Ascendance of a Bookworm Quotes

“It wasn’t her mana capacity that surprised me, though. It was abnormal, to be sure, but what had left me in awe was the sheer beauty of the spectacle. I could not explain why, but it was different from any blessing I had seen before. The blue light seemed to sparkle with life as though it were truly from the gods themselves.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1

“Not to mention, my boy Ferdinand expects great things from her,” Lady Rihyarda continued. “He says the future growth of our duchy will rest squarely on her shoulders. The hopes being pinned on this pre-baptism child are so high, in fact, that I find myself worrying about her more than anything.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1

“She’s my savior. That’s why I’m gonna use my strength and stamina—things she doesn’t have—to help her out. From that point on, I was determined to assist Myne however I could. It was a decision that would end up changing my entire life—though, at the time, I was too overjoyed about parue cakes to realize it.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1

“After today’s events, one thing was clear to me: if I followed Myne’s instructions, I’d get to eat more tasty food.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1

“I was going to protest, but then I saw Linhardt wearing a half-smile out of the corner of my eye.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1

“According to Oswald, mothers had such an enormous influence on their babies’ mana that, in private, half-siblings weren’t considered siblings at all.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1

“Oswald has decided not to take any new retainers, correct?”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1

“Lady Veronica instructed me not to defy my lord under any circumstances,” I said.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1

“Oswald told me in no uncertain terms that he would not mind my resignation.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1

“Lord Sylvester paused for a moment, then glanced at Lord Karstedt. “She’s rich with mana, has knowledge from the world of the gods, and is even considered the Saint of Ehrenfest.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection Volume 1