Amy collapsed onto the plush sofa in her new quarters, her legs giving out after the day's ordeal.

The room was far more luxurious than she had anticipated—spacious and elegantly appointed with polished wooden furniture, a canopied bed, and tall windows that looked out over the Academy's sprawling grounds. Gas lamps cast a warm glow over everything, complemented by the soft blue light emanating from several enchanted crystals embedded in the walls.

"I can't believe we actually pulled that off," she muttered, sinking deeper into the cushions."Or that the Goddess actually set up a background for me."

The book floated lazily in front of her, its pages rustling slightly in amusement.

[Who do you think the Goddess is? Of course she did. She’s a generous deity, after all.]

Amy snorted. "After trapping me in a fictional world with only a two-hour timer to enter the most prestigious academy in the entire world? Yeah, excuse me for having low expectations."

[The timing was indeed... dramatic. But effective.]

"Dramatic is an understatement… I can't believe I actually made it," she grumbled, running a hand through her hair. "And I really can't believe the Goddess created an entire fake persona for me. Birth certificates, academic records, references... everything."

[Careful, though. If anyone investigates too thoroughly, they'll find inconsistencies. Some details are... questionable at best.]

Amy grimaced. "Yeah, I noticed. According to my records, I was homeschooled by a famous reclusive mage who doesn't actually exist, and I'm from a small village that's supposedly 'too remote to appear on most maps.' Real subtle."

[It will suffice, as long as you don't draw unnecessary attention.]

Amy rolled her eyes at that. "Right. Because being mysteriously accepted into Class S as a previously unknown seer definitely won't draw attention." She sighed, staring up at the ornate ceiling. "It's just a matter of time before I get exposed as a fraud…"

[It's hardly fraud if you actually do have the abilities now, isn't it?]

She flexed her fingers, feeling the strange new energy that coursed through her veins. The power that had surged through her during the test hadn't faded. If anything, it felt more settled now, like it had found a home in her body.

“True.”

Amy stared up at the ornately painted ceiling for a long moment, processing everything that had happened since her arrival in this world. In less than a day, she'd gone from a normal person to a fictional character with magical powers, enrolled in a fantasy academy, and was now living in a room that looked like it belonged in a castle.

"This is insane…this whole day is insane," she whispered.

[If you want to have a mental breakdown over your inability to return to your home country, right now is the best moment.]

Amy let out a dry laugh. "I should be freaking out more, right? But I think I’m too tired for that.”

She exhaled slowly, staring out the window at the Academy grounds. It was only now that she realized that if she had to save this world, she would spend years of her life here.

“I wanna go home,” she admitted, voice barely above a whisper.

The book tilted in the air as if considering her words. [Tell me, Amy, what was your life like on Earth?]

Amy scoffed. "Why do you want to know?"

[Because I only know about earthlings through what I’ve accessed from the internet. And to be honest, I find it hard to believe that all of you are much different from the people of this world.]

She snorted at that. "Well, you would be right. Life was very boring compared to whatever videos you have seen.” She rested her chin on her knees. “At least for me.”

The book hovered closer, its pages shifting. [Why?]

"I don't know. It's not like I had much going for me back there.” She frowned, searching for the right words. “I didn’t have friends...at least not anymore. My family is probably better off without me. Nothing really tying me down.”

[Then why do you want to go back?]

Amy opened her mouth, but no answer came. She thought about her tiny room, the long days blending into one another, and the cold silence that had filled her life. The idea of going back to all of that…

She shrugged.

The book observed her, or at least, that was what it felt like. Then, seemingly deciding to change the subject, it asked:

[By the way, do you still want to read the next chapter, or maybe wait till—

“Oh, yes! Damn, I forgot.” She sat up, suddenly energized despite her fatigue. "I want to see what people are saying. Also, do I look good?"

[Give me a moment to connect.]

“Connect…? What are you, a magical Wi-Fi hotspot?"

[If that crude analogy helps you understand, then yes.]

The book's pages began to flutter, the runes along the book's spine glowing with a soft golden light. Its pages flipped rapidly, too fast for Amy to read, until they suddenly stopped on a blank spread.

[Connection established,] the book announced, its mental voice sounding slightly more mechanical than usual. [What would you like to see first? The chapter itself, or the readers' comments?]

"Show me the chapter first," Amy said eagerly, scooting to the edge of her seat. "I want to see how the author depicted everything that just happened."

The book's pages stilled, then began to glow more intensely, slowly transforming from a small leather-bound amber book into a colorful manga volume. As the transformation was completed, Amy leaned forward eagerly, her eyes widening at the cover art.

The cover featured the main quartet prominently in the foreground—Crow with his trademark dark scowl, Lain with her icy elegance, Lyra with her bright smile, and Ash with his confident stance. Behind them were nine other figures arranged artistically, all part of Class S' second year, according to what Amy knew of the story.

"Oh my god," she breathed, carefully taking the book in her hands. "That's... me."

There she was, in the background shadows, seated on a stone bench with her eyes semi-closed as if meditating. The artistic rendering had given her an ethereal quality.

"I'm actually on the cover!" She squealed, then immediately composed herself, embarrassed at her own excitement. "Though they've tucked me away in the corner…”

[Would you prefer to be front and center?]

“No…but like, the corner. Really…? And under the shadows, too. It makes me seem a bit evil…” She frowned. “I look like I'm plotting something devious.”

[That tracks.]

Amy rolled her eyes before continuing to inspect her portrait. “Still, they really draw me well, huh... My golden hair and eyes feel like they shine. Also, my figure is really something… they could have made my tits bigger, though…”

[Are other earthling women usually as vulgar as you?]

“Worse.”

Without wasting any more time, Amy flipped open the manga to the first page.

The chapter opened with Crow visiting his childhood orphanage—panels showing him walking through modest halls, being greeted enthusiastically by younger children.

"Blah, blah, tragic backstory stuff." Amy skimmed these pages quickly, more interested in getting to her own appearance in the story. "Orphanage visit, reminiscing, boring..."

She perked up when the scene shifted to the tea shop.

"Here we go!"

The panels showed Crow sitting alone at a corner table, staring out the window with a pensive expression. Text boxes revealed his inner thoughts:

"If the rumors about the new instructor are true, I might finally get a lead to my father—"

His thoughts were abruptly cut off by a panel showing his sharp eyes detecting movement. The next page featured a dramatic full-spread illustration of Amy approaching, the book floating beside her, partially concealed by artful shadows. Golden light seemed to emanate from her silhouette against the dim tea shop backdrop. Even Crow was at a loss for words.

"As an avid hater, I have to admit that art is pretty damn good," Amy murmured, studying the details on herself. "How can a human being be so pretty..."

[The artist took some creative liberties, it seems. Because that certainly isn’t you.]

“Ugh, would it kill you to be nice for once?”

[What are you talking about? I’m nice. Been helping you a lot, haven’t I? It’s just that hearing you gush about yourself is getting tiresome.]

“Whatever, dude.”

The next few panels zoomed in on Crow's face, his eyes widening slightly as he noticed her. A small text box next to his head read: "An unfamiliar face... and that floating object beside her—an artifact? Here, of all places?"

The conversation between them unfolded across several meticulously detailed panels. When Amy mentioned she was seeking entrance to the Academy, the artist had drawn Crow's subtle surprise with masterful precision—just a slight widening of his eyes, a barely perceptible tension in his shoulders.

"An Academy applicant? Here? With the inscription deadline so close?" his thought bubble read. "Something doesn't add up."

"He was suspicious from the very beginning," Amy muttered. "I thought I was being so smooth…"

The manga continued, showing Crow's internal debate about whether to help her. A small flashback panel appeared in the corner—a younger Crow being helped by a cloaked figure during a rainstorm.

"...I suppose I know what it's like to be lost," his thoughts read.

"That flashback felt kind of forced, but okay…"

[It was fine, you are just hating.]

When they exited the tea shop, the artwork shifted to showcase the cityscape—towering spires and cobblestone streets rendered in beautiful detail. Several panels followed their walk, interspersed with close-ups of Crow studying Amy from the corner of his eye.

"There's something off about her," his thoughts read. "That book... it's not just floating. It's aware. Similar to Bloodedge, but different somehow. Could she be connected to the Tribe of Onyx? A spy sent to infiltrate the Academy?"

"He thought I was a spy?" Amy exclaimed. "Talk about paranoia."

[Completely understandable reaction, if you ask me.]

“Well, no one asked you.”

The pages that followed depicted their exchange about Amy "waiting for a sign," with particular attention paid to Crow's reaction. The artist had drawn a subtle flush across his cheeks when Amy delivered her line about him being the sign she was waiting for.

Amy flustered. “I wasn’t flirting, the fuck is up with this vibe!?”

[The artist certainly seems to be setting up something between you two.]

"Ew, fuck no. I refuse to be part of some cliché romance subplot."

[Good thing that what you want doesn’t really matter, isn’t it?]

“...” Amy pursed her lips and decided to keep reading instead of listening to the book’s provocations.

A close-up panel showed Crow's eyes darting to the floating book beside Amy, his expression calculating.

That's not just any artifact. It's emanating a consciousness signature similar to Bloodedge...

The next page showed Crow's internal debate about whether to confront Amy about the sentient book. The artist had drawn his thoughts as swirling shadows around his head, containing tiny images—a memory of his own talking sword, a suspicious glance at Amy, and concern about attracting attention from unnamed enemies.

In the end, he asked her because he was tired of thinking and thought the best way was to be direct, since the other party wasn’t exactly discreet about their attempt to get close to him.

The conversation about the book was rendered in sharp, tense panels—close-ups of Crow's narrowing eyes, Amy's barely concealed surprise, the book hovering ominously between them. Text bubbles captured their exchange:

"You are very perceptive,"

Crow's gaze sharpened. "Then it does talk?"

Amy hesitated before offering a carefully measured nod. "...In a way."

Below these panels was Crow's internal reaction:

She admitted it so easily. Either she trusts me for whatever reason, or she wants me to know. But why?

"Huh, so he was overthinking everything I said," Amy mused. "That’s actually hilarious."

The conversation about fate and destiny was illustrated with dramatic flair—each panel growing darker around the edges as if emphasizing the weight of their exchange. When Amy asked "Did I?" regarding whether she had approached him, the manga showed Crow's momentary confusion with a series of quick panels zooming in on his widening eyes.

"Is she... talking about fate?"

"Damn, I really sold it," Amy said with a proud smile. "Look, he totally bought all the shit I was spouting.”

[I’ll admit, you did a great job there.]

“Thanks.”

Amy turned the page to see a beautifully rendered two-page spread of the Academy coming into view, its towers gleaming against the sky, magic visibly crackling around its perimeter. Both Crow and Amy were drawn small against the massive structure, emphasizing its grandeur.

The following pages showed more of their walk, with Crow casting occasional glances at Amy, his thoughts revealing increasing curiosity mixed with wariness:

Mother always said to beware of those who speak in riddles. But something about her feels... significant. Like a piece moving into place on a board I can't fully see.

"They're making me sound way more important than I actually am," Amy commented with a laugh.

[Isn't that the point? To establish your character as mysterious and potentially powerful?]

"I guess, but it's weird seeing it from his perspective."

As they approached the Academy gates, the panels showed Crow making a decision:

Should I tell Professor Vanheim about her? A new student with an ancient consciousness-bearing artifact, appearing out of nowhere on the day the Onyx Star is closest to our world? Too many coincidences.

"Oh, great. So he's already planning to report me to a teacher," Amy groaned. "That's going to be fun to deal with."

[We were joking before, but at this rate, you might seriously become a villain.]

“Damn, you might actually be right…”

The next sequence showed Crow's warning about the tribe and Amy's last words about the key.

Crow's reaction to Amy's cryptic mention of the golden key was quite visceral. His face was drawn with stark shadows, eyes widening in shock before narrowing dangerously. The thought bubble beside his head read: How...? Nobody other than Ash, Lyra, and Lain should know that.

"That was genuinely scary," Amy muttered, studying the panel. "Like I almost shit my pants."

[What did you expect? For all he knows, that one thing might be connected to his missing father.]

The next page showed Amy walking away, leaving Crow frozen in place, his expression a mixture of suspicion and intrigue. The scene then shifted to show Crow's friends approaching—Lain, Lyra, and Ash. It seemed like they had been there from the beginning, staring from afar.

Upon seeing them coming, Crow immediately forced the tension in his shoulders to go away and put on his characteristic neutral expression. Which, honestly, was such a bad idea because a misunderstanding rapidly formed.

Their expressions were perfectly rendered—Lain's subtle, wide-eyed stare, Lyra's obvious pout, and Ash's amused grin.

Lyra immediately grabbed his arm, asking, "Who was THAT?" Her speech bubble was extra large with bold text, emphasizing her jealousy. Beside her, Lain was depicted standing slightly apart, her face mostly expressionless except for a barely noticeable tightening around her eyes, as she quietly asked, "A new student?"

"Blonde, pretty face…" Ash grinned, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively. "Totally your type!"

"I don't have a type," Crow rolled his eyes, his face morphing into a frown. "And she's just a girl who got lost."

The final panel showed Crow walking ahead of his friends as they continued to pester him. Crow's expression in the final panel was a perfect mixture of annoyance and resignation, with a small text box below reading: "And just like that, the second year began."

Amy stared at the final page, taking it all in.

"I fucking hate harems…” She finally commented.

[You made quite the impression. That was the goal, wasn't it? Aren’t you happy?]

"...I was hoping to come across as a mysterious and possibly prophetic character, not as Crow's potential new girlfriend." She grimaced. "The last thing I want is to get caught up in romance subplot drama."

[The readers would probably enjoy that, though.]

"I'm sure they would," Amy muttered. "Speaking of which, let me see those reader comments now. I want to know what they're saying about me."

[Sure.]

The book's pages continued to flip rapidly, golden light emanating from them until they suddenly stopped, displaying a thread of comments.

[Reader comments loaded. Displaying most popular threads for chapter 151 of Quest for Avalon.]

Amy leaned forward eagerly, scanning the first comment thread:

No_accident572 [Thread Starter] [Premium Member] Finally some plot progression after three chapters of orphanage flashbacks. Don't get me wrong, Crow's backstory is important, but I was starting to think we'd never get back to the Academy. Takahashi-sensei loves his flashbacks a bit too much sometimes lol

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MagicMaven42 ↪ replying to No_accident572 I KNOW RIGHT?? The orphanage arc was dragging on forever. I get that it's establishing his motivation to find his father, but we already knew that from Act 1. At least we're back to the main storyline now. Those 3 chapters could have been condensed to like 5 pages tbh

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LoreHunter99 ↪ replying to MagicMaven42 The orphanage scenes weren't useless, we learned about the Crimson Mark on his shoulder spreading, that's definitely going to be important later when they face the Blood Emperor. also the scene with the old caretaker hinting at his lineage??? hello??? that was HUGE foreshadowing

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WisdomSeeker ↪ replying to LoreHunter99 Exactly. Also did anyone notice the symbol on the caretaker's necklace? It's the same as the one in the ancient armor Crow found in chapter 89. Nothing in this manga is coincidental.

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CrowSimp4Life [New Member] Is no one going to talk about how Crow was BLUSHING when the new girl said he was the sign she was waiting for?? Our boy actually got flustered for once. It's been a while since we've seen him finally lose his cool. 🔥🔥🔥

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ShipCaptain ↪ replying to CrowSimp4Life Crow x Amy is my new OTP. They had more chemistry in one conversation than he and Lyra have had in 84 chapters. The way he actually FLUSHED? I literally screamed at 3am and woke up my roommate lmaooo

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Stinkyass ↪ replying to ShipCaptain

Don't disrespect Lyra like that. She's literally the whole reason Crow is where he is. Y'all don't deserve her.

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IceMageIRL ↪ replying to ShipCaptain You're all sleeping on Crow x Lain. Lain is obviously the endgame. The way she subtly reacted when she saw them together... my ice queen is hurting 💔 Y'all are just distracted by the new shiny character smh

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FrostedFlakes ↪ replying to IceMageIRL Remember in chapter 89 when Lain almost confessed during the winter festival? That wasn't for nothing! they've been building that relationship for YEARS and ppl want to throw it away for a girl who appeared for 5 min 🙄

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TrueFan2009 ↪ replying to FrostedFlakes might get downvoted for this but... maybe Crow doesn't need a romance at all?? he should focus on finding his father. not everything needs to be about ships guys

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AnnoyingBitch ↪ replying to CrowSimp4Life Can we focus on the ACTUAL plot instead of shipping for 5 minutes?? There's literally a looming war and all you people care about is who's going to kiss who? This is why I hate the mainstream fandom sometimes.

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MageMaster63 ↪ replying to AnnoyingBitch for real tho. we just found out the Blood Emperor is mobilizing his forces and everyone's talking about crow blushing. i swear this fandom sometimes... ↳ 19 likes

XxDarkLord666xX ↪ replying to MageMaster63 bruh the shipping takes over EVERY thread it's so annoying.

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AvalonsRising [Thread Starter] [Chapter 151 Reaction] I've been saying for MONTHS that the prophecy was mistranslated. It's not "the crow will guide the way" but "the crow will be guided." This new character just confirms my theory. Boys, we are finally going to learn what the golden key is about.

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MangaCollector52 ↪ replying to AvalonsRising Am I the only one who hates when new harem bitches get introduced this late? We already have a huge cast. Ugh.

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ParchmentScroll ↪ replying to MangaCollector52 so ur saying... authors shouldn't introduce new characters... in the middle of their story... ever? lol ok

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"Is there a way to filter ship comments?" Amy asked, already wanting to blow her head off with a gun.

[No filtering options available for this platform.]

"What…? Really.... You aren’t messing with me, are you…?"

[Yes, really. This forum doesn't support content filtering. Many users have requested this feature according to the FAQ.]

"Ugh…"

[I can show you something more specific, though. Would you like to see a different thread?]

"Then please, show any theories about my powers specifically," Amy said, still scanning the comments with annoyance.

The book's pages shifted again, displaying a different thread:

ArandomDude [Thread Starter] [Theory Master] [Chapter 151 Analysis] THEORY: Amy's Abilities - Not Your Average Seer

So the new blonde girl (Amy) appears to have some form of divination/fate-seeing ability based on her conversation with Crow. But if she's a Seer, that would make her the second one we've seen in the manga alongside Zayd. I doubt that Takahashi-sensei would create two characters with identical abilities, so there must be a key difference.

My theory: Amy's abilities are fundamentally different from Zayd's. Remember, Zayd is a Fate Seer from the Gaspard family - he can see predetermined paths of fate but can't change them, only observe or slightly alter minor details. He's purely an observer.

But Amy's conversation with Crow hints at something more active - she talks about "waiting for a sign" and seems to be LOOKING for something specific. Not just seeing what will happen, but searching for particular outcomes or actively changing fate.

Thoughts?

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CrowSimp4Life ↪ replying to ArandomDude Did anyone else notice how the book seemed to be directing her rather than just helping her? What if she's not the one with the power at all, but the book is using her as a vessel? Like how Bloodedge works with Crow, but sentient?

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MagicMaven42 ↪ replying to CrowSimp4Life Her being a puppet controlled by the book would be an amazing plot twist. Maybe the book is actually a sealed artifact from Old Avalon trying to restore the kingdom. i can totally see takahashi going this direction

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SspypsS [Gold Supporter] Prediction: she's joining S class. No way a character with this much setup is going to be a background character. Plus, her powers would balance out the class perfectly - they have fighters, mages, and tactical geniuses, but no true divination specialists apart from Zayd.

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AcademyExpert ↪ replying to SspypsS S class?? Are you kidding? Those spots are insanely competitive. Remember how hard Iris had to work just to be considered? Not everyone gets a free pass... ↳

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SspypsS ↪ replying to AcademyExpert Actually, S class makes perfect sense from a narrative perspective. She needs to interact with the main character, after all. Plus, the author has established that the Academy values rare abilities over experience (see: Mori in chapter 62).

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BookwormBait ↪ replying to ArandomDude what if the book itself is the real character and Amy is just its medium/conduit? it's a bit tropey but would be interesting. we haven't seen any sentient artifacts besides bloodedge yet.

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GoldLunatic [Thread Starter] [Chapter 151] No one talking about Amy's book??? That thing is obviously important af. The way it glows and seems to communicate with her - it's not just a tool, it's almost like a character itself. I think that book is going to be WAY more important than we realize right now.

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LoreExpert ↪ replying to GoldLunatic According to my research, that book seems to resemble the legendary "Fatebound Tome" mentioned in chapter 73 when they visited the ancient library. It was supposed to be lost when Old Avalon fell. If this is the same book... wow.

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HistoricalOtaku ↪ replying to LoreExpert Good catch!! I completely forgot about that reference. Wasn't there also something about the book choosing its owner? This could explain why Amy has it now and why it's leading her to specific people.

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Amy scrolled through a few more comments, a mixture of genuine theories and shipping discussions filling the page.

"I have no idea what they are talking about, but at least some of them are actually thinking about the plot."

[There are two more popular threads you might find interesting. Would you like to see them?]

Amy nodded, and the pages shifted again to reveal:

GranitesGaze [Thread Starter] [Theorist of the Month] [Chapter 151+] PREDICTION: Class S Dynamics & Amy's Impact

With the introduction of a new character right before the second year begins, I'm betting we're about to see a major shake-up in Class S. Remember how the first year ended with everyone forming their alliances? This mysterious newcomer is going to disrupt everything.

The timing isn't coincidental - introducing her now means she'll be integral to the Academy's War Game Arc that's been foreshadowed since chapter 130.

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AcademyExpert ↪ replying to GranitesGaze If she really is a Seer, she'll likely be placed in Class S immediately. The Academy always puts rare ability users in the elite class, regardless of experience level.

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TheoryWeaver ↪ replying to GranitesGaze Anyone else notice the parallels between her introduction and Zayd's in chapter 43? Both appeared mysteriously, both immediately recognized Crow as important. I think they're setting up a rivalry between the two Seers - one who can see fate (Zayd) and one who can change it (Amy).

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DarkMagic505 ↪ replying to TheoryWeaver Building on this - what if Amy is actually from the same clan as Zayd but was separated? The mysterious book could be their clan's lost artifact. Would explain a lot about her innate abilities.

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CriticalReader ↪ replying to GranitesGaze Am I the only one who thinks this character feels rushed? We're already juggling 13 characters in Class S, and now we're adding another one with an overpowered ability? I hope Takahashi-sensei knows what they're doing. feels like they're just adding characters to sell more merch tbh

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SerialTheoryist ↪ replying to CriticalReader Have faith! Remember how everyone complained when Vince was introduced? Now he's a fan favorite. Takahashi hasn't let us down yet after 151 chapters.

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ForeverPessimist ↪ replying to CriticalReader totally agree. this manga is going the way of most long-running series... too many characters, too many plotlines, and everything gets watered down. mark my words, quality's going to drop from here :/

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MangaDefender ↪ replying to ForeverPessimist Can you guys wait more than ONE CHAPTER before declaring the series is ruined?? Seriously, every new character introduction has the same people saying "ThE mAnGa Is GoInG dOwNhIlL" yet here you are 151 chapters later still reading and commenting 🙄🙄🙄

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AnalyticalReader [Thread Starter] [Manga Analyst] A detailed look at Amy's character design & possible symbolism:

1. Her blonde hair with purple tips behind likely represents nobility (gold) mixed with magic (purple)
2. The three-star pattern on her clothes matches the constellation mentioned in the prophecy
3. Her skirt has the same subtle embroidery pattern as Queen Elara's dress from the historical flashback in ch. 112

I think she's definitely connected to the royal bloodline somehow, possibly a descendant of the lost princess. Thoughts?

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ArtHistorian ↪ replying to AnalyticalReader omg i didn't even notice the embroidery pattern but you're right!!! just went back to ch. 112 and it's definitely the same. takahashi doesn't do these things by accident.

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DetailedObserver ↪ replying to AnalyticalReader Great analysis. Also noticed her earrings have the same symbol as the ancient gate that Crow has been trying to open. I doubt that's a coincidence.

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ClassicLiterature ↪ replying to AnalyticalReader The book she carries reminds me of the "Book of Fate" from real-world mythology. In several cultures, fate was believed to be written in a book that only certain chosen individuals could read. Perhaps this is Takahashi's interpretation of that concept?

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Amy closed the manga with a sigh, leaning back against the sofa cushions. She glanced toward the window, noticing how dark it had gotten. "Do you know what time it is?"

[Nearly midnight. Classes begin tomorrow at dawn, by the way.]

"DAWN?" Amy bolted upright. "Are you serious? I haven't even had time to process anything, and now I have to be up at the crack of dawn for classes?"

[If we hadn't inscribed on the final day, you might have had several days to acclimate before classes began, but alas.]

“It's not like I had any voice in the matter."

[True. I wonder if the Goddess chose the last day deliberately.]

Amy flopped back down on the sofa. "Wouldn't put it past her." She stared up at the ceiling, thinking. "I should probably try to figure out what my powers actually are before class tomorrow. I mean, I supposedly passed as a Seer, but I have no idea what I can actually do."

[An excellent idea.]

"Yes, but..." Amy frowned. "How exactly do I access these abilities? Do I need to meditate or something?"

The book hovered closer. [Perhaps if you focus on wanting to see your own capabilities?]

Amy closed her eyes, concentrating. "I wish I could just... see what I can do. Like a list or something."

[Mmm…that can be arranged.]

For a moment, nothing happened. Then suddenly, it glowed once again, opening to reveal text reappearing.

Name: Amy Stake
Special ability: Fate's sight.
Mastery: 1

STR: F / END: E / DEX: E / AGI: F / MAG: C

Amy's jaw dropped as she stared at the floating status screen. "You can do that!?"

[Surprise!] the book replied, sounding entirely too pleased with itself.