Shoko Iwami – illustratör

TO UNRAVEL A CURSEAfter being falsely accused of stealing books from the University of Magic, Roxy used all her wit and skill to uncover the real culprit. Yet after seeing justice done, something about the circumstances of the case leaves her feeling guilty and uncertain. Her friend Lanletta does her best to cheer Roxy up, but Lanletta isn’t without her own problems. Resolved to make at least one person’s life better, Roxy decides to find out why Lanletta suddenly lost the ability to use magic, and save her from the threat of expulsion.

Now Roxy is apprenticed under Professor Genus Halphas, a standoffish fellow with nearly unmatched powers over water. The hazing from her new classmates is bad enough, but Roxy’s also saddled with a new roommate–an obnoxious, tough-as-nails beast-girl with a ridiculous number of admirers! Is Saint-level magic really worth all this?Series Overview: Roxy’s life is a lonely one–out of all her tribe, she’s the only one without the power of telepathy. Her days pass in silence, while people speak words she can never hear. But when she saves the life of a wandering witch, Roxy gets the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to study as a magician’s apprentice, and leave her strange home behind! Don’t miss this brand-new tale in the Mushoku Tensei universe: the journey of Roxy, fated to be a star among magicians!

Roxy dreams of mastering Saint-Level magic - truly powerful spells that will earn her the right to graduate from the Ranoa University of Magic. To get the materials she needs, she's teamed up with her free-spirited roommate Lene for a perilous dungeon dive. At first glance, Lene seems boundlessly confident, but her bright exterior conceals hidden flaws and insecurities. And even if Roxy manages to graduate, will the world ever truly accept a demon like her?