The Hero Returns - chapter 29

Synopsis

A high-ranking official is introduced, treating soldiers as expendable, which angers the protagonist. The protagonist then recalls a tower trial, where he's instructed by a gatekeeper to avoid killing and given a vague goal related to the castle. The protagonist realizes that he's actually supposed to collapse the castle while avoiding unnecessary conflict, turning the defense into a hidden objective.

Quick Summary

The hero returns to a besieged castle and is tasked with holding it for a month, but discovers a secret trial with the goal of collapsing the castle without killing the soldiers.

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Series Information

Released: January 7, 2024
Read at skaihua

Chapter Themes

secret trialcollapse the castleavoid killinggatekeeper's riddleexpendable soldiersdefense objectiveforced entry