I'm The Next King of Heroes!?

Darius Caelum was born in the enigmatic "Village of Heroes," a secretive enclave known only to the imperial family of the Empire of Solis. This village, with its legacy of legendary heroes, has served as the empire's hidden protectors for over a thousand years. The villagers adopt noble identities to blend seamlessly into society, avoiding the political games of the empire while fulfilling their ancient duties. As the village chief's son, Darius takes on the noble persona of Eldric Valen, the seemingly lazy and indifferent son of a duke. This disguise is carefully crafted to keep him from drawing attention, allowing him to fulfill his true mission without interference. However, Darius's life takes a significant turn when he's sent to the empire's prestigious magic academy. His real task? To protect the empire's princess, Iris, who is known for her cold demeanor, fiery spirit, and extraordinary wisdom. Here's the twist: Iris isn't just any princess. She's Darius's childhood friend, though she no longer remembers him. Her memory of Darius was erased to protect the secrecy of the Village of Heroes. Despite this, Darius remains devoted to her, feeling a deep sense of duty to protect the descendants of the imperial family. Darius's seemingly aimless life takes on new meaning when he begins to have vivid dreams of the legendary King of Heroes, Gilgamesh. These aren't just any dreams—Gilgamesh, a demigod from the ancient myths of Uruk, reveals to Darius a future where Iris meets a tragic end. This vision, granted by Gilgamesh's power of clairvoyance, shakes Darius to his core. To prevent this future, Darius accepts a monumental task: to gather the scattered artifacts and sacred weapons of fallen heroes from across the world. Armed with the Tablet Grimoire, the Gate of Babylonia, Darius is given the power to command and wield these legendary weapons. Driven by his desire to protect Iris and prevent the dark future he's seen, Darius resolves to embrace his destiny as the reincarnation of the King of Heroes. He'll have to navigate the challenges of the magic academy, the mysteries of the heroic artifacts, and his growing feelings for Iris—all while hiding his true identity and mission. ___ On the other side, Iris, Iris Elitharia Valtoria, the imperial princess of the Empire, after losing her mother, she get into a distance with her father, and through her efforts, she managed to get close again with her father the emperor. On a certain night, she then dreamt of a tragedy, and figures of legends that whispers her of future. Telling her that she's going to be kicked ou tby the empire, but as the Heir of Aegis, the Guardian of Aegis from Norse Mythology would be there to protect her together with a child born from divine heroic aura and gold! Follow the story following Darius and Iris threading on the fantasy world filled with royals, nobles, heroes, demons, elves, and more!