Ten Years After the S*aves I Picked Up Left on a Journey, I Somehow Became a Legend

One day, in the middle of a long journey, I picked up five female s*aves. We spent five years living together until they became adults and went on a journey of their own. Ten years later, I decided to get off my butt, leave the village I was living in and head to town. And what was awaiting me when I arrived there…? I was hailed as the legendary master of the heroes that defeated the Demon King.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Ten Years After the S*aves I Picked Up Left on a Journey, I Somehow Became a Legend Okay, so I dove into "Ten Years After the S*aves I Picked Up Left on a Journey, I Somehow Became a Legend" with a healthy dose of curiosity. The title alone is quite the mouthful, isn't it? And the premise, well, it had potential. A decade after our MC's companions depart, he's somehow become a legendary figure? Sign me up! But after reading a fair chunk of it, I'm left feeling…underwhelmed. ### First Impressions Initially, I was intrigued. The world seemed interesting enough, and the promise of adventure was definitely there. But the execution felt rushed. Things just seemed to happen *too* quickly. The plot points that should have had weight just kind of fizzled out before they could truly land. ### What Works Well The series does have a certain lighthearted charm. If you're looking for something easy to read and don't mind a bit of a harem vibe, this might scratch that itch. The comedy is present, though it didn't always land for me personally. Also, the female characters are interesting and beautiful. ### Areas of Concern My biggest issue is the pacing and the way conflicts are resolved. Everything feels incredibly rushed. I feel like the story glosses over plot points that needed more development. For example, the story has some dark subject matter, like slavery, but then it is resolved too quickly. I feel that the resolution doesn't match the crime. It makes the story feel unsatisfying. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, so a few readers mentioned a particular scene where a princess is kidnapped. Apparently, the rescue mission is lightning-fast, with the MC and crew arriving almost immediately and defeating the villain with relative ease. This rapid resolution undercuts any sense of tension or danger, making the whole scenario feel a bit… pointless. ### Final Verdict "Ten Years After the S*aves I Picked Up Left on a Journey, I Somehow Became a Legend" isn't a *bad* story, but it's definitely a *weak* one. If you're in the mood for something light, fluffy, and undemanding, it might be worth a try. But if you're looking for depth, compelling conflict, or nuanced character development, you'll probably be disappointed. I'd give it a solid 2.5 out of 5 stars. It's readable, but ultimately forgettable.