The Fake Hero Crashes the Party
この日、『偽りの勇者』である俺は『真の勇者』である彼をパーティから追放した
Synopsis
Childhood friends become rivals when one is chosen as hero, testing their bond against fate's cruel design.
In a world threatened by the rise of a Demon Lord, two childhood friends from a peaceful village share an unbreakable bond and a common dream: to become the legendary hero who will save their realm. When divine forces intervene to choose champions, their friendship faces its greatest test as they find themselves on opposing paths. One is blessed with the mantle of heroism, while the other's fate remains shrouded in mystery. As they journey forth from their quiet village into a world of magic, monsters, and destiny, both young men must discover what it truly means to be a hero—not just to the world, but to each other. Their story explores whether friendship can survive when fate itself seems determined to tear them apart, and whether the measure of a hero lies in divine appointment or in the choices one makes when faced with impossible circumstances. (Source: J-Novel Club)
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