A mysterious cabal called the Thirteen Nightblades has been running things in the Midgar Kingdom from the shadows, and its members have concealed all manner of crimes through their connections to the Cult of Diablos. How impressi—no, how terrible. These dastardly nobles commit so many evil deeds, and yet justice always evades them. That’s when a serial killer known only as “Jack the Ripper” appears, plunging the corrupt capital into chaos! In order to eradicate evil, an even greater evil i...

ONE BIG FAT LIE AND A FEW TWISTED TRUTHSEven in his past life, Cid’s dream wasn’t to become a protagonist or a final boss. He’d rather lie low as a minor character until it’s prime time to reveal he’s a mastermind…or at least, do the next best thing—pretend to be one! And now that he’s been reborn into another world, he’s ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and ma...

THE DOOR OF DARKNESS IS CAST OPEN—THE WORLD ADVANCES TO A NEW FIELDThe specter of war hangs thick in the air of the Oriana Kingdom, where Princess Rose is expected to wed Duke Perv. This supposed marriage cannot and will not stand, though, as it would throw a major wrench in a certain shadowbroker’s plans. Not one to miss an opportunity for sleuthing, Cid makes his way to the royal capital to put a stop to the ceremony, but are there even bigger schemes at work behind this unholy matrimony...

Fenrir, fifth seat of the Knights of Rounds, has placed Cid’s classmates in jeopardy once more in a bid to break the seal on the right arm of Diablos. As the clock ticks down toward a bloody end, the villain’s plot is opposed by…a total nobody named Suzuki? Whoever this guy is, he sure knows how to drop mysterious one-liners!

BEFORE MUCH LONGER… THE WHITE FOG WILL ENGULF THE WORLD IN SILENCEAll is well at the Midgar Academy for Dark Knights, but then something wicked suddenly draws near: The students are vanishing one by one—even Cid’s older sister, Claire! Zeta of the Seven Shadows sets off to investigate, while Cid and Alexia embark for Claire’s room where they find…an ancient script, cool magic circles, and incantations that seem important and yet don’t actually do anything whatsoever. What does it all mean,...

THE RED MOON HANGS LOW IN THE NIGHT--AN OMEN OF WHAT’S TO COME Deep within the Lawless City lies the Blood Queen, a Progenitor Vampire, slumbering in her coffin for many moons. An expert at landing himself in trouble, Cid should know better than to go after her…but he’s dying to get a piece of the action. It’s time he shed his daytime persona to take on the role of Shadow! It seems, however, that he’s not the only one with this idea. Soon enough, he finds the three rulers of the Lawless Ci...

NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH Cid pays a visit to the Sacred Land, where he finds himself getting roped into the Goddess’s Trial. It’s a ritual event that summons warriors from the past to engage with only the most worthy from the present. When Cid squares off against the witch who brought devastation to the world, the door to the Sanctuary creaks open, granting the Shadow Garden valuable insight into the possessed and the Cult of Diablos. That is until Cid, blissfully ignorant o...

Claire may have randomly disappeared (again), but at least she managed to find her own way back this time! What’s more, her otherworldly experience has gotten the attention of Princess Alexia, who’s increasingly worried that their school may hide a dark secret. The two team up to investigate, but they’re not the only ones on the case, as both the Knights of Rounds and the Seven Shadows are pursuing the same leads…!

The Kingdom of Zegleus has decided to send an envoy to prepare for the threat of invasion from other continents and form a grand alliance. Mitsuha has been assigned to accompany the envoy as the “Lightning Archpriestess.” She is excited about her first trip abroad in the other world, so she prepares an Earth-made camper to ensure a comfortable journey, so soon after the departure from the Kingdom, she, Princess Sabine, and Collette climb aboard and leave the envoy behind. Thus begins the c...

BEFORE MUCH LONGER… THE WHITE FOG WILL ENGULF THE WORLD IN SILENCEAll is well at the Midgar Academy for Dark Knights, but then something wicked suddenly draws near: The students are vanishing one by one—even Cid’s older sister, Claire! Zeta of the Seven Shadows sets off to investigate, while Cid and Alexia embark for Claire’s room where they find…an ancient script, cool magic circles, and incantations that seem important and yet don’t actually do anything whatsoever. What does it all mean,...

Finally, a peaceful day of shopping in the capital. Just as quickly as Mitsuha catches a breather, the empire strikes again! An assassin is sent to claim the Lightning Archpriestess's life, but Colette takes the hit. Thanks to Mitsuha's quick wit and thorough emergency preparedness, it looks like her friend is going to be okay… But that doesn't mean all is forgiven and forgotten. Witness the wrath of the Yamano Clan! Stone-cold revenge! Who's the “new” marquis?! The Vanelian noble ladies' ...

The Unexpected Team-Up Following the smashing success of Adelaide's debut banquet, what appears to be a classic fantasy adventuring party shows up at the “General Store”! Even though it turns out they're just mercenaries, Mitsuha spots a golden opportunity and hires them to go with her on a materials-collecting quest. It's the perfect chance for some in-the-field market research!