The Borderland Hero King

[Western Fantasy + Slow Burn + Native Protagonist + No System]

What is an empire? It is a question that has sparked endless debate.

Scholars of every race, driven by loyalty to their own people, call their respective lands empires. It was only after humanity rose to power that the other races reached a consensus.

The Human Empire was the one and only empire in this world...

“To wear the crown, you must bear its weight...”

“And what will Aden have to pay to become king?”

The demon mocks Aden to its heart's content, watching him wipe away his final tear.