The Hero Became the Duke’s Eldest Son

Aden Albireo, renowned as the legendary Dragon Slayer, was celebrated across the land for his heroic feats. He vanquished the dreaded Berserker and brought down the tyrannical Demon Lord, single-handedly saving the world from destruction. Yet, despite his unmatched bravery and sacrifices, fate dealt him a cruel hand. Those he once trusted as allies and friends turned against him, their oaths of loyalty shattered by treachery. Stabbed in the back and abandoned to perish, Aden found himself forsaken by the very people he had sworn to protect. Left bleeding and broken, his legacy seemed destined to fade into obscurity—until destiny intervened. Reborn as the eldest son of a powerful duke, he was granted a second chance at life. Now, armed with the wisdom of his past and the strength of his new lineage, Aden must navigate a world rife with political intrigue and hidden enemies. Will he rise once more as the hero the realm desperately needs, or will the shadows of betrayal consume him again?