Shinmai Maou no Keiyakusha:Volume 9 Afterword

To everyone who has read this book, and to those who plan to read it after this, those who have this in their hands, thank you very much. This is Uesu Tetsuto. So then, the first thing is definitely this topic! Currently, TV Anime “Shinmai Maou no Testament BURST” is airing. During the first publication of this book they should be nearing the final stage, I would think it should be nearing the last episode. If you could please continue to watch it till the end, all of us involved would be very happy! And, from here I will talk a little about the content of the book. In this ninth volume, Basara went over to the the Hero 《Village》. This time, there was two types of battles, on top of the regular fight, a more political dispute is also included. Although there had been political expectations in the Demon World Arc with Mio too it wasn’t something that Basara and the others were really involved in, but now with the intervention of the hero village, Basara has to challenge a more complex political situation. Furthermore, there are new characters of Yuki and Kurumi’s parents, the village elders, and the reappearance of Takashi and Shiba who have appeared previously, with regards to Basara who had been exiled from this clan, there’s all sorts of expectations and feelings jumbled in. For Takashi who is serious from start to end of the plot progression, in a good way, writing himself, he had become a guy with charm. It’s a must-see. —So, now to express my thanks to those involved in making this book. Nitroplus’ Ookuma- san, in your busy situation, thank you for providing too many illustrations this time. Miyako-sensei, who is extremely busy with the serialisation of “LIGHT” in Shonen-Ace, for doing the illustration, thank you, thank you very much. Yanagi-sensei too, for giving Shinmai’s characters such liveliness in the extra parts, thank you. Kiso-sensei, for giving Shinmai fans excitement with the manga, thank you. To all the anime staff, thank you for the second season. Please keep up the good work for the manga OVA next year. There are also other related parties, at this time too, I have truly caused the worst of troubles, I deeply apologise… Thanks to you all, I was able to publish this. Thank you. —And then, to the bookstores and all those who bought this book, I express my sincerest gratitude. So then, I have planned the next volume number ten to be on grand scale in this Shinmai Maou’s history, I wish to give it to you, but that may take some time. The following page is a preview for the next volume. Please look forward to it!   —Uesu Tetsuto

PREVIEW FOR VOL 10 “Please Basara (Oniichan)… Please hold me” Taking the four “sacred treasures” by force, leaving the village, Shiba’s plans— That brings into the light the darkness of the heroes Breaking the balance between human world, demon world and heavenly realms. Basara and the rest who chased after him, had no way to find out how Shiba’s powers had gone far above their imaginations. In the midst of that, in order to grasp victory, Mio voiced out a resolute wish, which would surely cross that last line they can no longer go back on—