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In the labyrinthine city of Orario, where adventurers risk their lives exploring the Dungeon in search of glory and treasure, countless small stories unfold alongside the grand legends of heroes. This collection of short stories gathers many of those minor myths, most of which revolve around Bell Cranel, a young boy who arrived in the city chasing his dreams and soon encountered a certain goddess. The volume compiles bonus short stories originally written by author Fujino Omori for special editions and specific retailer purchases, organizing them chronologically alongside the events of the main light novel series.

The stories provide additional perspectives on key moments from the main narrative, particularly the events of the seventeenth volume, which covers Freya's manipulation of the city's memories. Several vignettes show how characters like Tiona and others experienced the strange sensation of a Bell-shaped hole in their lives without understanding what was missing. Another notable piece takes the form of an observation diary written by Fels, documenting how the Hestia Familia treated the young monster Wiene during the Xenos arc, offering insightful evaluations of each familia member. The volume also includes a story from the goddess Astreas perspective, providing a rare glimpse into her thoughts during the events surrounding volumes seventeen and eighteen.

Other stories explore character moments such as Tiones reaction to one of Finns decisions regarding Lilly, and a scene where the god Goibniu shares information about Lilly with Finn, suggesting the captain may not have completely abandoned his intentions despite a previous rejection. The collection also features a crossover story promoting Omoris other series Wistoria: Wand and Sword, where Bell and Hestia discover a copy of the book in their familias library.

Illustrations throughout the volume come from artist Nilitsu, with additional art from series character designer Suzuhito Yasuda. The stories cover a range of tones from comedic to poignant, offering fans of the series a chance to see familiar characters and events from fresh angles while filling in small gaps in the broader narrative of Orario. A second volume has been announced, planned to collect bonus stories from the Sword Oratoria spin-off and the Familia Chronicle volumes.
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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Minor Myths and Legends
ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか 掌編集
Date: 04/12/2023
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  • Original Character Design
  • Translation
    Jake Humphrey
  • Editing
    Ivan Liang