I Quit My Apprenticeship as a Royal Court Wizard to Become a Magic Item Craftswoman (Manga) (2025)

In this fantasy manga based on the light novel, a contract with the king of Hell makes one young woman’s career change easy-peasy!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 for something new. Could crafting magical items be her true destiny?

MAGIC, MAYHEM, AND A MAD DEMON.Leaving the Royal Court of Egdoalm and all its political intrigues behind, Illya escapes to a nice quiet life in the countryside. Word about her skills spread, and soon enough she gains some renown as a magic item craftswoman. But things don’t stay quiet for long. From getting kidnapped along with some elves to being coerced to partner with a sleazy businessman, things sure are far from peaceful. And what’s up with the demon Berial? Could it be that he has feelings for Illya?

A MOUNTAIN OF A MENACEJust as she is settling down to merchant life in Renant, Illya hears news of man-eating monsters plaguing a village isolated by recent disasters. Illya and friends set off to the rescue but are accosted by rampaging carnivorous beasts. Are these the monsters victimizing the village? Or is there an even bigger menace afoot?

SECRETS DON'T REMAIN HIDDEN FOREVER.Just another day saving a town from monsters? Not quite. Illya soon discovers the town is tied up in a conspiracy...one that could very well rock the entire nation to its core! Meanwhile, in the kingdom Illya fled from, a few people have become suspicious of her “death,” including the crown prince himself! With truths threatening to come out in the open, will Illya’s dreams of living a craftswoman’s simple life be shattered?

THE DEMON WITHIN.Illya and Berial go on another item-gathering mission where they encounter a member of the mysterious--and formidable--Dragon God tribe. Later, Berial incurs the wrath of a noble who sends S-rank adventurers after him. Facing off against the mercenaries, the demon unleashes his dark side...a side he has kept hidden even from Illya.