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I Quit My Apprenticeship as a Royal Court Wizard to Become a Magic Item Craftswoman

Also known as: Kyuutei Madoushi Minarai wo Yamete, Mahou Item Shokunin ni Narimasu, 宮廷魔導師見習いを辞めて、魔法アイテム職人になります

by Sei Kamiizumi, EDO

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After forging a contract with Berial, the king of Hell, young Illya obtains an incredible education in the art of magic. Her skills grow by leaps and bounds, catching the attention of the royal court and qualifying her for an elite apprenticeship. But court life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Illya quickly grows tired of the manipulative machinations of nobles and the scheming of the high court wizard. Her only choice? To quit! Leaving her post and the entire country, Illya now searches something new. Could crafting magical items be her true destiny? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A cheerful, practical fantasy about a young mage who walks away from the royal court to chase a craftswoman's life, with a fun contract-demon hook.

Pros

Fun premise: a mage trades court politics for craft
Practical, self-possessed heroine with clear purpose
Light fantasy tone with a playful contract-demon hook

Cons

Court-intrigue beats are familiar
Story can feel episodic as the heroine travels

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A young mage who made a contract with a demon king rises fast enough to catch the royal court's attention, and then walks away from it. The premise is a refreshing take on the court-mage story, and it puts a practical, self-possessed heroine at the centre.The strongest element is the lead. Her refusal to bend to court politics is satisfying, and her interest in making things rather than climbing the ranks gives the story a distinct identity. The fantasy setting is light and approachable, with the demon contract running quietly underneath.The weakness is familiarity. Court intrigue and manipulative nobles follow well-trodden paths, and the story can feel episodic as the heroine moves from place to place. Readers who want a tight plot may find the structure loose.If you enjoy quiet fantasy about craft and independence, it is a pleasant pick. It is gentle rather than dramatic. Expect a sensible protagonist, a fresh sense of purpose and a journey that values the work itself.