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By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 9 (Light Novel)
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See moreOne day, the life of middle-aged Japanese businessman Ryoma Takebayashi comes to a sudden and disappointing end, but after his death, three great gods seek out his cooperation and reincarnate him as a child in another world filled with swords and magic.
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Ryoma continues to enjoy his extended time in the fishing villages of Fatoma territory, away from his home base in Gimul. As he streamlines his morning hunts of mad salamanders to protect the fishermen at work, Ryoma receives two more special requests from Count Porco, lord of Fatoma, where his culinary ingenuity shines!
Can Ryoma accomplish Porco's quests with the help of his evolved slimes, modern knowledge, and experience in this fantasy world? While his slow living comes to fruition, a shocking truth about Ryoma's previous life is revealed...
Experience the next chapter of adventure and discovery in By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 9 as Ryoma's journey unfolds with unexpected revelations and culinary creativity.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781718353886
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 July 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: J-Novel Club
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 180.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 164
About the Author
Roy is the author of By the Grace of the Gods. Ririnra is the illustrator for By the Grace of the Gods
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