1
of
1
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2999
Unit price
/
Unavailable
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File, Vol. 1 (l...
$2999
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
This light novel is ideal for fans of sci-fi and fantasy seeking a softer, character-driven side story that enriches the main narrative. Readers who enjoy exploring rival dynamics and intimate daily adventures will find this volume appealing.
Series of short stories set in the Our Last Crusade universe, including anecdotes about Nene, Mismis, and Risya having a sleepover in Iska's room, plus the tale of Iska and Alice's first encounter in their younger days.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File, Vol. 1 (light novel)
A GLIMPSE INTO THEIR PRIVATE LIVES
Iska’s and Alice’s day-to-day lives are riddled with troubles: Nene, Mismis, and Risya hold an unwelcome sleepover in Iska’s room, while Queen Nebulis IIX is pressuring Alice to attend meetings with potential marriage partners. Escaping these predicaments might come with some unexpected consequences.
But more importantly, how did Iska and Alice first meet when they were younger? Take a peek at the everyday adventures of these two rivals in this volume of short stories!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781975344290
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 July 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Yen Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 196
Also by Ao Nekonabe
View all-
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 12 (light novel)
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 12 (light novel) explores the climactic confrontation between Alice and the Grand Witch Nebulis. Pursuing Nebulis into the Empire to halt her destructive onslaught, Alice instead encounters her transformed older sister, Elletear. No longer human, Elletear has acquired immense power through merging with the calamity at the planet's core....Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 15 (light novel)
The invasion of Omen has been thwarted, and three of the Sovereignty's princesses have joined forces with the Empire. But as everyone decides what to do about the witches and the Calamity, Queen Mirabella hesitates to lend her aid. In order to face the truth, she asks Sisbell to use Illumination to recreate the past from thirty years ago... Our...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File, Vol. 3 (light novel)
A host of secrets are revealed when the Empire and Sovereignty conduct a surprise inspection of personal belongings! After Rin collapses due to illness, Alice and Sisbell travel to a legendary mountain to find a cure. The story of how Johaim swore allegiance to Elletear as her knight is detailed for the very first time. All these tales and more...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 13 (light novel)
A DEADLY JOURNEY In the aftermath of Elletear's attack, nothing is certain about the war between the Empire and the Sovereignty. Mizerhyby and the Hydra are rushing to beat Elletear to the centre of the world in service of their ambitions. Meanwhile, Kissing surrenders to Iska to avenge her uncle, and the two join forces with Alice's entourage in order...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 14 (light novel)
An intriguing light novel series about a knight and a princess from rival nations and the war and conflict between them, one that stands out as an excellent blend of science fiction and fantasy. Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 14 continues to captivate with its unique fusion of genres and compelling narrative.Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 2 (light novel)
May luck shine in your favour. The stars once aligned to grant a series of meetings between two fighters from enemy nations, but those ephemeral days have come to a close. Iska and Aliceliese must now take it into their own hands to scour the land in hopes of a rematch. Call it coincidence or predestination, but the pair manage...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File, Vol. 2 (light novel)
A GLIMPSE INTO THEIR PRIVATE LIVES A simple art lesson escalates into a competition to determine which of the three princesses of the Nebulis Sovereignty is the most graceful. On the night of New Year's Eve, some of the highest authorities in the Heavenly Empire get caught up in a letter-delivering battle. In an anecdote from Jhin's childhood, Crossweil leaves...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 5 (light novel)
Under the same stars, two sisters hold clashing impressions of the same boy. Sisbell would do anything to have Iska as her ally, while Aliceliese views him as a worthy opponent, irrespective of their duties or convictions. As part of a deal with Sisbell, Iska must serve as her guard until she returns to the palace. Unaware of this arrangement,...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pre-order
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 16 (light novel)
After a long discussion, Yunmelngen and Mirabella unite against their shared enemy, Elletear. They select the cream of the crop to send into the planet's core, where the calamity sleeps. However, what awaits Iska, Alice, and company on their underground journey is far more sinister than expected. Discover the thrilling continuation of the saga in Our Last Crusade or the...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableOut 15 Sep 2026Pre-order -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 1 (light novel) explores a battlefield of emotions and conflict. For years, a great war has raged between the scientifically advanced Empire and a paradise of witches known as the Nebulis Sovereignty. This age-old battle sets the scene for a fateful encounter between two young combatants: an imperial swordsman,...PaperbackSold Out
Also by Jan Cash
View all-
I Cannot Reach You, Vol. 9
Spring break draws to a close, marking the end of Yamato and Kakeru s second year of high school. At a celebration with their classmates, Kakeru hears about his friends career paths and dreams, only to realize he s never asked Yamato about his plans for the future! Now that the boys are entering their third year, what will their...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name, Vol. 4
Noah brings Ichika to a festival, hoping to soothe her after her clash with Karen, and it is there that he learns an incredible truth. My name is Ichika, says the girl he's slowly been falling for. And you are? As the two open up to each other, the lonely childhood of the prince called Noah finally comes to light....Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Ako and Bambi, Vol. 4
From the author of the hit series Horimiya comes a new supernatural manga featuring the fluffy relationship growing between a horror writer and a supposed ghost. Ako and Bambi, Vol. 4 continues this enchanting tale, drawing you deeper into the mysteriously endearing world of its characters. As the story unfolds, the unique bond between Ako, the horror writer, and Bambi,...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name, Vol. 2
In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name is an isekai (another world) shojo (young girls) manga full of drama that stems from sibling jealousy.Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name, Vol. 3
In the world of the mirror, Ichika has her hands full with her work as a saint, her gradually developing relationship with Noah, and her awkward distance with her sister, Karen. In the midst of it all, the king announces that Ichika, Karen, Cecil, and Noah are to go on a diplomatic visit to their neighbouring country, Veldeva! Ichika is...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
My Summoned Beast Is Dead, Vol. 1 (light novel)
MAKING THE BEST OF A BAD SITUATION! In an academy for summoners, students combine impressive stores of magical energy with artful incantations to usher legends, great and small, onto the battlefield. Feil Fonaf, an eighteen-year-old son of a poor farmer, may have had a rougher upbringing than his more affluent peers, but he's here to prove he deserves his spot...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name, Vol. 1
Through a handheld mirror connected to another world, college student Ichika shares a friendship with a boy named Cecil one that only her older sister, Karen, knows about. When Karen and the mirror disappear one day, Ichika is devastated. But grief turns to shock a year later when she, too, is sent to the world on the other side, only...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Ako and Bambi, Vol. 2
A ghost...or not a ghost? That is the question, and the entire reason an amateur novelist, a psychic, and a high school girl go traipsing around a culture festival. Once there, they discover the secret behind Ako's existence! Or so they think... But life and death just isn’t that simple. As for the inhabitants of Bambi’s haunted apartment complex, the...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Ako and Bambi, Vol. 3
Irifune, Sukuwa, Hana, Azusa... Bit by bit, bonds change and even closer friendships with the people around them are forged. However, Ako and her other self remain as distant as ever. With Ako slowly solidifying, will they ever forgive each other and become whole once more... or separate into two different people?! When referencing the title, avoid putting it in...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Horror Collector, Vol. 1 (manga)
Horror Collector, Vol. 1 (manga) is the manga adaptation of the middle grade light novel series published under Yen Press's JY middle grade imprint. This captivating adaptation brings the spine-tingling tales from the beloved novel series to life with stunning illustrations and engaging storytelling. Young readers and fans of the original series will enjoy immersing themselves in the world of...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Ako and Bambi, Vol. 6
Down-on-his-luck amateur novelist Bambi has already decided. He’s going to live in a house alongside the ghost girl he’s enamoured with and a dog until the end of his days—even if it costs him his life. Unfortunately for him, Ako might not necessarily feel the same. After all, how can he really live with a girl who’s already dead? She...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill Is Actually a Legendary Assassin, Vol. 7 (manga)
The manga adaptation of a light novel series that is quickly rising in popularity, featuring fan-favourite RPG elements and a compelling yet reluctant hero. Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill Is Actually a Legendary Assassin, Vol. 7 (manga) continues to capture audiences with its engaging storyline and dynamic characters.Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Also by Kei Sazane
View all-
Gods' Games We Play, Vol. 4 (light novel)
An epic (and hilarious) fantasy series about humans versus the unfair gods!Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Gods' Games We Play, Vol. 5 (light novel)
An epic (and hilarious) fantasy series about humans versus the unfair gods!Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Gods' Games We Play, Vol. 2 (light novel)
Gods' Games We Play, Vol. 2 (light novel) brings the thrilling continuation of the series with an epic showdown: Apostles vs Apostles with their cities' pride on the line! Fay and Leshea's spectacular performance has captured the attention of people all over the world. Their victories against the gods have been so inspirational that Dives are now completely booked in...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 12 (light novel)
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 12 (light novel) explores the climactic confrontation between Alice and the Grand Witch Nebulis. Pursuing Nebulis into the Empire to halt her destructive onslaught, Alice instead encounters her transformed older sister, Elletear. No longer human, Elletear has acquired immense power through merging with the calamity at the planet's core....Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 15 (light novel)
The invasion of Omen has been thwarted, and three of the Sovereignty's princesses have joined forces with the Empire. But as everyone decides what to do about the witches and the Calamity, Queen Mirabella hesitates to lend her aid. In order to face the truth, she asks Sisbell to use Illumination to recreate the past from thirty years ago... Our...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File, Vol. 3 (light novel)
A host of secrets are revealed when the Empire and Sovereignty conduct a surprise inspection of personal belongings! After Rin collapses due to illness, Alice and Sisbell travel to a legendary mountain to find a cure. The story of how Johaim swore allegiance to Elletear as her knight is detailed for the very first time. All these tales and more...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Gods' Games We Play, Vol. 3 (light novel)
After the fierce battle with the competitive apostle Dax, Fay and the crew planned to face the Bookmaker and get the god to reinstate their comrade, Nel, a retired apostle. Unfortunately, the cunning god turns the table on them. However, Fay provokes the god and, with a masterful plan for a comeback, Fay takes on the Bookmaker, one-on-one. Meanwhile, apostles...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 13 (light novel)
A DEADLY JOURNEY In the aftermath of Elletear's attack, nothing is certain about the war between the Empire and the Sovereignty. Mizerhyby and the Hydra are rushing to beat Elletear to the centre of the world in service of their ambitions. Meanwhile, Kissing surrenders to Iska to avenge her uncle, and the two join forces with Alice's entourage in order...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 14 (light novel)
An intriguing light novel series about a knight and a princess from rival nations and the war and conflict between them, one that stands out as an excellent blend of science fiction and fantasy. Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 14 continues to captivate with its unique fusion of genres and compelling narrative.Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 2 (light novel)
May luck shine in your favour. The stars once aligned to grant a series of meetings between two fighters from enemy nations, but those ephemeral days have come to a close. Iska and Aliceliese must now take it into their own hands to scour the land in hopes of a rematch. Call it coincidence or predestination, but the pair manage...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Gods' Games We Play, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Let the games begin! In their overabundance of free time, the gods grew bored and decided to create challenging battles of wits to spice things up! Their opponent? Humanity! A select few players called apostles meet the gods on the spiritual realm's playing field to beat the deities at their own games. A former god named Leshea has woken after...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File, Vol. 2 (light novel)
A GLIMPSE INTO THEIR PRIVATE LIVES A simple art lesson escalates into a competition to determine which of the three princesses of the Nebulis Sovereignty is the most graceful. On the night of New Year's Eve, some of the highest authorities in the Heavenly Empire get caught up in a letter-delivering battle. In an anecdote from Jhin's childhood, Crossweil leaves...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
More from Sci-Fi & Fantasy
View all-
The Strength of the Few
The highly anticipated follow-up to The Will of the Many—one of 2023's most lauded and bestselling fantasy novels. The Hierarchy still call me Vis Telimus. They still, as one, believe they know who I am. But with all that has happened—with what I fear is coming—I am not sure it matters anymore. I am no longer one. I won the...Paperback$2899Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, the SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Martian, offers a gripping new adventure in hard science fiction. With endorsement from notable figures such as Barack Obama and a slew of five-star reviews, this novel promises a thrilling and intellectually stimulating journey. Ryland Grace, a lone astronaut, finds himself on a...Paperback$2399Elsewhere:$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Red Rising
The first book in the incredible New York Times bestselling series Darrow is a Helldiver, toiling beneath the surface of Mars. As a member of the Red caste, he performs grueling labor in the belief that his sacrifice will enable future generations to one day inhabit the surface of the Red Planet. The Reds are humankind's lowest caste, living in...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Crossroads of Ravens
THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON RETURNS... Every legend has an origin - and Geralt of Rivia's begins here. In this brand-new chapter of Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series, follow Geralt in his earliest days as a Witcher, as he faces monsters and humans alike. Discover the untold stories and encounters that shaped the iconic character known today. Crossroads of Ravens brings readers into...Paperback$2899Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Will of the Many
Phenomenal! One of the best high fantasy novels I've read in years—think Red Rising meets The Name of the Wind. I couldn't put it down. - LYNETTE NONI This new edition of book one in the Hierarchy series features never-before-seen bonus materials, including a full-colour map by the author, a note to the reader, and new cover art. AUDI. VICE....Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Wind and Truth
The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson sees Dalinar Kholin challenge the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare, and the sudden ascension of the...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Ministry of Time
One of the 18 best novels of the year for the Sunday Times A book of the year for the New York Times, Guardian, Independent, Evening Standard, Spectator, Red, NPR, Vanity Fair, People, Slate, Advocate, Sydney Morning Herald, Globe and Mail, Den of Geek, Good Housekeeping, Goodreads, NetGalley and Smithsonian Magazine 'A sparkling delight' Observer 'Make room on your bookshelves...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Assassin’s Apprentice
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb marks the beginning of an extraordinary adventure in the rich and immersive world of the Six Duchies. Set against the backdrop of a kingdom teetering on the brink of civil war, this gripping tale introduces readers to FitzChivalry Farseer, a royal bastard whose existence threatens the stability of the crown. When the crown prince's secret...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips late August -
I Who Have Never Known Men
A haunting, heartbreaking tale of female friendship and intimacy that evokes the chilling atmospheres of The Handmaid's Tale and the desolate landscapes of The Road, I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman is a story that lingers long after the last page is turned. This gripping narrative takes us deep underground, where thirty-nine women are held in isolation...Paperback$2800Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Colour Illustrated Hobbit
The Colour Illustrated Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien is a timeless classic that has enchanted readers for generations. This beloved tale follows Bilbo Baggins, a peace-loving hobbit from the quaint and picturesque Shire, who finds himself thrust into an epic journey far from the comforts of his cosy home. Charming and lively illustrations by Jemima Catlin breathe new life...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Blood Over Bright Haven
A riveting dark academia fantasy about the limits of truth and power, from the author of The Sword of Kaigen. The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever, in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen. For twenty years, Sciona...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Great Dune Trilogy
Frank Herbert's The Great Dune Trilogy plunges readers into an evocative and grandiose saga set on the desert planet of Arrakis. This richly detailed landscape becomes the focal point for a complex tapestry of political intrigue, military conflict, and galaxy-wide repercussions. Arrakis, also known as Dune, is the sole source of the spice melange, a valuable and highly sought-after substance...Paperback$3900Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy lists from the team
Explore our curated lists from our heroes to find your next read!
-
![]()
![]()
![]()
Lizzy's listSci-Fi & Fantasy
Lizzy's Cozy Fantasy Reads
Life can be cold and harsh, so why not escape into the comforting pages of a cozy fantasy novel for a while?...View the list -
![]()
![]()
![]()
Edd's listSci-Fi & Fantasy
2026 Hugo Award for Best Novel Finalists
Every year at the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), members vote on the best Science Fiction or Fantasy works of the previous...View the list -
![]()
![]()
![]()
Lizzy's listSci-Fi & Fantasy
Fantasy Special Editions we are lusting after
It's no secret that here at Book Hero we love a special edition - preferably one with sprayed edges, beautiful artwork, and...View the list -
![]()
![]()
![]()
Edd's listSci-Fi & Fantasy
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Special Editions
With physical books making a comeback in recent years, there are more gorgeous special editions out there than ever before. Here’s a...View the list -
![]()
![]()
![]()
Shirl's listSci-Fi & Fantasy
10 Sci-Fi Novels that won both the Nebula and Hugo Awards
Discover ten of the greatest science fiction novels ever written each recognised with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. These awards are...View the list
