The Hero System Chose the Demon King
The Demon King was sealed for a thousand years. His empire was destroyed. His beasts were hunted to extinction. His name was erased from history, leaving behind only a legend of a monster who nearly plunged the world into darkness. Now, he has returned. Iael Varkon awakens with only one goal which is to hunt down every person who betrayed him and rebuild the Beast Empire they stole from him. Then a broken system binds itself to him. [Congratulations, Hero!] [The Hero System has chosen you as the world's savior.] "...You chose the wrong person." The system refuses to believe him. It orders him to rescue spirit beasts, protect innocent lives, and defeat evil. Every ruthless decision he makes is somehow interpreted as a heroic act. Every completed mission rewards him with terrifying power, ancient beast bloodlines, and loyal companions. As the cultivation world celebrates the rise of a mysterious hero, no one realizes the truth. The savior they worship... is the very Demon King they sealed a thousand years ago.