How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps

A world awaits a Hero, but time's running out. Can one woman fake it to save all?

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In a world where a Hero is reborn every century to defeat the Demon King, Yui Shaw faces a dire situation. The Demon King has risen early, conquering half the world. With no Hero in sight, Yui devises a daring 10-step plan to impersonate the Hero. She must acquire the legendary sword, master obscure skills, and navigate dungeons meant for the Hero. Can Yui, an ordinary woman, rise to the challenge and save the world before it's too late? Her journey is a thrilling parody of classic Japanese games, blending adventure with game-like mechanics.

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For thousands of years, there has been a cycle: a Demon King rises and conquers, and a Hero is reborn a hundred years later to defeat him. Each time, civilizations are ground to dust beneath the Demon King’s hordes, but humanity has remained secure in the belief that a Hero of legend will always save them. There’s just one slight problem. It’s only been 23 years since the Demon King’s latest rise, and this time, he’s already conquered more than half the world. If humanity simply waits for the Hero’s return, there may be no world left for him to save.And so, Yui Shaw sets out with an ambitious plan. A 10-step plan.She’ll find a way to obtain the Hero’s legendary sword. She’ll earn obscure classes, gain levels, and increase her skills. She’ll travel to the meticulously-crafted dungeons that seem designed for one specific Hero to complete. And, if she’s truly (un)fortunate, she might even find a fairy.She might not be a Hero-but if she can fake it long enough, she might still be able to save the world.*This book is an affectionate parody of classic Japanese games like The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Dragon Quest. It’s also a work in the LitRPG/GameLit subgenres. Game mechanics exist in the world of the story and characters are aware of their existence.

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