Note: These light novel first impressions come courtesy of J-Novel Club‘s membership program, which allows members to read weekly parts of light novels as they are translated, before their official e-book release. These impressions cover the first 2 parts of volume 1. Note Athlon had been looking forward to adventuring with his childhood friend and love… Read More Light Novel First Impression: Mapping: The Trash-Tier Skill That Got Me Into A Top-Tier Party
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