Another one could be 'Overlord'. The main character is kind of like a mercenary in a different world setting. He has to use his wits and the powers of his subordinates to survive and thrive in a new and often dangerous environment.
Some well - known ones include 'Goblin Slayer'. It features a protagonist who is a mercenary - like figure in his own way, taking on the task of slaying goblins which are often underestimated but pose real threats.
'Log Horizon' also has elements related to mercenaries. The characters often take on quests and tasks similar to what mercenaries would do in a virtual world setting. They have to deal with in - game politics, combat, and resource management.
One popular mercenary romance novel is 'The Mercenary's Bride'. It tells the story of a strong - willed woman who falls in love with a tough mercenary. Another is 'Mercenary's Heart', which features a lot of action - packed scenes along with the developing romance. And 'Love and the Mercenary' is also quite well - known, where the relationship between the protagonists is full of twists and turns.
One popular 'magic domain mercenary novel' could be 'Mercenary Mage'. It features a protagonist who uses magic in the mercenary world. The story often involves battles, quests, and the development of the main character's magical abilities.
In 'Mercenary Cook' light novels, the food aspect is really special. The descriptions of the food can be very vivid, making readers almost taste the dishes. And the fact that it's set in a mercenary world means there are always adventures and battles intertwined with the cooking. For example, the cook might have to fight off bandits to get to a special ingredient. Also, the relationships between the mercenary cook and the other characters, who may have different attitudes towards food and cooking, add depth to the story.
Ranking systems are often present. Mercenaries are ranked based on their skills, experience, or power. This can be seen in 'Overlord' where characters have different levels of power and influence within the game - turned - real - world mercenary system.
Survival is also a big theme. Since they are in different and often dangerous dimensions, they need to find ways to stay alive. This could involve making allies, finding shelter, or outsmarting powerful enemies. In many light novels, the dimensional mercenary has to use their wits as much as their strength.
Some of the popular light novels in the list are known for their genre - bending elements. For example, 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!' combines elements of fantasy and comedy in a unique way. They also tend to create a sense of adventure. In 'Accel World', the protagonist's journey in the virtual world filled with challenges and enemies gives a great sense of adventure. Moreover, many of these light novels are good at creating cliffhangers at the end of chapters or volumes to keep readers hooked, as is often the case in various popular light novels from the list.
Some popular ones could be 'Sword Art Online'. It has an exciting story set in a virtual reality game world. The characters are well - developed and the action scenes are thrilling.
Well, from 999 light novels, 'No Game No Life' stands out. It features two brilliant siblings who are transported to a world where everything is decided by games. The plot is full of mind - games and strategic thinking. 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' is also quite popular. It tells the story of a hero who is wrongly accused but still rises to face challenges. There's also 'Konosuba', a comical take on the isekai genre with a group of misfit adventurers.
Well, it depends on different factors. If there are light novels in this 86 that deal with epic fantasy themes, they could be popular. For example, if there are ones with magic systems that are well - thought - out and engaging. Also, light novels that have strong protagonists with clear goals and growth arcs can attract a lot of readers. But again, we don't know the exact content of these 86 light novels.
Some popular ones might include 'Sword Art Online'. It has a really engaging story set in a virtual reality world where players are trapped and have to fight to survive. Another could be 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'. The unique plot of the main character dying and restarting from a save point makes it very interesting.