BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Novel Volume 5 is written by Yuumikan with illustrations by Koin.

After crushing the top two guilds in the game, Maple Tree places third in a massive upset during the latest event. Looking to strengthen her ties with the game’s three top Guild Masters, Maple decides to team up with the Order of the Holy Sword and the Flame Empire to take on a newly implemented dungeon. The strongest player is ready for a brand new challenge!