The Birth of Ronin — James E. Wisher

Betrayed! The battle with the Demon King was fierce, but in the end, Danny emerged victorious and alive. At least, he was alive until his teacher and ally, the elf-blood Lyra, stabbed him in the back, literally. Unbeknownst to those who wanted him dead, Danny had made prior arrangements to return should the worst happen. Though he'd expected the Demon King to be the one who killed him, the magic worked just as well when Lyra did the killing. Alive once more, Danny takes the name Ronin, and sets out on the path of an adventurer unaware that, despite her death, the Demon King's dark plans continue to unfold. Can Danny set aside his anger to save the Five Kingdoms or will he let it all burn?