The Returner

About The Returner Novel

After 1000 years as a Demon King, Yi Ji-Hyuk just wants peace. But returning home means facing monsters, heroes, and his own dark past.

Imagine spending a millennium as an all-powerful ruler in a brutal, magic-filled world. You’ve seen it all, done it all, and frankly, you’re exhausted. This is the life of Yi Ji-Hyuk, the reluctant protagonist of "The Returner Novel," a thrilling fantasy novel. He was once a true, bona-fide Demon King, feared across a medieval fantasy landscape. His powers were immense, his influence absolute. But all he ever wanted was to go home.

Now, after countless battles and untold suffering, he finally gets his wish. He returns to Earth, only to find it's not the peaceful haven he remembers. Monsters rampage through cities, and super-powered humans, called 'heroes,' fight to protect humanity. This new reality is a far cry from the quiet retirement he envisioned. Yi Ji-Hyuk, a man who commanded legions and wielded forbidden magic, now just wants to relax.

The problem? His past as a Demon King isn't easily shed. His power, his habits, and his unique worldview clash spectacularly with modern society. How will a man accustomed to absolute authority and dark magic navigate a world of smartphones and superheroes? Will he embrace his old ways to fight the new threats, or can he truly leave his demonic past behind? The stakes are high, not just for Earth, but for Yi Ji-Hyuk’s own sanity. This action-packed fantasy, "The Returner Novel," promises a comedic and thrilling journey as a former overlord tries to find his place in a world that desperately needs a hero – even if that hero is a retired Demon King. Get ready for an epic fantasy adventure unlike any other, filled with unexpected twists, powerful abilities, and a protagonist who might just be Earth's greatest hope, or its biggest mistake.