Contractor of the Thunder-Winged Bird | Reading Order Guide (Chapter 1 to Latest)

Contractor of the Thunder-Winged Bird is a serialized novel that depicts the journey of Yuma Amaba as he encounters contracts, return gates, kingdoms, and companions in another world.

As the number of chapters has increased, I have compiled a reading order so that both first-time readers and those who have read partway through won't get lost.

For first-time readers

It is recommended to start from Chapter 1 and read in order.

The story is structured so that the world expands little by little, so I think it is easier to get into if you follow the protagonist's situation, his relationships with his companions, and the meaning of the contracts.

Reading Order

Part 1 (Chapter 1 - Chapter 30)

The beginning of the story.
The protagonist, Yuma Amaba, becomes involved with another world, and the events that form the foundation of the story begin to unfold.

Part 2 (Chapter 31 - Chapter 60)

The journey and relationships expand, and the mechanics of the world and the positions of the characters gradually become clear.

Part 3 (Chapter 61 - Chapter 90)

The flow of the story advances significantly, and the events so far lead into the next developments.

Part 4 (Chapter 91 - Chapter 120)

Elements related to the kingdom, records, contracts, and the return gate deepen, bringing you closer to the core of the story.

Part 5 (Chapter 121 - Chapter 150)

This is a chapter where the events built up so far head toward an even larger turning point.

Latest Chapter (Chapter 151 - 180)

I have organized this so you can follow the developments that approach the core of the story, focusing on the mysteries of the Royal Palace Archives and the return gate.

This is the chapter currently being updated.
If you want to catch up to the latest chapter, please start here.

For those who have read partway through

If you have lost track of where you left off, please select the corresponding episode number from the magazine above.

The story is divided into 30-episode segments: Part 1 covers episodes 1 through 30, and Part 2 covers episodes 31 through 60.

Related World-Building Materials

For those who are reading the main story, I have released paid setting materials that organize information on Contracts, Return Gates, and the Royal Archives.

These materials include images and summarize the background settings of the story as well as elements that will connect to future developments.

Contractor of the Thunder-Winged Bird | World-Building Materials Vol. 1: Contracts, Return Gates, and the Royal Archives

Contractor of the Winged Bird | Character Setting Materials Vol. 2: When did Yuma Amaba stop being just a 'boy who only returns'?

About Supporting the Work

If you enjoyed a particular episode, please consider giving it a 'like,' following me, or leaving a comment, as it encourages me greatly. Moving forward, in addition to the main story, I plan to gradually organize world-building materials, character explanations, behind-the-scenes creative stories, and production notes.
First, I will focus on making the main story easier to read for free while expanding the world of the work.

From the Author

I am gradually incorporating my daily observations and familiar Japanese scenery into my work.
Also, apart from story creation, I am gradually shaping my creative activities using photography and AI. Photo packs of everyday Japanese scenery, wild birds, cuisine, and temples/shrines are compiled on Etsy. KDP books and workbooks are available on Amazon.

I also plan to prepare an email newsletter in the future to deliver behind-the-scenes production details and information on new works.