I have read all 18 volumes, and can say this is one fantastic, yet at times frustrating story. The frustration is with the MC himself. He is heroic, yet when it comes to the girls he is frustrating. HE is not your typical useless MC, but every now and then he reverts to one when it comes to relationships. Other than that is he a bad ass MC that you can count on. The Novels flows nicely, tho they do time jumps to get you caught up with what is going on and understanding the heroes of this story. This is a Harem story, butunlike other harems, the girls actually accept this and even give themselves their own positions as his wives over time. Even tho they accept it, the MC himself does not, for the most part and is unable to understand why they love him, resulting in my frustration with him.

As we watch the MC grow (at a snail pace mind you), we find ourselves happy, only to get frustrated when he reverts back to his "old" self, then begins to grow again. I think the frustration is what makes the story so fascinating and captivating as we watch Godou, Erika, Lilli, Enu and Yuri come closer as a "Family".

I can see this going on for another 30 volumes, as this is a never ending story of Gods and Divine beasts that come into existence to be fought, plus not to mention there are 6 other campione (at this time). The true story is about our 5 heroes and how they grow closer to one another and how they effect those around them.

The story itself is simple, Gouda meeting up with Erika, kills a god and becomes a campione, a god slayer. One of 7 to exist in the world, giving him the status of one of the rulers of the world. HE of course has no understanding of what is going on and does not accept it at first, but through trial and error (and death), he understands he is no longer a typical human and has a responsibility to human kind whether he likes it or not. Erika is the glue that keeps everything together.

Erika is probably the strongest (mentally) female lead I have ever encountered and is true to her feelings. If you have watched the anime, you get some understanding of her character while they are in purgatory.

I advise to watch the anime first then read the Light Novels from start to finish..you will not be disappointed.