gods and goddesses

"Aiz is stronger than ever, but she has never been more restless. The blackrobed 'client' who lured Lulune Louie into a dangerous job is roping in the Sword Princess with a quest she can't refuse. She knows full well how wary she should be, considering this person's last job ended in an adventurer's brutal murder, monsters attacking Rivira, and Aiz's battle with a distressing monster tamer who confronted her with a name no stranger should know. But when she is offered clues that could lead to revealing her new enemy's identity, Aiz launches herself headfirst into the Dungeon--alone. Loki Familia is quick to chase after their idol once they find out what she's up to, but nothing can prepare them for the incomprehensible dangers lying in wait for them"--Back cover.

"Thanks to Aiz and crew, the tumultuous events of Monsterphilia ended without incident, and Loki Familia is finally able to relax--but only for a moment. Soon, they find themselves embroiled in a suspicious case of murder. As they begin to investigate, the ladies soon realize that they're getting involved with a killer that's more horrifying than they thought... In the midst of all this, they find a mysterious jewel that may connect to everything else. These events taking place above and below the surface will rock Orario to its core as the darkness lurking in the city bursts forth!"--Back cover.

"Within the Colossal Tree Labyrinth, Bell encounters the dragon-girl Wiene. Far from an ordinary monster, though, Wiene is capable of speech, an extraordinary ability that makes her a target of adventurers and monsters alike. Word of her existence sends shock waves through Orario, and Bell's resolution to protect her challenges the very pillars of society. Chaos erupts, and at its epicenter, one frightened monster stands behind her hero"--Back cover.

"After encountering intelligent monsters in the Dungeon, Bell and Wiene share a tearful good-bye as Hestia Familia returns to the surface short one member. But not long after their parting, the Guild confirms the existence of armed monsters and immediately calls on Orario's strongest to exterminate this threat. Bell is forced to make some of the hardest decisions of his life when he ends up being the only thing standing between a massacre of monsters and adventurers...!"--Back cover.

"With the help of his new supporter Lilliluka, novice adventurer Bell Cranell is making progress deeper into the Dungeon. With new equipment and new allies, he thinks things are finally starting to go his way...but he's dead wrong! Bell's in a panic, Lilliluka's being cryptic, and Hestia's drunk!"--Back cover.

"After the massive battle that took place on the fifty-ninth floor, Loki Familia embarks on a triumphant return to the surface only to be interrupted by the appearance of an Irregular that forces them to make camp on the eighteenth floor. There, Aiz unexpectedly stumbles upon the unconscious form of a familiar white-haired boy, who a certain young elf couldn't be less excited to see. The other members of her familia are curious about him, hoping to find out more about the fastest-growing adventurer in history, but Lefiya has other ideas"--Back cover.

"When someone calls out to Bell..., he discovers that the voice belongs to a girl who introduces herself as Lilly. Somewhat goaded into teaming up with her despite the many doubts running through his head, Bell has a successful turn in the dungeon with his new companion. Though their alliance is short-lived, the negative rumors swirling about the guild to which Lilly belongs, the Soma Familia, are anything but. Later Bell is confronted by the tales of a mysterious sacred wine said to steal the hearts of all who drink it, and--?!"--Back cover.

Teito is imprisoned in an icy tomb with a strange girl who seems to be a part of his past, and in order to survive, he must discover Labrador's past secrets.

Teito and company evade Ayanami's agents by jumping on a slave ship headed to Teito's homeland, the ruined Raggs Kingdom.

Teito sets out for the Land of Seele with Frau, and learns about the past history of the puppet master Castor as well as discovering parts of his own murky past.