The System Allows Me to Live Only If I Have the Title of a Hero
Ethan T. Carter had it all in his world—wealth, a loving family, supportive friends, and a promising future. But when a devastating diagnosis cuts his life short, he is offered an impossible choice by an otherworldly system: be transported to another world, Valoria, and earn the title of Hero—or die in less than 365 days (one year).
Upon accepting, Ethan awakens in Valoria, a world brimming with magic, kingdoms, and legendary heroes. However, his new life is far from easy. His family, though retaining their same personalities, are now commoners instead of the wealthy figures they were in his previous life. To make matters more challenging, all of his close friends from Earth seem to be strangers in this world. Ethan realizes that the only chance to extend his life is to join the prestigious Hero Academy, where participants from across the land compete for the honor of being one of their kingdom’s chosen heroes.
The academy is brutal, with each trial a test of survival. While no one dies during the competition, participants are eliminated one by one until only seven remain. Those seven will earn the title of Hero and the power, status, and privilege that come with it. The competition is fierce, with everyone vying for the limited spots, knowing that only by becoming a hero can they fulfill their destiny in Valoria.
As Ethan battles through each trial, he finds himself face-to-face with some of his old friends from Earth—though in this world, they do not recognize him. Strangers with familiar faces now compete alongside him, and Ethan must navigate the complex emotions of seeing his loved ones, knowing they no longer remember who he is.
With time running out, and only 365 days to secure his survival, Ethan is thrust into a high-stakes journey filled with danger, rivalries, and alliances. The path to becoming a hero is riddled with traps, magic, and strategic challenges. But Ethan must succeed—for failure means the end of his life, in both Valoria and beyond.
Can Ethan survive the trials of the Hero Academy, reclaim his place in this world, and earn the title that will allow him to keep living? Or will the countdown to his death be his ultimate undoing? The clock is ticking, and the title of Hero is his only hope.
