Rise of the Living Forge Novel

The Hero of Mankind falls victim to betrayal at the moment of his greatest triumph. Caught in a devastating magical explosion, Arwin survives but awakens a month later to discover the world has already forgotten him. His legendary [Hero] class has transformed into [The Living Forge], a unique blacksmith class that gains power by consuming magical items. Though his class has changed, some of his former passive [Titles] remain, giving him the tools to forge a new destiny on his own terms. Arwin refuses to accept anything less than surpassing his former strength as the Hero. After all, he is what he consumes—and his new diet consists of legendary artifacts. This is an item-focused crafting story following a strong protagonist who grows even stronger. Expect a blend of crafting and combat as Arwin hunts for materials himself, a slow-burn revenge arc, and a journey of rebuilding and discovering new purpose. No harem.