The Fall Of Miyako
In a world where heroes are celebrated as idols, Miyako Shiranami learned in the cruellest way that they are not what they seem. After losing everything to a hero's indifference during a devastating attack, her innocence vanished amidst the rubble of her home and the cold metal of a mysterious, inherited weapon.
This is the story of her fall. Of how a girl shattered by grief became a ruthless hired assassin, moving through the shadows of a city that idolises those she despises. Her life is a cycle of bloody missions and distrust, culminating in her most audacious job: assassinating one of the highest-ranked heroes.
But when she is betrayed by the very organisation that gave her shelter, Miyako discovers she is utterly alone in a world that never wanted her. Cornered and with nothing left to lose, she faces a crossroads: vanish forever, or accept the hand offered by a powerful entity from the shadows, who promises her a new purpose in the darkness.
A visceral story about loss, betrayal, and the deeply human side of those we call villains. It is not necessary to have read Not Quite Heroes to be drawn into this dark and gripping journey.