Chapter 1057 The Hero of Space

Chapter 1057 The Hero of Space

Kahn was simply bewildered after hearing the current Hero of Space's origin story, wondering if he was the main character of this saga. "This guy checks every single box," Kahn mused, placing his fingers on his chin in contemplation.

What Miyamoto Musashi recounted about the Hero of Space was merely a summary. The tale was rich with classic elements that define a protagonist's journey. Witnessing the death of loved ones is a standard origin story for many heroes—a prime example being a billionaire who dressed as a bat to fight crime.

Similarly, the Hero of Space spent decades training under master-level warriors, much like the billionaire who honed his skills under Asian ninjas and African tribes before returning to his city to combat injustice. The Hero of Space followed the archetypal path of defying fate and surpassing all his predecessors in his bloodline.

Just the Hero's journey to find and make those divine spirits would be enough to provide a plotline for a whole arc. Contracting with 5 and then even going beyond to subdue 2 more demonic spirits was enough for half the story. Then returning to exact revenge and finally reclaiming his rightful place as the ruler of the country... By the very definition, the Hero of Space was the Main Character. [Hell, there's a whole genre in entertainment media over centuries in historical literature and folklore that had this classic setup.

Add in support characters and establish proper world building... One could write an entire novel with those ideas alone.] spoke Kahn to himself. That's why even Kahn couldn't help but wonder whether it was the Hero of Space who was supposed to be the main protagonist of this story. [Imagine reading a novel for more than a thousand chapters just to realize that all of this was just the prologue before the main character was finally introduced.

Forget others, I myself will break the dimensional barrier and hunt down that fucking bastard author.] he spoke in an exasperated tone. But in front of his sensei, Kahn used a different tone to address his surprise...

"Very admirable and inspiring I must say. On earth, he would have become a historical figure for future generations." said Kahn, acknowledging the strength and valor of the current Hero of Space.

"But how did he end up as the Hero of Space? You said he is the same age as me, but in your case, you were summoned at the end of your life." he queried.

But the very next moment... the sword saint's countenance turned serious.

"Not everyone gets a happy ending. Just a year later... Foreigners came to his lands. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

With their advanced weaponry and naval combat skills, while possessing the power of magic, they made a quick footing and established strongholds over the coasts of his country.

The country itself was not even stabilized after the civil war and the newly established regiment of officials were barely settled... but the sudden invasion put the warring country into chaos very quickly." explained the sensei.

[Eh... this feels like something I've read already.

From the fall of the Shogunate, then becoming the First Unifier of his country and then foreigners invading his lands via ships...

So this guy basically lived through 3 different eras of Japan's history in his single lifetime.] thought Kahn to himself.

"In the end, the Hero of Space made a decisive battle with the invaders, leading their country to victory." iterated the sword saint.

Kahn then spoke...

"I sense a 'BUT' coming."

"Hah! You're right."

This was Sakamoto Hideyoshi, the Emperor of the Empire of Space.

The emperor gazed at the warrior's wounds and spoke,

"You do not need to push yourself so far. You have been like this ever since you returned from the Conclave of Heroes." he stated.

"What can I do? I have fallen behind so badly despite all the training and hard work." responded the samurai warrior.

"Do not say that. Compared to the previous 3 Heroes of Space, your progress in just 8 years, to even become a 5th-stage saint is commendable." said Hideyoshi in a benign tone.

But the Hero of Space's expression turned sullen and harrowed.

"Yet, compared to the Hero of Darkness who was summoned just 6 years ago, already becoming a 6th-stage saint despite being hunted by all the empires... I am nothing remarkable.

The dominance he displayed, the unwavering fortitude in the way he talked and carried himself in front of all of the emperors, empresses, and heroes...

He made me realize that I'm still not worthy to carry the burden of saving this world from the Demon God." iterated the Hero with a sense of admiration but also with a guilty heart.

"Comparison is the thief of joy." said Sakamoto Hideyoshi as he looked at the destroyed 50-kilometer radius.

Chuckle!

"Hah! For me... it a good competition, and source of motivation." said the Hero, and soon, his wounds healed in an instant as he summoned a set of black hakama (traditional japanese indoor clothes for samurai and nobility in 16th-century). "Let's go. It's time you meet your new party members." said the Emperor.

However, the Hero's expression stiffened as he spoke...

"I am still against replacing my allies just because they were severely injured during the trials of the God of Space.

I do not abandon people just because they're no longer useful to me." stated the Hero firmly.

"Do not worry. They're just temporary substitutes. Both of them were against it more than you." said the Emperor and opened a void crack to leave this realm.

As he turned his face, a content smile appeared on the old Emperor's face, satisfied by the answer that the Hero did not like throwing away people like mere chess pieces.

This was a man chosen by Raum, the God of Space.

A man who did not shy away from hardships, or his responsibilities and even acknowledged the difference of caliber when someone was better than him.

A man of honor and moral code, embodying the spirit of a Samurai...

The 10th Hero of Space... Sasakibe Ryuken.