Ascendance of a Bookworm: Fanbook 3

By Miya Kazuki, You Shiina and Suzuka

Here is the third official Ascendance of a Bookworm fanbook, intended to be read after finishing Part 4 Volume 4 and Royal Academy Stories - First Year. This volume contains more art, character design sheets, manga, and a short story not found in the light novels. Also included are a detailed map of the Royal Academy’s library, Philine’s notes on all the duchies in Yurgenschmidt, and yet another Q&A with author Miya Kazuki.

• Language: English
• Publisher: J-Novel Club
• Release date: Nov 25, 2022
• ISBN: 9781718344655

Book preview

Table of Contents

Cover

Color Art Gallery

Cover Art Gallery

Ascendance of a Bookworm Meets the Printing Museum: Gutenberg Tour Map

Color & Cover Art Sketches

A Secret Tour of the Library

The Duty of a Guard by Suzuka

Character Design Sheets

Welcoming a Certain Someone by Ryo Namino

Yurgenschmidt Duchies

Q&A with Miya Kazuki

A Comfy Life with My Family by You Shiina

Messages from the Creators

About J-Novel Club

Copyright

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A Secret Tour of the Library

by Miya Kazuki

Philine, come to the retainers’ room when you finish cleaning up, Leonore said after Rihyarda and Lieseleta took Lady Rozemyne to the bath.

Have I made some kind of mistake?

I promptly cleared away the stationery and such that I had been using to make study guides, then made my way to the retainers’ room as instructed. Excuse me, I said as I entered, my quavering voice betraying my nerves.

Leonore and Brunhilde were the only other people in the room. Leonore was seated, her brow drawn into a slight frown, while Brunhilde was briskly preparing tea for the trolley, signifying that she was working.

You may sit, Leonore said, gesturing to the seat opposite her.

U-Understood! I replied, so anxious that my eyes were brimming with tears.

There is no need to be so worried, Brunhilde interjected with a giggle as she took the seat beside me. Leonore’s deep in thought, not stewing in anger—though her resting expression can be a bit intimidating. She just wishes to discuss our plans for tomorrow.

Leonore placed a hand on her cheek. "Was I really making such a scary face? My