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After being abruptly dumped by his girlfriend who criticized his unstable career as an adventurer, the highest-ranked SSS-class adventurer Reito Harukaze decides to retire and pursue a quiet, slow life. However, his plans for a peaceful retirement are immediately disrupted when a beautiful and spirited gal named Karen Hiiragi appears before him, demanding he buy her a meal. Discovering that Karen is struggling financially, the reluctant former top adventurer agrees to give her some basic lessons on how to conquer dungeons. To his surprise, Karen proves to be a talented student, and after successfully conquering her first dungeon, she enthusiastically declares Reito her master.
The story follows Reito as he is repeatedly pulled out of his intended retirement to mentor Karen and other disciples, all while dealing with the fallout of his former life. The setting is a fantasy world where adventurers explore dungeons for fame and fortune, and where the Adventurer's Guild holds significant authority. Despite his legendary status as an SSS-rank adventurer, Reito is notably unrecognized by the public and even by guild officials, a plot point that creates ongoing conflict. The narrative often focuses on the consequences faced by those who wronged Reito, such as the man who stole his ex-girlfriend or disrespectful guild employees, who tend to suffer severe karmic punishment in the form of demotions, transfers, or worse, often without Reito taking any direct action for revenge. This cycle repeats as Reito encounters new antagonists who underestimate him, only to later face regret.
Notable narrative arcs include Reito’s initial breakup and "exile" from his former life, his first meeting and dungeon training session with Karen, and various episodes where he mentors additional characters, many of whom are women. The story is largely told from the perspective of the people who interact with and are influenced by Reito, with the protagonist himself often taking a passive role in the overall plot. The manga adaptation began serialization in Comic Alive in March 2025.
The story follows Reito as he is repeatedly pulled out of his intended retirement to mentor Karen and other disciples, all while dealing with the fallout of his former life. The setting is a fantasy world where adventurers explore dungeons for fame and fortune, and where the Adventurer's Guild holds significant authority. Despite his legendary status as an SSS-rank adventurer, Reito is notably unrecognized by the public and even by guild officials, a plot point that creates ongoing conflict. The narrative often focuses on the consequences faced by those who wronged Reito, such as the man who stole his ex-girlfriend or disrespectful guild employees, who tend to suffer severe karmic punishment in the form of demotions, transfers, or worse, often without Reito taking any direct action for revenge. This cycle repeats as Reito encounters new antagonists who underestimate him, only to later face regret.
Notable narrative arcs include Reito’s initial breakup and "exile" from his former life, his first meeting and dungeon training session with Karen, and various episodes where he mentors additional characters, many of whom are women. The story is largely told from the perspective of the people who interact with and are influenced by Reito, with the protagonist himself often taking a passive role in the overall plot. The manga adaptation began serialization in Comic Alive in March 2025.
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- Original storySugar Spoon.
- ArtYamigo
- Original Character DesignNatasha
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