Thank you for reading Altina the Sword Princess.
My name is Yukiya Murasaki, and this was my first publication with Famitsu Bunko.
How did you like the story of Altina, the sheltered princess who is anything but graceful, and Regis, the bibliophile soldier inept at combat and horse-riding? I can only hope you enjoyed it.
This story takes place in a fictional world that takes inspiration from Europe in the closing days of the Middle Ages. There is a particular country the empire is modeled after, and I’m sure many of you have noticed, but... this is a work of fiction, bearing no relation to any real individuals, organizations or historical events. I would be grateful if you could read with that mindset.
It is a fictional world with swords and knights, so I’m pretty sure this qualifies as fantasy, but there is no magic and no monsters.
There is no convenient contraption that will light a room at the flip of a switch. One must rely on oil lamps and candles for light.
Goods must be transported on foot, or by horse, which drastically increases the price of certain commodities at the border.
Servants spend a majority of their day cooking and cleaning, and laundry is carried out by hitting fabric against stone under running water.
That is the sort of world this story is set in.
In this volume, I depicted the meeting of Altina and Regis, with an episode that deepens their bond. I would be delighted to hear what you thought.
While it hasn’t been settled yet, I plan on delivering another volume.
Altina, who has begun walking toward her ambition, and Regis, who has made his resolve. Their relationship thickens as they tackle a new problem.
To my illustrator, himesuz-sensei, thank you for drawing such refreshing and beautiful illustrations. I love how your pictures capture the air of this world.
To my editor, Wada-sama, thank you for your willingness to consult on so many things. It’s thanks to you that I could get this work to take shape.
To everyone in Famitsu Bunko’s editorial division.
HS-kun, who helped me.
My family and friends who supported me.
And of course, you, for reading this far. You all have my greatest gratitude.
Thank you.
— Yukiya Murasaki
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