Arifureta (Main Series)/Light Novel/Volume 7

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest ⑦ (ありふれた職業で世界最強 ⑦) is the 7th volume of the light novel series, written by "Ryo Shirakome" and illustrated by "Takaya-Ki", and was first released on December 25, 2017 in Japan.

A Special Edition featuring the 1st Audio Drama was released at the same time in Japan.

Synopsis
With the battle at the capital settled, Hajime’s next destination is the Empire. Together with Liliana and Kouki, he takes to the skies with his newly built airship—only to discover that the Haulia have been fighting against both the empire and the demons, and that Verbergen has been sacked. Suddenly, Hajime has a new reason to head to Hoelscher’s capital!
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With the battle at the capital settled, Hajime's next destination is the empire. Together with Lilliana and Kouki, he takes to the skies with his newly built airship. Kouki still has his misgivings, wondering why it is that Hajime doesn't use his power for the 'right' reasons. However, he doesn't have time to dwell on it long, as in the middle of their journey, Hajime discovers that the Haulia have been fighting against both the empire and the demons, and that Verbergen has been sacked. Suddenly, Hajime has a new reason to head to Hoelscher's capital.
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Chapters

 * Prologue
 * Chapter I: Haulias Assemble!
 * Chapter II: Roar of Revolution
 * Chapter III: The Princess' Ordeal
 * Chapter IV: The Empire VS The Strongest Rabbits
 * Epilogue
 * Extra Chapter: Lingering Feelings

Bonus Short Stories

 * Arifureta Fairy Tales ~Cinderella~
 * Some Things are Better Left Unknown
 * Making Good on Your Promises
 * Arifureta Magic Academy ~Christmas Showdown~
 * Even Though I'm the Princess
 * Be Careful How You Use Spirit Magic

Web Novel

 * Chapters 112-121

Trivia

 * This volume's release date in Japan is the same as the original release date for Volume 1 of Arifureta Zero before the latter's being pushed back by three days.
 * The battle between the demons and beastmen is a lot more detailed in the Light Novel, whereas the Web Novel only gives a brief outline of events without naming most of the combatants.
 * In the Web Novel, Liliana's personal maid Helina Ashe is not present.
 * In the Web Novel, Shea's battle with the imperial soldiers during the Haulia Tribe's attack on the empire originally did not occur, but its was later referenced in Arifureta After Story.
 * The backstory behind the creation of Hajime's "Arachnae" golem artiifacts is later explored in the 2nd Season Blu-ray Short Story "Remnants of Myth and the Maiden of the Lake".
 * In the Web Novel, there is a chapter in-between this arc and the arc from the next volume that displays the stats of all the major characters in the series.