Ruti never wanted to be the Hero, forced into a life of constant battle. When at last it seems she’s found a way to escape this terrible fate and spend her days happily with her big brother, Ares arrives to drag the young woman back. Red isn’t about to let his little sister be taken without a fight, though! The resulting deadly conflict among former allies reveals strange, new secrets about the nature of Divine Blessings and the Hero’s purpose in the world. Is it truly possible to defy destiny and live a quiet life?
I really appreciate that the author doesn't feel the need to stretch things out unnecessarily. Relationships develop and conflicts resolve at a normal and satisfying pace.
Ares, Ruti, Shisandan and Red are on collision course. The conflict is unavoidable and spectacular. The easy life does not come easily. Some parts of the story might not be particularly original, but I like the twists and as in earlier parts the blessings, role of the Hero (and the Hero's history) and the Asura has me very curious. A great read with an intriguing world and great characters including villains. In the afterword the authors states they originally planned to end at volume 4, and the story certainly ends at a good point, but there are ample of questions left and I am both worried and eagerly looking forward to the next volume.