Book 1 is free on Kindle Unlimited Book 2 starts with chapter 42.   After too many lifetimes to count of slaying demons and grinding levels, prophesied hero Kaito finally tells destiny where to shove it. He's done. When dimensional portal #17 drops him in front of an enthralled king begging him to vanquish the looming Dark Army, he does what any retired adventurer would do—politely refuses and heads off to focus on the simple pleasures of life: community, and getting his taxes done on time. No more impossible quests, no more magical MacGuffins, no more final bosses. Kaito is putting his armor out to pasture for good in a cozy village baking hell-herbs and bread. He's found peace. He's found home. He's finally free to live out his slice-of-life fantasy.   - Readers can expect a slice of life and comedy, with a dash of action and light romance, centered around an overpowered hero who doesn't want to be one. - Updates on Wednesday and Sunday.