Chapter 45

AFTERWORD I’m sorryyyyyyyyyyyyy! I was so late, I’m sorryyyyyyyyyyyyy! I have excellent news, but before that, I think I should apologize. I’m sorry we’re starting with apologies. I’m sure those who just recently got into the series are wondering what the heck I’m apologizing about. The thing is, the gap between Volumes 2 and 3 was…pretty big. Light novels taking so long to continue is (unfortunately) quite common. I got mad at it myself back when I was in school. To think I would be on the other end of the equation now… I am so sorry… Uh, if I’m allowed an excuse, I want to assure you it was not because I was slacking off or because I lost motivation for my writing or passion for the series! Please understand! Not that it changes the fact that I made you wait so much. I’m sorry. I’ll try to do better. Now then, let’s move on to the good news! It probably says this somewhere in the book already, but I want to give you the news myself! It was announced in AnimeJapan 2023 that Demon Lord 2099 would be receiving an anime adaptation! The teaser visual of Veltol that Kureta drew looks so amazing! It’s getting an anime! An anime! Can you believe that?! No way, right?! Are you surprised?! Shocked, even?! Because I definitely am! As someone working on this, I always had this hope, this yearning for an anime. I’d play my favorite music and imagine what the OP would look like. Everyone does this, right? Right? There’s not a lot I can tell you yet, but I think it will end up fantastic, so I hope you can show your support! You can take a look at the official website or the social media account for Demon Lord 2099 to get the latest info on the anime. Please give them a follow! Your support is absolutely essential, so I hope that, together, we can bring the world of Demon Lord 2099 to life. And also! More news! Demon Lord 2099 is getting a manga adaptation in Shonen Ace Plus! It is a wonderful adaptation, so please give it a look! I also have a new novel on sale now: Guillotine Bride! It’s pretty good, so if you see it at the store, please consider giving it a chance! Too many “!”s? It’s okay. We’re here to celebrate, after all. Finally, some special thanks. Kureta, I am so honored to be working with you again. The cover illustration for Volume 3 is fantastic yet again. Thank you, as always. My editor, as I am writing this, I’m regretting not getting a kaisendon for myself, too. Please take me to that restaurant one more time. My assistant editor, I was going to buy you something when I saw you for my proofreading pass, but I only had the tori paitan ramen on my mind the day of, and I forgot about it. I’m sorry. Finally, you, my reader. I wouldn’t be here without you. I truly believe there is no writer without a reader. I get some fan letters, and they fill me with motivation. Thank you. Once again, I realize how fortunate I’ve been in so many ways with this series. I hope you’ll continue to support Demon Lord 2099. Daigo Murasaki