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Natsume Akatsuki


Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Vol. 1

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!: Book 1

Natsume Akatsuki

Always bring a gun to a sword fight!

With world domination nearly in their grasp, the Supreme Leaders of the Kisaragi Corporation--an underground criminal group turned evil megacorp--have decided to try their hands at interstellar conquest. A quick dice roll nominates their chief operative, Combat Agent Six, to be the one to explore an alien planet...and the first thing he does when he gets there is change the sacred incantation for a holy ritual to the most embarrassing thing he can think of. But evil deeds are business as usual for Kisaragi operatives, so if Six wants a promotion and a raise, he'll have to work much harder than that! For starters, he'll have to do something about the other group of villains on the planet, who are calling themselves the "Demon Lord's Army" or whatever. After all, this world doesn't need two evil organizations!

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Vol. 2

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!: Book 2

Natsume Akatsuki

The evil Kisaragi Corporation's spy, Agent Six, has successfully integrated into one of the Kingdom of Grace's commando units! While his approach to heroics is...unconventional, his combination of modern weaponry, outside-the-box thinking, and ruthlessness has made his squad of misfits into one of the kingdom's greatest assets in the fight against the Demon Lord. This time, it's up to him, Alice, Snow, Rose, and Grimm to capture the impregnable Tower of Duster and face off against Heine of the Flames once more in an all-out battle...

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Vol. 3

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!: Book 3

Natsume Akatsuki

Combat Agent Six's latest mission from the Kisaragi Corporation is to fortify their base on the planet and expand their territory. But there's just one problem with that. Six had to requisition a Destroyer in their last epic battle and now his Evil Point balance is in the negative. Again. He'll have to think up some nefarious schemes (or petty crimes, if we're being honest) to get those points back, fast! Meanwhile, Grimm has her hands full with the Undead Festival and tries to think up creative ways to cut corners. Nothing can possibly go wrong...

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Vol. 4

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!: Book 4

Natsume Akatsuki

MAKE WAY FOR THE POWER OF SCIENCE (AND TENTACLES)!

One week after the Undead Festival, the squad's forest fortress gets blown sky-high! In a fit of desperation, Six decides it's time to call in the big guns. Enter Lilith the Black-one of Kisaragi's Supreme Leaders! Her peerless intellect and near-limitless arsenal of deadly weapons are sure to speed up the planetary conquest. This toootally isn't a ploy to get one of Kisaragi's elites to do all the dirty work for a change. If only Alice would get with the program instead of constantly trash-talking Lilith. Seriously, what's with the rebellious phase? Is that any way to treat her creator?!

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Vol. 5

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!: Book 5

Natsume Akatsuki

YESTERDAY'S ENEMY IS TODAY'S PLAYER 2

It's been one week since the Demon Lord's Army suffered an overwhelming defeat at the hands of the Kisaragi Corporation, thanks in no small part to Lilith the Black. Now Six and the others have received a formal invitation to the Demon Lord's Castle for peace talks, but could they be walking into a trap...? Meanwhile, the words "Demon Lord" immediately conjure up the image of some evil old geezer, so who is this beautiful woman supposed to be?!

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Vol. 6

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!: Book 6

Natsume Akatsuki

After the "self-destruction" of the Demon Lord Viper, relative peace returns to the Kisaragi base, allowing Six and the others to direct their attention to more important matters. For example, how sexy the new recruit's evil executive look is! But in no time at all, chaos descends yet again. Tillis has gone missing in a neighboring country! Alice immediately launches an investigation and Six is the first to volunteer, citing the fact that adventure is way more fun than managing a town. It looks like some new enemies have placed their pieces on the board. But will they be a match for everyone's favorite evil organization?

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Vol. 7

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!: Book 7

Natsume Akatsuki

GUESS WHO'S COMING TO VISIT?!

Ever since the Demon Lord Viper's defeat and subsequent recruitment, Combat Agent Six, Alice, and the rest of the crew have been living it up on their intergalactic home away from home. But ushering in an age of peace isn't the best look for an evil organization... So when Supreme Leader Belial pays the planet a surprise visit, she quickly takes it upon herself to remind Six and the gang what they're all about. There's no room for diplomacy when the Great Flame gets involved! It's shoot first and ask questions later!

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 1: Megumin's Turn

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World: Book 1

Natsume Akatsuki

My name is...

One year before a certain useless goddess and NEET extraordinaire hit the scene, Megumin, the "Greatest Genius of the Crimson Magic Clan," is hard at work. Ever since a life-changing encounter in her youth, the young wizard has dedicated her every waking moment to the pursuit of the ultimate offensive magic, Explosion! (Well... every moment not spent hustling food from her self-proclaimed rival.) And while the big sister's away, the little one will play. On a routine trip into the woods, Megumin's little sister, Komekko, finds a strange black kitten. Little does she know that this cat plays a key role in unsealing a Dark God's tomb...

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 2: Yunyun's Turn

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World: Book 2

Natsume Akatsuki

Lady Aqua, Control Your Followers!

With the ultimate offensive magic finally under her belt, Megumin is off to Axel Town to start her adventure, and nothing will stand in her way! ...Except poverty. A trip from the local Teleportation Station isn't cheap, and the closest it can get her to Axel is Arcanletia, the city of water and hot springs. It looks like Megumin's got her (part-time) work cut out for her. Thankfully, she can look forward to help from Yunyun-as well as a certain sect of devout lunatics!

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 3: The Strongest Duo!'s Turn

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World: Book 3

Natsume Akatsuki

A GREAT ADVENTURE STARTS OFF WITH A BANG!... AND A WHIMPER.

Axel-a town where many would-be legends find their humble beginnings. It is here that the Crimson Magic duo endeavor to leave their mark on the world... but the only kind of mark Megumin can leave is a giant, smoking crater. And most parties simply don't have room for a wizard limited to one excessively powerful Explosion per day. Sadly, Yunyun isn't doing any better. Every party-request flyer she posts reeks of desperation, and her self-confidence bar is in the red! Will no one take a chance on these poor problem children?!

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Bonus Story, Vol. 1: We Are the Megumin Bandits

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Bonus Story: Book 1

Natsume Akatsuki

Someone's stolen Megumin's heart!

Enamored with a supercool masked man from the Silver-Haired Thief Brigade and captivated by the group's outlaw lifestyle, the Arch-wizard resolves to form her own crew of bandits to support her newfound idols. Unfortunately, her "thieves" are problem children all around: a girl who can't make friends, a super-overpowered princess, and a priestess with questionable morals. Can the explosion-obsessed leader of this band of unlikely burglars pull things together when real trouble strikes?

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, Bonus Story, Vol. 2: Deadbeat Busters

Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Bonus Story: Book 2

Natsume Akatsuki

Who Ya Gonna Call...?

Everyone's favorite Crimson Magic wizard is back with a new series of odd jobs to endure... and each request is more self-centered than the last! This time around, there's the classic frog hunt, another slime crisis involving Cecily and the Axis Church, and an encounter with a mysterious beast. Can Megumin, Yunyun, and Iris maintain their sanity while dealing with these deadbeats?!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 1: Oh! My Useless Goddess!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 1

Natsume Akatsuki

Game loving shut-in Kazuma Sato's life as a young schoolboy in Japan abruptly comes to an early end... or at least it was supposed to. When he opens his eyes, though, he sees a beautiful goddess that offers him a once in an after-lifetime chance to be reborn in a parallel world. The catch is that the world is violent and threatened by a growing evil! Fortunately, he can choose any one thing to bring with him. So he chooses the goddess, Aqua! And so his adventure with his gorgeous companion begins--if he could just get enough money and food to survive, keep his goddess out of trouble, and avoid grabbing the attention of the Demon King's army!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 2: Love, Witches & Other Delusions!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 2

Natsume Akatsuki

Kazuma's first winter in another world isn't going so well. With companions like Aqua (Arch-priest), Megumin (Arch-wizard), and Darkness (Crusader), his party of advanced classes should be the most powerful in Axel--but they're so dysfunctional, even the easiest-seeming quest goes terribly awry, and they can barely save enough to afford a stable! When an opportunity arises to stay in a mansion, it's like a dream come true--the only catch is that they have to exorcise the evil spirits haunting it. Goddess Aqua is an expert with the undead, so the quest should be a piece of cake, right...? Unfortunately, with this useless goddess, things have a way of working out for the worst...

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 3: You're Being Summoned, Darkness

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 3

Natsume Akatsuki

After successfully saving the town from Mobile Fortress Destroyer, Kazuma is ready to sit back and enjoy the hero treatment: fame, fortune, and...criminal charges?! Now in hot water with the law, he has to find a way to clear his name with the help of Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness before the judge can sentence him to death. Darkness has a plan to buy more time, but will it be enough...? After all, in this wonderful world, who knows what'll happen?

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 4: You Good-for-Nothing Quartet

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 4

Natsume Akatsuki

When adventurers are stressed and tired, there's only one place to go-hot springs! Kazuma and crew head to a town well known for their amazing open air baths and atmospheric surroundings. The only problem is that it's also famous as home to the Axis Church. Aqua couldn't be more delighted to visit all her "cute" followers but the others have heard more than enough stories to be afraid...

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 5: Crimson Magic Clan, Let's & Go!!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 5

Natsume Akatsuki

After Kazuma and crew's less-than-relaxing vacation, Yunyun burst onto the scene with shocking news-the Crimson Magic Clan is in danger, and she wants to bear his children to save it! Kazuma returns with her to the village, but the situation isn't quite what he expected...

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 6: Princess of the Six Flowers

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 6

Natsume Akatsuki

I WANT A LITTLE SISTER!

As Kazuma spends his downtime bemoaning his party's lack of a little-sister archetype, he's invited to a royal banquet, where he meets the young Princess Iris. She's enthralled by his tales of adventure, and once she takes a liking to him, Kazuma ends up getting transported to the royal castle! Though he's initially unsure of what to expect, life with Iris turns out to be a dream come true, and Kazuma doesn't ever want to wake up. . .so when he hears rumors of a "righteous thief" stalking the capital, Kazuma declares he'll be the one to capture the dastardly do-gooder!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 7: 110-Million Bride

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 7

Natsume Akatsuki

Still sitting pretty on the reward money from defeating several of the Demon King's generals, Kazuma is taking it easy. Darkness, on the other hand, is nowhere to be found. Just as rumors about Darkness leaving to marry a lord begin to circulate, a letter turns up.

"I can't see you anymore. Please accept my resignation from the party."

Is this the beginning of the end for everyone's favorite band of misfit adventurers?!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 8: Axis Church vs. Eris Church

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 8

Natsume Akatsuki

MAY THE BEST GODDESS WIN!

It's time once again for the annual Eris Appreciation Festival, and everyone in Axel Town is in high spirits... except Aqua. In her mind, it's totally unfair that Eris gets an entire festival thrown in her honor while she doesn't. So Aqua announces that she'll be having an Aqua Appreciation Festival at the same time, and both Kazuma and Chris get dragged into helping out. And once the festivities are underway, Chris also ropes Kazuma into helping her infiltrate a noble's mansion in pursuit of a new Sacred Treasure: a legendary suit of armor...that can talk?! Two festivals plus one mysterious suit of armor equals chaos for Kazuma, and it won't end until the whole town gets caught up in the madness!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 9: Crimson Fate

Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World: Book 9

Natsume Akatsuki

The Demon Lord's forces are headed to Axel Town. And among them is a user of... Explosion Magic?! Looks like it's Megumin's time to shine!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 10: Gamble Scramble

Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World: Book 10

Natsume Akatsuki

Luck be a lady tonight!

Seeking financial support in the fight against the Demon King's army, Princess Iris visits the neighboring nation of Elroad to meet the prince: her husband-to-be. But Kazuma won't hand over his little sister to just anyone! Scratch that. He won't hand her over, period! Posing as her escort, he tags along in an attempt to derail yet another wedding (and rake in the dough). But no sooner than they arrive in Elroad are they informed that the engagement is off, and there won't be any financial support at all! And so it falls to Kazuma to use his wit and insanely good Luck to milk the Casino Kingdom for all it's worth!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 11: The Arch-Wizard's Little Sister

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 11

Natsume Akatsuki

With the Iris Escort mission behind them, Kazuma and the gang relax in the lap of luxury at the Royal Palace, but it isn't long before they receive an unexpected visitor. A wild Komekko appeared! They decide to look after her for a while and bring her back to the mansion. But once she starts gushing about how amazing Axel's adventurers are, they can't resist the urge to flex and end up accepting a rather troublesome quest from the adventurers guild...

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 12: The Knight's Lullaby

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 12

Natsume Akatsuki

There's a new girl in town! And for some reason, she keeps calling Darkness "Mama". But there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for that...right? So while that gets sorted out, Darkness has taxes to collect! It's time for the high-income adventurers to pay their dues and Kazuma's at the top of the list. Naturally, one night after a long game of Cat and Mouse: Tax Evasion Edition, they find themselves handcuffed together, and Darkness sees it as the perfect opportunity to ask Kazuma a burning question.

"...Do you like Megumin?"

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 13 : The Lich's Proposal

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 13

Natsume Akatsuki

ETERNAL LIFE CAN GET LONELY

There's a stalker on the loose! ...Or so it would seem. Apparently, Wiz has been receiving a lot of attention from a mysterious man. After some eavesdropping reveals the terrifying extent of his knowledge about her, she receives a letter requesting they meet. And when she brings it to Vanir and Kazuma, Vanir gets unusually worked up and threatens to take action! This gives Wiz the push she needs to handle the issue herself... but it looks like someone has been filling her head with weird ideas. For starters, why is she acting like a blushing bride to be?!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 14: The Crimson Magic Trials

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 14

Natsume Akatsuki

HAIL TO THE CHIEF!

It's back to Crimson Magic Village for Kazuma's party! Yunyun is about to undergo the Chief's Trials, and it always helps to have friends close by. The challenge is one that steadily ramps up in difficulty, so it's best attempted in pairs. But why is Yunyun so determined to become chief anyway? Could she possibly have an idea for sweeping village reform? In the meantime, reports are flooding in of loud explosions echoing through the night. Megumin is the prime suspect, of course, but Kazuma secretly knows she isn't responsible... Why? Because he and Megumin were in bed together the whole time...!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 15: Cult Syndrome

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 15

Natsume Akatsuki

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR!

Serena's priestly prowess is making a splash in Axel! ...Much to Aqua's dismay. Is the town only big enough for one powerful priest? Does Axel not need its goddess anymore...? Yet unbeknownst to most, winning the affection of the masses ties into Serena's master plan! While having many faithful followers suits her goals, her true prize is Kazuma Satou! If successfully enthralled, the greatest obstacle to the Demon King's ambitions would finally be removed! At least, that was the hope...

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 16: Runaway Goddess, Come Home!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 16

Natsume Akatsuki

P.S. PLEASE LOOK FOR ME.

With Serena's sudden rise in popularity, Aqua's insecurity sends her fleeing from town, leaving only a letter behind. If they no longer need their goddess, then Aqua won't stay where she isn't wanted! She'll beat the Demon King by herself, save the world, and return to the heavenly realm! Little does she know, though, that the people of Axel are nothing without their beloved mascot--not that Kazuma plans to do anything about it. He's only Level 1, after all. Oh, who is he kidding? With this latest development bringing him straight to the Demon King's castle gates, it's time for Kazuma to rally the troops, power-level like never before to awaken his hidden potential, and get his goddess back!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 17: God's Blessing on These Wonderful Adventures!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 17

Natsume Akatsuki

Using a huge pile of Mananite to power up Megumin's Explosion, Kazuma's party blows a hole into the barrier surrounding the Demon Lord's Castle. But after reconvening with Aqua, our intrepid heroes will have to answer an important question before they settle things once and for all... Just how much cash can they expect for bringing the Demon Lord down? In the final volume of the hit action-comedy, a cowardly NEET and Axel's favorite bunch of misfits steel themselves for one last battle!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 18: Fantastic Days

Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Book 18

Natsume Akatsuki

NO REST FOR THIS HIKINEET!

Still hungry for Konosuba craziness after feasting on the misadventures of Kazuma, Aqua, Darkness, and Megumin? Well, you're in luck! This novelization of the popular mobile game, Konosuba: Fantastic Days, includes a brand-new quest, featuring three new adventurers - and you can only read it here! Find out what happens when Kazuma and the gang, joined by a troupe of aspiring dancers, run into a former almost general of the Demon King... For the avid Konosuba content collector, this isn't one to miss!

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