The God Slaying Hero and the Seven Covenants

Three years ago, to defeat the Demon God who was trying to destroy this world, thirteen Braves were summoned from another world. Each of them had varied ages and gender. Each of them was bestowed with cheat like powers not normal in this world. One asked for indomitable will against any adversity.One asked for god-like magic power.One asked for a power to heal everyone.One asked for a power to cook foods that will bring smiles to everyone. And so forth, each of them conveyed their wish and were granted what they asked for so that they could complete their quest. They then departed, on an adventure to defeat the demon god. For two years, they journeyed together and survived many hardships in this world, through joy, sadness, and discord; they persevered and in the end brilliantly defeated the demon god, brought peace to this world and then decided to live there. Among those thirteen is one man that hid his whereabouts and disappeared after defeating the Demon God, but everyone would say: It is he, the center of the thirteen braves, who is far more heroic than others. It is he, who valiantly stands on the foremost line, protecting the others behind him. It is he, the strongest man that killed the demon god. And it is he, the only one who is blessed and loved the most by the goddess.

Original Publisher

overlap

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The God Slaying Hero and the Seven Covenants "The God Slaying Hero and the Seven Covenants" is quite the mixed bag, and diving into it has been an interesting experience. It's a story about a hero *after* the big battle, dealing with the consequences and aftermath, which is a refreshing change of pace. However, it's not without its quirks. ### First Impressions Initially, I found myself intrigued by the premise. A hero who defeated a god, now living a seemingly ordinary life? That's a hook! The slice-of-life elements mixed with fantasy action promised a unique blend. But as I read on, I quickly realized this story demands patience. The pacing is deliberate, almost glacial at times. ### What Works Well I appreciate the author's attempt to create a realistic fantasy world. Fighting goblins isn't a walk in the park, and even heroes can be vulnerable. This adds a layer of tension to every encounter. The character interactions, while slow-burn, also have a certain depth. I found myself drawn to the protagonist's internal struggles, his problems with identity and self-esteem are slowly elaborated upon and appear much less childish after getting to know the background of the story. ### Areas of Concern The pacing is definitely the biggest hurdle. There were times when I felt like I was slogging through filler, waiting for the next plot point to emerge. The main character, Renji, can also be a source of frustration. His constant self-deprecation and whining, while explained by his backstory, can become grating. Some might find his behavior annoying, especially early on. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers mentioned that the story expands a bit on the background behind why the main character constantly underestimates himself and doesn't feel heroic, and it is pretty heartbreaking. The MC is very likely depressed because he failed to keep a promise with Ermenhilde and she died in his arms while they were fighting the demon god, and they seem to have been in love with each other. Something happened afterwards, but the current Ermenhilde seems to be different from the human version who died, and he seems to be trying to get the current one to be more humanlike. Since he was unable to protect her, he is trying to carry out his promise with her with this (different?) Ermenhilde, and it seems like he hasn't been able to get over her death, causing him to lose all confidence in himself due to his inability to protect her. ### Final Verdict "The God Slaying Hero and the Seven Covenants" is a novel with potential, but it requires a specific kind of reader. If you enjoy slow-paced, character-driven stories with a focus on internal conflict and realistic fantasy elements, you might find something to love here. However, if you're looking for a fast-paced, action-packed power fantasy, this probably isn't the novel for you. I'd recommend giving it a try, but be prepared to exercise patience and empathy.