Monster Tamer Light Novel Series by Minto Higure, 日暮 眠都

One thousand Japanese high school students are suddenly thrust into an unfamiliar world rife with dangerous monsters. Their survival becomes dependent on those who awaken to unexplainable powers. Majima Takahiro, a normal second-year student, does not get any such power. Instead, he joins the majority of students building the homestead. But when a group of empowered students revolt, Takahiro is left wandering the forest on the verge of death... moreOne thousand Japanese high school students are suddenly thrust into an unfamiliar world rife with dangerous monsters. Their survival becomes dependent on those who awaken to unexplainable powers. Majima Takahiro, a normal second-year student, does not get any such power. Instead, he joins the majority of students building the homestead. But when a group of empowered students revolt, Takahiro is left wandering the forest on the verge of death. Having lost all faith in humanity, he finds salvation from an unlikely source: monsters! less

Escorted by the elven knight Shiran, Majima Takahiro and Lily arrive at a fortress within the monster-filled forest. There, they meet members of the first expeditionary force and Takahiro’s best friend Mikihiko. Not everything is as it seems, however. As the two of them begin to learn more about this world and its inhabitants, they must closely guard their secrets from all those around them.Meanwhile, Gerbera, Rose, and Katou Mana remain hidden in the forest... moreEscorted by the elven knight Shiran, Majima Takahiro and Lily arrive at a fortress within the monster-filled forest. There, they meet members of the first expeditionary force and Takahiro’s best friend Mikihiko. Not everything is as it seems, however. As the two of them begin to learn more about this world and its inhabitants, they must closely guard their secrets from all those around them.Meanwhile, Gerbera, Rose, and Katou Mana remain hidden in the forest. They continue to keep a watchful eye on the fortress, but an unexpected event befalls them... less

A giant army of monsters suddenly attacks Fort Tilia. Among all the chaos and death, Takahiro and Lily must decide whether to reveal their secret, and invite suspicions that they were behind the entire attack. But if they don’t act, their new friends in the fortress will be in danger!Meanwhile, the cheaters of the exploration team, Juumonji Tatsuya and Watanabe Yoshiki, prepare a counteroffensive plan to repel the invaders alongside the army. However, at the final hour, the unimaginable happens... moreA giant army of monsters suddenly attacks Fort Tilia. Among all the chaos and death, Takahiro and Lily must decide whether to reveal their secret, and invite suspicions that they were behind the entire attack. But if they don’t act, their new friends in the fortress will be in danger!Meanwhile, the cheaters of the exploration team, Juumonji Tatsuya and Watanabe Yoshiki, prepare a counteroffensive plan to repel the invaders alongside the army. However, at the final hour, the unimaginable happens. None can peel their eyes from this development! less

The monster attack has left Fort Tilia in ruins. Since they can no longer defend the fortress or stay there in safety, Takahiro and the remaining survivors leave to escape the Woodlands. Their destination is the Third Company's home of Aker.Trouble follows close behind them, though. The Skanda, a cheater with overwhelming power even among the students, receives news that Takahiro might've been the one behind the monster attack... moreThe monster attack has left Fort Tilia in ruins. Since they can no longer defend the fortress or stay there in safety, Takahiro and the remaining survivors leave to escape the Woodlands. Their destination is the Third Company's home of Aker.Trouble follows close behind them, though. The Skanda, a cheater with overwhelming power even among the students, receives news that Takahiro might've been the one behind the monster attack. Thus she begins her pursuit, ready to bring him and his monsters to justice. less

Takahiro’s group finds themselves in a hopeless predicament, facing off against the Skanda Iino Yuna’s overwhelming power. But thanks to Mana’s sacrificial play, they successfully overcome Iino’s strength. However, as a result, a landslide splits the party in two and half the group is washed away by the river raging below the cliff.When Lily manages to find Takahiro and the others who were separated, yet another cheater launches a sudden attack on them... moreTakahiro’s group finds themselves in a hopeless predicament, facing off against the Skanda Iino Yuna’s overwhelming power. But thanks to Mana’s sacrificial play, they successfully overcome Iino’s strength. However, as a result, a landslide splits the party in two and half the group is washed away by the river raging below the cliff.When Lily manages to find Takahiro and the others who were separated, yet another cheater launches a sudden attack on them. With Takahiro’s forces scattered and exhausted from the previous battle, can he fend off this mad warrior? less

After saving Lily from the Mad Beast and parting ways with the Skanda on good terms, Takahiro’s party once more aims for Shiran’s hometown in Aker, seeking a quiet place to live in peace. But first they must find a new vehicle for the more conspicuous members to hide in. They split into two groups; one group goes to find transportation while the other remains hidden.Seeing this as an opportunity, Mana strikes up a plan to get Takahiro to go on a date with Rose while they’re in town... moreAfter saving Lily from the Mad Beast and parting ways with the Skanda on good terms, Takahiro’s party once more aims for Shiran’s hometown in Aker, seeking a quiet place to live in peace. But first they must find a new vehicle for the more conspicuous members to hide in. They split into two groups; one group goes to find transportation while the other remains hidden.Seeing this as an opportunity, Mana strikes up a plan to get Takahiro to go on a date with Rose while they’re in town. Meanwhile, a strange mist closes in on the others waiting back at camp...As for Iino, she returns to the exploration team with news of the traitor within their ranks. She also relays what she knows about the potentially intentional misinformation the imperial nobility is spreading. With this knowledge, the strongest cheaters in the world plot their next move. less

After forming a contract with the Misty Lodge and returning to town, Takahiro and his group once more bump into the cheater Fukatsu Aketora and his traveling companion Thaddeus. The circumstances of their encounter lead to Thaddeus revealing that he is actually a dragon.Thaddeus’s goal, the reason why he’s in town, is to find a stray dragon who has escaped their settlement before any human casualties lead to inevitable repercussions... moreAfter forming a contract with the Misty Lodge and returning to town, Takahiro and his group once more bump into the cheater Fukatsu Aketora and his traveling companion Thaddeus. The circumstances of their encounter lead to Thaddeus revealing that he is actually a dragon.Thaddeus’s goal, the reason why he’s in town, is to find a stray dragon who has escaped their settlement before any human casualties lead to inevitable repercussions. Agreeing to help, Takahiro embarks on a path that will teach him much about this world and harden his resolve for the future. less

After learning the tragic story of a former savior in Draconia, Takahiro is determined to make a place in this world that will accept him and his servants. Accompanied by his new servant Lobivia, he and the rest of the group return to Diospyro where they unexpectedly meet Shiran’s aunt, who informs them of an impending crisis in a nearby reclamation village. Spurred both by his newfound determination to make allies and by his genuine goodwill, Takahiro volunteers to help... moreAfter learning the tragic story of a former savior in Draconia, Takahiro is determined to make a place in this world that will accept him and his servants. Accompanied by his new servant Lobivia, he and the rest of the group return to Diospyro where they unexpectedly meet Shiran’s aunt, who informs them of an impending crisis in a nearby reclamation village. Spurred both by his newfound determination to make allies and by his genuine goodwill, Takahiro volunteers to help. However, something strange seems to be going on with Shiran... less

Takahiro has successfully repelled Travis Mortimer’s Fourth Company from Shiran’s hometown, but he fears his actions could lead to conflict with the entire Holy Order. In hopes of thwarting such trouble, he beseeches the Akerian royal family to serve as mediators. If only the ominous shadow of the fake savior incidents weren’t looming overhead…Meanwhile, Iino Yuna continues her investigation with the Holy Order and discovers the cruel truth behind the incidents... moreTakahiro has successfully repelled Travis Mortimer’s Fourth Company from Shiran’s hometown, but he fears his actions could lead to conflict with the entire Holy Order. In hopes of thwarting such trouble, he beseeches the Akerian royal family to serve as mediators. If only the ominous shadow of the fake savior incidents weren’t looming overhead…Meanwhile, Iino Yuna continues her investigation with the Holy Order and discovers the cruel truth behind the incidents. And if that weren’t enough, a mysterious stranger has even more daunting news for her.Can Takahiro secure a peaceful life in this world with his loved ones? Or will the machinations of others force the hand of the visitor who gives hearts to monsters? less

The Maclaurin Provincial Army, led by Louis Bard, launches an attack on the elven reclamation village Kehdo, claiming to be there to defeat the fake savior Majima Takahiro. Takahiro, however, is down for the count from being poisoned with Holy Water, and he’s fighting his own battle against Travis Mortimer, the sadistic commander of the Holy Order’s Fourth Company.Without their leader, Takahiro’s group decides to take the surviving elves and flee the village... moreThe Maclaurin Provincial Army, led by Louis Bard, launches an attack on the elven reclamation village Kehdo, claiming to be there to defeat the fake savior Majima Takahiro. Takahiro, however, is down for the count from being poisoned with Holy Water, and he’s fighting his own battle against Travis Mortimer, the sadistic commander of the Holy Order’s Fourth Company.Without their leader, Takahiro’s group decides to take the surviving elves and flee the village. A desperate chase ensues, and as things get more and more dire, Rose decides to make a stand as her master’s shield. less