I Picked Up the Hero and the Demon King

rob z says:

Is this novel really completed? I read up to chapter 53 (54 and 55 are currently blocked), and it was nowhere near finishing. It could easily go on for hundreds of chapters – indeed, we were just about to start an academy arc with the MC as a professor.

If it is finished, it’s a shame – this is the best new novel I’ve read on this site in months (probably all year). It avoids most of the worst tropes: (1) MC does not “hide his powers” because “reasons”; (2) MC is only slightly dense, but eventually figures things out; (3) no stupid misunderstandings; etc. MC is a relatively normal, well adjusted guy, and while he has some carryover of powers from his prior life, he is not OP. The relationship with the girls (i.e., the hero and the demon lord) is well done. There are a number of elements set up for plot development. Also, the ” harem” is relatively focused, and more a love triangle. I would easily give this 8/10 so far.