The story after the story: what happens after the chosen one has slain his ancient enemy? While the armies of the free people have long lost all hope of winning their century-long war against the empire, one hero risks it all in a reckless suicide mission through enemy territory. Following an ancient prophecy, he gathers an arsenal of legendary weaponry and confronts the ancient, Undead Emperor in his own palace. Though the fight drives the hero to the brink of his demise, he manages to grant the Emperor a final death and frees the world from his tyranny. The story, however, has only just begun... On his rise, the hero sacrificed it all for a chance at victory, not fully expecting to make it out the other side alive. Not only is the emperor only the tip of the iceberg of the imperial hierarchy, our hero is also severely weakened by his journey and the fight against the emperor. Without supplies, suffering from magical withdrawals and stuck in the heart of the enemies' territory, he has to find his way back home to end his mission. His mind, meanwhile, is plagued by one thought: "Haven't I done enough?" What follows is an action packed adventure, but also a hero's struggle to find his place in a world after his prophecy has come to pass. The central story will revolve around the hero's struggle to return home, both in a literal and a figurative sense. So expect some more slice-of-life esque bits and personal struggle, especially later on. This probably won't be a very linear story where he travels from A to B and the story ends there. Romance will also be a central aspect of this journey, so expect some amount of steam. NO harem or poly relationships, though. Content warnings: - violence, blood and injuries- profanity- drugs / addiction