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Sentenced to Be a Hero, Vol. 5 (light novel)

The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004
By MEPHISTO MEPHISTO and Rocket Shokai and Matthew Rutsohn and Dengeki Dengeki Bunko
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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... Read More
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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.

Book Details

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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