Ascendance of a Bookworm Quotes

“then caught Georgine with bands of light. She tried to break free before freezing in shock; she must have just realized that her mana wasn’t stronger than mine anymore.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“Soon enough, Gervasio lost track of how much mana he’d channeled into the tool. It felt close to the amount the shrines had taken from him. As he started to think he might need a rejuvenation potion,”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“As much as your health has improved, you are on the verge of collapse. I suspect you will need potions just to make it through dinner. Do not put such great faith in your stamina when it barely met the bare minimum to begin with.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“I don’t expect this to work, but I’ll say it anyway—don’t do anything crazy, alright?” Yeeeah... I’m not sure I can promise that.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“Fear not—I do not start fights I cannot win.” Spread across his lips was the same smile he always wore when devising evil schemes, and at once, I was convinced that I could leave things in his hands. It warmed my heart to see him so motivated.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“I would call you a fool, but the word no longer feels strong enough...” Ferdinand muttered.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“A good story was the best way to escape terrifying thoughts.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“Is it not about time for us to separate Mother and Lady Hannelore?” I asked. “And interrupt their fun?” Wilfried replied. “I mean, I realize it must be a little uncomfortable for you, but...” “Not just ‘a little.’ Lady Hannelore is speaking about me like I’m a goddess from one of their stories.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“The placement of the dormitories made the Academy’s grounds look something like a shrunken-down map of Yurgenschmidt”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“it was sealed after the civil war, and the princesses inside were all executed.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“The shumils were unbelievably strong. One of the five invaders was wearing skintight silver clothes, so the shumils weren’t able to detect them and allowed them to pass. But the other four were almost immediately killed by the blue and pink shumils that came running from the front gate. The shumils moved so tremendously fast and mowed down the intruders with their radiant golden scythes. I already knew they would prioritize speed, since they had only until they ran out of mana, but I still couldn’t believe how suddenly they cut down the threats. They ended up covered in blood, but don’t worry—I cleaned them with a waschen.” “Th-Thank you, Judithe.” She was wearing a proud smile, but the mental image of shumils soaked red with the blood of their enemies was kind of terrifying.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“One had to question how much thought she was putting into her actions, if any.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“I’ve heard about you through my master. How nice that I now have the opportunity to defeat you,” Angelica added with a smile, a vicious fire blazing in her blue eyes. She had gone from being dainty and ditzy to terrifyingly bloodthirsty.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“Follow your desires! Do not let your fears misguide you.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“You must win your husband in fair and glorious combat so that your parents and siblings no longer have room to complain.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“Lady Rozemyne, can we join you?” “She’s in bed, Judithe... Mind your phrasing...”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“But the other four were almost immediately killed by the blue and pink shumils that came running from the front gate.”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9

“As I reveled in yet more confirmation that Hannelore was a reliable gal pal,”
― Miya Kazuki, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 9