In this country, there once was a man known as the [Hero of Rodel]. He overwhelmed his enemies with demonic strength, his swordsmanship said to be unrivaled. However, he suddenly vanished without a trace, disappearing from the public stage. —Five years passed since then.

" 'I never intended to wield a sword again. I hate cutting down people. I don't care what you're thinking.' " Appearing before the Crown Prince, who wears a mask of 'lies' to deceive himself, was none other than that very [Hero], who spoke with jarring insolence.

※A wonderful illustration was provided by Nekomaru-sama! It can be found in Chapter 2, '01.'