Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Harem, Slice of Life, School Life
Sub-Tags: Heartwarming, Spirits, Strong Lead
Synopsis:
My academy life continues, but I hate the unfair caste system that causes discrimination in the school. I know I can’t change it all by myself, but I can’t just stand back and let this inequality continue. Meanwhile, I decide to investigate a large hole that mysteriously appeared in the academy. What secrets does it hold? Can it help me get rid of my curse? I’m excited to learn everything I can, but I’m suddenly transported to unknown ruins while a dangerous monster awakens from its centuries-long slumber. I have to get out of here so that I can save my friends and my kingdom before it’s too late! (Source: J-Novel Club)
Callus and the Beings of Darkness!
Attack of the Darkness
Still determined to discover the truth behind his curse, my latest light novel review follows Callus in his third outing as a mysterious hole appears on academy grounds.
Written by Genkotsu Kumano, the latest edition of Six Months to Live continues Callus’ journey within the academy. The joys of everyday school life don’t last, however, when proceedings are interrupted by the appearance of a mysterious hole in the academy. Deep within the hole lie previously unexplored ruins that hold many secrets. For Callus, these ruins could hold the secret behind taboo beings and something much darker as well.
As the series finishes its third volume, the decisions that are shaping the overall journey of the story are beginning to take shape. Alongside Callus’ longstanding goal of curing his curse, the latest volume adds the antagonists that’ll attempt to hinder his progress. Known as beings of pure darkness, these creatures have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike, and the opening of the academy ruins provides just that.
Pretty analogous to the genre as a whole, these beings of darkness do find several ways of standing out. The first is their potential. Beings of Darkness are intelligent and can change their shape at will, providing a smorgasbord of possibilities in the future. The second is their power scaling. The battle between our heroes and the beings are evenly matched, leaving plenty of room for growth in the main characters’ strength.
The First Taboo Being
Dark beings aren’t the only things hidden in the ruins. For Callus, a dragon statue located within the ruins holds new revelations about his curse.
Transported alongside The Saint away from the action, the statue reveals a hidden dimension home to the first king’s former companion. Whilst there, Callus learns more hints about his condition and their relation in regards to Arth, the first king.
The news about the future of his curse isn’t inherently good, but it does keep the mystery ticking. With a true timeframe now in place, developments should come in thick and fast in future volumes.
In conclusion, Six Months to Live’s third volume provides excellent stepping stones as the series looks towards its future. With the introduction of long-term antagonists and a tangible timeline given on Callus’ curse, the plot is shaping nicely alongside Callus’ infectiously positive attitude.
Six Months to Live Vol. 3
My Rating: 8/10
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You can read the third volume of this series digitally on the J-Novel Club website.
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