Multiple volumes have been released, with Volume 5 having a release date around April 2026.
The final panel of Chapter 10 shows a massive, crumbling clock tower. As the clock strikes midnight, a new character is silhouetted – a blind old woman holding a forbidden grimoire. Fan theories suggest this is the , the only being who can fully unlock Alec’s potential. Chapter 11 promises to dive into the lore of the Grudge Drive and possibly reveal why the Hero is so obsessed with stealing Alec's loved ones. Multiple volumes have been released, with Volume 5
Ark regains his powers and breaks the mind control, but the damage to the girls' psyches is irreparable, leading to a dark conclusion where he does not forgive them. Normal End: Fan theories suggest this is the , the
Revealed later, this route involves a timeline reset where Ark was always the intended hero and the fake hero never existed, leading to a "harem route". Key Themes Resilience: Normal End: Revealed later, this route involves a
Inside is not a weapon, but a – branded with a curse mark identical to Kazuki’s childhood scar.
The central theme of this manga is not revenge – it is . The phrase "Akiramezu ni Tatakau" (戦う – fight without giving up) is a warrior’s mantra. In Chapter 10, Alec embodies the Japanese concept of "Never give up" (諦め悪い – Akirame warui), which is often seen as a virtue of the underdog.
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