There's a downside to being too strong. It causes all sorts of flags to break.
Main story concluded on August 18, 2023.
Awarded the 11th Net Novel Grand Prize on December 23, 2023.
Scheduled for publication as a book by Mag Garden.
Released on December 10, 2024!
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 | Amazon.jp https://www.amazon.co.jp › Master... Book Details · Length: 290 pages · Language: Japanese · Publisher: Mag Garden · Release Date: December 10, 2024 · Dimensions: 12.8 x 1.7 x 18.2 cm · ISBN-10: 480001526X · ISBN-13: 978- ... |
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