Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World: Volume 5

Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World Light Novel #5

by Schuld, Lansane (Illustrator), Mikey N. (Translator)

Our munchkin hero Erich returns home after a long, dark night of bedlam, bloodshed, and intrigue in the capital. Cecilia’s conundrum stands resolved, but the ripples of the incident persist…and whose boat should they rock but that of Agrippina, his shiftless employer? Omens of trouble loom on the horizon, but escape was never an option. How will Erich’s saving throws fare when he is plunged into yet more turbulent waters?!

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy

361 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 25, 2022

Reviews

[poet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the politicking here but there's a point where I understand the need to add a love interest to the mill constantly but also it tires me. The general world building and plot feel strong enough at this point without that. She seems cool though.

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book

Another well written and excellent addition of world building. Erich's slothful master is cornered into confronting her worst possible nemesis: responsibilities. Naturally, she plots revenge on everyone involved, and our protagonist is swept up into the crossfire.

[Pieter · Rating 4 out of 5]

While Cecilia's issues seem resolved, Erich's get a new surprise. His master, Agrippina, is made a count, and of a rather troublesome domain at that, one that has not had a proper domain lord for human generations and were corruption runs rampant. It instantly paints a target on his and Agrippina's back.

By volume 5 people should know what to expect: excellent world and character building, if at times interspersed with a bit too much of a flowery language and some brutal action. We finally get to actually see Agrippina's "vileness" as opposed to just hearing Erich talk about it, although it still is not nearly as bad as Erich makes it out to be. The Henderson at the end was especially interesting, one of the author's best up till this point.

All in all, an excellent addition to the series.

[slugbiscuit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Volume 5 focuses on Agrippina and the fallout of the emperor's plans for her. Agrippina is the single best character of this series IMO and narrowing the lineup to just her and Erich made this volume shine. Also, it seems like we are finally moving toward the starting line of Erich's adventure, so looking forward to what's next.