WORLD STRONGEST REARGUARD LABYRINTH NOVICE GN (2025)

"Once, the scariest thing to Arihito Atobe was his workaholic boss, Kyouka Igarashi. Now, this ex-corporate slave faces a world where monster-filled labyrinths are the norm and teamwork is key to survival. While others are eager to charge headlong into battle, Arihito chooses to become a ""rearguard"": a class dedicated to helping allies from the back lines. The rearguard gig should be his ticket to avoid repeating his old life, but this opportunity may just shed new light on what it means to support one's partners and work together! For readers ages 13 and up."

"Having formed a party and acquired companions to explore the world with, Arihito is finally settling in to his new normal as a Seeker in Labyrinth Country. But when a girl goes missing, he's soon plunged back deeper into the dungeon than he may be prepared to handle... For readers ages 13 and up."

Arihito and his party have accidentally ended up on the third floor of the first labyrinth far ahead of their time. Even with the powerful back up of having "Death Sword" Elitia on his team, the risk of so many low level Seekers travelling together may be too much!

"Down in the uncharted depths of the Field of Dawn, the gang faces off against the 'Eagle-Headed Warrior' Named Monster protecting his domain. Arihito manages to save his friends from the monster's crushing power, but takes a fatal blow since his defensive barrier doesn't work on himself "

Arihito, who had a chance encounter with the secret god Ariadne, was ranked first in the eighth district. The group is about to take the promotion exam to challenge the seventh district, but monsters overflowing from the labyrinth attack the city...!

Just as Arihito and his party are in the midst of quelling a stampede, a giant monster capable of overpowering his support and defense skills appears. With civilians to protect and a formidable foe to defeat, Arihito fears his luck has finally run out. Yet when all hope seems lost, one Hidden God's powers will manifest and flip the battle on its head...

In a grueling battle, Arihito's group discovers a mysterious black box. According to Ariadne, a sentient weapon known as an Armament is sealed within!

Arihito and his party have finally made it to District Seven! In order to give their combat prowess a boost, they decide to open the Black Box they received in the battle with the Vine Puppeteer. But according to Ariadne, a dangerous, sentient weapon-an armament-is sealed within...