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Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 1

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 1

Zappon

A heroic and mighty adventurer dreams of... opening a pharmacy?

Red was once a member of the Hero's party, a powerful group destined to save the world from the evil forces of Taraxon, the Raging Demon Lord. That is, until one of his comrades kicked him out. Hoping to live the easy life on the frontier, Red's new goal is to open an apothecary. However, keeping the secret of his former life may not be as simple as he thinks. Especially when the beautiful Rit, an adventurer from his past, shows up and asks to move in with him!

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 2

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 2

Zappon

"I DON'T WANT TO BE A HERO"

Red and Rit's cozy life is interrupted as a strange new drug called False Prophet begins spreading among the people of Zoltan. Word is that it can make you into an entirely new person, but all it seems to be doing is changing folks into murderers! Tensions mount when a poor half-elf family is attacked. With the situation moving toward mass turmoil, Red and Rit?'s slow and easy days may have come to an end...

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 3

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 3

Zappon

A cold snap in winter leaves the usually warm Zoltan blanketed in snow, providing Red and Rit with the perfect excuse to get cozy with each other. At the same time, Ruti, having found a way to free herself from the restraints of her blessing, makes her way to Zoltan in search of Red. Will this powerful little sister finally reunite with her beloved older brother?

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 4

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 4

Zappon

THE END OF THE HERO!

Ruti never wanted to be the Hero, forced into a life of constant battle. When at last it seems she's found a way to escape this terrible fate and spend her days happily with her big brother, Ares arrives to drag the young woman back. Red isn't about to let his little sister be taken without a fight, though! The resulting deadly conflict among former allies reveals strange, new secrets about the nature of Divine Blessings and the Hero's purpose in the world. Is it truly possible to defy destiny and live a quiet life?

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 5

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 5

Zappon

A ring's the thing

Red is prepared to take the next step with Rit and wants to propose. Determined to find the perfect stone for the engagement ring, he plans a trip to a mountain range known as the Wall at the End of the World. Meanwhile, a former member of the Hero's party, Yarandrala, shows up in Zoltan looking for Rit. Although she causes a bit of trouble after a misunderstanding, her presence may be fortuitous as all is not well up on the peaks. What started as a simple excursion for a ring quickly becomes a struggle for survival with all life on the mountains hanging in the balance.'

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 6

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 6

Zappon

The Search For The Missing Queen

When a powerful warship from the Kingdom of Veronia arrives it Zoltan's waters, it sends the city into chaos. A prince aboard the vessel believes his long lost mother is hiding somewhere in the area, and he refuses to leave until he finds her. Red and his friends begin the search while handling the problems caused by the imposing warship's presence but are beset by a group of honorless assassins. Apparently, not everyone is looking forward to the queen's return...

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 7

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 7

Zappon

War in Zoltan!

Just as things with the single Veronian warship look settled, more arrive led by the wicked Queen Leonor. Not only is the sadistic woman Mistorm's sister, but she's also an old acquaintance of Red's. Worse, she's still bitter that he rejected her years ago. Leonor demands that Mistorm surrender herself, threatening Zoltan's safety if she refuses to comply. Clearly outmatched, the lazy people of the city have every reason to accede to the foreign queen's demand. However, while Zoltanis are world-class procrastinators, they're also fiercely protective of their own! They're not about to give up Mistorm without a fight, but even with the Hero on their side, do they really stand a chance against such a conniving foe?

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 8

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 8

Zappon

A new Hero named Van has appeared, and he's headed for Zoltan. This naive and innocent boy possesses incredible strength, and he obeys the church's every word. When an old enemy turned friend brings news of this other Hero, Red, Rit, and Ruti decide to avoid him completely by heading off on a vacation?! A confrontation with this unprecedented second savior of the world does sound like a lot of work, after all. But will they really be able to evade Van forever? Despite his Divine Blessing, he doesn't seem like much of a hero...

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 9

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 9

Zappon

HOW DO YOU STOP A HERO?

Van must be convinced to leave Zoltan before he brings greater harm to this peaceful corner of the world. Changing the mind of one so zealously devoted to twisted beliefs won't be easy, though. Red and the others decide to start by swaying Van's companions, Lavender and Ljubo, hoping the Hero will listen to his allies. But will that be enough? Van needs someone who will get him to question his decisions and guide him to a better path...

Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Vol. 10

Banished from the Hero's Party: Book 10

Zappon

The Secret of the Hero!

After an intense battle, Red has finally managed to convince Van there's more to being the Hero than mindlessly following his Divine Blessing. This has left Van questioning his life's purpose, and who better to help than Red the Guide? To find answers, the two delve into the ancient elf ruins, where they come face-to-face with the truth about humanity's strongest blessing and what happens when people stray too far from the god Demis's chosen paths for them.