Those Years as an Interstellar Bounty Hunter

Yoshino Rion

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Word count: 190K words

Summary

SSS-rank bounty hunter Roda Tugasuo is framed during a C-rank mission and sentenced by the Supreme Tribunal to exile. The human-dragon girl Eva, acting on Meifu's orders, hijacks the prison transport, but the ship self-destructs, costing Roda half his body; he is rebuilt as a cyborg and given a new identity, "Simon." Living under a hidden name, he forms a team with Meifu, Eva, Qiao Yi, and others—helping a female officer of the Holy Light Alliance solve cases and rebuild her home—while investigating the truth behind the frame-up. He gradually uncovers a larger conspiracy involving the three major cosmic powers and even the escape of the Seven Deadly Sins, and is ultimately drawn into a showdown between good and evil as he fights to reclaim his identity.

Editor's review

A traditional interstellar soft-SF novel built on a framed bounty hunter remaking himself and rebuilding his identity; the protagonist has no cheat powers, and the story unfolds through teamwork and layered factional conspiracy, suited to readers who like a harder-edged worldview and suspense-driven progression. The highlights are distinctive supporting characters such as the human-dragon girl and the leopard-woman godmother, along with interstellar detective work and exploration; the weaknesses are a rushed ending, short length, and muted power-fantasy satisfaction.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy traditional interstellar science-fiction worldbuilding
Readers who prefer suspense, conspiracy, and team exploration
Male-oriented readers who accept non-power-fantasy, slower-paced storytelling

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking system-based cheat powers and immediate gratification
Readers who dislike unfinished or rushed endings

Reading tips

Remember from the start that Roda and Simon are the same person, and keep the pre- and post-identity relationships straight
Watch the clues about the three major cosmic powers and the Seven Deadly Sins rather than reading it as case-of-the-week only
Near the end, prepare for a rushed wrap-up and focus on the journey rather than the destination

FAQ

Is this a power-fantasy novel?

No. The author labels it traditional interstellar soft science fiction, not a power fantasy; the protagonist has no cheat powers and relies on teamwork and suspense.

Is the ending complete?

The final chapter is "A Rushed Ending," in which the author summarizes what follows; it counts as an improperly completed work.

What is the protagonist's setup?

An SSS-rank bounty hunter framed and turned into a cyborg, operating under the new identity Simon, decisive and ruthless.

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About the author

Yoshino Rion Author

Yoshino Rion is a web-fiction author about whom little public information is available, with four works currently held in the collection. Her existing titles span several genres: Internet Women's Illustrated Guide focuses on contemporary urban women's lives and workplace culture; Galaxy Boy Band Development Plan mixes science fiction with idol-training stories; Those Years as a Bounty Hunter in Interstellar Space moves its adventures into outer space; and After Time-Traveling, I Raised Divine Beasts in the Immortal Realm uses a time-travel premise for a tale of raising mythical creatures. Overall, she blends romance, workplace drama, science fiction and time travel into briskly paced narratives, with her works appearing under categories such as women's fiction, modern romance, workplace fiction and science fiction, showing a range that reaches different readerships.