Because he did not feel the need to pass on any knowledge, the hero could not avert the final catastrophe. He and his friends couldn't defeat evil alone; they chose to stay and protect the borders, leaving him alone to defeat the demon lord. In the end, he could only drive him out of this world and hide with the remnants of humanity; his decisions plagued his mind until his death. A long time passed, and now Edmund can use the hero's memories and guilt to defeat the demon lord. However, since he lacks magic and is completely ignored by everyone, he must create a path that anyone can follow because, this time, the hero is not coming.