Nick and his ragtag band of jaded adventurers have managed to carefully establish a system of rules that can make them all comfortable despite the scars of betrayal each of them carries. When a party relies on checks and balances rather than fellowship and love, dungeon delving for the legendary trust-powered Sword of Bonds is the last thing you would expect them to do—but that quest just pays too well for Nick and the crew to turn it down! And perhaps this odd group will find that there is more between them than they imagined...?

Unjustly expelled from his last party, adventurer Nick and his crew of similarly burned adventurers—a once-noble mage, excommunicated priest, and dragonian lady knight—have conquered the slimes of the first beginner labyrinth, and they now set out toward the Goblin Forest. Taking down some goblins? That you can do alone! But trust and teamwork are their only hope to defeat the hordes of hobgoblins and the mighty ogre deep in the woods...Can they really succeed when their strategy relies on Karan the dragonian, who will have to relive her traumatic memories and act as the vanguard with her back to her team once again?

Life isn’t going well for veteran adventurer Nick. Despite his loyalty to his party, he was betrayed by a teammate who accused him of embezzlement, then kicked out by his mentor. On top of that, his girlfriend dumped him too! Tired, heartbroken, and looking for a drink, Nick chances upon a few kindred spirits who are as jaded as he is. Can these disillusioned heroes put their faith in each other long enough to save the world together...?

Nick’s duel with Leon comes to a head! Can a wiry adventurer who was once kicked out of his party outbox a tiger man? Can a naïve country bumpkin dragon girl do better on a math test than the cunning swindler Claudine? And are a fallen noble mage and a debauched priest any use at all, or are they just there to throw in the towel when their friends lose? Hopeless apart, these adventurers might just have a chance together...!

Tiana and Nick’s visit to the casino was only intended as a way to blow off some steam, but when Tiana runs into a certain wealthy young lady getting taken for a ride by her loser boyfriend, she has a chance to show off and do some good at the same time! Meanwhile, Leon stews in his defeat and imprisonment. But the Survivors haven’t seen the last of him yet—he will grasp at any chance, any slight sliver of power, if it will secure his revenge...

Four jaded adventurers and now a sentient, transforming sword? Bond the magic sword was abandoned by the ancient civilization that built them after they were no longer useful, so he’s a perfect fit for the party! The gang’s getting bigger and stronger, so a little relaxation can’t hurt...but who’s that familiar face at the other table? Nick’s conniving ex-girlfriend...!?

I want to know, but... ...if I ask, there’s no way we can go back. Childhood best friends. Two halves of a whole. Yamato and Kakeru. After spotting what seemed to be a romantic encounter between Kakeru and Akane, Yamato’s jealousy overflowed—and the rift between them grew even deeper. But with no chance to restore the delicate balance before their school trip to Kyoto, uncertainty looms over the pair. Will a change of scenery breathe new life into their friendship…or is this Yamato’s chance to confess how he really feels to Kakeru?

When a plot to steal the Forest of Illusions from its resident witch is revealed, it is up to Satou and his party to prevent it from happening. They'll need to deliver three hundred potions to Sedum City to succeed, but the nobles behind the scheme won't make it easy...With just a few hours to go, how will Satou and the gang manage to pull this off?!

Unjustly expelled from his last party, adventurer Nick and his crew of similarly burned adventurers—a once-noble mage, excommunicated priest, and dragonian lady knight—have conquered the slimes of the first beginner labyrinth, and they now set out toward Goblin Forest. Taking down some goblins? That you can do alone! But trust and teamwork are their only hope to defeat the hordes of hobgoblins and the mighty ogre deep in the woods... Can they really succeed when their strategy relies on Karan the dragonian, who will have to relive her traumatic memories and act as the van guard with her back to her team once again?

Who knew being strong meant going hungry...?After making it through the fiery Middle Stratum and evolving again, things have been a cakewalk for me-and also one of the worst times of my life. I've gotten so strong that every living thing is avoiding me like the plague. Even monsters that wouldn't leave me alone for a second are running away like their lives depend on it. I mean...all I want to do is eat them! Is that too much to ask for?! At this point, about the only thing that WON'T flee the moment it sees me is the earth dragon Araba, and I sure as hell can't have that for a meal...right...?