I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventur

The Empire's hidden scheme has finally reared its sinister head. Lynne, Ines, and Noor return to the capital with the demonfolk boy Rolo in tow, only to find the city engulfed in flames, overrun by monsters, and under attack by an ancient calamity. Can our heroes save the Kingdom from certain destruction, or will the Empire's peerless military might prove to be too much for them? And will Noor ever realize his own strength?!

At the invitation of Rashid, eldest son of House Sarenza, Noor and his companions travel to the city forgotten by time, where a series of games will decide the fate of the towns and villages living in poverty under their merchant slavers. Little do our heroes know, they're stepping into a cutthroat competition where exorbitant sums of money change hands as quickly as a card shark palms an extra pair. Noor can parry anything, but does that include a mountain of gambling debt? Find out in the newest volume of the Sarenza Arc-with an anime adaptation coming soon!

After surviving an enormous crustacean, a life-and-death fight in Sarenzas colosseum, and a gamblers den with all odds stacked against him, Noor finds himself the new owner of a massive entertainment complex, courtesy of the enigmatic Rashid. Meanwhile, the archer Sirene comes closer to uncovering her familys past. But among the sands of the Mercantile Free State, some truths are better left buried. Our heroes journey into foreign lands has just begun, and theyre about to learn that the nation of merchants has far more lurking beneath the surface than they thought. Scheming oligarchs, ancient golems, and even the return of an old foeNoor and his companions will need to keep their wits about them lest their remains be forever lost to the harsh, scorching desert. Or as Noor would put it: Prepare for a thrill-packed sightseeing trip with perfect, sunny weather!

With an intense battle behind them, Noor and his companions finally reach Sarenza City. But no sooner do they enter the capital than they're confronted with hardships of another kind. A strained encounter with the locals is only the beginning, as the group comes up against a harrowing truth: In the largest commerce hub this side of anywhere, everything-and everyone-has a price. Faced with the beating heart of the slave trade, Lynne grapples with her conscience. As a princess of a foreign kingdom, she must abide by Sarenza's laws, but how can she bear to permit the mistreatment of an entire people? A decision that could shake entire nations rests on her shoulders. And all the while, unseen enemies creep ever closer, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. For over 100 years, individuals have trusted Dorrance Publishing Company to fulfill their dream of becoming a published author.