Reincarnation Of A Wannabe Protagonist

Rhory Belvast died saving the legendary hero Ender Trueblade from a demon king's fatal strike, the weakest member sacrificing himself for the strongest. A thousand years later, he awakens reincarnated as Espen Trueblade, a ten-year-old boy from the auxiliary line of the very hero he died protecting—only to discover that Ender's party failed, vanishing before completing their quest, and now thirteen demon kings plague the world instead of twelve. Trapped in a child's body but carrying decades of combat experience, Espen must hide his true capabilities while preparing for the brutal Grand Assessment that will determine his fate within the Trueblade family. Dismissed as auxiliary blood, underestimated by the direct line, and haunted by the legend of a hero he once chased, Espen begins a ruthless journey to become so powerful that even Ender's legacy pales in comparison. "I'm coming for you, Golden Boy. Even if it takes this entire new lifetime, I'm going to surpass you."