Chapter 80

Afterword So there you have it: Hollow Regalia Volume 5. I’m not sure what to write about here without spoiling the story considering how many mysteries were solved in this volume, but in any case, I’m glad I got this done. Truly. The meaning behind the Lazaruses and the Moujuu in this world, Sui’s secret, the reason why Iroha had no memories… I was so afraid I might die before I could tell all of this to you. I’m glad it’s done now. It might sound like I’m exaggerating, but I do remind you that this series was created during a global pandemic. That said, it’s not like I want to die now that everything has been revealed, so I’ll continue looking out for my health. What left the biggest impression on me about this volume was Ayaho. During the planning stages, she could have ended up dying down the line, so I’m personally glad that she grew to the point of having a section written from her point of view. And we can’t forget about our heroine, Iroha. She was a kind of heroine that I had never written before, so all her scenes felt fresh and fun. The streaming themes this time around were karaoke and offline collabs. An offline collab with Iroha would definitely be a blast. Now then, with everything that’s happened and all I’m saying, it feels like this is the last volume, but thankfully editorial told me that I could keep it going, so Hollow Regalia will continue for a little longer. Matsuki Ugatsu’s manga adaptation is also running in Dengeki Maoh. The first volume is already on sale, so please check it out. My new book titled Sword of Stallion is to be released at the same time as this volume. It’s an isekai fantasy story with a knight, an imperial princess, a dragon, and a giant robot. I had a lot of fun writing it, so I would appreciate it if you could give it a look. Finally, I want to thank illustrator Miyuu for the fantastic job. I’m always so grateful for how the illustrations represent the world so beautifully, in a way the text isn’t enough for. I also give my deepest thanks to everyone involved in the production and sale of this book. And of course, my biggest thanks to you, for reading. May we meet in the next volume. Gakuto Mikumo