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俺だけ入れる隠しダンジョン / The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter #2
The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter (Light Novel) Vol. 2
DRYAD IN DISTRESS As a full-time student and adventurer, Noir spends his days fighting monsters, studying for exams, and flirting to power his special skills. Whenever he can, he returns to the hidden dungeon to continue his secret training. But something unexpected awaits him on the dungeon’s seventh floor—a vast forest, a young girl named Dryade, and the monster who wants to devour her!
308 pages, Paperback
Published December 8, 2020
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April 19, 2022
In this second volume, Noir, the main character solidifies his "Harem" retinue with Lola (Adventurer's guild), Luna, Olivia and Emma (Best Friend). Even Adventurer-Teacher Elena is becoming one of Noir's Harem members. Noir gains a Lion familiar named Tigerson. This Volume 2, has 200+ pages, in 30 chapters and 3 additional bonus side stories.
This Volume 2 deals with a Adventurer's Guild competition for highest rank, where Lola and the first place (Sarah) compete to have the most points during the month. At the "Hero Academy" Noir is required to bring in rate monster materials as to determine the student ranking at the Academy. In addition, Noir gains monster materials and rare delicacies and Emma reminds him that they should start his own store. Tigerson helps around the house and becomes the house guardian.
I find this series positive because Noir, helps his family, helps his Guild Support (Lola) and improves his relationships with everyone. Positive actions sow positive results. It is a little too smooth and "easy" for the main character, but at least I have yet to notice plot holes, non-sensical actions by the author or by the main characters.
This Volume 2 deals with a Adventurer's Guild competition for highest rank, where Lola and the first place (Sarah) compete to have the most points during the month. At the "Hero Academy" Noir is required to bring in rate monster materials as to determine the student ranking at the Academy. In addition, Noir gains monster materials and rare delicacies and Emma reminds him that they should start his own store. Tigerson helps around the house and becomes the house guardian.
I find this series positive because Noir, helps his family, helps his Guild Support (Lola) and improves his relationships with everyone. Positive actions sow positive results. It is a little too smooth and "easy" for the main character, but at least I have yet to notice plot holes, non-sensical actions by the author or by the main characters.
August 17, 2025
Hic Sunt Dracones
This second volume is higher rated than the first, but for me it was a slight dip. There was no thrill of discovering a new world and new characters. The established cast is here and sallying forth into new adventures, but already Noir is OP, head of the class, and wealthy beyond imagination. With no new worlds to conquer, each adventure felt like a slight variation on previous ones.
I enjoyed the imaginative Little Dory episode that I initially suspected was a swipe of Yui from Sword Art Online, but which author Meguru Seto made her own and took in an unexpected direction (a personification of Dryade, the Great Tree? Wow). Noir's death match with the Golden Bee was very exciting and stretched Noir's strategy skills. Dory's Forest Sensitivity coupled with Seto's vivid descriptions had me visualizing the field of battle and appreciating how she employed the silver wolves we passed by earlier.
Conversely, the novel's climactic dragonquest and battle was a crushing disappointment. With all the buildup ("Killing that dragon is going to take all the time and energy we had" p. 273) and even having the Treasure Mountain guards cueing the reader for excitement by mentioning how many have tried and died, I was anticipating something epic scale. But nope. The sleepy dragon hardly got a chance to spread its tiny wings before it fell into the sword hell and was poked like a pincushion by Emma and Luna. The end.
If only Seto had dedicated to the dragon the creative energy she expended in the Thieves of Amon adventure that spanned chapters 18 through 25 (compared to the dragon getting only a paltry three, chapters 27 through 29). The Thieves of Amon adventure is the book's highlight with the thief boss Ahgalga proving to be Noir's most formidable foe. There was no way Noir alone could have defeated him, especially with Ahgalga's Level Break and Pillar of Fire skills. Couple that with the Magic Eater roaming around, it made for a thrilling extended episode.
That Magic Eater also gave Tigerson a chance to shine. He's such a fascinating character but so underutilized. And why are there are no illustrations of him? I'd rather see Tigerson's tulip than Alice's toes. When the mighty dragon hunters set out and Noir said Tigerson isn't coming because he wanted to stay behind as family chauffeur, I just winced at that lamest of excuses. I think Seto just isn't sure what to do with him.
If that anticlimactic dragon debacle wasn't bad enough, the book limps to a finish with Kissing Day, the Guffaw and its Laughter Beam. I didn't want to visualize Noir doing the octopus dance, but I can't unsee it now. But the nadir was Noir aging himself to 26 to help Elena get out of an arranged marriage. That ill-conceived extra chapter is a story I'm striking from my continuity (how I wish I could strike Elena in her entirety from the continuity!).
Overall, this was an enjoyable book filled with thrills, spills, and PG-rated fan service and ultimately proved itself a solid entry in the annals of adventure, even if a dip from the outstanding opening volume. Onward to the third-time's-a-charm book in the series!
This second volume is higher rated than the first, but for me it was a slight dip. There was no thrill of discovering a new world and new characters. The established cast is here and sallying forth into new adventures, but already Noir is OP, head of the class, and wealthy beyond imagination. With no new worlds to conquer, each adventure felt like a slight variation on previous ones.
I enjoyed the imaginative Little Dory episode that I initially suspected was a swipe of Yui from Sword Art Online, but which author Meguru Seto made her own and took in an unexpected direction (a personification of Dryade, the Great Tree? Wow). Noir's death match with the Golden Bee was very exciting and stretched Noir's strategy skills. Dory's Forest Sensitivity coupled with Seto's vivid descriptions had me visualizing the field of battle and appreciating how she employed the silver wolves we passed by earlier.
Conversely, the novel's climactic dragonquest and battle was a crushing disappointment. With all the buildup ("Killing that dragon is going to take all the time and energy we had" p. 273) and even having the Treasure Mountain guards cueing the reader for excitement by mentioning how many have tried and died, I was anticipating something epic scale. But nope. The sleepy dragon hardly got a chance to spread its tiny wings before it fell into the sword hell and was poked like a pincushion by Emma and Luna. The end.
If only Seto had dedicated to the dragon the creative energy she expended in the Thieves of Amon adventure that spanned chapters 18 through 25 (compared to the dragon getting only a paltry three, chapters 27 through 29). The Thieves of Amon adventure is the book's highlight with the thief boss Ahgalga proving to be Noir's most formidable foe. There was no way Noir alone could have defeated him, especially with Ahgalga's Level Break and Pillar of Fire skills. Couple that with the Magic Eater roaming around, it made for a thrilling extended episode.
That Magic Eater also gave Tigerson a chance to shine. He's such a fascinating character but so underutilized. And why are there are no illustrations of him? I'd rather see Tigerson's tulip than Alice's toes. When the mighty dragon hunters set out and Noir said Tigerson isn't coming because he wanted to stay behind as family chauffeur, I just winced at that lamest of excuses. I think Seto just isn't sure what to do with him.
If that anticlimactic dragon debacle wasn't bad enough, the book limps to a finish with Kissing Day, the Guffaw and its Laughter Beam. I didn't want to visualize Noir doing the octopus dance, but I can't unsee it now. But the nadir was Noir aging himself to 26 to help Elena get out of an arranged marriage. That ill-conceived extra chapter is a story I'm striking from my continuity (how I wish I could strike Elena in her entirety from the continuity!).
Overall, this was an enjoyable book filled with thrills, spills, and PG-rated fan service and ultimately proved itself a solid entry in the annals of adventure, even if a dip from the outstanding opening volume. Onward to the third-time's-a-charm book in the series!
September 12, 2024
Can I make it simple and (somewhat cliché) declare I loved everything about this series? I loved the plot of a young adventurer finding his life's calling, I marveled at the adventuring vibe and descriptions of all the quests, I appreciated the video game feel to this light novel series, I loved the way the characters interacted with each other, I was intrigued and found myself wholly invested in this harem romance adventure fiction saga, and I loved the new addition to the story--Tigerson! He's a black-maned, starlight blue-eyed lion beast who waited in the Dungeon for hundreds of years for the return of his friend, who was trapped in a lower level of the Dungeon. Once Noir freed Tigerson's master, he abandoned Tigerson and returned home. Tigerson's heart shattered as he had no one anymore... until Noir asked Tigerson to be a part of his family.
Although I love how well all the characters work well together for the plot of this book, I'd have to say I consider Emma Brightness my favorite character (for the entire series, really). Emma is one of Noir's harem girls and his best friend since childhood. Her loyalty to Noir is unequaled as she gave up a career in academics to follow him into the adventurer guild, telling Noir if he wasn't there to share in the job, she had no reason to be there (that loyalty scene made my heart melt). I never felt she was giving up her dream for him; I understood her desire to share in the adventure of life with her closest friend and have his back even if safety couldn't be a guarantee in their shared adventurer profession.
The book felt 100% unrealistic with harem romance vibes amid a high fantasy light novel saga where everyone has skills, powers, familiars, and uses magic of all sorts, but this book entertained me 100% of the time..... and yes, this was undoubtedly a page-turner!
As I read this light novel, I experienced a plethora of emotions from near-devastation for Tigerson's situation of uncertainty after his master abandoned him; complete joy when Noir asked Tigerson to be a part of his family; thrills amid the adventure Noir went on with his friends; weirdness experienced all over (quite physically) when Noir discovered "different" ways to gain LP involving his sister; and laughed so hard my sides legitimately hurt when Emma, Luna, and Lola tended to a sick Noir at the end of the book. There was a... comment Emma made about nursing Noir since they were young that had me in tearful hysteria the longer I thought about it.
Can I say my favorite part of the book was the whole thing? From page one to page three hundred-something-or-other, I was enthralled, obsessed, and entertained. How this series has six books but no anime show that I'm aware of is something truly baffling to me!
You'll only hear this from me once... Yes, this book made me cry. Twice. When Tigerson's master abandoned him to return to his home kingdom, Tigerson's soul felt empty as he was tossed aside like nothing to bother with. I cried, I'll admit it, and I cried again when Noir asked Tigerson to be a part of his family and brought Tigerson home to now-their family. Tigerson was greeted and adored over by Noir's mother and sister, and Noir's father was actually quite adorable in wanting to trust Tigerson but wondering where the heck he came from and if he was friendly. That scene made me cry but also imagine Noir's dad being the kind of man who'd say he wouldn't like the family pet but five minutes later have the pet sitting on his lap in the living room before a warm fire.
There was nothing I downright hated about this book, but the first scene that had me crying happened pretty early on in this book. When Noir explored the lower levels of the Dungeon, he encountered a beast named Tigerson, a black lion creature with a tulip growing atop his head. Tigerson wasn't a being trapped in the Dungeon; he awaited the return of his master, who got stuck in a lower level. Tigerson waited for four hundred years and once Noir rescued Tigerson's master, he abandoned Tigerson for a girl back in his home kingdom. Tigerson felt empty and abandoned, which broke my heart, as his master didn't care for him the way he should've been cared for, so that short scene was the one thing I disliked about this book but cheered when Noir asked Tigerson to be a part of his family. When Noir's family instantly warmed up to Tigerson, I cheered in joy. There's no one who deserves to be the subject of unrequited love or displaced loyalty, and I know what that feels like... It hurts, it really does... but I'm thrilled Tigerson had someone who truly loved him. That shows Noir has a bigger heart than any other character in the series... At least, to me, it shows.
There was no cliffhanger ending, but the end of this novel was bittersweet to me as I realize there's only four books left in this series, and I've read both books in less than two weeks, so I need to slow down the speed at which I read this saga or devour an anime adaptation that may or may not exist.
Although I loved and cared about 99.9% of the characters in this book, the one character I couldn't care less about was Tigerson's first master, the one Tigerson referred to as his first and only friend... until Noir came along. Tigerson's master was a centuries-living elf who returned to his home kingdom and to his betrothed without a second thought for Tigerson's whereabouts. I understand Tigerson might not be allowed in the elf-only city, but it shows better character if someone at least tried to make things work out instead of going the route of "Oh, you can't come with me. Hope your life goes well. Bye, Tigerson!" which the elf did.
If I were Meguru Seto, the author of The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter series, the few things I'd alter to make this series even better would be extending the series to more than six books (of which, I have the first four) and signing a contract with producers to make an anime adaptation equally as great as this series is, but I wouldn't change anything else; this series is already perfect as-is!
The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter series by Meguru Seto is an awesome high fantasy harem romance piece of multilayered fiction that will remain my favorite light novel saga forever (seemingly). This was my first light novel series, so it will always be special to me, and I can't recommend it enough to high school-aged otakus who want to get into something with the vibe of Lord of the Rings meets Game of Thrones but with more strong heroines as harem maidens to one strong-willed, strong-in-general young man. Weird as manga novels can be, I loved this one and can't offer harsh critiques because this is stunning as-is. When will an anime adaptation be released to the otaku masses? This quirky otaku wants it now and will binge-watch all the seasons in a single day!
Although I love how well all the characters work well together for the plot of this book, I'd have to say I consider Emma Brightness my favorite character (for the entire series, really). Emma is one of Noir's harem girls and his best friend since childhood. Her loyalty to Noir is unequaled as she gave up a career in academics to follow him into the adventurer guild, telling Noir if he wasn't there to share in the job, she had no reason to be there (that loyalty scene made my heart melt). I never felt she was giving up her dream for him; I understood her desire to share in the adventure of life with her closest friend and have his back even if safety couldn't be a guarantee in their shared adventurer profession.
The book felt 100% unrealistic with harem romance vibes amid a high fantasy light novel saga where everyone has skills, powers, familiars, and uses magic of all sorts, but this book entertained me 100% of the time..... and yes, this was undoubtedly a page-turner!
As I read this light novel, I experienced a plethora of emotions from near-devastation for Tigerson's situation of uncertainty after his master abandoned him; complete joy when Noir asked Tigerson to be a part of his family; thrills amid the adventure Noir went on with his friends; weirdness experienced all over (quite physically) when Noir discovered "different" ways to gain LP involving his sister; and laughed so hard my sides legitimately hurt when Emma, Luna, and Lola tended to a sick Noir at the end of the book. There was a... comment Emma made about nursing Noir since they were young that had me in tearful hysteria the longer I thought about it.
Can I say my favorite part of the book was the whole thing? From page one to page three hundred-something-or-other, I was enthralled, obsessed, and entertained. How this series has six books but no anime show that I'm aware of is something truly baffling to me!
You'll only hear this from me once... Yes, this book made me cry. Twice. When Tigerson's master abandoned him to return to his home kingdom, Tigerson's soul felt empty as he was tossed aside like nothing to bother with. I cried, I'll admit it, and I cried again when Noir asked Tigerson to be a part of his family and brought Tigerson home to now-their family. Tigerson was greeted and adored over by Noir's mother and sister, and Noir's father was actually quite adorable in wanting to trust Tigerson but wondering where the heck he came from and if he was friendly. That scene made me cry but also imagine Noir's dad being the kind of man who'd say he wouldn't like the family pet but five minutes later have the pet sitting on his lap in the living room before a warm fire.
There was nothing I downright hated about this book, but the first scene that had me crying happened pretty early on in this book. When Noir explored the lower levels of the Dungeon, he encountered a beast named Tigerson, a black lion creature with a tulip growing atop his head. Tigerson wasn't a being trapped in the Dungeon; he awaited the return of his master, who got stuck in a lower level. Tigerson waited for four hundred years and once Noir rescued Tigerson's master, he abandoned Tigerson for a girl back in his home kingdom. Tigerson felt empty and abandoned, which broke my heart, as his master didn't care for him the way he should've been cared for, so that short scene was the one thing I disliked about this book but cheered when Noir asked Tigerson to be a part of his family. When Noir's family instantly warmed up to Tigerson, I cheered in joy. There's no one who deserves to be the subject of unrequited love or displaced loyalty, and I know what that feels like... It hurts, it really does... but I'm thrilled Tigerson had someone who truly loved him. That shows Noir has a bigger heart than any other character in the series... At least, to me, it shows.
There was no cliffhanger ending, but the end of this novel was bittersweet to me as I realize there's only four books left in this series, and I've read both books in less than two weeks, so I need to slow down the speed at which I read this saga or devour an anime adaptation that may or may not exist.
Although I loved and cared about 99.9% of the characters in this book, the one character I couldn't care less about was Tigerson's first master, the one Tigerson referred to as his first and only friend... until Noir came along. Tigerson's master was a centuries-living elf who returned to his home kingdom and to his betrothed without a second thought for Tigerson's whereabouts. I understand Tigerson might not be allowed in the elf-only city, but it shows better character if someone at least tried to make things work out instead of going the route of "Oh, you can't come with me. Hope your life goes well. Bye, Tigerson!" which the elf did.
If I were Meguru Seto, the author of The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter series, the few things I'd alter to make this series even better would be extending the series to more than six books (of which, I have the first four) and signing a contract with producers to make an anime adaptation equally as great as this series is, but I wouldn't change anything else; this series is already perfect as-is!
The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter series by Meguru Seto is an awesome high fantasy harem romance piece of multilayered fiction that will remain my favorite light novel saga forever (seemingly). This was my first light novel series, so it will always be special to me, and I can't recommend it enough to high school-aged otakus who want to get into something with the vibe of Lord of the Rings meets Game of Thrones but with more strong heroines as harem maidens to one strong-willed, strong-in-general young man. Weird as manga novels can be, I loved this one and can't offer harsh critiques because this is stunning as-is. When will an anime adaptation be released to the otaku masses? This quirky otaku wants it now and will binge-watch all the seasons in a single day!
December 16, 2020
A fun entertaining read
I really enjoyed this book. The characters interact with each other with humor drama and excitement. I like the way the characters interact with each other. I like the tongue-in-cheek sexy humor and the main character is easy to get along with and not your typical bashfull naive idiot. I like how the main character knows what he likes and wants and reaches out to get it without stepping on other people's feelings. For me the story is very entertaining, I hope the author continues with the next one
I really enjoyed this book. The characters interact with each other with humor drama and excitement. I like the way the characters interact with each other. I like the tongue-in-cheek sexy humor and the main character is easy to get along with and not your typical bashfull naive idiot. I like how the main character knows what he likes and wants and reaches out to get it without stepping on other people's feelings. For me the story is very entertaining, I hope the author continues with the next one
April 3, 2021
Honestly only read this one because I bought both the first and second book together (for a discount) and this one is slightly better than book one but only slightly. If could rate in portion of stars, it would be a 3.25 in comparison to book 1's 3. I think mainly this is because of a higher amount of read time spent on the protagonist's family, who I found actually funnier than the rest of the characters in the book.
Does this book make me want to keep reading the series though: No. I mean, unless more books appear in my mailbox for free. Then maybe.
Does this book make me want to keep reading the series though: No. I mean, unless more books appear in my mailbox for free. Then maybe.
September 16, 2020
Very entertaining
This one is the exact same as the first one, it makes you to read more. It has good character development and it has some jokes that are funny. All in all it's a good book that I recommend to people.
This one is the exact same as the first one, it makes you to read more. It has good character development and it has some jokes that are funny. All in all it's a good book that I recommend to people.
May 3, 2021
So much fun.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The adventure continues for Noir and the ladies. The story and characters were intriguing and engaging. I look forward to reading more about these characters and their further adventures. This book is definitely worth reading.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The adventure continues for Noir and the ladies. The story and characters were intriguing and engaging. I look forward to reading more about these characters and their further adventures. This book is definitely worth reading.
September 21, 2022
Ehhh... This isn't terrible but there's nothing I could pick out as unique if someone asked me to pitch them on the series.
I'm going to give this one more volume to do something more interesting otherwise I'm going to drop the series.
I'm going to give this one more volume to do something more interesting otherwise I'm going to drop the series.
September 10, 2020
Super great
So far I have read the first and second books and they are really great love the way the main character is growing
So far I have read the first and second books and they are really great love the way the main character is growing
September 19, 2020
Good
A good entry into the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
A good entry into the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
September 25, 2020
Great read
I just love the characters and the story. I can't wait for the next one. I recommend this to people who like a bit of comedy mixed in with their fantasy adventure.
I just love the characters and the story. I can't wait for the next one. I recommend this to people who like a bit of comedy mixed in with their fantasy adventure.
December 20, 2020
Garbage. Flirting with lolicon and incest like they were water. Really disgusting
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