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A student rebellion has broken out! Discontent with a new tax on orichalcum quickly builds in the School District, rising to a fever pitch when all contact with Orario is suddenly cut off. But the festival-loving gods aren't about to pass up a chance like this. It's time for a tournament to decide whether Orario or the School District will come out on top. Unsure of which side to join, Bell asks a certain knight for a favor...

The Search For The Missing Queen When a powerful warship from the Kingdom of Veronia arrives it Zoltan’s waters, it sends the city into chaos. A prince aboard the vessel believes his long lost mother is hiding somewhere in the area, and he refuses to leave until he finds her. Red and his friends begin the search while handling the problems caused by the imposing warship’s presence but are beset by a group of honorless assassins. Apparently, not everyone is looking forward to the queen’s return...

A new Hero named Van has appeared, and he’s headed for Zoltan. This naive and innocent boy possesses incredible strength, and he obeys the church’s every word. When an old enemy turned friend brings news of this other Hero, Red, Rit, and Ruti decide...to avoid him completely by heading off on a vacation?! A confrontation with this unprecedented second savior of the world does sound like a lot of work, after all. But will they really be able to evade Van forever? Despite his Divine Blessing, he doesn’t seem like much of a hero...

HOW DO YOU STOP A HERO? Van must be convinced to leave Zoltan before he brings greater harm to this peaceful corner of the world. Changing the mind of one so zealously devoted to twisted beliefs won’t be easy, though. Red and the others decide to start by swaying Van’s companions, Lavender and Ljubo, hoping the Hero will listen to his allies. But will that be enough? Van needs someone who will get him to question his decisions and guide him to a better path…

The Secret of the Hero! After an intense battle, Red has finally managed to convince Van there’s more to being the Hero than mindlessly following his Divine Blessing. This has left Van questioning his life’s purpose, and who better to help than Red the Guide? To find answers, the two delve into the ancient elf ruins, where they come face-to-face with the truth about humanity’s strongest blessing and what happens when people stray too far from the god Demis’s chosen paths for them.

You can flee responsibility, but what about destiny? Summer has arrived in Zoltan, which means no one feels like doing anything. So what better time for a little vacation on a tropical island? Even Tanta and his family come along for the fun. However, things don’t seem quite as peaceful on the isle as everyone hoped. The local people are nice, but there’s a strange hermit living nearby who’s obsessed with Divine Blessings. Worse yet, she’s taken a strong interest in a member of Red’s group. Could this sunny holiday be in for some stormy weather?

Inspired by the recent vacation to a tropical island, Yarandrala wants to find a galleon that Ruti sunk in the old days. Everyone’s excited about using the boat to go on a diving trip, but things don’t quite go to plan. It seems someone else had the idea of enjoying summer on the ocean, the princess of the Jade Kingdom...and she wants to visit Zoltan!

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Although the identities of Red’s group caused a stir when they were revealed after the war ended, the people of Zoltan quickly take it in stride and life goes on like normal. One peaceful winter day, a letter arrives about Yarandrala’s return, prompting Red and Ruti to begin making preparations to get married. Their hearts are filled with joy and anticipation (as well as a few nerves) as the couple set about writing the invitations and getting their outfits ready. Finally, surrounded by the warmth and love of their friends and the many shared memories of the quiet life they started together, the happy day finally arrives!

“You are not a true comrade.” After finding himself unable to keep up with the hellish fighting on the front lines of the war against the demon lord’s army, Red is finally kicked out of the Hero’s party. Ashamed of his inadequacy, he moves to a distant frontier region where nobody would know his face or past. However, once he gets over the funk of having to leave his adventuring days behind, he’s actually excited to begin a quiet life as an apothecary…which becomes a whole lot more lively when a former party member and actual princess, Rit, pays him an unexpected visit!

“I’ve finally found you.” Deep in the ancient elven ruins, Red, Rit, and Tisse are successfully reunited with Ruti. But Ares and Shisandan—disguised as Danan—are hot on their heels! At a critical moment, Ruti must face the staunchest supporter of the Hero’s path. Yet Ares might not be the biggest threat as Shisandan sets his own plans into motion…

Having won the battle against Ishtar Familia, Bell takes back Haruhime. Peace settles over the Hestia Familia, but it won't last for long! The Kingdom of Rakia plans to invade the labyrinth city, Orario, and a conflcit breaks out with the militaristic nation led by Ares, the god of war. All of the largest familias find themselves caught in the crossfire, and Bell and the others have to face the aftermath...

Bell and the others learn their new friend Talvi is fated to become a sacrifice, and upon her return to Beltane, her death is assured. Bell wants to change this cruel fate, but the Bheara Familia’s strength proves too much for him. Still, in order to save her, he borrows Takemikazuchi’s power and follows Talvi back to her country, Beltane. There, he finds the place of the sacrifice—the “Spring of Life,” a suspicious-looking marsh…

Bell, Haruhime, and even Bheara Familia are united by a common goal—they don’t want to lose Tarvi, who’s become so special to them all. But first, they’ll have to take down the Swamp King, a fearsome monster that has tormented the people of Beltane for centuries. Can they really defeat a beast said to be immortal, or will Tarvi be doomed to her fate?

Led by Ares, the god of war, Rakia has invaded Orario, and the flames of war have reached Bell and his companions. To make matters worse, Hestia has been captured, and tensions are running high. Will Bell and Aiz be able to retake the city and liberate Hestia from the clutches of this warmongering general?

The Witch Cult has finally been driven from the Water Gate City, but the turbulent events have left deep scars on Pristella. Far too many people have even been robbed of their names and memories. In order to save them, Subaru and his friends set off on a dangerous journey to the Pleiades Watchtower. To get there, they will need to cross the Auguria Dunes, home to vicious demon beasts of every stripe and so treacherous a place that even Reinhard was forced to turn back. The only way they have any chance of making it across is to trust the guidance of a spirit bearing the name of a certain witch and a demon beast tamer who once tried to kill everyone in Roswaal Manor. With such unsettling traveling companions and a still-sleeping Rem along for the ride, Subaru will need to stay on his toes to make sure everyone reaches their destination in one piece...

Ares and Theodora have landed in Zoltan, ready to take back Ruti and fulfill their destinies! Meanwhile, Red, Rit, and Tisse head to the elf ruins to confront Godwin and find a way to save Ruti from her blessing. As the former members of the Hero’s party cross paths once again, will it be duty or free will that wins out in the end…?

The search for the missing queen. When a powerful warship from the Kingdom of Veronia arrives it Zoltan’s waters, it sends the city into chaos. A prince aboard the vessel believes his long lost mother is hiding somewhere in the area, and he refuses to leave until he finds her. Red and his friends begin the search while handling the problems caused by the imposing warship’s presence but are beset by a group of honorless assassins. Apparently, not everyone is looking forward to the queen’s return...

“I don’t care if i have to lose my position as loggervian royalty.” An ominous shadow falls over Rit and Red as they try their best to enjoy their new lives—the unscrupulous Fire Mage Dir, who still holds a grudge against them for thwarting his attempt to betray the Hero’s party, has made his way to Zoltan. Jealous of their happiness, he’s sure to do all that he can to ruin their lives. But just what is he plotting...?!

PEACEFUL ZOLTAN’S TROUBLES HAVE ONLY JUST BEGUN!! In the wake of the assault on Al and his family, the young half-elf has been staying with Red and Rit for his own protection. The former adventurers try to put the boy at ease as best they can, cooking delicious meals for him and teaching him the basics of how to defend himself, but none of them know that—Meanwhile, Ruti and her party have arrived at an ancient ruin in search of a weapon left behind by the demon lord. The party presses on, exhausted by the waves of monsters blocking their path—but what they find in the depths of the ruin may not be quite what they expected...

As Red and Rit’s investigation into the mysterious False Prophet drug continues, the once-peaceful Zoltan is swept with unease. Violent incidents are becoming commonplace, and the entire region seems to be on the verge of an all-out class war! To make matters more complicated, Danan, martial artist and member of the Hero’s party, has arrived to take Red back with him—shaking Rit’s resolve! But Red has more important things to worry about. With him and Rit growing closer by the day, he’s finally made up his mind to buy…a double bed?!"

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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES… Subaru has forgotten almost everything that happened since he first came to this strange new world, and he still has no idea why. The only thing he knows for sure is that if he doesn’t figure out what’s going on soon, he and his friends are going to die horribly in this danger-filled tower. There are hungry archbishops, a living legend, and even a giant scorpion skulking around. Worse, they still haven’t made any progress with the examination. Subaru’s only hope may be in the Taygeta archive, where the memories of untold millions lie within the books of the dead…

HEAVEN HATH NO FURY LIKE A GODDESS SCORNED! Freya has made up her mind. She’ll stop at nothing to get what she’s always been searching for, even if it means abandoning her appearances and pride. Before long, Bell is caught squarely in her sandbox, leaving him alone with no way out.In a world where he has no one to depend on, will Bell be forced to give in and do as the goddess of beauty desires once and for all?

Sometimes carrying out justice requires...cross-dressing?!When a troubled couple tells the story of how their daughter was taken to pay off a gambling debt, Lyu's conscience and the legacy of Astrea Familia compel her to take action!The many skills Lyu learned as an adventurer are formidable, but she'll need more than brute force to challenge the influential Grand Casino. Unable to sneak or fight her way inside, Lyu puts all her trust in Syr's rescue plan: Go through the front door posing as Count Maximilian and his beautiful wife!

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ORATORIA... The clock ticks dangerously close to the beginning of the final battle. No matter who wins, who loses, who lives, who dies, there will be no glory or riches for the taking. Those who fall shall not be remembered in the annals of history, joining the long funeral procession snaking around the heavens. Even so, the adventurers plan to stand strong against the greatest evil the world has seen in a thousand years. Having come to terms with their fate, they prepare for the ultimate struggle—for pride, for solidarity, for justice, for restoring peace on the mortal realm...

THE SEARCH FOR LOVE IS ON! A fey mood strikes Freya, sparking a new quest to find her Odr, the one destined to stand forever by her side. Naturally, her followers are against it. They remember all too well the disaster that her last adventure turned out to be. Unfortunately for them, such a minor setback has never been enough to stop the goddess of beauty from following wherever her heart leads—which, this time, happens to be the sandy dunes of Kaios. Freya is eager to spread her wings to see what discoveries this new land has to offer, even as her familia frantically searches for her, no matter the cost...!

The clock stops for no one. Promises have come undone—Aiz could not kill the monster who wept in front of her while shielding Bell. For nights on end, those tears have haunted her, obscuring her reason to fight and guiding her to face Bell for the first time since their conflict… But they aren’t the only ones joining hands across familias. With the dawn of the Knossos operation upon them, the patron gods tear down their differences. The adventurers march toward their fate with the Xenos by their side. For life, for death, and for the destiny of Orario, they hold their heads high, ready for war—failing to realize that the darkest of times is yet to come…

UNFOLDING THE WINGS OF VICTORY! Humanity is under siege. Strange, hostile beings known only as pillars are stripping away the very life force of the Earth, turning vast tracts of the planet into barren wasteland. The only ones who can stand in their way are the Valkyries, the chosen of Odin himself who fight with his blessing in divine machines that arc gracefully through the air, leading the countercharge of the human race. Even with their support, the fighting is desperate, and hope is hard to come by on the European front. Rusalka is determined to do everything she can to change that as one of the chosen warriors tasked with retaking the skies and bringing humanity back from the brink of extinction!