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Hell Mode Light Novel #5
Hell Mode: Volume 5
After defeating a Demonic Deity and leading Rohzenheim to victory, the No-life Gamers now set their sights on the Rank S dungeon. Before they head to Baukis, though, Allen uses his new elven connections to arrange for the Gamers to graduate from the Academy early.
Allen then brings the gang to Krena Village to drop in on his family and introduce everyone. What’s supposed to be a simple trip, however, quickly escalates into something more. It turns out that when Keel’s family had their House restored, their lands were also returned to them—including the nest of the white dragon that has terrorized the area for centuries!
The group eventually makes their way to Baukis and reunites with Meruru with much pomp and circumstance. There, they stand together before the Tower of Tribulations, the Rank S dungeon that no one—not even Hero Helmios nor the champions of ages past—has ever cleared.
Challenges and encounters galore await the No-life Gamers where all the world’s greatest fighters gather!
Allen then brings the gang to Krena Village to drop in on his family and introduce everyone. What’s supposed to be a simple trip, however, quickly escalates into something more. It turns out that when Keel’s family had their House restored, their lands were also returned to them—including the nest of the white dragon that has terrorized the area for centuries!
The group eventually makes their way to Baukis and reunites with Meruru with much pomp and circumstance. There, they stand together before the Tower of Tribulations, the Rank S dungeon that no one—not even Hero Helmios nor the champions of ages past—has ever cleared.
Challenges and encounters galore await the No-life Gamers where all the world’s greatest fighters gather!
346 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2022
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January 23, 2023
Well this was disappointing for a few reasons that ultimately boiled down to the fact that this is only the first half of what should have been a single book. The previous four volumes have each covered a single story arc, but the next arc was too large to fit within the constraints of a Light Novel's page count. So they split it in two.
So what we end up with is just a lot of setup and explanations for about 250 pages and then about 100 pages of a half dozen side stories that, I'll be honest, I cared little about.
It's bad enough, but justifiable when a trilogy splits its climactic finale into two segments. But here we are just in the middle of what the author describes as a 10+ volume story.
I will probably purchase Volume 6 to get to the end of the current arc, but if it doesn't really deliver, then I'll be done with this series. Light novels are already mildly expensive considering you are paying for a translation, the last thing I want to do is have to buy two volumes to get a single story.
So what we end up with is just a lot of setup and explanations for about 250 pages and then about 100 pages of a half dozen side stories that, I'll be honest, I cared little about.
It's bad enough, but justifiable when a trilogy splits its climactic finale into two segments. But here we are just in the middle of what the author describes as a 10+ volume story.
I will probably purchase Volume 6 to get to the end of the current arc, but if it doesn't really deliver, then I'll be done with this series. Light novels are already mildly expensive considering you are paying for a translation, the last thing I want to do is have to buy two volumes to get a single story.
January 22, 2023
great till the end
It’s turning out to be a great addition to the series, until the end. The last fifth or more of the book is just side stories. What a waste of time in my opinion I don’t think it added anything to the actual value of the story.
It’s turning out to be a great addition to the series, until the end. The last fifth or more of the book is just side stories. What a waste of time in my opinion I don’t think it added anything to the actual value of the story.
January 18, 2023
Great!
Looking forward to the next book in the series!
I like how the main character uses classic, easy to understand gaming strategies to win. There are a lot of Isekai stories where the main character is said to use their gaming knowledge to get better in a real fantasy world, but the world is usually two different for the strategies to be relatable. Or the story just glosses over the strategies. This book series actually takes the time to explain the strategies in a way that's easy to understand if you don't play RPGs, but if you do it's very relatable and you will think; "Oh yes, I've done that before."
Looking forward to the next book in the series!
I like how the main character uses classic, easy to understand gaming strategies to win. There are a lot of Isekai stories where the main character is said to use their gaming knowledge to get better in a real fantasy world, but the world is usually two different for the strategies to be relatable. Or the story just glosses over the strategies. This book series actually takes the time to explain the strategies in a way that's easy to understand if you don't play RPGs, but if you do it's very relatable and you will think; "Oh yes, I've done that before."
March 29, 2026
Great
I really like the side stories. They are not clouding the storyline and can be as many to fill in holes that either way will leaf to questions from the reader. Allen has had so many accomplishments that have left him a target.
I really like the side stories. They are not clouding the storyline and can be as many to fill in holes that either way will leaf to questions from the reader. Allen has had so many accomplishments that have left him a target.
February 15, 2023
I felt like nothing happened in this book. Still gave it four stars cause the side stories were good.
August 8, 2023
So fun!
This book is another great one! I love a wide variety but reincarnation/Isekai is definitely my favorite! But the way he plans! I'd hate to have against him!
This book is another great one! I love a wide variety but reincarnation/Isekai is definitely my favorite! But the way he plans! I'd hate to have against him!
April 26, 2024
Good stuff.
August 29, 2024
The logic of this escapes me. I like the book, I like what happens in the book. But why in the world when they're trying to make people stronger, did they make a dungeon that kills half of the people that step inside it? Instead of death, there should be some other penalty. Like for instance, it half your level if you die.
I like everything going on here, but just that one thing kind of bothers me.
I like everything going on here, but just that one thing kind of bothers me.
January 12, 2023
(Read at JNC Pre-publishing)
Having defeated the Demon Army, it is time to first clean up some loose ends in the human kingdoms and then travel to the S-rank dungeon for some much needed experience after all those class rank ups. Part 5 is apparently a first part of a 2 volume arc, although it does not end at a real cliff-hanger. The volume is much like the previous ones, a lot of detail spend on examining the mechanics and the dungeons but with only very little personal development (although at least this time we do get some). Not the best isekai available, mostly due to that lack of character development (beyond gaining xp, skills and powers). Still, an entertaining read for those who already got this far in the series.
Having defeated the Demon Army, it is time to first clean up some loose ends in the human kingdoms and then travel to the S-rank dungeon for some much needed experience after all those class rank ups. Part 5 is apparently a first part of a 2 volume arc, although it does not end at a real cliff-hanger. The volume is much like the previous ones, a lot of detail spend on examining the mechanics and the dungeons but with only very little personal development (although at least this time we do get some). Not the best isekai available, mostly due to that lack of character development (beyond gaining xp, skills and powers). Still, an entertaining read for those who already got this far in the series.
August 10, 2023
I love how Rohzen is now contracted with Sophie instead of her mother! Also how clever that Allen is now Grand Strategist in the elven kingdom, the equivalent of a noble rank, so the selfish king of Ratash can’t make him a noble of Ratash and order him around.
I wonder what the white dragon meant as it died when it said that the restrictions binding it were gone?
How interesting that the deities are going to allow for class upgrades. Allen’s right that it’s strange that they’re only doing it now.
I liked the introduction of the Beast Prince Zeu! I wonder how his relationship with Allen with evolve? It probably has to do with his brother possibly becoming king and invading Ratash. Allen has said he won’t stand for that, so it’ll be interesting to see how he might get involved in that conflict.
It was very curious how the Beast King seemed to have a multiple-star Talen when humans couldn’t be royalty and have more than one star. There seems to be something strange going on with that.
I was a bit disappointed that the last 25% of the book was only short stories.
Dverg had mentioned something about having only 1 year left (what did he mean by that?) but the short story mentioned he was searching for something. I wonder what that is?
How interesting that the god Elmea interfered directly with Rosetta’s execution! What does it mean that she can grasp the future?
Some interesting information about the Rank S dungeon:
“A while back, the Rank S adventurer Bask, also known as the King of Shura, also gave up when he reached the final floor. And if we’re talking way back in the past, the champion Astel did the same”
How nice that Allen enabled Pelomas’s trading company to be involved in the trade with the elves.
I liked how Allen paid for his grandparents to visit Rodin village, and how he’s had the foresight to build it into a fortress town to withstand monsters if anything ever happened to him.
The juvenile earth spirit’s story was so sad! I hope Sophie can someday reunite the elves with the dark elves.
I wonder what the white dragon meant as it died when it said that the restrictions binding it were gone?
How interesting that the deities are going to allow for class upgrades. Allen’s right that it’s strange that they’re only doing it now.
I liked the introduction of the Beast Prince Zeu! I wonder how his relationship with Allen with evolve? It probably has to do with his brother possibly becoming king and invading Ratash. Allen has said he won’t stand for that, so it’ll be interesting to see how he might get involved in that conflict.
It was very curious how the Beast King seemed to have a multiple-star Talen when humans couldn’t be royalty and have more than one star. There seems to be something strange going on with that.
I was a bit disappointed that the last 25% of the book was only short stories.
Dverg had mentioned something about having only 1 year left (what did he mean by that?) but the short story mentioned he was searching for something. I wonder what that is?
How interesting that the god Elmea interfered directly with Rosetta’s execution! What does it mean that she can grasp the future?
Some interesting information about the Rank S dungeon:
“A while back, the Rank S adventurer Bask, also known as the King of Shura, also gave up when he reached the final floor. And if we’re talking way back in the past, the champion Astel did the same”
How nice that Allen enabled Pelomas’s trading company to be involved in the trade with the elves.
I liked how Allen paid for his grandparents to visit Rodin village, and how he’s had the foresight to build it into a fortress town to withstand monsters if anything ever happened to him.
The juvenile earth spirit’s story was so sad! I hope Sophie can someday reunite the elves with the dark elves.
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December 24, 2022
With the war out of the way, Allen turns his sights on the unconquered S-Rank dungeon. After a bit of a detour to visit his home, he and his friends gear up to take on the dungeon not even the Hero has managed to defeat.
So this volume switches gears again. After the war arc, which was basically a lot of grinding, we finally get some new challenges to spice things up. Although there aren't a ton of new options for Allen himself this volume, as it's more about consolidating the gains made by the rest of his party with their class promotions.
There are some interesting behind-the-scenes tidbits dropped, primarily through Rohzen, about how the gods are being forced to make some drastic changes in response to the current Demon Lord. I also liked the few references to the dark elves, and the reminder that there's more going on here than just the current Demon Lord.
Overall, if you've enjoyed the series so far, this volume felt like a step up from the last one for the most part. I did wish they got farther in the dungeon, but it also makes sense that they can't just blast through such a big obstacle. I do hope Allen gets his next class of summons unlocked soon. I rate this book Recommended.
So this volume switches gears again. After the war arc, which was basically a lot of grinding, we finally get some new challenges to spice things up. Although there aren't a ton of new options for Allen himself this volume, as it's more about consolidating the gains made by the rest of his party with their class promotions.
There are some interesting behind-the-scenes tidbits dropped, primarily through Rohzen, about how the gods are being forced to make some drastic changes in response to the current Demon Lord. I also liked the few references to the dark elves, and the reminder that there's more going on here than just the current Demon Lord.
Overall, if you've enjoyed the series so far, this volume felt like a step up from the last one for the most part. I did wish they got farther in the dungeon, but it also makes sense that they can't just blast through such a big obstacle. I do hope Allen gets his next class of summons unlocked soon. I rate this book Recommended.
May 19, 2024
It is a good, fast-paced book.
I am really enjoying this series and look forward to the next book to release. It is your typical op hero but with its own fun take. Hopefully you'll give ut a try.
I am really enjoying this series and look forward to the next book to release. It is your typical op hero but with its own fun take. Hopefully you'll give ut a try.
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