This article is about the title of "Hero". For the parallel force to demon lords, see Chosen hero.
Heroes ｢英雄, hīrō｣ are individuals of certain strength and caliber who became revered by the people because of their heroic deeds or immense strength.
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What is the difference between a 'hero' and a 'chosen hero'?
A 'hero' is a person of significant strength and caliber, revered for their heroic actions. Conversely, a 'chosen hero' is selected by an elemental of light or darkness, committing to protect humanity. A 'chosen hero' can be stripped of their title if their elemental departs or is forcibly removed, but a 'hero' maintains their status through their deeds and standing.
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How does one become recognized as a 'hero' in this context?
Recognition as a 'hero' in this context comes from acquiring the Hero's Blessing and Hero's Charisma. The Blessing provides immense luck, mitigating damage from lethal attacks and amplifying the user's attack damage. It also causes all user actions to be seen positively. The Charisma instills immense courage in the user's allies.
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What is the significance of the term 'champion' in some translations?
The term 'champion' is used in place of 'hero' in certain translations, reflecting the original '英雄 eiyū', which more closely aligns with 'champion'. Despite this, 'Hero King' is often preferred by official translators, although 'Champion King' is occasionally used in the English Yen Press Light Novel translation.
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Known heroes[]
Hero emperors
Hero kings
Others
Trivia[]
- In the English translations, "hero" is often mixed up with "chosen hero" because both these terms are usually translated as "hero." To prevent confusion, some translations instead began referring to "hero" as "champion."
References[]
- ↑ That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime light novel — Volume 9, Prologue