O?mori, Fujino

"On the ninth floor of the Dungeon, Bell unexpectedly runs into his nemesis--the monster responsible for his humiliation, the Minotaur. Memories of his flight and his failure assail him as he confronts the deadly beast. Will his rigorous training with Aiz Wallenstein (or his aspiration to stand by her side) be enough to defeat the Minotaur? Maybe or maybe not, but one thing is for sure: this time he won't let himself be the damsel in distress! "--Back cover.

"Pursuing his desire to become stronger, adventurer Bell Cranell has become pupil to the brilliant swordswoman Aiz Wallenstein. Though he initially despairs about the vast gulf between their abilities, he gradually begins to improve. And as he does, a certain goddess's devious plan advances, and with it, a dark shadow approaches. The familia myth--walked by the boy and written by the goddess--continues!"--Back cover.

"Following his defeat of the Minotaur, Bell has reached Level Two--and is the new record holder for the fastest to do so. Suddenly everyone in Orario wants to form a party with him and go adventuring! But with sudden popularity comes many a complication. How will Bell and Hestia know whom to trust? The Familia myth--written by the goddess and lived by the boy--continues!"--Back cover.

"The Rakian Kingdom is on the march, a thirty-thousand strong army headed by Ares, God of War. The target of their sudden invasion is none other than the world's greatest metropolis, Labyrinth City, Orario. As the armed menace approachs in thunderous lockstop, the city's inhabitants can do nothing but ... continue about their completely peacful lives??? A prum proposes marriage, one sweet boy becomes a body guard, the city girl's secret comes to light, while mortals and gods alike are swept up in romance--these are the ordinary days of timeless deities and their dazzling children in the fateful city of Orario!"--Back cover.