Daisuke Aizawa

One big fat lie and a few twisted truths Even in his past life, Cid's dream wasn't to become a protagonist or a fi nal boss. He'd rather lie low as a minor character until it's prime time to reveal he's a mastermind...or at least, do the next best thing-pretend to be one! And now that he's been reborn into another world, he's ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and makes up a whole backstory about an evil cult that they need to take down. Well, as luck would have it, these imaginary adversaries turn out to be the real deal-and everyone knows the truth but him!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 1 (light novel)

Alpha beckons Cid to the sanctuary, where Aurora the Witch appears before him. But the door to the sanctuary won't budge an inch, even in face of two of the greatest masterminds. Not that it matters, since Cid only cares about his one and only goal-to become the ultimate shadowbroker!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 2 (light novel)

An invitation to an unfamiliar city can only mean something fun is about to go down. Sid follows Claire to the lawless city, where he's launched into his newest quest: to hunt down the founding vampire, the Queen of Blood, sleeping somewhere in this land. On the journey, he crosses paths with a mysterious girl-Mary, known as the oldest vampire hunter. Things are about to get messy between the most powerful players in the lawless city and the Shadow Garden, as they get one step closer to uncovering crucial information about the Possessed.

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 3 (light Novel)

Once upon a time, Rose killed her father and defied her country. But in order to protect her mother, Queen Leina, she capitulates to Prince Doem. Now, in the Kingdom of Oliana, where the possibility of war hangs thick in the air, rumors fly that Doem and Rose will wed. However, as this would be a major wrench in certain master plans, this supposed marriage cannot stand!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 4 (light Novel)

There's only one thing in this world Cid wants to be. And it'snot some bland protagonist or the final boss-he has his eyes set on becominga mastermind working in the shadows. Now that he's been reborn inanother world, Cid has been hard at work, building the perfect stage to actout his long-desired role. The issue is that these imaginary adversaries andplot devises exist in this new world...and he's the only one left inthe dark!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 1 (manga)

Still enjoying playing the part of an eminence in shadow, Cid visits the Sacred Land where a test of strength known as the Goddess's Trial is held. However, there are some unsavory rumors going around about the acting archbishop...

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 4 (manga)

ONE BIG FAT LIE AND A FEW TWISTED TRUTHS Even in his past life, Cid's dream wasn't to become a protagonist or a final boss. He'd rather lie low as a minor character until it's prime time to reveal he's a mastermind...or at least, do the next best thing-pretend to be one! And now that he's been reborn into another world, he's ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and makes up a whole backstory about an evil cult that they need to take down. Well, as luck would have it, these imaginary adversaries turn out to be the real deal-and everyone knows the truth but him!

In the depths of the Sanctuary, where ancient memories of mighty warriors slumber, Shadow Garden lays bare the long-hidden truth behind the demon Diablos and the hero Olivier—all very critical plot information that Cid pays zero attention to because it’s time for the semiannual Bushin Festival! Playing the part of a weak-looking guy who’s actually super-strong is Cid’s raison d’être, and where better to strut his stuff than a tournament arc?

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 5 (manga)

THE RED MOON HANGS LOW IN THE NIGHT—AN OMEN OF WHAT’S TO COME ​Deep within the Lawless City lies the Blood Queen, a Progenitor Vampire, slumbering in her coffin for many moons. An expert at landing himself in trouble, Cid should know better than to go after her…but he’s dying to get a piece of the action. It’s time he shed his daytime persona to take on the role of Shadow! It seems, however, that he’s not the only one with this idea. Soon enough, he finds the three rulers of the Lawless City—Juggernaut the Tyrant, Yukime the Spirit Fox, and Crimson the vampire—are all on his tail. To complicate things even further, the Shadow Garden descends on the scene as the hour of the Blood Queen’s awakening looms closer and closer…

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 3 (light novel)

After reincarnating in a different world, Cid enjoys playing his role as an “eminence in shadow.” In order to rescue the princess, who has a personality as twisted as his, he launches his assault on the secret base of the Cult of Diablos! “This prelude…is mine to perform.”

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 2 (manga)

Participating in the Bushin Festival tournament under a fake name, Cid sets out to fulfill one of his oldest dreams--to be a mysterious weak-seeming youth who causes an uproar by winning his matches in an instant!

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 6 (manga)

The door that appeared before Cid in Lindwurm leads to a prison for memories known as the Sanctuary. As hidden truths long buried in darkness are thrust into the light, the curtain rises on a battle for the ages!

After being reincarnated in another world, Cid is enjoying playing his role as an "eminence in shadow," when the school is occupied by a group claiming to be none other than Shadow Garden! While protecting Rose, the student council president, Cid takes a blow in her place!?

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 3 (manga)

After reincarnating in a different world, Cid enjoys playing his role as an "eminence in shadow." In order to rescue the princess, who has a personality as twisted as his, he launches his assault on the secret base of the Cult of Diablos! "This prelude...is mine to perform."

THE DOOR OF DARKNESS IS CAST OPEN—THE WORLD ADVANCES TO A NEW FIELD The specter of war hangs thick in the air of the Oriana Kingdom, where Princess Rose is expected to wed Duke Perv. This supposed marriage cannot and will not stand, though, as it would throw a major wrench in a certain shadowbroker’s plans. Not one to miss an opportunity for sleuthing, Cid makes his way to the royal capital to put a stop to the ceremony, but are there even bigger schemes at work behind this unholy matrimony?

The Eminence in Shadow, Vol. 4 (light novel)

Cid Kagenou has a dream. Not of being some typical protagonist or the Final Boss—he has his eyes set on becoming a hidden mastermind working in the shadows! Now that he’s been reborn in another world, Cid has been hard at work building the perfect stage to act out his long-desired role. The only issue? His imaginary adversaries and plot devices seem to actually exist in this new realm…and he alone is left in the dark!

Daisuke Aizawa

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