How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord (Manga) Vol. 16

Diablo and his companions arrive at a Dark Elf village to search for a magic ritual to extract the soul of the Demon Lord sealed inside of Rem. They must fulfill tough conditions to win the favor of the village's chief, Rafflesia, who is elven royalty and holds a deep grudge against the dark elves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC

Diablo and his companions arrive at a Dark Elf village, searching for a magic ritual that can extract the soul of the Demon Lord sealed inside of Rem. They succeed in gaining an audience with the village's top-heavy chief, Rafflesia, but there's a problem. Shera is elven royalty, and a deep grudge persists between the elves and dark elves. If Diablo's party is to win Rafflesia's favour, they'll have to fulfill some very tough conditions!

Diablo and his companions set out on a perilous journey to a Dark Elf village, in search of a powerful magic ritual that could potentially free the Demon Lord trapped within Rem. Their mission was fraught with danger, as the village was ruled by the formidable chief, Rafflesia, who harboured a deep-seated hatred for the elves. Despite their best efforts, gaining an audience with Rafflesia proved to be a daunting task, as she was highly protective of her realm and its secrets.

However, Diablo and his team were determined to succeed, and they finally managed to secure an audience with Rafflesia. To their surprise, she revealed that the magic ritual they sought could only be performed under certain conditions, which were as challenging as they were dangerous. Firstly, Diablo's party had to prove their worth by defeating a group of elite Dark Elf warriors known as the Black Knights. Secondly, they had to retrieve a rare and powerful artifact that was guarded by the feared demon lord, Baal.

As if these tasks were not enough, Rafflesia also demanded that Diablo's party make a sacrifice - one of their own members - to ensure the success of the ritual. Diablo and his companions were torn between their loyalty to each other and their desire to save Rem. In the end, they decided to trust Rafflesia's judgment and made the difficult decision to sacrifice one of their own. The ritual was performed, and the Demon Lord was finally freed from his prison.

However, their victory was short-lived, as Baal emerged from the shadows and launched a devastating attack on the village. Diablo and his companions fought bravely, but they were outnumbered and outmatched by Baal's army. In the end, it was only through the combined efforts of Diablo, Shera, and the other members of their party that they were able to defeat Baal and save the village.

As they made their way back home, Diablo and his companions reflected on the lessons they had learned during their journey. They had discovered that sometimes, the only way to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles was to trust in the power of others and make difficult sacrifices. They also realized that the hatred between the elves and the dark elves was a deep-rooted and complex issue that would take years to resolve.

Despite the challenges they faced, Diablo and his companions were proud of what they had accomplished. They had saved the village and freed the Demon Lord from his prison, and they had done so by working together and overcoming their differences. As they continued their journey, they knew that there would be many more challenges and obstacles ahead, but they were ready to face them head-on, with courage and determination.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 126 x 181 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781685795160