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Now called Allen, he sets out to unlock the secrets of his mystery-laden Summoner class; without the convenience of walkthroughs, game guides, or online forums, he must grope his way to the top of his new world!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43127925637298,"sku":"9781975368494","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975368494_8def7c62-dd25-4277-8e98-c221b9956fef.jpg?v=1786032113"},{"product_id":"9781975368500","title":"Hell Mode, Vol. 2","description":"A new adventure awaits Allen as he enters the service of a noble! After climbing up the social ladder from serf to manservant, Allen now finds himself dragged around by the whims of the willful young lady of the house, Cecil Granvelle. Despite this, he is free to leave the city—and immerse himself in hunting monsters! As Allen meticulously grinds on goblins and orcs, both he and his Summons grow stronger by the day. At the same time, he begins to earn the trust of the members of House Granvelle with his diligent work ethic. Just as everything seems to be going well, however, the viscount overseeing the next fiefdom over seems to be up to something. As danger creeps toward Cecil, Allen declares, “I promised to protect you, Lady Cecil. And I keep my promises.” Going all out with his skills and Summons, Allen must resist evil and impending doom!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205766152370,"sku":"9781975368500","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975368500_add80b23-0550-4192-8743-357e4c2beaf5.jpg?v=1786032114"},{"product_id":"9781975368524","title":"Hell Mode, Vol. 4","description":"Diving straight into the Rohzenheim War! Rohzenheim, nation of the elves, is under attack by the Demon Lord Army and on the verge of total annihilation. Heeding the requests of his home country and Sophialoneh—crown princess of Rohzenheim and No-life Gamer newcomer—Allen and his companions decide to join the fight and save the elves. When they land on the elven continent, however, they find the capital already fallen, the front line on the verge of crumbling, and one of the few remaining cities overflowing with wounded and refugees. To make matters worse, they learn that the enemy’s top general is a Demonic Deity who has already defeated Hero Helmios before! The Demon Lord Army is far more numerous and much more powerful than anything they’ve ever encountered before! Can the No-life Gamers truly prevail against a force of three million?!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43605489844402,"sku":"9781975368524","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975368524.jpg?v=1786032116"},{"product_id":"9781975392291","title":"Black Summoner, Vol. 3 (light novel)","description":"As Kelvin, the battle junkie Summoner hailing from another world, continues his extraordinary exploits, Goddess Melfina finally returns to his side, finally having completed her artificial body. When she grants him her blessing, he gains the power to summon a Hero of his own...who wants to become his stepsister?! As Kelvin and his party grow stronger by the day, he receives a summons for his Rank S promotion exam. The contents of the exam involve saving an elven settlement from the threat of a terrible monster, but just how much is the militaristic nation of Trycen involved? The black-clad warrior and his allies smash through everything in their way as they dive full throttle into the third volume of this epic journey!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44583307968690,"sku":"9781975392291","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975392291_4d0d4ef3-85d8-4991-8302-a736aeb6cb11.jpg?v=1786031978"},{"product_id":"9781975392314","title":"Black Summoner, Vol. 5 (light novel)","description":"Black Summoner is an isekai fantasy novel that received an anime adaptation in Summer 2022, which can be streamed on Crunchyroll as of May 2023.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897695453557,"sku":"9781975392314","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975392314_ea900e3a-9a5b-4ace-a353-1b3bb33fc323.jpg?v=1786031981"},{"product_id":"9781975392277","title":"Black Summoner, Vol. 6 (manga)","description":"“I just kept fighting powerful opponents and finally reached Rank S.”After saving the Village of Elves from the Trycenian invasion, Kelvin is approached by Leonhart Gaun, the king of Gaun, who starts off by saying that he acknowledges Kelvin as a Rank S adventurer. Soon after, Kelvin finds out that as part of the festivities held in honor of his promotion, he will have to fight a fellow Rank S adventurer, “Ice Princess” Sylvia. Despite having already reached the pinnacle of the adventuring world, this battle junkie continues to seek more power and new challenges, sharpening his claws in preparation for his upcoming encounter with true strength. Join this black-clad warrior for a stunning spectacle in this sixth volume of his epic journey!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897696305525,"sku":"9781975392277","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975392277_33c1cdba-87c4-49c4-aaa7-5474e189f940.jpg?v=1786031977"},{"product_id":"9781975368531","title":"Hell Mode, Vol. 5","description":"After defeating a Demonic Deity and leading Rohzenheim to victory, the No-life Gamers now set their sights on the Rank S dungeon. Before they head to Baukis, though, Allen uses his new elven connections to arrange for the Gamers to graduate from the Academy early. Allen then brings the gang to Krena Village to drop in on his family and introduce everyone. What’s supposed to be a simple trip, however, quickly escalates into something more. It turns out that when Keel’s family had their House restored, their lands were also returned to them—including the nest of the white dragon that has terrorized the area for centuries! The group eventually makes their way to Baukis and reunites with Meruru with much pomp and circumstance. There, they stand together before the Tower of Tribulations, the Rank S dungeon that no one—not even Hero Helmios nor the champions of ages past—has ever cleared. Challenges and encounters galore await the No-life Gamers where all the world’s greatest fighters gather!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309357740405,"sku":"9781975368531","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975368531_63db40d7-6d91-41a8-940d-7e6eff857fa8.jpg?v=1786032117"},{"product_id":"9781975392246","title":"Black Summoner 3","description":"“Leave your idealism at home. If you wish to change the world, first get strong enough to do so!”After Kelvin’s forces are bolstered by the addition of Sera, the daughter of the late Demon Lord Gustav, the party sets out for Toraj, the Country of Water. There, who do they encounter but… the Heroes of Deramis?!With the promise of combat on the horizon, there is no way our favorite battle junkie would miss out on such a perfect opportunity. He waits in anticipation for the clash against the Heroes of Light, Wind, Water, and Darkness, and if a few pesky bandits mean to get in his way…well, he’ll just have to “play” with them too!Join this black-clad warrior and his allies as they continue to make a name for themselves and travel abroad in the third volume of an epic journey!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309364883829,"sku":"9781975392246","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975392246_a5b1f699-0d75-48fc-9684-083a3689f8e6.jpg?v=1786031974"},{"product_id":"9781975392307","title":"Black Summoner 4","description":"After having fulfilled the requirements for his promotion to Rank S, Kelvin, the eccentric Summoner who transmigrated from another world, finds that a series of festivities are being prepared in his honor. 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Come along for the ride as this black-clad battle junkie and his allies continue to make a name for themselves in the fourth volume of this epic journey!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309397062005,"sku":"9781975392307","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975392307_12200861-f853-4583-a8a4-45812eb05f90.jpg?v=1786031979"},{"product_id":"9781975392208","title":"Black Summoner, Vol. 1 (light novel)","description":"Waking up in a strange new place with no memory of his past life, Kelvin learns that he’s bartered away those very memories in exchange for powerful new abilities during his recent transmigration. Heading out into a whole new world as a Summoner—with his first Follower being the very goddess who brought him over!—Kelvin begins his new life as an adventurer, and it isn’t long before he discovers his hidden disposition as a battle junkie. From the Black Knight of the Ancient Castle of Evil Spirits to the demon within the Hidden Cave of the Sage, he revels in the fight against one formidable foe after another. Join this OP adventurer in an exhilarating and epic saga as he and his allies carve their way into the annals of history!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309767635317,"sku":"9781975392208","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975392208_c3359ae2-8768-41cd-9e76-46a59e7c0da8.jpg?v=1786031971"},{"product_id":"9781975368517","title":"Hell Mode","description":"How is “No-life Gamers” as a party name?! The Academy City arc starts off with a bang! After leaving the service of House Granvelle, Allen enrolls in the Academy together with Cecil, as well as Krena and Dogora, who have come all the way from Krena Village. As part of their new life together, they form a party to take on the many dungeons scattered throughout Academy City, keeping in mind their ultimate goal of defeating the Demon Lord. When Allen goes in search of a healer for their party, he encounters Keel, a boy his age with the Cleric Talent. However, Keel comes across as guarded and reticent. Just what secret is he hiding, and how is it related to House Granvelle? At the same time, why is Helmios, the Hero of Giamut, at the Academy, and what does he want from Allen? And what’s this about a martial arts tournament?!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313242190197,"sku":"9781975368517","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975368517_697c5425-6523-4e0d-bc80-f17085b16274.jpg?v=1786032115"},{"product_id":"9781975392215","title":"Black Summoner, Vol. 2 (light novel)","description":"Following his transmigration, during which he bartered away his memories in exchange for rare and powerful skills, Kelvin is fully enjoying his new life as an adventurer. After making a name for himself in Parth, becoming the city’s most famous and respected adventurer along with his close-knit motley crew, he next sets his sights on Toraj, the Country of Water. But what should have been a peaceful visit to satiate his heartfelt cry of “I haven’t had a grain of rice since arriving in this world—I want some rice!!” was, of course, never fated to go smoothly. The unfortunate (or fortunate?) souls who just happened to catch the attention of this sarcastic, adventurous battle junkie are…none other than the Heroes of Deramis?! Join this black-clad warrior and his allies as they continue to make a name for themselves in the second volume of this epic journey!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313243795829,"sku":"9781975392215","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975392215_a1202362-d6a4-44a3-80be-4c3dc0365e52.jpg?v=1786031972"},{"product_id":"black-summoner-vol-7-light-novel","title":"Black Summoner, Vol. 7 (light novel)","description":"Kelvin, the battle junkie Summoner from another world, finally clashes with Leonhart Gaun, the king of the host country of the Beast King Festival. They bring all their strength, wits, and cunning to bear, each struggling to gain dominance over the other and proceed further in the tournament. As the same time, the organization who pulled the strings behind the Demon Lord incident and manipulated Trycen into declaring war on the rest of the continent seems to be on the move. Will this entity shrouded in mystery appear before Kelvin and his companions once again? Come along for the ride as this black-clad Grim Reaper and his friends confront the forces squirming about in the shadows in the seventh volume of this epic journey!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492386316661,"sku":"9781975392338","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781975392338.jpg?v=1786529225"},{"product_id":"black-summoner-vol-8-manga","title":"Black Summoner, Vol. 8 (manga)","description":"“I hope you make this fun, Prince Azgrad Trycen!”All-out war with the Warrior Nation of Trycen finally breaks out! The Dragon Knight Order rushes towards Parth but finds Kelvin and his companions standing in their way. Hemmed in on both sides by the soaring cliffs of the Grand Scarlet Canyon, the two sides clash in a fight to the death. It isn’t long before Kelvin and General Azgrad find each other on the battlefield and launch into the ultimate showdown between two battle junkies! The ferocity of the action ramps up another notch as Kelvin’s group challenges Trycen’s most powerful military force with everything they have in the eighth volume of his epic journey!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57513458565493,"sku":"9798855425390","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798855425390.jpg?v=1787220214"},{"product_id":"black-summoner-vol-9-manga","title":"Black Summoner, Vol. 9 (manga)","description":"“Give me the best you’ve got! 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On top of it all, a massive evil in the shadows of this world begins moving in earnest in the ninth volume of this epic journey!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57513459417461,"sku":"9798855425406","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798855425406.jpg?v=1787220215"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-taishi-taishi.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}