Middle-aged Beryl Gardinant has only ever accomplished one thing: running a humble sword-fighting dojo in the quiet countryside. But when he’s paid a visit by his former pupil, Allusia, he discovers that she has become an elite commander—and she’s hardly the only ex-student who’s a renowned warrior! Now forced by Allusia to become a special instructor to the strongest order of knights in the kingdom, can Beryl reach his full potential even though he’s an old man? *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*
Beryl Gardenant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man,” is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he receives a visit from a famous former pupil who brings him world-shattering news—he’s been appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order! With his life now turned upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with some of his former students: elite knights, an ace wizard, and even an adventurer who’s attained the highest guild rank possible. But why do they all want his tutelage?! As far as he’s concerned, they clearly don’t need him anymore. Can Beryl live up to his new position? And will he ever get a moment’s peace away from his adoring students?! *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*
A spinoff of the “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” series. Deep in the remote countryside of Liberia, young Fichelle Harbeller joins the dojo of famed swordsmaster Beryl Gardinant. Burning with a fierce determination, she quickly outpaces her peers in swordsmanship. And in the midst of her training, she also discovers her newly awakened talent for magic! Thus begins the journey of a girl striving to master both blade and sorcery. *Source: Manga UP! Global*
A spinoff of the hit Square Enix novel series, “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman.” Surena Lysrandra has finished her tutelage in Beryl Gardinant’s remote countryside dojo and strikes out on her own, working as an adventurer. Indeed, she soon rockets up the ranks, angling toward the pinnacle of the guild: Blank Rank, something only a select few across the entire world have ever achieved. In the midst of her meteoric rise, she receives a request from Logan, an aged adventurer who was once a force to be reckoned with in his prime. That request leads her to meet Nell, a young girl with adventurer aspirations of her own. Little does Surena know that this encounter will see her reach new heights. This is the tale of a journey to the very top, tracing the paths of a young girl and an adventurer chasing the example her master left for her. *Source: Manga UP! Global*
In a world overrun by monsters, humanity’s only hope lies in the Vowed Maidens, women granted divine powers. However, none have ever returned from battle. The 126th chosen, Lyla, is given the weakest power ever: The Wedge. With no one expecting her to succeed, she sets out alone—unaware that her hidden potential could change the fate of the world. [Original Webtoon](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/191694)

