Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Novel Volume 17 features story by Kumanano and art by 029.

While in the dwarves' village, Yuna, Fina, and Luimin explore the town to discover the secrets of the ever mysterious ore, Bearyllium. During her exploration, she meets the blacksmith Lojina, who trained Gold and Gahzal, as well as his daughter Lilyka. But she soon gets her fill of metal and materials when the Gate of Trials opens for its annual challenge, drawing blacksmiths and adventurers from all around. She decides to test her mettle out of curiosity. However, her challenge is quite unexpected! Will Yuna be capable of rising to challenge?