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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, Vol. 1
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I recommended Master Beryl as the knights' special instructor. In a village in the remote countryside, Beryl Gardinant meticulously runs a fencing dojo. One day, he's paid a visit by his former pupil Allusia, now grown into the kingdom knights' commander, and Beryl decides to follow...
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I recommended Master Beryl as the knights' special instructor.
In a village in the remote countryside, Beryl Gardinant meticulously runs a fencing dojo. One day, he's paid a visit by his former pupil Allusia, now grown into the kingdom knights' commander, and Beryl decides to follow her to the royal capital to become a special instructor for the knights.
As he's pulled into reunions with his accomplished and eager apprentices, what does fate have in store for Beryl?
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, Vol. 1 is a captivating journey of skill, honour, and destiny, penned by Shigeru Sagazaki, Matthew Alberts, Kazuki Sato, Dayeun Kim, and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima.
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ISBN: 9798855401899
Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Format: Paperback / softback
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Weight: 175g
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