Journey to the Bees: A Dungeon-Core LitRPG

The Bee Dungeon, Book 4

By: Icalos

Narrated by: Savy Des-Etages

From the author of the Terminate the Other World! series: An unlikely dungeon master must create an awesome apiary army before his enemies smoke them out.

As a kind-hearted beekeeper, young Belissar was never one to boast about anything. But after he was rescued by a beneficial bee core and gifted a tower, life has certainly exceeded his wildest expectations. In fact, he's become a serious contender in a world in which the unworthy very quickly become the unalived.

And that's the ending a whole juggernaut of strong, nigh-eternal, highborn tower lords have in mind for Belissar. They're on the way, and they want him annihilated—along with everything he's ever created. But he isn't about to run. He's come too far, worked too hard, and sacrificed too much to abandon his hives, friends, and tower.

Instead, Belissar puts his mind and minions on total war footing (or buzzing). They're not only developing monster bees that can heal, harm, or unleash hell but also training with his insects and allies to fight as one. Meanwhile, Belissar's increasing his own power to a point that makes even him a bit nervous.

Unfortunately, he's still massively outnumbered, outmatched, and soon to be out of luck. But what Belissar doesn't know is that he's not alone. He's being watched by long-hidden eyes from another realm that find him quite . . . interesting. And they may hold the key to not just the hive's survival but the future of their world.

The fourth volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than four million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

Tropes include: unlikely hero, anthropomorphic animals, hive mind, natural leader, and unstoppable enemy.

©2026 Andrew Ellison (P)2026 Podium Audio

story world building keeps growing

its fun cozy read. I love bees so its a comfort. currently caught up on dungeon crawler carl so this book series helps. though personally I would prefer if the author comenteries were after the chapters. I know they're skipable altogether but had that 5 book challenge thing going lol so I sat through them on my dries. regardless im along for the ride let's see how far the bees go

Excellent series

I always cheer when the bumblebees appear, they are great characters.
The story arc develops most satisfactorily. Characters grow, the veil of the world is cleared a bit more.
Recommended.

Bee-fitting

One of the few series that I actually still look forward too. Now I just have to wait for the next book 🐝

Very Little Conflict

If you are in the mood for things working out well and the protagonist progressing, then this is an excellent book to read. Conflict and drama are mostly muted to non-existent except for the last chapter suddenly remembering to foreshadow threats and problems. I’m also worried about the total number of bee variations the author has introduced and doubt the author will continue to find ways to make the majority useful.

King is best king!!

This is such a wonderful series! King truly is best king! The first of the fifth is my ride or die queen, she can do no wrong! Plus golems?!?