I'm not surprised that when it comes to fighting in a location that resembles a demi-spirit base or something, Ais and the girls are only the three of them, and the full squad of elites is not used. A split-force tactic in a Familia that focuses on teamwork and cohesion? Well, it's Finn Fraudmne.

“Heroes are ‘shit’”

“Heroes are ‘conquerers’”

“Heroes are gone”

Are these lines from the volume? Could these be what Leon think of heroes?

I feel as though Leon's knowledge of Bell is more than just reputation. Perhaps Leon knows of Bell's origins.

I'm now sure what to make of this cover, but perhaps it's another trial for Bell to grow even further.

I doubt Bell fights Leon unless it's training. But that cover looks badass, one of the coolest yet I'd say.

SO15 also looks great. So much for more Lefiya focus, there's Ais taking pride of place.

Really looking forward to these two, hopefully we can get Danmachi back on track.

The cover for SO 15 is clearly in the dungeon and we know the vol 20 plot seems to be completely unrelated, yet SO 15s current description says this will be the when the main series and sword oratoria intersect

Despite the cool cover and hint, I still think DM 20 will be a chill vol. Excited for SO 15 though a bit disappointed if the glacial zone has been transformed into corrupt spirit zone.