Best Adventure Manga of 2023

On the Hawaiian Islands, siblings Dragona and Jodio Joestar commit petty crimes to provide aid for their ailing mother Barbara Ann. Under the orders of Meryl May Qi, both a crime lord and their high school principal, the siblings work alongside fellow teenagers Usagi Alohaoe and Paco Laburantes. Together, the gang engages in outright robbery, fraudulent activity, and other schemes to rip off unsuspecting tourists and civilians. Fifteen-year-old Jodio admires his older brother's strong sense of identity and his mother's incredible work ethic, but there is a darkness within him, one characterized by violent outbursts that he carries out with a cold stoicism. Diagnosed as a sociopath, Jodio is quick to brutalize those who threaten his loved ones. His one objective is to make money by any means necessary, both to support his family and to become filthy rich in his own right. On one particular heist, the gang robs manga artist Rohan Kishibe of a seemingly ordinary lava rock. However, they soon find that the rock draws any object of high value that it touches to its wielder, no matter the distance or bizarre chain of circumstances it takes to get there. With this new power in hand, Jodio and his allies set out to become wealthier than they ever dreamed possible.

In a cruel twist of fate, Boruto's and Kawaki's lives have been switched due to a powerful jutsu. Now branded a traitor, Boruto is on the run from his village and training with Sasuke. But when Konoha comes under attack, it's time for a grown-up Boruto to return home and show how powerful he's become!

Seong-un Choi is the top-ranked player in the game "Lost World," being the only player to have completed all its achievements. However, his triumph is short-lived as a mysterious message transports him to the real "Lost World," transforming him from a mere gamer to a contender for godhood. Amidst others vying for divinity, will Seong-un be able to achieve true godhood and reign supreme in this new realm?

Long before Naruto Uzumaki mastered the formidable Rasengan, Minato Namikaze trains to develop the ninjutsu under the tutelage of his mentor Jiraiya. Minato strives to create his own powerful technique to protect Kushina Uzumaki, the strong-willed woman he loves. Honoring Uzumaki clan tradition, Kushina's body hosts the nine-tailed fox spirit, Kurama. The demon seeks to break free from his confines and wreak havoc on the world. As Kushina struggles against Kurama's power and her own inner turmoil, Minato hurries to complete the Rasengan and save her from herself.

With their nations in conflict, the Hero Reid and the Sage Elria had long been on opposing sides of the battlefield. However, it would all come to a much too sudden end with the Sage’s passing. Single-handedly breaking through the enemy ranks to see Elria one last time, Reid meets his own heroic demise… But then, he opens his eyes as a newborn a thousand years later, getting another chance at life…and love?! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

In a twist of fate, the life of a doctor of Korean medicine flips upside down in a single night. Doctor Han Lee is reborn as Lachiel, the sickly Crown Prince of the Empire of Magentano. Han is now armed with medical knowledge and skills found nowhere else in this new world -- but can he heal an empire and mend his own body at the same time? Witness his journey of self-exploration and resilience as he maps destiny's meridian, in pursuit of the acupoint that can reverse his fate.

Renoc was supposed to be a video game character, so giving him a dying body in exchange for extreme magical prowess felt reasonable. However, when his creator wakes up inside Renoc's body, it doesn't feel like a game anymore! His life in the game is unbearable until he discovers the mysterious drug Vyper, which gives him the strength to wield his magic to its full potential. As Renoc walks a fine line with the drug that could save or destroy him, can he find a way to survive in this new world?

Average college student Il-Han Yu has always gone through life without being noticed by anyone, even God! So when monsters were about to invade Earth and God sent all humans to other dimensions to train with mana... he forgot Il-Han and left him on Earth for 1,000 years! Realizing his mistake, God sends the straggler two angels to assist him as he takes on the monsters, eventually turning him into an unstoppable force. Now that people have returned to Earth, will Il-Han finally be seen?

Leaf has been enjoying a peaceful life in his village at the farthest end of the country, but everything gets turned upside down when his fiancée betrays him, robbing him of his home, work, and everything he cherishes. Wandering around, lost on what to do next, he encounters a distinguished lady in peril who will change his life forever! Using the cheat-like power of medicine and drugs the world scoffs at, Leaf now begins his journey to become the almighty healer! *Source: K Manga*

Ever since Kang Seol was a child, he's had strange dreams where he and several people wear masks while playing "World of Eternity," a board game full of quests and adventures. And although Seol was great at the game, he was never able to win. But now, his dreams have become reality, and humans have become game pieces. Humanity's only hope is for Seol to recall what he did in his dreams to survive. Even though he's never won, will he be able to turn the tables and finally make his way to victory?

One day, Seung-Hyeon Kang woke up to find himself in an unfamiliar world, on the continent of Azeul. At that moment, a status window pops up: Your class is Healer? Wait, but he doesn’t have a single healing skill? He wonders how he is supposed to heal with no healing skills. And so begins the life of a quack Healer who can’t cast Heal as he struggles to find a way back to his home.

For some reason, the powerful and popular Hero won't leave me (an unmotivated wizard) alone!!!! The adventures of the strongest hero's party, where everyone has their own slightly unusual romantic (love) problems.

Low-ranking demon Kakyuu has amassed unparalleled power during his two millennia in hell. But when he gets caught in the cross fire during a battle between gods, he’s freed from that cruel life—and banished to another world altogether!! He finally has the peaceful, relaxed life he’s longed for, but peace doesn’t come easy…especially when the village that took him under its wing is razed to the ground. When he finds Alus, a baby who was left in the ruins of the village, this demon vows to repay his debt of gratitude—by making this baby the happiest child in the world!

One day, Sumeragi Yuuto was suddenly transferred to a new world. This world resembles a world from a novel that Yuuto recently read. It is a world where beauty and ugliness are reversed. Yuuto fell and was carried to a safe place. The girl who carried him was considered ugly by the people of this world. This is the story of making a harem with her and her other party members.

The protagonist Leah, a girl who participated in the closed beta test of "Boot Hour, Shoot Curse", a new VRMMORPG that has no concept of levels or professions. Instead, players must farm experience points to gain new skills and increase their status. Leah has acquired the hidden skill "Subordinate", which allows her to turn NPCs and monsters into her subordinates. The skill also transfers the experience points gained by the subordinates to herself. Continuously strengthening herself and her subordinates with accumulating experience points, she inadvertently received the classification of a Demon Lord...!?

Makoto Sakura, sixteen years old, finds himself without a place after dropping out of high school. Suddenly, an otherworldly relic appears before him. On that day, dungeons began to appear all over the world. Humans acquired a level system that completely overturned their previous values. Amidst this revolution, Makoto finds his place inside the dungeons. Acquiring cheat skills like “Experience Points x1000” and “Level Free,” he becomes a level 10,000 powerhouse. As the strongest “Player,” he embarks on dungeon exploration!

I thought I would be reincarnated into another world as a mighty warrior and build a happy harem of women...! The guild I created on a whim became the most powerful guild with all the strongest members who are all good-looking guys and beautiful girls. Except for me. I'm the weakest member in my own guild. Can I quit now? It is a dark fantasy featuring a lethargic hero and his guild members who adore and worship him…

An unknown skill turns into unlimited power with divine knowledge \[Internet\]! *"To manifest an SSS rank with the weakest skill is a disgrace!"* Rona is a girl who was expelled from her home due to her lack of money, food, and power. Lost and hopeless, she suddenly hears the words... *"Would you like some guidance?"* She discovers how to utilize her unique SSS rank skill: \[Internet\], which she alone possesses. The true nature of this skill is the ability to access this world's 'guide sites' - an extraordinary cheat skill! Endless production of valuable items! Acquiring ultra-rare equipment! Thanks to her skill, she can do as she pleases...!

After his ordinary life came to an end in an accident, Minoru was reincarnated as an elf with a lifespan of 1000 years. Due to regrets of not doing anything in his previous life, he decides to leave his village and travel in order to leave a mark in his new world. However, the head of the elf clan imposes a certain trial...?! This is a tale of a reincarnated elf's leisurely life and his journey to become a living legend.

Deep in the unexplored reaches of the dungeon, a corpse is discovered—one that shouldn't exist. After Iarumas is resurrected, his memories of life before death are gone, and he spends his days delving into the dungeon to retrieve the bodies of dead adventurers. Can they be revived like him? Or will God reduce them to piles of ash on the altar? Either way, Iarumas collects his finder's fee. And though his skills earn him some grudging respect, he's also scorned for his cold, utilitarian attitude. The living keep their distance—while Iarumas consorts primarily with the dead. That is, until he meets Garbage, a feral young swordswoman who's the sole survivor of a massacred party. With Garbage by his side, Iarumas ventures deeper, scouring the dungeon for clues to his past, avoiding monsters, traps, and the inevitability of a permanent ashen demise. *Note: Total chapter count includes Chapter 0.*

I'm... back! After a comet collides on Earth, a gaming world filled with monsters and dungeons becomes a reality. Amidst the chaos, Ethan wakes up as Hardcore Leveling Warrior, an almighty game character with exceptional luck and power. Once again, he will embark on a journey to become the strongest... but this time, on Earth!

On the day of his high school entrance exam, a boy named Crono is suddenly transported to another world. He became the commander of the demi-human army, won many great victories, and is feted as a lord. He gathers beautiful women one after another... A royal-road war story with battles, domestic politics, and sex! *Note: Starts from Chapter 9 of the prequel, with a new version of Chapter 10 and 11.*

Ten years after being transported to another world. It was more than enough time to awaken from what at first, felt like an exciting dream in a fantasy world. And on this 10th year Wasa Tooru finally decides to give up searching for a way to return to Japan, after being unsuccessful for so long. It was then that he received a job offer — to be the bodyguard of twins who have knowledge of Earth.

Tina, an adventurer, is gravely wounded while dungeon diving, and who should come across her but Garon—not just a monster, but the Beast King himself. In exchange for saving her life, Garon demands that Tina help him treat wounded monsters. It’s the beginning of a fantasy story of humans, monsters, and medicine!

Tsukasa is a salaryman who keeps changing jobs in search of better conditions. After a challenging final interview with a large company, he found himself transported to another world. He is disheartened as his past work experience is completely useless....... However, he was given the unique ability "Job Changer" instead! With the power to switch freely to any class, including swordsman, sorcerer, lancer, alchemist, appraiser, and pharmacist, he begins a comfortable life in another world. He is equally skilled at sorcery, cooking, and fighting, even when dealing with demons! From medicinal herbs to magical items, he makes effective use of his abundant knowledge! He also demonstrates his adaptability, helping people and earning money along the way! This is the start of a career-building fantasy where a smart company man makes full use of all the different jobs available!

Makina, a blacksmith who worked in the renowned guild “Silver Wings,” is expelled from his guild. The reason? Guild members who don’t value their weapons believed it was more cost-effective to buy them rather than employ his services. Lost and uncertain about his future, Makina receives an invitation from his childhood friend and adventurer, Aria. He joins Aria’s guild, “Rainbow Butterflies.” It’s here that Makina’s blacksmithing talents truly shine. With his weapons in the hands of guild members, they collectively rise to become the mightiest of all.

As a Watchmaker, I was kicked out of the craftman's guild because my incompetence was deemed unnecessary, but I awakened to my true power in the depths of the dungeon. In a world where skills are supreme, Shikuro is given the incompetent skill of *Clock-user*. One day, Shikuro, who is looked down upon by others, is accused of rape and sent to the frontier, where he is pushed down a hole that leads to a dungeon's deepest level. In the depths of his desperate situation, he thought to himself, "If only I could use my clock-user ability to stop my stomach clock as well. Then the hunger would stop." This triggered the awakening of his skill *Clock-user*. Eventually, he makes full use of his abilities and is recognized as an SSS-class adventurer.

No matter how hard he tries, his level does not rise, and the adventurer boy Tinto is called [God's Enemy]. The goddess Esther appears before him, who is banished from the party he belongs to.

Sora was summoned to another world as a hero. While other heroes were bestowed with powerful combat skills, Sora’s skill was something ordinary: “Alchemy.” Ridiculed for having a useless skill, he was exiled to the “Demon Forest.” However, little did they know, his skill was actually an exceptional SSS-Rank skill! Utilizing his alchemy, an unconventional survival journey in another world begins!

Thanks to his infinite mana Ishua has been working as a mana porter to the hero party. Doing a perfect task of supplying mana to the party members who consumed a lof of MP and earning the trust of his companions. However, Alan, the hero decides to banish him from the party in a fit of jealousy. "We don't need a mana porter!" And chasing after Ishua through the forest Aria, the saint, appears wishing to continue adventuring with Ishua. The story of the banished strongest mana porter begins here!

Ryo wakes up one day to find himself transported to another world full of monster girls. Although their power far surpasses that of any humans. Ryo has his own ability--the "Charm" skill, which forcibly increases his affection level with all monster girls and builds a harem to get revenge on all the fantastical creatures that attacked and brought his home to ruin...!

On her seventeenth birthday, the apprentice witch Meg learns that she only has one year left to live. Her teacher, the long-lived witch Faust, explains that the only way to undo the death curse is to collect tears of joy and grow the seed of life. To find them, Meg will have to leave the sheltered life she's always known and head out into the world. There will be meetings, partings, and friendships aplenty, and of course many tears. Meg will learn that the most important lessons for a witch are bright, sweet, and somewhat heart-wrenching.

“I’m not a hero. I’m a monster that devours monsters.” In a chaotic world where ferocious monsters run rampant, there was a “monster” who inherited the title of “hero” in the holy city, the last bastion of humanity on the brink of extinction. Alice, a rookie adventurer, was attacked by a large pack of dog people (Kobolds) during her first ‘dungeon’ exploration. The one who saved her life was Leon, the third-generation “Savior” hero, who, despite having the body of a monster (Ghoul), possesses a human heart. “I’m nothing but a defiled ghoul who keeps on killing monsters.” “No, you’re the only hero who can save the world.” For some reason, Alice, who admires him, applies to become Leon’s disciple.

A magician will bring justice to this rotten world! Wim Abel, the court magician of the Cyrus Empire, is falsely accused of treason by the noblemen who fear his great power, and is imprisoned in a dungeon with a barrier that makes it impossible for him to escape. However, Wim, who has enough power to frighten an entire country, successfully escapes from the supposedly impregnable dungeon. He goes to the Kingdom of Leoria, which is said to be a “complete meritocracy.” …And speaking of the Cyrus Empire that banished Wim—-?

Chris, the eldest son of a prestigious family that has been bestowed the profession of the sword for generations, is banished from his home after receiving the profession of "Farmer" in the Grace of Heaven ceremony. Amid his despair, he discovers that a special power lies hidden within his unique skill of poison resistance!?

Bladers are ready to battle it out! They’ve set their sights on the top of The X tower and prepare to fight their way to victory. With new technology and powerful opponents entering the arena, Beyblades are pushed to their extremes as they race through a new era. *Source: VIZ Media*

In an experiment to create artificial black holes or white holes for energy generation, things went awry. Instead, it opened a portal to another world, but not a friendly one. It connected to the dwelling places of creatures known as monsters. Amidst this chaos, individuals with supernatural abilities, similar to the monsters, emerged. They were known as “Awakened Ones.” Once awakened, they were obligated to serve for five years. Koosuke Igami, a 35-year-old middle-aged adventurer of modest Class 3 ranking, had been adventuring for nearly five years. He joined a team of beginner high-class adventurers, but he only had three months left until his five years were up, and he could retire from being an adventurer.

Julitan is a cook who's never left his tiny fishing village. That is until one day, when he slices open the belly of a giant fish and finds a mysterious lady sleeping inside, cradling a giant sword. Julitan bestows her with the name Carnelian, only to accidentally awaken a powerful "sille" being. But Carnelian the sille soon discovers her new tamer and master Sir Julitan is no match for her superior power. Now the two must embark on a long quest to find this fierce sille dragon's true knight!

Lee Yeju can escape death by walking through a "door" leading to the near future. But unfortunately, this time, the door she walks through drops her a thousand years later. To make matters worse, she runs into a magical madman who wants to destroy all humans. She gets away by going through the door again, but strangely, it keeps leading her right back to him. It seems like the only way for her to survive is to follow this man, but can Yeju prove to him that there's still hope for humanity?

Marquis' daughter, Charlotte, was blessed with a 「Gift」 known as 「Monster Eater,」 which allows her to deliciously consume monsters. However, she was exiled from her real family because 'eating monsters is vulgar!' Thus, she embarks on a journey of adventure. And so, she reaches the pinnacle as the strongest existence...!!

Sage is an adventurer who decides to return to his hometown after being dumped by a woman. On his way home, he saves two beautiful elves who have collapsed on the roadside, and as a result, he is celebrated as a hero without his permission!? The days of hardship begin for Sage, who has been certified as the overlord!

Rio, a boy living in a remote village, attends the village dojo for self-defense, but gives up, feeling that he cannot become stronger under the dojo's teaching methods. However, the village is a dangerous place, and Rio decides to create his own way of fighting—"Garyu Kenjutsu"—in order to survive! A royal road fantasy of swords and magic is about to begin!

The adventuring party Sacred is quickly becoming famous for its incredible heroic exploits—and its supremely talented leader, Sasha. Almost no one remembers that Sacred ever had a co-leader: Hyse. Once Sasha's childhood friend, he was booted from the party, reduced from his already tenuous position as workhorse to plain deadweight. Devastation at the betrayal and shame over his own weakness drives Hyse to pour his bitterness into learning his Ability, an unfathomable power not even he fully understands. Now mistrustful but determined, Hyse steps up to take on the world—and the comrades who abandoned him.

The 13th disciple of the Great Mount Hua Sect. One of the Greatest Third-Generation Swordsmen. The Plum Blossom Sword Master, Chungmyung. After slicing the head of the peerless Heavenly Demon, who threw the world into chaos, he slept an eternal sleep on the peak of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains. Jumping over a hundred years, he comes back in the body of a child. But… what? Mount Hua declined? What the hell are you talking about!? It’s only natural to want to live if you’re going broke. “Decline? Even though I’m here? Who would dare!” Plum blossoms eventually fall. But when the cold winter passes and spring comes, plum blossoms shall bloom again. “But I’m gonna die first before Mount Hua gets revived! If you’re gonna go bust, might as well do it right, you bastards!” The beginning of the Plum Blossom Sword Master, Chungmyung’s solitary struggle to save the thoroughly declining Mount Hua Sect.

Japan's Heian Period. Masahiro serves as a royal diviner just like his grandfather, the legendary Abe no Seimei. His dream isn't to follow in his grandfather's footsteps, though—it's to surpass him! During some intense training with his spirit companion, Mokkun, Masahiro notices an ominous presence targeting the princess...Can he protect the royal capital and escape from his grandfather's shadow?!

As a young boy, Ains tragically witnessed his village being burnt to the ground by enemy forces. By the time rescue arrived, he lost his right arm, left leg, and right eye. Despite such misfortune, his only concern was the magic he saw for the first time among the debris. In order to study it, he withdrew from society and secluded himself in a cabin in the woods for two thousand years. When he finally emerges as an all-powerful mage, his childhood village has transformed into a sprawling city. But that's not all! The scribbled notes he left behind have become the “Original Scripture,” and he's infamously known as the “Demon God.” Can Ains find his place in the world after millennia have passed?

Foyle, bestowed with the job of the “False Hero,” followed his role and expelled his best friend from the party, who was supposed to be defeated by the awakened “True Hero.” But at death’s door, Foyle is saved by Iris, an elf girl who is the only one that knows his true self, even as a false hero. Acknowledged by her as “My Hero,” Foyle remembers his aspiration to save people like a hero and begins to desire to do so in the shadows. The “False Hero” who has lost everything becomes the “Hero of Shadows” and decides to embark on a new adventure!

Princess Claudia's life should be tragic… pushed from a window by her uncle, coldly ignored, and dismissed by all. But when her past-life memories awaken, she remembers she was Adelheid, a legendary witch who once commanded legions of magicians. Now reborn, she refuses to be anything but herself: fabulously powerful and utterly carefree!

The youngest girl ever to become a court alchemist, Seyi, was busy with hard work every day. One day, the royal city was suddenly attacked by a horde of monsters, and she woke up 500 years later. The city had already been destroyed, and Seyi, freed from her hard work, was determined to travel through a completely changed world. She was supposed to travel freely, but her potion-making skills quickly become the talk of the town?! The genius alchemist's leisurely, slow-life journey begins!

The strongest wizard, Roy, is reincarnated into the future as a young boy, Yuug. However, magic has declined since then, and wizards are considered the weakest class. With the knowledge of magic from his past life and his extreme-level abilities, Yuug embarks on his second life's adventure...

Yote, an member of the aristocracy, is as educated as he is ignorant of the realities of the world. His first trip outside his domain was cut short when he was robbed and stabbed in the slums of Leoure, the city of the desert. Saved by a genius inventor, he finds himself implanted in a cyborg body allowing him to survive... for a year or two. The equipment is so primitive that Yote needs assistance with everything from maintenance to travel! But for Yote, it’s a chance to start over, away from his castle and his narrow-minded existence. But he must first rediscover his humanity, and only the sirens have a chance to help him with their magic... The young aristocrat offers a small fortune to Doga, a strong and resourceful orphan, to assist him in his search for these legendary creatures. She accepts his offer, and they are ready to brave all the dangers on a journey of discovery! *Note: This manga is produced in collaboration with the French publisher Ki-oon and will be their first work to be released first in Japan, in collaboration with the Japanese publisher Futabasha, and published later on France.*

A dream-come-true scenario quickly becomes a nightmare when a yuri fanboy discovers that he’s been reincarnated into one of his favorite yuri games—as Hiiro, an annoying male character whose only purpose is to get between the heroines. Realizing that he’s destined for ruin in a world where men are at the bottom of the pecking order, Hiiro scrambles to get stronger and avert his fate. But his desperate efforts end up making the game’s heroines—Princess Lapis, Snow the maid, and the protagonist Sakura—fall for him instead of one another! At this rate, he’ll be killed for coming between them! Can Hiiro get the girls interested in one another before it’s too late?

*“Why should we care about free-to-play players?”* Seo Sa-hyuk, a planner who neglected gameplay and focused only on monetization elements, has now fallen victim to his own greed for making money, working tirelessly through the night until he succumbed to overwork. In his unfortunate situation, he wakes up once again. *“This place is just like the game I used to create…!!”* The demonic planner who tormented gamers is now experiencing the consequences he sowed, a story of redemption and transformation begins!

The start of an isekai travel story with strong and kind holy beasts! After an accident ended his boring, ordinary life, God praised Tokiya for having lived a life of good deeds without a single bad one, and rewarded him by reincarnating him. When he comes to, he’s held by a beast he’s never seen before, a holy beast!? Tokiya learns he’s in the village of holy beasts, and as he lives with them while learning how to use his new powers, he swears to make everyone happy!

The story is set in a world where Seekers, a profession that involves broadcasting dungeon strategy guides, are ranked number one in the list of most desirable professions. Rin, a rich girl who works as a low-tier Seeker, has an uncle who is a low-tier streamer that she can't take her eyes off for some reason. His name is Tooru. Although he looks like an ordinary old man, he displays surprising powers when Rin is in trouble...

Eugene Santafield is a young man who dreams of becoming a magic swordsman. There’s only one problem: He can’t use any attack magic! Instead, he’s blessed with extremely powerful defensive and healing magic, an irony that earns him the ridicule of his peers. Determined to escape from those who know of his failings, Eugene flees to the Lykeion Magic Academy where he meets Erinyes, a fallen Demon Queen imprisoned beneath the school. Taken in by his potential, Erinyes appoints Eugene to be her caretaker. Not long after, the headmaster of the academy assigns Eugene to be the guardian of Sumire, a mysterious girl from another world who just so happens to be an Ifrit of legend. With these two women at his side, history’s biggest failure is sure to become a legendary swordsman…right? *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

Eat Or Die! The first prince of the kingdom of Farune, Mars, is only twelve years old, yet he lives in fear of assassination. In order to avoid the deadly poison in nearly all of his meals, he slips out of the castle into the nearby monster-infested forest, where, battling monsters and his own hunger, he has to hunt for his meals in order to stave off starvation. Then, one night, as he’s searching for his next bite of monster meat, a red-haired woman shouldering a greatsword appears before him and says to him, “You have promise. Become my apprentice.” How is he supposed to tell her that this must be some sort of mistake? But there’s a secret that only she knows, and that he’s stumbled upon: eating monsters makes you stronger! With her training and his newfound power, Mars will finally overcome all those pesky assassination attempts. However, that doesn’t end things; no, it’s only the beginning of a nationwide—even continent-spanning—series of wars and plots with him right in the middle!

A press statement from Blade and Comrades Publishing: Our imprint’s pride and joy, that masterpiece you all know and love, the Dragon Encyclopedia, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Thanks to the highly credible and definitely well-researched contents of our bestseller Dragon Encyclopedia, all adventurers know that “dragon” means three things—gold, glory, and mystery! To celebrate the golden jubilee of this seminal work, B&C Publishing has assigned a special team, consisting of one editor and one adventurer, the task of preparing a second edition. We all know how accurate and comprehensive the first edition was, so we here at B&C are sure it will be light work!

They say the countryside is understaffed. But there are dependable colleagues and wonderful hot springs! Saz, an adventurers' guild employee, was left to the frontier by Hinnar, who has connections to the minister. He returns to active duty as an adventurer on the frontier, and is busy there as both guild employee and adventurer, enjoying the hot springs and opening up new possibilities.

A world of dragons, and a boy who lives in a prison colony thinking of the opponent he killed, until one day he has an encounter with a great general.