ありふれた職業で世界最強 零 [Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou Zero]

A prequel to the main Arifureta series, this 2018–2022 Overlap comic explores the origin of the world's most powerful figures. Written by the original light novel author, it chronicles the legendary exploits of the Liberators, the heroes who sealed away the ancient gods and shaped the very foundations of the setting. Through eight issues, readers witness the forging of the iconic weapons and the sacrifices that set the stage for Hajime Nagumo's journey. It's an essential read for fans wanting the full, epic backstory behind the main tale.