Upon meeting the swordsman Koga, Noel is drawn to the Easterner's precise and refined strength. Koga, though magically enslaved to serve as a Mafia enforcer, finds himself drawn to Noel's unyielding strength of will. When mob boss Albert Gambino decides to eliminate Noel, he calls upon Koga to do the deed! A fierce battle ensues, and only Alma's timely intervention keeps the fight from being fatal. Noel discovers the conspiracy that put Albert Gambino at the head of the Gambino family and pushes for a rematch with the Longswordsman. But Noel's latest plans are about to be complicated by the appearance of a certain scheming clown who will not be talked out of bloodshed!

A cunning, ruthless boy does whatever it takes to leave his mark on the world in this swords-and-sorcery tale! (And don’t miss the light novels, also from Seven Seas!) Young Noel is the grandson of the empire’s mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world’s greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it’s all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world—and dominate it!

A cunning, ruthless boy does whatever it takes to leave his mark on the world in this swords-and-sorcery tale! (And don't miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas.) Noel longs to be a Seeker like his heroic grandfather, slaying the beasts that emerge from Abysses and exploring far-off lands. Unfortunately, it turns out he’s nothing but a measly Talker–a job with no combat skills whatsoever. Undaunted, Noel sets out to establish the strongest clan in all the land, using his silver-tongued Talker skills to unite assassins and heroes under his leadership.

After trouncing Johann and his clan, Wild Tempest finally earns a spot among the illustrious regalia. Noel is so close to Seeker stardom, he can almost taste it--but top clan Supreme Dragon threatens to take him down at any time! Then Noel sees an opportunity: a gladiatorial tournament to determine who will command the battle against the Valiant. Ever the tactician, he strikes a deal with the underworld to claim his rightful place... So, will Noel soar to new heights, or does his winning streak end here?

A cunning, ruthless boy does whatever it takes to leave his mark on the world in this swords-and-sorcery tale! (And don't miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas.) Noel longs to be a Seeker like his heroic grandfather, slaying the beasts that emerge from Abysses and exploring far-off lands. Unfortunately, it turns out he's nothing but a measly Talker--a job with no combat skills whatsoever. Undaunted, Noel sets out to establish the strongest clan in all the land, using his silver-tongued Talker skills to unite assassins and heroes under his leadership.

Young Noel is the grandson of the empire's mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world's greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it's all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world--and dominate it!

Flush with cash, Kazuma’s in no mood for adventuring. After all, what’s the point in risking life and limb when he can just sit back, relax, and enjoy a life of luxury? But Darkness isn’t quite ready to give up on the adventuring life, and after a one-on-one meeting with Alderp, she grows desperate to take on another quest! There’s only one problem-they’ll be up against a nigh-invulnerable hydra, and their chances don’t look good...