I WAS The Rank–1 Hero Novel

Zane Skylark, once the renowned Rank-1 Hero, Hope, was celebrated as a symbol of strength and justice. At seventeen, his power was unmatched, his victories legendary. However, during a critical mission, Zane was presumed dead. Unknown to all, he survived, resurrected by a mysterious skill: Immortality. For sixty days, Zane's comatose body lay undisturbed while the Hero Association declared him deceased and installed a new hero, who mimicked his abilities under the name Hope. Upon awakening to a world that believed him gone and had moved on, Zane discovered the Hero Association's betrayal. Disillusioned, he chose to distance himself. Three years later, with his past seemingly buried, Zane decides to return to his hometown for a peaceful life. Yet, the question lingers: can a hero truly forsake their destiny, or will new trials compel Zane to face his former self and the responsibilities he abandoned?