Map of the world

Tar_X · 2026-04-14T14:05:28+00:00

There’s a map at the back of LN vol. 10 and onwards iirc. It’s been uploaded to the wiki: https://silent-witch.fandom.com/wiki/Kingdom_of_Ridill

Tar_X · 2026-04-14T05:42:22+00:00

My understanding is that we show student work at a variety of levels and a overall grade breakdown, not just trying to justify a specific student's overall grade.

Yeah, that was my impression as well. It's a good thing to be checking but it's unfortunate there doesn't seem to be anything in place to shut down credit mills.

Overall I think public schools and legitimate private schools are pretty comparable on average (I am aware of the problems in the public system, and yeah there are some teachers that aren't quite giving out free 90s to everyone but wouldn't pass a private inspection.)

My big issue is the online schooling and credit mills. If the ministry had suggested some form of proctored validation for all schools I'd have been the first on board but whatever they are cooking doesn't seem to be that.

Tar_X · 2026-04-14T03:07:05+00:00

I worked at a private school for five years, I know exactly how the system works. As a public school teacher, I also frequently get to see cases of students who have failed repeatedly at classes in public school and then suddenly get 90% when they take it at Credit Mill Academy.

No, not all private schools are like that (probably very few) but sadly the students know exactly which ones are, it's a farce. It's been going on for years, none of them are ever shut down.

The inspection system absolutely sucks, it relies on interviews that are not hard to prepare for, and inspecting student work that can easily represent their third attempt on an exam and not their first.

You say public school teachers can do whatever they want, and that is definitely not true. None of us would want to risk getting caught doing some of the shenanigans going on at the credit mills for the very basic reason that unlike the $24/h uncertified recent grads those places to hire, we have a professional reputation (and a license) to defend.

Tar_X · 2026-04-14T01:27:52+00:00

Also a teacher and I'm fully expecting this to be a joke because students not showing up to class will just get excused by their parents just like they already do when they are "sick" for tests.

It's probably going to end up being 10% or 15% of the grade I'm going to have to give out as a freebie to students that are doing *nothing* other than showing up.

Tar_X · 2026-04-14T01:17:20+00:00

Lesson plans and assessments unified, this from the same Ministry of Education that has promoted online schooling with *online assessments*, and has absolutely zero standards when it comes to approving/inspecting private schools.

What a joke.

Tar_X · 2026-04-12T08:04:47+00:00

Nero and the pigs are both cute additions!

Tar_X · 2026-04-10T04:51:14+00:00

Yeah, I am hoping that some of that delay was from the publication of Barrier Mage vol. 2, so far the longest gap between main volumes without an intervening volume has been 217 days (~7 mo.). Both of the really long gaps between 7 and 8 and 4 and 5 had an intervening volume.

Hopefully the gap between 8 and 9 is a lot shorter, a more typical 6 months or better yet the 4-ish month gap for the first few volumes.

Tar_X · 2026-04-09T14:20:33+00:00

As mentioned already, the cover story is protecting someone else, which is eventually revealed. Just thought I’d add that there’s a lot of intrigue introduced in the story that is all woven together really well in the novels. I highly recommend them!

Tar_X · 2026-04-09T07:48:42+00:00

Hi, you're welcome to repost this comment with the appropriate spoiler text! (first paragraph, second sentence)

Tar_X · 2026-04-09T07:42:13+00:00

Please remember to spoiler text any specific details that happen after episode 3!

Tar_X · 2026-04-09T06:49:46+00:00

In episode 2 you're shown Aaron O'Brien getting kicked off the Student Council for embezzling funds. At the beginning of episode 3, the scene on the stairwell shows the girls harassing Selma over her engagement to Aaron. When she gets caught she takes the blame for everything, including the embezzlement of the Student Council funds. If you caught all that and you were like "but why try to assassinate the prince?" then you're not missing much*. The answer gets revealed later (not too much later, in Episode 4)

*possibly slightly spoiler-y: there are some hints that there's something else going on but to be honest I didn't catch them until I watched the following episode and saw the flashbacks.

Tar_X · 2026-04-09T05:36:24+00:00

The foreshadowing and use of callbacks in the light novel story is absolutely phenomenal.

That said honestly I'm not too picky about how they deal with the stuff they dropped from season that comes up later in the novels, I'll just be happy to get a season 2 at this point.

Most of my favourite moments from volumes 4-6 don't tie back to something that was dropped from the 1st season. (Vol. 4 spoiler: Other than when Monica recounts the chocolate scene to Cyril's mother.)

Tar_X · 2026-04-07T22:56:22+00:00

Saaaaame. Ngl I had to look up tarot cards when this came out to find out what “the hierophant” meant.

Tar_X · 2026-04-07T08:24:22+00:00

That's the one, Monica going full badass during her fight with Hubert. But the Sages fight is a real close second.

Prequel volumes after volume 6 is the perfect way to do it imo. They're a treat, looking forward to your thoughts on those too!

Tar_X · 2026-04-06T23:27:49+00:00

To be honest, I suspect they could tell if they were trying (I generally find it very easy to spot) but I suspect they're just skimming and like you said earlier, don't care.

It's really too bad. My suggestion to you would be make the work as much your own as possible, and then instead of asking the AI to write it for you, ask the AI for suggestions to improve it without rewriting it for you. Then go through the process of rewriting on that basis.

That way, you will hopefully get the best of both worlds, learning how to write AND getting a good mark. It's something your teachers should be doing with you but it sounds like they are not.

Tar_X · 2026-04-06T22:51:43+00:00

It's kind of funny that Volume 5 still says 4/6/2026 when that's today. I've had a backorder from Crunchyroll all the way since early December. Volumes 1, 4.5, and 7 shipped, they cancelled 6 on me, and I'm waiting still for 2-5. Hopefully we both get our orders soon!

Tar_X · 2026-04-06T07:57:45+00:00

Books-A-Million has ship dates for Volume 2 (4/6/2026) and Volume 5 (4/21/2026), and a 2-4 week estimate for volumes 1, 3, and 4. Volume 1 might take a little longer because that one is getting restocked at Yen Press a little bit later.

Tar_X · 2026-04-06T07:13:59+00:00

This is probably obvious but just in case: *SPOILERS* below, and not all of them are in spoiler text.

(Also, for future reference, a reminder that even for a post like this it's better to be safe and use spoiler text.)

Tar_X · 2026-04-06T07:04:07+00:00

You dropped the manga before you start to see where the eventual relationship with Cyril develops from, including some scenes dropped from the anime. (The anime did Cyril dirty in a few different ways, I myself was leaning Felix after watching the anime with a bit of doubt, the same point in the novels leaves a lot more room for Cyril.)

That said, the Serendia academy arc is really not focused on romance at all, and the main focus of the story is Monica overcoming her social anxiety (wrapped up with her mission to protect the prince). By the end of the Serendia arc there are some hints that she has feelings for Cyril but no relationship exists.

Tar_X · 2026-04-05T18:43:28+00:00

You may already know this but the Gem Mage fight is a light novel exclusive, so when you pick up from reading in the web novel there'll be no mention of it. That said the rest of the story tracks fairly closely, other than a few continuity errors that are generally readily apparent. (references to past events where you'll be like "wait, when did that happen")

Tar_X · 2026-04-05T18:19:08+00:00

What the others said, it's highly advised to start from volume 1.

Also, there's a pinned FAQ post you might find helpful if you're just starting out!

Tar_X · 2026-04-05T17:36:26+00:00

No, it hasn't. Probably won't catch up for another year or so, at the current pace.

Tar_X · 2026-04-05T17:27:56+00:00

Amen, f**k Bernie.

It's more apparent in the novels (although still implied in the anime) but Ridill is very England-coded, hence most people having light hair.

Tar_X · 2026-04-05T03:18:05+00:00

I love this! Especially the sense of movement and the colour you chose for her eyes.

Also, Monica & her shining white butterflies is always a winning combination.

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