THE SHUNNED CHILD Hunting for the strength to avenge his murdered friend, Akira sets his sights on reaching the bottom of an ancient labyrinth. There, Akira discovers a huge, talking black cat—a servant of the Demon King and unexpected ally. After they form a pact to join forces, a magic circle whisks Akira away to the home of his new companion Amelia, the land of the elves. There, unexpected secrets about Amelia’s history come into dangerous focus! Matsuri Akai is a Japanese author best known for the light novel and manga series My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s. Hiroyuki Aigamo is a Japanese artist best known for the manga adaptations of Accel World and My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s.