Riftan von Astel is supposed to be the final calamity standing at the end of the game.

Instead, he's desperately searching for a way to die.

To return home, the game's final boss must be defeated, but with overwhelming power and traits that refuse to let him die, even suicide isn't an option. His solution is simple: reform the empire, strengthen the future heroes, and make sure someone eventually becomes powerful enough to kill him.

Unfortunately, every sacrifice he makes is mistaken for unmatched devotion to the people, every ruthless decision is hailed as brilliant leadership, and every attempt to prepare his own death only deepens the empire's unwavering loyalty.

The closer Riftan gets to his goal...

...the more impossible it becomes for anyone to raise a sword against him.