Lout of Count's Family Vol. 6

It took me a while to finally get started on this book, even though it came out in December. I was occupied with other series, but in a way I'm glad I read this closer to when the next volume will be out.

We've finally hit the war arc with this book. It started in the last volume with the battle in Henituse territory, but now we're truly in the middle of the war between the "Indomitable Alliance" and the allied countries of Rowoon, Brek, and Whipper. 

This volume was action packed from start to finish, with several battles in different areas, one after another. There was hardly a dull moment between the fights on sea and land, between the shores of Rowoon, the desert of Karo, and Death Canyon. The author really showed their abilities here, as I was locked in trying to find out what happens next. 

Cale's squad has been hiding their abilities for the most part, so it was exciting to see them display their prowess and finally be recognized for it in the outside world. Everyone is firing on all cylinders, and using their full range of abilities to try and win, and it's fun to see how the outsiders realize that Cale is a force to be reckoned with, just by virtue of his family. Of course this comes with it's own set of issues, but those will be dealt with in due time, I assume.

There was also the additional hook of finding out what's really going on with the Eastern Continent, and that "mini-arc" was a welcome break between all the ongoing battles. We've always known that Cale was much more suited to be a "villain" and it was funny to see it displayed here. Good thing he's on Rowoon's side!

Raon Mir also finally entered his 1st growth spurt, and is out of commission for the Death Canyon battle. We already know that the 1st one doesn't involve any visible changes on the outside, but I'll be curious to find out how he will adjust to being not so cute and cuddly shaped anymore when he hits his 2nd one. Maybe he'll learn a way to transform his shape early on so he can continue to be babied by Cale.

Anyways, next volume is out March 3rd, 2026, so I won't have long to wait!