And the Hero Was Never Seen Again throws a curve ball in storytelling. Astel, the triumphant hero, emerges from the final battle… transformed into a woman. The game begins with Astel adjusting to a world that has begun to heal from the shadow of the Demon King. Gone are the days of urgent tasks and imminent danger. Now the kingdom of Gran Tail is struggling with the challenges of rebuilding after a period of destruction. Players of And the Hero Was Never Seen Again will guide Astel through this new time. They will help her form friendships with a range of unique characters, a stark contrast to her past battles with monstrous enemies. Astel even takes on his first job in his life far from a legendary weapon.