After being summoned to another world as the 68th hero in order to protect the world from monsters, Setsuna Sugimoto is abandoned because of his weak and sickly constitution and waits for his inevitable death. But when he meets Kyle, the former 23rd hero, he is given another chance at life and inherits Kyle’s vast knowledge, power, and life force. Having finally gained the freedom to travel the world, Setsuna embarks on a journey as an adventurer, where he’ll encounter all walks of life, meet new people, and say good-bye to others—each one bound to leave their mark on him and the world.
After being summoned to another world as the 68th hero in order to protect the world from monsters, Setsuna Sugimoto is abandoned because of his weak and sickly constitution and waits for his inevitable death. But when he meets Kyle, the former 23rd hero, he is given another chance at life and inherits Kyle’s vast knowledge, power, and life force. Having finally gained the freedom to travel the world, Setsuna embarks on a journey as an adventurer, where he’ll encounter all walks of life, meet new people, and say good-bye to others—each one bound to leave their mark on him and the world.
Setsuna continues his journey with his apprentice Alto in tow. Along the way, Alto experiences a host of new feelings toward Setsuna—from doubt to envy to love—as their teacher-pupil relationship evolves. But the pair’s bond is put to the test when Setsuna is attacked by two beastfolk who mistake him for a slave trader and attempt to separate them. Still, this is but one more trial they will have to overcome as Setsuna and Alto happen upon a mysterious woman in a cave and they begin to consider what it means to be family...
Setsuna continues his journey with his apprentice Alto in tow. Along the way, Alto experiences a host of new feelings toward Setsuna—from doubt to envy to love—as their teacher-pupil relationship evolves. But the pair’s bond is put to the test when Setsuna is attacked by two beastfolk who mistake him for a slave trader and attempt to separate them. Still, this is but one more trial they will have to overcome as Setsuna and Alto happen upon a mysterious woman in a cave and they begin to consider what it means to be family...
After parting ways with Tuuli, Setsuna and Alto happen upon a man being attacked by monsters in the middle of a forest and come to his aid. The man introduces himself as Cyrus, knight of Lypaed, and explains that he was banished from his country as punishment for a crime he did not commit. But when Setsuna processes everything the distraught Cyrus tells him, he realizes that, far from being cast out, the knight has actually been tasked with a secret mission to find an antidote for Lypaed’s poisoned king. Feeling responsible for Cyrus, Setsuna and Alto decide to help him get back to his country before time runs out. Little do they know, however, this will put them on a collision course with someone connected to Tuuli...
After parting ways with Tuuli, Setsuna and Alto happen upon a man being attacked by monsters in the middle of a forest and come to his aid. The man introduces himself as Cyrus, knight of Lypaed, and explains that he was banished from his country as punishment for a crime he did not commit. But when Setsuna processes everything the distraught Cyrus tells him, he realizes that, far from being cast out, the knight has actually been tasked with a secret mission to find an antidote for Lypaed’s poisoned king. Feeling responsible for Cyrus, Setsuna and Alto decide to help him get back to his country before time runs out. Little do they know, however, this will put them on a collision course with someone connected to Tuuli...
Setsuna and Alto settle in the northern continent, where the young boy takes on his first solo quest—looking after an elderly beastfolk named Ragi. Meanwhile, Setsuna agrees to help a man and his injured wife run their flower shop, and he also receives a request directly from the queen! What else lies in store for master and apprentice during their peaceful days in Lypaed?
Setsuna and Alto settle in the northern continent, where the young boy takes on his first solo quest—looking after an elderly beastfolk named Ragi. Meanwhile, Setsuna agrees to help a man and his injured wife run their flower shop, and he also receives a request directly from the queen! What else lies in store for master and apprentice during their peaceful days in Lypaed?
Setsuna and Alto have now been settled in Lypaed for a month, and the country’s biggest celebration, the Founding Festival, is fast approaching. Yet the king is forced to prioritize a national crisis over the celebration, leading the fearful queen to make a request of Setsuna. He works behind the scenes to smooth things over between the royal couple, but just as he thinks his job is complete, the unexpected happens… Meanwhile, Ragi spends his days peacefully with Alto but wonders what more he can do with the little time he has remaining. The season shifts from summer to fall, bringing with it the warmth of friendship.
Setsuna and Alto have now been settled in Lypaed for a month, and the country’s biggest celebration, the Founding Festival, is fast approaching. Yet the king is forced to prioritize a national crisis over the celebration, leading the fearful queen to make a request of Setsuna. He works behind the scenes to smooth things over between the royal couple, but just as he thinks his job is complete, the unexpected happens… Meanwhile, Ragi spends his days peacefully with Alto but wonders what more he can do with the little time he has remaining. The season shifts from summer to fall, bringing with it the warmth of friendship.
The time approaches when Alto will have to say his final good-bye to Ragi. The elderly beastfolk man uses what little life he has remaining challenging Setsuna to a fight, hoping to show Alto the strength of their race and leave him with a memory of their unique combat style. Amid the changing seasons, the young boy comes to know grief and loss as he grows into adulthood.
The time approaches when Alto will have to say his final good-bye to Ragi. The elderly beastfolk man uses what little life he has remaining challenging Setsuna to a fight, hoping to show Alto the strength of their race and leave him with a memory of their unique combat style. Amid the changing seasons, the young boy comes to know grief and loss as he grows into adulthood.