Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers: Volume 2

Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers #2

by Isle Osaki, Tam-U (Illustrator), mpt (Translator)

After being dragged to another world with his classmates, hardcore RPG player Makoto Takatsuki has spent his time training and grinding. Nearly a year has gone by since Makoto became an adventurer, and he has finally reached level 20 and iron rank, which should be a cause for celebration... However, despite these accomplishments, Makoto feels as though he’s hit a wall. All seems dim until the goddess Noah tosses him a lifeline—head for the great maze dungeon of Labyrinthos! The place is well-known for its difficulty, but since he and Lucy are now iron rank, they’re strong enough to challenge it. Makoto and Lucy head off to conquer Labyrinthos, fully intending to stay in areas that are relatively safe. But the best-laid plans often go awry, and after an accident plunges them into the depths of the dungeon, the pair end up facing off with both monsters and revelations wildly beyond their expectations.

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Comedy, Magic, Gods, Harem

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2022

Reviews

[Russell Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this about as much as the first volume, but also might call it quits for the series here.

The story is delivering pretty much what you would expect, which is fine if that's all you want, but it doesn't seem in any hurry to really give the setting or characters enough personality to distinguish itself from the genre. It's basically taking the usual ingredients and stirring them in a bowl.

Unfortunately, one of those ingredients is the typical pseudo-harem with a very passive main character. At least he's not totally dense like so many anime protagonists tend to be, but when 90% of the character interactions are just the female party members one-upping each other with flirting while the MC tries to change the subject, it leaves the story feeling a bit flat.

I guess if you're enjoying what Books 1 and 2 have offered, there's probably more to come. I'm looking for at least an effort to spin the tropes, so I will have to look elsewhere.

[Akshay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers: Volume 2 by Isle Osaki

A by-the-numbers, still highly readable isekai sequel that raises the stakes while clinging to genre staples—its protagonist’s passivity and the increasingly formulaic harem dynamics keep it from transcending its RPG comfort zone.

Plot & Structure:
The second volume continues Makoto’s journey about a year after his accidental arrival in another world, now as an “iron rank” adventurer with level 20 accomplishments under his belt. When he’s feeling stagnant, the goddess Noah prods him toward Labyrinthos, a classic high-stakes dungeon crawl. Predictably, Makoto and Lucy (his primary companion and romantic contender) are soon separated from safety, plunging into dungeon depths and facing both monsters and revelations far above their pay grade. The plot provides good momentum, with smarter tactical challenges and a gradual expansion of the world’s deeper mysteries and divine intrigues.[1]

World-Building & Series Development:
There are glimmers of promise beyond standard fare here—a shifting geopolitical landscape, hinted ancient secrets, and a “wildcard” role for Makoto that connects him to a coming crisis between hero and demon lord. The special relationship between Makoto and Noah (as her only believer) continues to add a unique flavor to the otherwise familiar slice-of-life adventurer progression.[1]

Protagonist Critique:
Makoto’s strengths remain his creativity and refusal to give up when the odds are long—he solves problems with a gamer’s logic and a willingness to experiment with “weak” magic. However, his defining flaw becomes ever more noticeable: an almost stubborn passivity and lack of agency in the face of repeated romantic advances and general party drama. He is less a driving force in his world than a leaf buffeted by circumstance, especially whenever the narrative pivots toward harem hijinks.

Despite occasional moments of wit and tactical cleverness during combat, Makoto continually fails to assert himself interpersonally. His default mode is to deflect or ignore the escalation of romantic interest from his companions (especially Lucy), letting cliché developments play out around him rather than taking ownership for his own relationships or emotional growth. This “available, but oblivious” stance drains dramatic tension and makes the party interactions feel increasingly stale—90% of their dialogue devolves into one-upsmanship for his attention, with him acting as a human dodgeball rather than an active participant.

Even outside the romance subplot, Makoto’s reluctance to challenge, question, or direct the choices of his goddess, his party, or himself undermines his status as a heroic protagonist. While the author might argue that his everyman passivity is meant to be relatable, in practice it reads as narrative inertia—his growth is largely about stat increases rather than development as a person capable of meaningful leadership or change.

Side Characters & Fanservice:
Lucy and the rest of the supporting cast offer sporadic moments of charm, but are too often reduced to trope delivery systems—spending more time on flirtatious squabbles and physical gags than on substantial relationship or personal arcs. The presence of “good fan service” is cited as a plus by some, but for others it’s a symptom of formula trumping substance.[1]

Stylistic and Pacing Issues:
The writing remains breezy, readable, and—at times—deftly inventive, particularly in how Makoto approaches combat or uses his powers in non-obvious ways. That said, the pacing can wobble, both in how long it takes plot points to land and in the quickly alternating beats between dungeon menace and easy comfort scenes. As a result, stakes sometimes feel muted and emotional resonance is traded for rapid forward motion or joke payoffs.

Conclusion and Comparison:
Volume 2 delivers for series fans, with a bit more world intrigue and magic puzzle-solving, and a continued dose of genre comfort food. Yet its MC’s passivity and the dominance of pseudo-harem antics risk making it just another entry in the growing isekai morass—entertaining, but risk-averse and overly familiar. Readers wanting genuine agency, emotional stakes, or character innovation may need to look elsewhere.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐✩✩ (3/5) — Enjoyable, but Makoto’s “doormat” act keeps the series on autopilot, serving up trope-laden fantasy without meaningfully evolving its cast or premise.

[Pieter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Makoto is told to go to the Labyrinthos by his goddess for unspecified reasons. So despite warnings by others, he and his party member Lucy of course go. What follows is a bit of dungeon crawling, meeting some old and even older friends and we to learn a bit more about Noah.

Much like volume 1, the story is fairly generic. The characters are likeable and not entirely cardboard and the writing enjoyable enough to keep me hooked. The world appears to be especially generic with little to set it apart from others in the genre. On the other hand, the role of Noah, her relation with the MC and how it positions the MC as a wildcard in the foretold conflict between Demon Lord and the Hero is intriguing. We get a bit of harem shenanigans near the end, but I don't mind that.

So, all in all, a good enjoyable read and I am looking forward to the next part.

[Arkos Sloth · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting sequel

Stakes are raised in this volume. Some questions are answered, but that leads to more. A look at the geopolitical landscape of this new world reveals that it isn't as stable as it appears at first glance. Curious to see where this goes. I do hope the harem hijinks get toned down next volume, though.

[Karsun B · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this book the pacing was pretty good and the world-building is staying strong with interesting scenes and great battles.

[Gritwald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fun read made me laugh.

[Bobby Emanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun

Good solid story. I love the inventiveness of the main character. Not over powered but able to use his brains to succeed

[Zachary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

A good continustion worth startting but can be a little unbalanced on pacing but still worth readding!

Good fan service as well!!

[Wetdryvac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Somewhere between fun isekai fluff and, "Oh no, don't go harem?" Reading an odd translation I'm not sure is official.

[Dantegideon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt like they hit their stride a bit more with this one.