fiancé, Demian Alphen. Will Claudia overcome her inexperience, journey through the treacherous path of the forbidden sea of death, and claim revenge on the Demon King to save her kingdom and sibling? This is a tale of a naïve princess turned hero due to the adventure she embarks upon to save her kingdom and sibling.
All Bastion’s ever want is to protect the happiness of the man he loves most. From the moment Bastion fell from heaven, to the day he got a second chance as an angel, he made it his duty to find the perfect gift for Cain: a magical egg that can grant any dream held in your heart. Now, if only he could figure out his annoyingly beautiful rival Ambrose, who seems to believe the egg isn’t exactly what it appears to be.
Wives in the Catanish Empire are treated as commodities and sold off through auctions. Chloe, who had been living with an abusive husband, is purchased by a mysterious man – who, as it turns out, happens to be one of the most influential individuals in the empire. The Marquess Ash Brinacle weds Chloe with the intention of providing her with a better standard of living and helping her heal from her traumatic past. At first, Chloe is overwhelmed by the kindness that the Marquess shows her, as it is a feeling that she has not experienced in a long time. Will she be able to conquer her emotional wounds and open herself up to him?
Witnessing her fiancé and conniving sister Rielle locked in a passionate embrace is the moment that triggers something inside Yiren. Fueled by a desire to escape her family, she decides to say "I do" and tie the knot. By chance, she discovers that the frigid and reserved Noel Cristan is in search of a bride to inherit his father's prestigious title of archduke. In a mutually beneficial arrangement, they agree to wed, but Yiren soon discovers that she is not the only one with their sights set on the coveted title. Amidst family turmoil and scheming, Yiren wonders if Noel's family is safe for her to be a part of.
Artes, who had been married before, met Liliu for the first time at his wife's funeral. But the gods transformed from swans can only love one god in their lifetime. Once one of them falls in love with another, his life will be exhausted until death. So even if Artes noticed Liliu's love, he could only pretend…
High school student, Gu Yunyun, suddenly found herself in another world-and woke up to discover that she was now a one-year-old queen known as Edith! Now she was a child blessed by the gods, with an entire empire at her bidding... But being a young ruler isn't easy. Though the empire may seem to be flourishing, Edith began to notice it's gradual deterioration. Not only that, a mysterious church lurks in the shadows and she soon realizes just how difficult the path of a queen is. But soon a child named Caden appears at her side and her life grows even more complex.
