Light Novel Volume 18

Light Novel Volume 18 is the eighteenth volume of The Rising of the Shield Hero light novel.

Synopsis
Naofumi obtains the mirror vassal weapon from Kizuna's world, which can enhance abilities through food. Now Naofumi and his allies start stuffing their faces for the sake of getting stronger! But there’s a limit to how much volume they can stomach. Seeking food that can better boost their abilities in smaller servings, the party heads to a town inhabited by a famous chef. However, after a trivial comment, Naofumi finds himself facing down the chef in an all-out cooking battle!

"There’s nothing fair, and no rules in this place! That means only a master of foul play and cunning will be the victor!"

How will Naofumi's cooking skills, so praised by his allies, fare in this culinary challenge amid unknown surroundings? Get ready to feast on the eighteenth volume of this still rising otherworld fantasy!

Chapters

 * Prologue: The Meeting to Discuss Efficient Eating Enhancement
 * Chapter One: Sloth
 * Chapter Two: Library Search
 * Chapter Three: Fishing Fool's Determination
 * Chapter Four: Sisters and Jealousy
 * Chapter Five: Ultimate Soup Stock
 * Chapter Six: Seya's Restaurant
 * Chapter Seven: Contentious Cooking Battle
 * Chapter Eight: Medicinal Cooking
 * Chapter Nine: Resolution via Violence
 * Chapter Ten: Dragon of Ultimate Magic
 * Chapter Eleven: Volunteer Soldiers
 * Chapter Twelve: Double Reflection
 * Chapter Thirteen: The Reborn
 * Epilogue: The Game Knowledge Pitfall

Adaptation Notes
Differences from the original web novels:
 * One of the unnamed vanguards of the waves in this volume appears to be Ciel from the web novel.