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“‘Level up even while offline’?! That’s not a game on ‘easy mode’—that’s just an AFK game!”

The online game Yamada Kenichi had been playing religiously is shutting down its servers, leaving him with a void in his heart. He looks for a new game to fill it, but everything he finds is way too easy. The kind of game he likes—the kind punishing enough to make players want to spend thousands of hours on it—just isn’t around anymore.

“What’s this? ‘You are invited to a game that will never end.’”

Kenichi stumbles upon an untitled game, one promising incomparable challenge with unprecedented potential. Without hesitation, he selects the “Hell Mode” difficulty. Lo and behold, he finds himself reincarnated in another world as a serf!

Now called Allen, he sets out to unlock the secrets of his mystery-laden Summoner class; without the convenience of walkthroughs, game guides, or online forums, he must grope his way to the top of his new world!

A new adventure awaits Allen as he enters the service of a noble!After climbing up the social ladder from serf to manservant, Allen now finds himself dragged around by the whims of the willful young lady of the house, Cecil Granvelle. Despite this, he is free to leave the city—and immerse himself in hunting monsters!As Allen meticulously grinds on goblins and orcs, both he and his Summons grow stronger by the day. At the same time, he begins to earn the trust of the members of House Granvelle with his diligent work ethic.Just as everything seems to be going well, however, the viscount overseeing the next fiefdom over seems to be up to something.As danger creeps toward Cecil, Allen declares, “I promised to protect you, Lady Cecil. And I keep my promises.”Going all out with his skills and Summons, Allen must resist evil and impending doom!

How is “No-life Gamers” as a party name?!

The Academy City arc starts off with a bang! After leaving the service of House Granvelle, Allen enrolls in the Academy together with Cecil, as well as Krena and Dogora who have come all the way from Krena Village. As part of their new life together, they form a party to take on the many dungeons scattered throughout Academy City, keeping in mind their ultimate goal of defeating the Demon Lord. When Allen goes in search of a healer for their party, he encounters Keel, a boy his age with the Cleric Talent. However, Keel comes across as guarded and reticent. Just what secret is he hiding, and how is it related to House Granvelle? At the same time, why is Helmios, the Hero of Giamut, at the Academy, and what does he want from Allen? And what’s this about a martial arts tournament?!

Diving straight into the Rohzenheim War!

Rohzenheim, nation of the elves, is under attack by the Demon Lord Army and on the verge of total annihilation. Heeding the requests of his home country and Sophialoneh—crown princess of Rohzenheim and No-life Gamer newcomer—Allen and his companions decide to join the fight and save the elves.

When they land on the elven continent, however, they find the capital already fallen, the front line on the verge of crumbling, and one of the few remaining cities overflowing with wounded and refugees. To make matters worse, they learn that the enemy’s top general is a Demonic Deity who has already defeated Hero Helmios before!

The Demon Lord Army is far more numerous and much more powerful than anything they’ve ever encountered before! Can the No-life Gamers truly prevail against a force of three million?!

After defeating a Demonic Deity and leading Rohzenheim to victory, the No-life Gamers now set their sights on the Rank S dungeon. Before they head to Baukis, though, Allen uses his new elven connections to arrange for the Gamers to graduate from the Academy early.

Allen then brings the gang to Krena Village to drop in on his family and introduce everyone. What’s supposed to be a simple trip, however, quickly escalates into something more. It turns out that when Keel’s family had their House restored, their lands were also returned to them—including the nest of the white dragon that has terrorized the area for centuries!

The group eventually makes their way to Baukis and reunites with Meruru with much pomp and circumstance. There, they stand together before the Tower of Tribulations, the Rank S dungeon that no one—not even Hero Helmios nor the champions of ages past—has ever cleared.

Challenges and encounters galore await the No-life Gamers where all the world’s greatest fighters gather!

An impossible dungeon versus an unstoppable team—the No-life Gamers are back at it again, this time testing their mettle against the Rank S dungeon. In their latest adventure, Allen and the party are working hand in hand with Helmios and Sacred, Zeu and his coalition of beastkin, and Admiral Garara’s party of golems, this dungeon raid is turning into an international affair!

Clearing this dungeon will be anything but a walk in the park, though. Allen and the team are in for a challenge like nothing they’ve faced before, but if they’re the first to clear it, they’ll get a wish granted.

With the flame of Fire Goddess Freyja weakening by the day and forging becoming next to impossible, it’s up to the Gamers to play the role of dungeon pioneers and pave the way for other adventurers to find top-quality loot. Everyone’s going to need to be fully equipped for the fight against the Demon Lord Army!

Just when Allen and the No-life Gamers think they’ve finally bought themselves some time to savor clearing of the Rank S dungeon, they receive a call for help from the Holy Land of Elmahl. The execution of the Pontiff of Daemonism has failed, and the capital has gone up in flames. Worse yet, just as the Gamers prepare to depart, reports begin pouring in about multiple invasions by the Demon Lord Army...

As Allen embarks on his latest adventure, he also finds himself confronted with the challenge of what it means to be a leader and learning to respect his friends’ wishes—even if it means allowing one of them to knowingly put their life on the line!

With the daemonic incarnations running rampant and turning innocent bystanders into monsters, it’s up to Allen and the No-life Gamers to take care of them and save the people from imminent doom. Beast Princess Shia and her army of beastkin soldiers agree to help, though the princess divulges her struggle to activate Beast Mode. She’s not the only one getting antsy either, as Dogora also bemoans his futile efforts to use his Extra Skill. All the while, Allen and his party find a mysterious floating island where three powerful Demonic Deities—including the Great Pope and Falnemes, the Goddess of Arbitration—await him. Can Allen unravel the secrets of the mysterious island? Just what are the Demon Lord and his army planning? And will the Gamers emerge victorious from this devastating battle?

Allen begins developing his own island and army, aiming to do so as efficiently as possible. From having elves create a habitable environment to testing out the easiest possible route through the class promotion dungeon, Allen has a lot on his plate. He’ll need the help of his friends to get it all done, and they’re eager to lend a hand!

The No-life Gamers get to work farming monsters, finding new gear, forming friendly international relations, and helping fund the Allen Army.

Developments go smoothly until Allen is summoned to a Five Continent Alliance conference for questioning. Word of the crafty Summoner is spreading, and world leaders are curious about what he’s up to. Can Allen successfully negotiate, or will the Alliance become another powerful foe for him to stand against?

At long last, Allen decides to aim for the Heavenly Realm so that he and his party can gain more power! Unfortunately for Allen, reaching the Heavenly Realm requires passing through the Judgment Gate and taking on its guardian, the Dragon Lord—and Allen won’t be able to fight his way through this time! To get to the Heavenly Realm, a dragon and its rider must overcome a series of trials instead to gain the right to reach the gods. Enter Krena and Haku! The two are more than happy to take on the challenge—even if it means sacrificing a great deal in the process. Yet as they march on, Faable clearly becomes more distressed. What’s hidden behind her grief-stricken eyes? Can Krena and Haku clinch victory? Why is the Dragon Lord so insistent on this challenge? And worst of all, what does the Demon Lord have up his sleeve?!

Kenichi Yamada, a single, 35-year-old businessman, has spent the majority of his adult life playing every MMORPG to hit the market. Tired of the constant cycle of repetitive, newbie-centric gameplay, he is immediately drawn in by the promise of a new game that, on top of being never-ending, offers up a “Hell Mode”—a difficulty level that makes it nigh impossible to level up but also promises uncapped growth potential.

Upon selecting the newly released Summoner class, Kenichi finds himself reborn as Allen, an infant in a serf family, with nothing but his wits and old memories to guide him.

Allen works diligently to level himself up despite Hell Mode requiring vast amounts of experience between levels. In doing so, he hopes to uncover the secrets the Summoner class holds. All the while, he dedicates himself to freeing his new family from serfdom.

Kenichi Yamada, now Allen, continues his MMORPG life in Hell Mode. As he slowly levels up, he learns just how gradual his growth is compared to others’. From obtaining new Summons and skills to fighting terrifying monsters like a murdergalsh, his life is still filled with discoveries and hardships! And when the white dragon decides to migrate after a century, his situation changes—he’s now on the hunt to gain as much XP as possible. In contrast to Allen’s determination, however, Mihai, the oldest of the Granvelle children, seems less than thrilled about shouldering his noble house’s responsibility. What emotions hide behind his seemingly fearless smile?

Allen continues his Hell Mode adventure as he fights alongside the famed War Demon Zenof. Upon learning that both Zenof and Viscount Granvelle are aware of Allen’s hidden Talent, he decides to cooperate with them to defeat the monsters surrounding the city. All the while, House Granvelle is hit with devastating news about Mihai, and Cecil faces a life-changing decision. To make matters worse, she and Allen are kidnapped. When the culprit is revealed, Allen must make a choice of his own. Will the two be able to make a safe return to the Granvelle estate?

Allen and Cecil continue their escape from Carnel and his goons. In the process, however, they run into the same murdergalsh Allen fought years ago, turning their situation from bad to worse! Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Allen makes his choice: he’ll defeat the murdergalsh so that he and Cecil can head home.

But other questions plague Allen’s mind. What exactly is a “noble duty”? Why must every noble with a Talent be conscripted into the army? Gradually, he finds himself learning the truth of the world he was reincarnated into.

Allen’s Academy life begins! And he has just one goal: to become stronger! To do so, he forms a party with Krena, Dogora, and Cecil. Together, they take on dungeons, earning them levels and money. All in all, it’s looking like a pretty comfortable life.

But Allen soon realizes that his party needs a healer. To fill that role, he recruits a mysterious Cleric named Keel. The boy seems a bit shy at first, and he’s clearly strapped for cash, but he hesitantly joins Allen’s party to earn money for his family. But just who is Keel? Will he get along with the rest of Allen’s party? And can Allen accept that being in Hell Mode puts him at a level disadvantage?

New friends like Meruru and Sophie join the No-life Gamers, strengthening the party! Then, the Academy Martial Arts Tournament is announced, with Krena and Allen both agreeing to participate! Allen, who was initially reluctant to enter, is enticed by an offer from the Hero, Helmios. If the Summoner emerges victorious, he can get his hands on the coveted MP Recovery Ring! Meanwhile, Krena’s determined to master her Extra Skill so that she can fight Allen and Dverg—but they don’t have much time to spare.

Nerves and training reach an apex when the tournament finally begins! Will Krena successfully activate her Extra Skill? Can Allen defeat Helmios and get that MP Recovery Ring? What emotions hide behind the Hero’s oddly forlorn eyes?

Allen and the No-life Gamers head to Rohzenheim to protect the elves! Luckily for them, Allen can do it all—healing, defending, and even attacking! He quickly comes up with a plan to push back against the Demon Lord Army’s overwhelming numbers, but his services aren’t free. He negotiates with the Sovereign of Spirits to receive a class promotion for the members of his party, then heads out to uphold his end of the bargain.

The battle will be a grisly one. Armed with a newly unlocked skill, Allen stands at the vanguard, ready to fight! For the first time, the No-life Gamers must face demons and a Demonic Deity! Can our protagonist attain victory over a god? And will his new skill prove useful in this hellish war?

Un donjon impossible à conquérir, une équipe invincible, des compagnons soudés… L’heure est venue pour Allen et ses amis de s’attaquer à un donjon de rang S. Dans cette épreuve qui les attend, Allen et ses amis découvrent qu’ils ne sont pas seuls : le héros Helmios, l’amiral Grala et le prince Zô, tous accompagnés de leurs propres équipes, sont eux aussi de la partie. Au fur et à mesure de leur avancée, tout le monde apprend à se connaître, et rien de mieux pour cela que de célébrer le passage à l’âge adulte d’Allen et ses amis. Le jeune garçon a trouvé dans les trois chefs des alliés de poids. Tout en grimpant les étages et en montant de niveaux, ce sont des défis sans précédents que les membres de cette nouvelle troupe vont devoir relever. Mais ils sont tous plus que jamais déterminés à être les premiers à réussir cette conquête ! Que la bataille commence !

Allen, les hardcore gamers et leurs alliés sont parvenus à conquérir la Tour de l’ordalie ! Ils sont tous fous de joie et célèbrent leur victoire. Mais leur liesse n’est malheureusement que de courte durée.Un appel de détresse leur parvient du royaume d’Elmaar. D’après le message, la capitale, Théoménia, est en feu ! Allen et ses amis se lancent donc dans une nouvelle aventure pour sauver le pays.Mais ce n’est pas tout… Alors que la troupe s’apprête à partir, d’autres messages affluent selon lesquels l’armée du roi-démon a envahi le royaume. Allen et ses compagnons voient même des humains être transformés en démons !Le jeune homme va également devoir relever de sacrés défis. Pour renforcer les chances de victoire, il prend la décision de scinder son équipe en trois groupes. Pas facile pour Allen de concilier les souhaits de ses amis tout en assumant ses responsabilités en tant que meneur.Arriveront-ils à libérer Elmaar de l’envahisseur ?

Nachdem Allen den Dämonengott besiegt und den Krieg in Rosenheim zum Sieg geführt hat, kehrt er an die Akademie zurück und setzt sich das Ziel, den S-Rang-Dungeon zu erobern. Er kann durch seine Kontakte ein Jahr früher als geplant seinen Abschluss machen. Er kann sogar kurz nach Hause und stellt seinen Eltern seine Freunde vor.Dank seiner Verdienste im Krieg konnte Keel den Wiederaufbau des Hauses Carnel verwirklichen. Da ihm Land am Rande des Weißdrachengebirges zugewiesen wurde, entschließt sich Allen schließlich, zur Weißen Drachenjagd aufzubrechen ...Auf dem Weg ins Baukis-Imperium, wo sich der S-Rang-Dungeon befindet, trifft Allen seine Gefährtin Meruru wieder, die während des Krieges von der Gruppe getrennt war. Gemeinsam feiern sie ihre freudige Wiedervereinigung.Nun steht die Gruppe vor dem S-Rang-Dungeon, dem „Turm der Prüfungen“, der als unüberwindbar gilt. Nicht einmal Helmios der Held hat es jemals bis zur letzten Ebene geschafft.In diesem Turm beginnt Allens neuer Kampf!

Gemeinsam mit den größten Helden der Welt hat Allen den legendären S-Rang-Dungeon „Turm der Prüfungen“ bezwungen. Doch die Freude währt nur kurz: Ein dringender Notruf aus dem Heiligen Königreich Elmar reißt ihn und seine Gefährten zurück in den Kampf, und in der Stadt Nil erwartet sie ein Albtraum: Menschen, die sich in wilde Monster verwandelt haben, greifen Unschuldige an, verbreiten Chaos und Angst. Und Nil ist nur der Anfang. Überall schießen mysteriöse Lichtsäulen in den Himmel. Um gleichzeitig an mehreren Schauplätzen eingreifen zu können, teilt sich die Gruppe in drei Teams: Allen, Keel und Sofi stellen sich mit ihren Gefährten der neuen Bedrohung. Drei Wege, ein Ziel: die Welt vor dem Untergang zu bewahren.

Das nächste Abenteuer des Beschwörers des Anfangs beginnt – härter, düsterer und spannungsgeladener als je zuvor!

Die Armee des Dämonenfürsten hat sich die Macht des Feuergottes Freyar einverleibt. Gushara, Anführer des „Kults des Bösen Gottes“, entfesselt in mehreren Regionen gleichzeitig den Krieg, indem er seine Anhänger in Monster verwandelt. Um alle Orte gleichzeitig retten zu können, teilen sich Allen und seine Gefährten in drei Teams auf. Nach der Vernichtung der Monster vereinen sie sich wieder, um mit Tierprinzessin Shia gegen Bascq, den König des Blutvergießens, zu kämpfen.Im Verlauf des erbitterten Kampfs zerstören Allen und seine Kameraden einen Altar nach dem anderen – bis sie das Heiligtum auf der „schwebenden Insel“, dem Hauptquartier der Feinde, erreichen. Dort erwarten sie Gushara, inzwischen selbst ein Dämonengott, und ein weiterer mächtiger Dämon.Mitten im brutalen Angriff droht der Tod: Werden es alle von Allens Gefährten überleben ...?Der finale Showdown mit dem Kult beginnt – und die bisher größte Krise für die „Hardcore-Gamer“!