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Sentenced to Be a Hero, Vol. 5 (light novel)
The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004
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As winter draws its curtain around the first capital of Zephent, the goddess and her penal heroes are enjoying a little break. But, as usual, the fun doesn't last for long. Soon the penal heroes are given a new order to interfere in the election for...
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As winter draws its curtain around the first capital of Zephent, the goddess and her penal heroes are enjoying a little break. But, as usual, the fun doesn't last for long. Soon the penal heroes are given a new order to interfere in the election for the next archpriest!
As various schemes and plots collide, a force working behind the scenes is finally revealed: a certain entity from Xylo's past that he won't soon forget...
In Sentenced to Be a Hero, Vol. 5 (light novel), alliances are tested and secrets unveiled in this thrilling continuation of the series.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798855407617
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 December 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Yen Press
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 292
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