My friend is a HERO

Set during the Dark Ages, the world is gripped by terror under the looming threat of the Demon King. Humanity remains helpless against this overwhelming darkness until a courageous Hero emerges with the power to save them. Determined to restore peace, the Hero assembles a loyal party of companions, embarking on a grand quest to bring love and justice back to a deeply troubled land. However, the journey is fraught with peril at every turn. The world proves to be an unforgiving place, teeming with deadly monsters, hidden traps, and even seemingly harmless hazards like poisonous mushrooms. Despite his noble mission and formidable strength, the Hero ultimately succumbs to these relentless dangers. Rather than facing a grim end, his defeat leads him to the afterlife, where he ascends to heaven. There, instead of meeting gods or legendary warriors, he encounters a friendly NPC shepherd, beginning an unexpected new chapter far removed from his original quest to vanquish evil.