How to Forge a Modern Hero

He's trying to move on, but the past won't let go of him.

Life in Umelin has settled into a happy routine.  Forced to retreat after losing in the court of popular opinion, the local authorities are keen to keep their distance. Siangu's students are progressing at their lessons, the entire building has heat, and the school now has a reputable scholar to tend to its archive. If only things would stay so peaceful.

A mystery-monster may be preying on the city's citizens, though. A tragedy but also an ideal chance for the hero-academy's pupils to get some experience. What should have been a straightforward investigation keeps getting more complicated, and this isn't remotely as troubling to the one-time king as the fact that word has gotten out. His people all over the world have learned that he is returned. Will he be allowed to remain the person he became?

Read the final episode of the man who was made to rule the world but would rather spend the day in bed cuddling his boyfriend.