ゴブリンスレイヤー / Goblin Slayer Light Novels Series by Kumo Kagyu, Noboru Kannatuki, Micaela Desprès

A young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress. It's the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue--a man who's dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary. And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there's no telling who might come calling next...

Goblins are the weakest of the monsters, with only numbers in their favor. No warrior would dedicate himself to their eradication--except for Goblin Slayer.As his reputation spreads, a quest comes from none other than the Supreme God's own archbishop--Sword Maiden, the Gold-ranked adventurer renowned for defeating a Demon Lord... moreGoblins are the weakest of the monsters, with only numbers in their favor. No warrior would dedicate himself to their eradication--except for Goblin Slayer.As his reputation spreads, a quest comes from none other than the Supreme God's own archbishop--Sword Maiden, the Gold-ranked adventurer renowned for defeating a Demon Lord. The former hero brings a report of goblins beneath the flourishing, peaceful water town, followed by a plea for Goblin Slayer and his companions to investigate, since no one else will. Searching the catacombs beneath the town, though, the party discovers that the trouble runs far deeper than any of them realized. How are all these goblins entering the city? And why is Sword Maiden so desperate...? less

As autumn arrives, so too does the harvest festival, and everyone is in a celebratory mood. Dwarf Shaman, Priestess, and even Female Knight help with preparations for the revelries, but Guild Girl has her eyes fixed on an even greater prize--a date with Goblin Slayer! With no goblins around, the awkward adventurer has no reason to refuse, but where does that leave his old friend Cow Girl.. moreAs autumn arrives, so too does the harvest festival, and everyone is in a celebratory mood. Dwarf Shaman, Priestess, and even Female Knight help with preparations for the revelries, but Guild Girl has her eyes fixed on an even greater prize--a date with Goblin Slayer! With no goblins around, the awkward adventurer has no reason to refuse, but where does that leave his old friend Cow Girl...? Emotional entanglements are in the air, but Goblin Slayer senses some menace lurking behind these seemingly peaceful days... less

Goblin Slayer, Spearman, and Heavy Warrior received a dangerous quest to bring the fight to the Demon's Castle. As they steel themselves for the challenge that lies ahead, Cow Girl and Priestess have a casual day out on the town. High Elf Archer tells a story about how she, Dwarf Shaman, and Lizard Priest came together, overcoming racial grudges to become close party members.

Goblin Slayer receives a request from Sword Maiden to look for Noble Fighter, who has disappeared while on a goblin hunting quest. He and his party go to the snowy mountain in the north to find her.But from the way the goblins attack the frozen village to the mysterious chapel they keep, everything about this horde gives Goblin Slayer pause."You say they're... learning?"Exploring the dungeon despite one of their companions being wounded, the party discovers something... moreGoblin Slayer receives a request from Sword Maiden to look for Noble Fighter, who has disappeared while on a goblin hunting quest. He and his party go to the snowy mountain in the north to find her.But from the way the goblins attack the frozen village to the mysterious chapel they keep, everything about this horde gives Goblin Slayer pause."You say they're... learning?"Exploring the dungeon despite one of their companions being wounded, the party discovers something."The God of Wisdom, of external knowledge..."Something has brought these goblins together to build a nest in an ancient fortress - and Goblin Slayer and his friends are knocking at the door! Kumo Kagyu and Noboru Kannatuki bring you the fifth volume of this dark fantasy! less

Spring has arrived, and a new crop of would-be adventurers has turned up at the Guild along with it. Among the newcomers is a haughty young wizard boy whose desire to hunt only goblins has Guild Girl slightly concerned. Meanwhile, there's a new adventurer-training facility being built not far from the frontier town, and Goblin Slayer happens to know the village that used to stand on that spot.. moreSpring has arrived, and a new crop of would-be adventurers has turned up at the Guild along with it. Among the newcomers is a haughty young wizard boy whose desire to hunt only goblins has Guild Girl slightly concerned. Meanwhile, there's a new adventurer-training facility being built not far from the frontier town, and Goblin Slayer happens to know the village that used to stand on that spot...The party finds itself teaming up with the wizard boy and heading to an old mausoleum to deal with some goblins-but it looks like this brazen new adventurer might just be more trouble than he's worth! less

Goblin Slayer joins Cow Girl on what was supposed to be a typical delivery expedition only to be ambushed by a horde of goblins. And what's more, this ambush appears to be the work of the Unpraying!Meanwhile, Goblin Slayer's party continues adventuring in his absence. Per a handout from Apprentice Cleric, they head for the snowy mountains to the north, a region locked in a perpetual winter under the control of an ice sorceress...

Spring has arrived, and Goblin Slayer's party is on the job guarding a vineyard as part of a goblin hunt. This vineyard happens to belong to the Temple of the Earth Mother where Priestess was raised, and one of the nuns most dear to her has become the subject of a disturbing rumor involving goblins...Priestess is anguished by the cruel whispers, and a hesitant Goblin Slayer comes to a decision-one that may involve shady characters who operate under cover of darkness!

Female Merchant pays Goblin Slayer and his party a visit at their usual tavern with a proposal: Her next trade route will take her through the vast eastern desert where goblins now run rampant, and she would like the party to escort her. They accept her request, and the group promptly sets out for the arid eastern borderlands with its different cultures, brutal traps, and shadowy desert figures. How will our heroes fare in this unforgiving foreign territory...?

HE DOES NOT LET ANYONE ROLL THE DICE.​There’s rarely a dull moment in the Four-Cornered World... moreHE DOES NOT LET ANYONE ROLL THE DICE.​There’s rarely a dull moment in the Four-Cornered World. The party of Club Fighter, Supreme God’s Cleric, and Harefolk Hunter takes on a new challenge only to discover there are some enemies they can’t hope to defeat… Priestess joins Female Knight, Witch, and High Elf Archer on an adventure—but somehow they end up defending a besieged fortress… Meanwhile, some runners in the water town are on the hunt for a drug dealer, yet all they find is a corpse… And then there’s Goblin Slayer, who’s once again teamed up with Spearman and Heavy Warrior! What other endeavors, both big and small, do our heroes have in store? less

HE DOES NOT LET ANYONE ROLL THE DICE.​A dungeon exploration contest: the stuff of legends; a test of survival in an underground maze filled with deadly traps; a trial famously undertaken by the six heroes of yore. And now the Guild wants to use this to train would-be adventurers! Several Silver-ranked warriors are recruited to help run the competition, and the traps they create shock Guild Girl to her core... moreHE DOES NOT LET ANYONE ROLL THE DICE.​A dungeon exploration contest: the stuff of legends; a test of survival in an underground maze filled with deadly traps; a trial famously undertaken by the six heroes of yore. And now the Guild wants to use this to train would-be adventurers! Several Silver-ranked warriors are recruited to help run the competition, and the traps they create shock Guild Girl to her core. As preparations commence and an aspiring adventurer takes up her sword, though, a shadow of Chaos lurks just out of sight… less