This part was just "god damn it, Vegeta" all over again.

The more this story develops the more this disease sounds like Scleroderma which is a rare autoimmune condition that means "hard skin" and causes the body to produce too much collagen. (one of my cousins had it many years ago)
The exact trigger is unknown, but it involves the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissue and usually affects only the skin and underlying tissues (such as morphea patches or linear bands) without harming internal organs. (see image below)
A more serious form can affect blood vessels and internal organs like the lungs, heart, kidneys, and digestive tract. (sounds like what Noa has)

Sources: Cleveland and Mayo Clinics

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@Kurzaa said in The Reincarnated Mastermind: Sundering Fate with Magic Swords Vol. 3 Discussion!:

Did I miss something somewhere? The dwarf offered to make Ren a piece of magitech, winced in pain when he was finally put down, then jogged off like nothing happened. Obviously the dwarf is somehow tied to the academy, so their paths will likely cross again, but it seemed somewhat abrupt to me.

It did seem weirdly cut off, but I guess that the dwarf intended for Ren to come visit him later to get something rather than to make something right then and there. Either way, Ren didn't seem all that concerned about it. Presumably, he'll run into the dwarf again later, and that scene was just an odd combination of a way to get Ren to meet the guy and a way to put him where Ignart would meet him. It could certainly have been written better though.

@arghc said in Fearsome Witch Vol. 5 Discussion!:

Where did Glen get a separate carriage? They arrived in Aquavitae with just one, no?

Volume 5 Part 1 6%:
A sheepish smile crept across Shenley's face. "I've never seen anything like this before. What's Aqua Vitae like? I know we're almost there, but I can't help but wonder..."

I looked to my other side, where Glen was driving a second flying carriage next to us.

"Headmaster? Shenley has some questions for you about Aqua Vitae."

Glen, who'd been earnestly concentrating on flying, furrowed his brow.

"O-Oh... I might not exactly have the ability to answer any questions right now," he said, looking nervous.

"Flight sorcery has more to do with one's precise control of mana than the amount of mana you use. You're very qualified in that regard, so I'm sure you'll be able to freely use it in no time."

"W-Well, it's nice to know that you think that, but I'm still having quite a bit of trouble right now."

Telbress is skipping out on work and Ghozal is all fired up. Talk about polar opposites. And Balirossa is doing a fin job as Flio's attendant. Seems like things are getting off to a quick start this time.

@strangeattractor said in The Petty Villain Plays by the Rules Vol. 4 Discussion!:

Charcoal hmm. I prefer my fantasy stories to involve energy sources that are not all about burning wood.

Agreed. For that matter, since they already have olive orchards in their territory, why aren't they using pomace like the Romans?

@strangeattractor said in Déjà Vute: Betrayal Begets New Beginnings Vol. 1 Discussion!:

I think Freesia has wanted to protect the general population rather than Kalmia. There are supposedly consequences for the ritual not going well.

The grandmother seems powerful and knowledgeable. I am somewhat baffled as to why she let things get so bad in the first timeline.

Was she the one that sent everyone back into the past?

It's possible, but considering the timing of our MC's return and her being the legendary Sun Witch it was probably her ability. And the dude came back because he was her "disciple." At least that's my theory for now.

I have to agree to the comments above. Feels like the author was too focused to keep the same dynamics as the main series that he didn't bother to show us how these dynamics started, instead we got Lydia and Cheryl immediately falling for Allen after meeting him just so they can act like we're used to see them.
Ironically Lydia's mother already appointing him as her son in law felt more natural since she had the reason he's the boy who could save her daughter.

@karasutengu Stupidly overconfident. On the other hand, his class was created expressly to defeat the Demon Lord and Allen went for it like a large mouth bass. Maybe Elmea knew exactly what he was getting with him.

I have to admit that more information is coming out this volume than I had anticipated. What really happened to Shooting Star and Crescent Moon during the war between demons an humans two hundred years ago, and who the false Saint really is clears up a lot of things for me. I suppose the final confrontation and battle will begin in this volume and continue/complete in volume 22 (Echos of the Moon Demon).

@NAme said in Water Magician Arc 2 Vol. 1 Discussion:

I am guessing that Sera is busy in the forest of elves, but I could be wrong.

I am deeply hoping for Sera's name to randomly come up in conversation and for Ryo's face to twist into a snarl and he yells "Never speak that name in front of me ever again!", and then the topic goes unaddressed for three more volumes.

@LeavesCat
Very helpful, thank you!

@LightningLeaf said in Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 12 Discussion!:

Delicious pie. I want delicious pie too!

Piiiiieeeeee....
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Mina beind Edie's mother. Maybe that will keep her more in line and get her to tone down the pranks a bit. Maybe.

Pretty sure his secret weapon is going to be something lame.

Eiri is finally growing again, he's not just a youth madly in love and wrapped up in his beloved, he's becoming a man with multifaceted interests who is still madly in love but much less dependent. Meanwhile Soichi is becoming less godlike to him and more of an equal. This is a very nice romance.

Can't wait for the next part, where Wayne and Cyrus get into a fistfight over Lacey and then bond over drinks afterwards, while Thomas Edison shows up to force Star Seeking out of business. 😏

As this story travels along it is feeling more and more like it was written in the 80s when the pharmaceuticals truly flowed.

@karasutengu - yes, both seasons were so well done, including some fun bits (from the manga?) like the original rescue of Tino, and her in present day going around the clan house spreading the Gospel of Krai -- with a cameo by Kris as one of her victims.

So they can say pokemon but not Pikachu. It is always baffling what gets censored and what doesn't.