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Could Matthew’s friend Sterling be behind the “Release” that’s been spreading through the city? The thought does not inspire anger, sadness, or compassion in Matthew, but resolve. He will continue down the path he’s chosen for himself, no matter what. A path devoted to the woman he’s given his whole life for—his princess knight. Don’t miss the final installment in the series!

While the beautiful princess Arwin selflessly delves into the dungeon searching for a way to save her kingdom, Matthew aimlessly wastes his days (and her money) on brothels and booze. Causing trouble wherever he goes on the rough streets of the Dungeon City, Matthew is scorned by everyone—except for Arwin. When it comes to her, Matthew’s loyalty may run far deeper than his deplorable reputation lets on. Could his attitude be nothing more than a facade to hide the true lengths he would go to for the princess…?

The past catches up with Matthew when he’s (violently) reunited with an old lover, Polly, leading him to recall the last few years. Being stripped of his power by the sun god, the friends and enemies he made while down on his luck, and his first encounter with Arwen. As we learn more about the scoundrel manservant of the princess knight, could it reveal a previously unseen side of his character..?

The Dungeon City is thrust into chaos when it is shaken by tremors that hint at an impending monster stampede. Arwin is still inside the dungeon, with no knowledge of the danger she’s in, so Matthew insists on going in to save her. Countless obstacles stand in his way: vicious monsters, the sun god’s insidious preachers, and of course, the curse he bears that steals his strength when he’s not in the sunlight. Prepared to face his death, the weakest kept man ventures into the dark depths of the dungeon.

The Kept Man of the Princess Knight won the Grand Prize at the 28th Dengeki Novel Awards and was praised by acclaimed creators such as Carlo Zen, author of The Saga of Tanya the Evil, and Gakuto Mikumo, author of Hollow Regalia and Strike the Blood.

In the wake of the monster stampede, many lives were lost, but in the end the preacher was defeated. Arwin's rehabilitation is progressing well, and her symptoms are under control, though the dark marks on her skin still plague her. There's no real opportunity to celebrate, rest, or recuperate as incident after incident throws their lives into further turmoil. Matthew's supposedly deceased compatriot Natalie appears before him. And with terrible timing, news of an unclaimed hoard of gold begins to spread. Only the guild master knows the treasure's location, so he asks Arwin and Matthew to protect his granddaughter April. As the greed of the underworld and public authority clash behind closed doors, it is unclear whether they'll be able to keep her safe. Threats surround them, and the combination of the underworld, corrupt nobility, and the sun god's followers circle Gray Neighbor like vultures.