Reborn as a Barrier Master (Manga) Volume 2

Reborn as a Barrier Master (Manga) Volume 2 - 194 pages

Souichi (Artist); Kataoka Naotaro (Original Creator); Shizuki Hitomi (Character Design)

Summary (From Goodreads)

One day, Kubo Tamotsu, an ordinary office worker, is suddenly reincarnated in another world as a 6-year-old slave. Picked up by the Basam Marquess, he was raised as "Linus," a Barrier Master, and continued developing his abilities at a remarkable rate. Just when he was on the verge of serving as a Royal Barrier Master, the Palace comes under attack by foes unknown. Linus heads to help his Masters, but--?!

Review

Holy emotional whiplash, Batman, this one got dark fast!  Things lightened up a bit by the end, but the overall tone is a complete 180 from the first volume.