Book 1

A cunning, ruthless boy does whatever it takes to leave his mark on the world in this swords-and-sorcery tale! (And don't miss the light novels, also from Seven Seas!)

Young Noel is the grandson of the empire's mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world's greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it's all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world-and dominate it!

Book 2

FOR MY FRIENDS, EVERYTHING: FOR MY ENEMIES, THE LAW!

Noel Stollen, that coldhearted handsome devil, will stop at nothing to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and become the world’s strongest seeker. Though a mere Talker with buffing abilities, he takes over the party of adventurers known as Blue Beyond. But when the former leader and his woman steal party funds, Noel arranges for the most horrific of punishments—selling them into legal slavery! Now in need of new teammates, can Noel resist the offer of Alma, who claims to be the descendent of the world’s most notorious…assassin?

Book 3

Young Noel is the grandson of the empire’s mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world’s greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it’s all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world — and dominate it!

Book 4

Koga, though magically enslaved to serve as a Mafia enforcer, finds himself drawn to Noel’s unyielding strength of will. When mob boss Albert Gambino decides to eliminate Noel, he calls upon Koga to do the deed! A fierce battle ensues, and only Alma’s timely intervention keeps the fight from being fatal. Noel discovers the conspiracy that put Albert Gambino at the head of the Gambino family and pushes for a rematch with the Longswordsman. But Noel’s latest plans are about to be complicated by the appearance of a certain scheming clown who will not be talked out of bloodshed!

Series Overview: Young Noel is the grandson of the empire’s mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world’s greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it’s all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world—and dominate it!

Book 5

The war between Noel and the Mafia begins, thanks to the machinations of the mad clown Finocchio. Lacking the skills to represent himself in a duel of honor, crime boss Albert orders Koga to fight in his place, setting in motion Noel and Koga’s long awaited rematch. The two Seekers have come to respect one another, but Koga dare not hold back if he wants to live. If the Mafia doesn’t waste him, that coldhearted handsome devil Noel might! It’s the ultimate warrior versus the most notorious talker in a fight to the death!

Book 6

Young Noel is the grandson of the empire’s mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world’s greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it’s all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world - and dominate it!

Book 7

Blue Beyond and the Winged Knights clash in a test where the victors gain the right to establish their own clan, and the losers will be forced to disband forever! So why is it that Blue Beyond shows no signs of even wanting to compete? While Noel and his crew shrug their shoulders, the Winged Knights hunt down the the fearsome Dantalion, but the monster's ability to read its prey’s thoughts makes it impossible to slay! With Leon and the Winged Knights in a panic, Noel oh-so-casually plays the ace up his sleeve, and Blue Beyond leisurely heads into battle... What is that cold-hearted handsome devil up to and how can even the world's greatest strategist outthink a creature that knows his very thoughts?!

Book 8

Under Harold’s watch, Blue Beyond emerge victorious against the Winged Knights, earning the right to form a clan and bringing Noel one step closer to the Regalia! The Winged Knights, as losers, must disband! Noel, ever hungry to surround himself with powerful allies, tries to recruit Winged Knights leader Leon into his new clan...but what's Leon’s former best friend and erstwhile party member Keim going to do about it?!

Book 9

A cunning, ruthless boy does whatever it takes to leave his mark on the world in this swords-and-sorcery tale! (And don’t miss the light novels, also from Seven Seas!)

Young Noel is the grandson of the empire’s mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world’s greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it’s all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world—and dominate it!