For the most up-to-date raw releases, you can check the official serialization on the Niconico Seiga

: If you are reading the "new" raw chapters of the manga, the pacing can feel slow because the source light novel is incredibly dense. 🔍 Where the "Raws" Stand Now

Should the tone be (Myne’s obsession) or serious (inter-duchy politics)?

To understand the demand for "raw new" content, you first need to understand the structure. Ascendance of a Bookworm is divided into five (originally planned) colossal parts.

The search for reflects the intense fan excitement for Ascendance of a Bookworm (Part 4: Founder of the Royal Academy's Self-Proclaimed Library Committee ). Because the manga adaptations for different parts are being released simultaneously in Japan, staying updated on the "raw" (original Japanese) chapters is the best way to see the latest art and story developments before they are translated. Current Status of Part 4 Manga (Raws)

The series is unique because multiple "Parts" of the manga are being adapted simultaneously by different artists.