J-NOVEL CLUB
ASCENDANCE OF BOOKWORM FANBOOK #1
(W) Miya Kazuki (A) You Shiina
Here is the first official Ascendance of a Bookworm fanbook, intended to be read after finishing Part 3 Volume 2. This book contains additional content, including all the color and cover artwork up to Part 3 Volume 1, a short story on a pair of new apprentices' first tour of the temple, a manga chapter by Suzuka, and three four-panel manga by You Shiina. Also inside are design sheets showing how Bookworm's characters were visually brought to life, and a Q&A with author Miya Kazuki containing lesser-known details about the plot as well as information on how she planned out and developed the series.
BY THE GRACE OF GODS LIGHT NOVEL SC #6
Invited by the guildmaster, Ryoma attends a training meetup for new adventurers as one of the teachers. On the second day of the camping lesson at the Poison Bug Plains, he teaches unique ways of building bases and methods of telling the edible from the inedible in ways that are easy to understand, drawing everyone's attention. Then, at the request of the students, a mock battle is held between the teachers, and Ryoma demonstrates how to use a bow in combat! And as usual, there are new slimes, revolutionary discoveries, and Ryoma himself obtains unexpected skills and levels up in more ways than one!
HER MAJESTYS SWARM LN #1
(W) 616th Special Information Batt (A) Eiri Iwamoto
A college student enjoys playing as the evil-aligned faction Arachnea in her favorite real-time strategy game. One day, she finds herself in a world similar to the one in the game; additionally, her body is now that of a fourteen-year-old girl. While things are a bit different from how they were in the game, one element has remained the same: she is the leader of the Arachnea. The insects under her control, collectively known as the Swarm, praise her and implore her to lead them to victory. In order to survive, she raises her Swarm and forms friendly relations with the elves of the neighboring forest. But after a slaver traveling through the forest murders one of her Swarm and the nearby kingdom's knights burn down the elven village and massacre its people, she prepares to launch her counterattacks in the name of revenge. However, revenge is merely a pretense for attacking the countries of this world. Her command is masterful and severe, as one who has played the game in real life!
I SHALL SURVIVE USING POTIONS LIGHT NOVEL SC #6
The Kingdom of Balmore is in trouble. Kaoru goes back to learn more, but she gets dragged into a succession conflict between the princes of Brancott. As the Angel of the Goddess, Kaoru wanted to avoid getting involved in human conflicts, but it's also her duty as the Angel to straighten out Brancott for falsely representing the Goddess's will. She goes to take control of the situation with her potion cheat powers, but a figure lurking behind the chaos is ready to face her!
SEIREI GENSOUKI SPIRIT CHRONICLES OMNIBUS NOVEL #3
(W) Yuri Kitayama (A) Riv
After a fateful reunion with Miharu, Rio decides to entrust her, Aki, and Masato to the spirit folk village in order to ensure their safety. With Latifa's and the other villagers' assistance, Miharu's group rapidly adapts to life in the village. As their bustling days continue, Rio decides to head to Beltrum for the first time in four years to meet Celia, his former professor from his days in the Academy. However, Rio learns of a political marriage between Celia and someone of nobility... Will Rio be able to rescue her in time? Contains the complete volumes 5 and 6 of the original serialization.
UNWANTED UNDEAD ADVENTURER LIGHT NOVEL #2
Rentt Faina has achieved Existential Evolution, evolving from a skeleton into a ghoul. His next objective: rising the ranks and becoming a Copper-class adventurer! But to do so, Rentt must face his next greatest challenge... A written test?! Using his years of wisdom and the help of two companions, Rentt tackles the challenge head-on. But the worst is yet to come as Rentt finds himself in yet another pickle as he tries to prove his innocence to none other than trusted guild member, Sheila, as she raises concerns over his potential involvement in a recent string of adventurer disappearances. Will Rentt make it out alive to prove his non-involvement in the disappearances and retrieve a highly-valued medicinal herb?