In fantasy works, famous scenes with the line “Leave this to me and go on ahead” often appear, but this work is very impressive in that it depicts that single line as the beginning of the story. Luck, an S-rank mage of the Hero's party, remains in the rift between dimensions by his own choice to keep his companions alive, and continues to fight completely alone against the surging hordes of demon gods. After an unimaginably harsh battle, he even defeats the Demon King, but what awaited him upon finally returning to his original world was the reality that, contrary to his belief that only a short time had passed, 10 years had elapsed in the world. And Luck had become a “legend” passed down as a hero who risked his life to save the world. This introduction alone is an engaging development that makes you curious about what comes next, and this angle, different from common classic fantasy, contributes to the overall charm of the work.

Luck, who returned after 10 years, partly due to having rejuvenated from the effects of the battle, begins a new life as an F-rank adventurer named “Lock” without revealing his true identity. While being an existence praised as a hero from around the world, his attitude of trying to live quietly without showing off that glory is very interesting, giving it a flavor different from ordinary heroic tales. In the reunions with former companions, the changes brought about by the long years and the lives that each has led are carefully depicted, allowing it to be enjoyed as a human drama that does not end with mere adventure alone. Encounters with new companions also blow a fresh wind into the story, making it easy to naturally empathize with Luck as he tries to live a new life not as a hero, but as a single adventurer.

Luck is a capable person with the achievement of having saved the world, but he is not a person who boasts about his power. Therefore, while there are exhilarating developments arising from the difference in skill with those around him, it does not give an unpleasant impression, allowing you to enjoy the story comfortably from start to finish. There are many scenes where actions that are natural to him surprise those around him, and that gap is a major highlight of the work. On the other hand, his experience of continuing a lonely battle for many years gives depth to his inner self, and the point where you can feel a depth that does not end as a simple overpowered work is also attractive. Because not only strength, but also human kindness and compassion are depicted throughout, you can read along while feeling fondness for the protagonist.

This work not only allows you to enjoy a grand worldview and powerful battles, but also incorporates a variety of elements in exquisite balance, such as the sadness created by the 10-year gap, the emotion of reunion, and the challenge toward a new life. Along with intense combat typical of classic fantasy, the unique story of a person enshrined as a hero walking forth again as a single adventurer keeps readers engaged until the end. In the manga adaptation, powerful action and delicate character depictions further enhance the charm of the work, and once you start reading, you cannot stop turning pages, curious about the next development. It is a work that fuses a rare perspective of depicting the aftermath of a hero legend with touching human drama, making it a title that anyone who likes fantasy works should definitely pick up.