Hell Mode: Volume 9

Hell Mode Light Novel #9

by Hamuo, Mo (Illustrator)

Allen begins developing his own island and army, aiming to do so as efficiently as possible. From having elves create a habitable environment to testing out the easiest possible route through the class promotion dungeon, Allen has a lot on his plate. He’ll need the help of his friends to get it all done, and they’re eager to lend a hand!

The No-life Gamers get to work farming monsters, finding new gear, forming friendly international relations, and helping fund the Allen Army.

Developments go smoothly until Allen is summoned to a Five Continent Alliance conference for questioning. Word of the crafty Summoner is spreading, and world leaders are curious about what he’s up to. Can Allen successfully negotiate, or will the Alliance become another powerful foe for him to stand against?

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy

321 pages, ebook

First published April 17, 2024

Reviews

[Pieter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alan is mostly gathering an army and helping his friends acquire the necessary levels and talents while slowly getting a person on the beast race kingdom's throne that is on his side. I can't help, but feel conflicted about this series. I like the methodological approach to things and even its world building (the world feels sloppy, but that seems to be by design). Characters are entertaining enough, although Alan is boring. Still, pacing is slow, a bit too slow for my taste for a series with a clear plot and goal and it comes with at times a very deep focus on very minor things such as grinding dungeon bosses for material. The way the villains are depicted don't really help, but I have never been a fan of depicting super smart BBEGs as always being a step ahead of the main characters even when they clearly lost. O well, I am interested enough in the plot and the writing is more than good enough to keep me hooked for now. Nothing new compared to earlier volumes in the series.