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ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか外伝 ソード・オラトリア (Light Novels) #9
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria Light Novels, Vol. 9
The times may change, but the legends of adventuring never will!
After Bete helps bring an end to the Amazon hunt, there's hardly a moment to rest before a new threat approaches Orario! The Kingdom of Rakia has dispatched a massive invading army, and adventurers answer the call to halt their advance. As Loki Familia readies itself for battle once more, a young girl's unexpected question opens the door to the past when Riveria shares one small, private story about her days during Aiz's childhood. While the fragments of memory lead the high elves' thoughts to times long gone, the grown-up Aiz feels conflicted after finding herself in a village that worships a dragon...Has she changed since her first fitful days of fighting monsters, or is some part of her still the Doll Princess?
After Bete helps bring an end to the Amazon hunt, there's hardly a moment to rest before a new threat approaches Orario! The Kingdom of Rakia has dispatched a massive invading army, and adventurers answer the call to halt their advance. As Loki Familia readies itself for battle once more, a young girl's unexpected question opens the door to the past when Riveria shares one small, private story about her days during Aiz's childhood. While the fragments of memory lead the high elves' thoughts to times long gone, the grown-up Aiz feels conflicted after finding herself in a village that worships a dragon...Has she changed since her first fitful days of fighting monsters, or is some part of her still the Doll Princess?
240 pages, Paperback
First published June 13, 2017
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Fujino Omori
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Name (in native language): 大森藤ノ
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ŌMORI Fujino
Name (in native language): 大森藤ノ
Associated Names:
OHMORI Fujino
OMORI Fujino
ŌMORI Fujino
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
June 26, 2019
Can’t say much without spoilers. We finally get to see part of Aiz’s past. It was a really great read and one of the best Sword Oratoria entries.
January 3, 2021
This solidifies Aiz as my least favorite member of Loki Familia, although I did enjoy the flashbacks, specifically for what they let us know about Hermes.
July 23, 2019
Easily the strongest volume of the Sword Oratorio series, focusing on the origins of main heroine and deuteragonist Aiz Wallenstein. It also intersects with the last half of the main DanMachi vol 8 book, so it's recommended to read this in conjunction with that volume.
This book doesn't disappoint and reveals a much wilder side of Aiz than we're used to in the series so far. Focusing on her arrival and debut at Orario, it tells of how Aiz slowly becomes and important part of the Loki Familia. That said, it does hint of even more secrets behind Aiz' past, as the most important parts of her past are not directly revealed here, with the author possibly saving it for a more climatic moment in the series' overarching plot.
My impression of Aiz definitely took a turn with this volume, mostly due to how surprising her child self compared to her usual cool, aloof demeanour. That said, there are definitely similarities and a recognisable core to her character that still remains, so it is a really good entry in the DanMachi series.
This book doesn't disappoint and reveals a much wilder side of Aiz than we're used to in the series so far. Focusing on her arrival and debut at Orario, it tells of how Aiz slowly becomes and important part of the Loki Familia. That said, it does hint of even more secrets behind Aiz' past, as the most important parts of her past are not directly revealed here, with the author possibly saving it for a more climatic moment in the series' overarching plot.
My impression of Aiz definitely took a turn with this volume, mostly due to how surprising her child self compared to her usual cool, aloof demeanour. That said, there are definitely similarities and a recognisable core to her character that still remains, so it is a really good entry in the DanMachi series.
October 24, 2019
If you've been following my reviews of the Sword Oratoria books at all you know I rather like them. 4 and 5 star ratings across the series. Volume 9 is 5+ stars. And it isn't just because we get to see a little bit more of Aiz as a child who joined Loki Familia and some of the events that started her on her current path. Not just.
It is because of that, interwoven with a current story and both were interesting, enjoyable and solid additions.
Omori says this is the end of the current 'part'. Curious to see where it goes from here. Hope it stays as solid as it has been. Maybe now that I'm caught up with what the library has of this I can hit the mainline as I am WAY behind.
Verdict: While every volume I read takes this world further and further from the title (and frankly makes it somewhat idiotic because it has NOTHING to do with it) the Sword Oratoria light novels are well worth your investment.
It is because of that, interwoven with a current story and both were interesting, enjoyable and solid additions.
Omori says this is the end of the current 'part'. Curious to see where it goes from here. Hope it stays as solid as it has been. Maybe now that I'm caught up with what the library has of this I can hit the mainline as I am WAY behind.
Verdict: While every volume I read takes this world further and further from the title (and frankly makes it somewhat idiotic because it has NOTHING to do with it) the Sword Oratoria light novels are well worth your investment.
October 17, 2020
Some backstory for Aiz but it doesn't answer the question of what happened to her parents or deal with any of the Evils.
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