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“Former companions recount their legendary Hero's story, revealing the man behind the savior's burden.”
Who Killed the Hero?
誰が勇者を殺したか
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49,561 rank · 455 readers · 9 favorites
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Former companions recount their legendary Hero's story, revealing the man behind the savior's burden.
Four years have passed since the Demon Lord was defeated and the kingdom entered an era of peace. In celebration of this new age, the royal court has commissioned a chronicle of the great Hero who led the victory, sending scribes to record the memories of his legendary companions: Leon the Sword Saint, Maria the Holy Maiden, and Solon the Sage. As these three former party members share their tales of past adventures and the bonds they forged with their leader, their recollections begin to paint a complex portrait of the man behind the legend. Through their intertwining narratives, the chronicle promises to reveal not just the Hero's celebrated deeds, but the deeper truths of what it means to carry the burden of being a savior. (Source: Yen Press)
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- 10 “This is certainly one of the better light novels out there on the market. You can sense its quality within the first six pages. It’s written in an innovative style that sets it apart from typical...”
- 8 “I would recommend this book, but I think you'll know if you can reach the good parts by the first few pages/chapters. The writing style is indeed very unique - it's mostly told through a pattern of...”
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A Light novel Publication
- Published Sep 2023 – ongoing
- Source Light novel media type
- Ref. BS-M72676 catalog