Volume 1 Release: It's been 10 years since the slaves I picked up left, and for some reason I became a legend @COMIC
There is some really great news for the manga fans today! The first volume of Roku Hatori's original work, which is illustrated by AteRa, titled "It's been 10 years since the slaves I picked up left, and for some reason I became a legend @COMIC" has been officially released today, March 15th. It is actually quite a long title, but the story inside is definitely something you don't want to miss out on if you love fantasy and action.
The Story of Alize: An Old Adventurer’s Unexpected Fame
The main lead of this story is a man named Alize. Now, Alize is not your typical young hero; he is actually an old adventurer who has already retired and was living a very peaceful life in a remote village deep in the countryside. Ten years ago, he had rescued five young girls from a cruel slave trader and raised them. Eventually, they all left to find their own paths. After a decade of living quietly, Alize finally decides to leave his village to see how those five girls are doing. He just wanted a simple reunion, but things didn't go according to his plan at all.
When he finally steps into a big city for the first time in ten years, he gets a massive shock. His name has somehow become legendary across the land. People are talking about him everywhere, but not in the way he expected. In a strange turn of events, he even gets arrested because the authorities suspect him of lying about his identity. This is basically where the from slave owner to legend journey starts getting really interesting for the readers.
Reunion and the Revived Demon King’s Army
The core of this fantasy tale is about Alize reuniting with the girls he once saved. To his absolute surprise, these girls have grown up to become world-class heroes who were responsible for subjugating the Demon King. While Alize was just sitting in his village, his former students were becoming the strongest warriors in the world. However, the peace doesn't last long because the Demon King's army is starting to revive itself, and a great war is on the horizon. Alize finds himself right in the middle of this massive conflict, even though he keeps saying he is just an old man.
For those who want to know more about the characters and the plot, checking out why you need to read and watch It's been 10 years since the slaves I picked up left will give you a much better perspective on why this series is picking up so much hype lately.
Key Details About the Publication
This work is actually a comic adaptation of the popular light novel series by AteRa. It is currently being serialized in TO Books' Corona EX platform, which is known for some really solid fantasy titles. The first volume is quite special because it includes:
- A New Manga Chapter: Freshly drawn art by Roku Hatori that brings the characters to life.
- Original Short Story: A newly written novel part by the original author AteRa that you won't find anywhere else.
- Detailed Character Art: You get to see the transition of the five girls from slaves to world-renowned heroes.
It is really heart-warming to see Alize’s bond with the girls, but the action scenes when the Demon King's army attacks are also very top-notch. If you are looking for a story that has a mix of "overpowered protagonist" vibes and emotional reunions, you should definitely pick up Volume 1. We are really looking forward to seeing how the story develops in the next few chapters!
