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In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of resurrection and relentless combat. But when Xylo encounters a mysterious new goddess, their unlikely alliance sparks a rebellion that could shatter the chains of eternal punishment.

Inverting the classic hero trope, this cycle of endless resurrection turns combat into a grueling sentence for the world's most dangerous criminals. Xylo's relentless battles against monstrous hordes take a sharp turn when a mysterious goddess disrupts the brutal rhythm of the Penal Hero Unit.

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