When the ti ca that she surrendered her body to the sensation of floating caused by gravity, she was greeted by a welcoming light.
Around the ti she was freed from such dazzling brightness, she was welcod by enthusiastic cheers.
Representing such a crowd, an elderly man in splendid attire appeared before her and spoke confidently.
Oh, hero. You are indeed born with the destiny to save this world! We will help you shine your greatness as much as we can, so please unfold your grandeur.
At that mont, she, who was always ignored at school, faced a scenario that seed straight out of the fantasy novels she used to read to escape reality.
Initially, she felt uneasy about receiving such treatnt, but even that faded sowhat after a few months of preparation.
Yes, normally, she should have swiftly gone through a splendid debut and then confidently written a brilliant saga as a hero
Murmur.
About ten days had passed since she completely botched that debut.
From the mont she stepped into the tavern, she was engulfed by an unwelco atmosphere, and Yi Ga-ram beca timid, gauging their reactions.
Yeah, as expected, everyone recognizes .
It was obvious.
That day, she had caused a significant incident that made everyone pay attention to her, and along with her na and appearance, the incident had spread everywhere.
How could the heroes who heard about it and ca to see her not laugh at her when they found out she had a heart attack and was carried to the sanctuary?
You lost to an adventurer?
Getting scared and fainting alone Haha, great job for soone labeled a hero~
Traditionally, a hero should be able to command adventurers and reign supre over them.
In the world of heroes, where this was considered common sense, soone who botched their monuntal start was marked as exceptionally inferior.
Being such a laughable existence, it was deed acceptable to treat her with contempt and ridicule, just like foreigners and exiles.
When she went down to the guild earlier, everyone was whispering about it. Do you know what they said when they saw her? They called her a Fallen Hero, a Fallen Hero.
Haha~ Of course, she deserves that treatnt after failing to make a proper debut with her abilities~
This news must have reached the noble lord sponsoring her. What if he gets disappointed and cuts off his support?
Exaggerated and collective criticism.
Even though she was very familiar with this from her previous life, being familiar with it doesnt an she accepts it as okay.
Painful things remain painful, even if she can endure them.
After being oppressed in her previous life, she didnt want to fall into the sa state in this world.
What happens if she doesnt get sponsorship from nobles? Obviously, she has to return her hero badge and get kicked to the streets.
But who would take in soone who, despite having abilities, fails to utilize them properly?
So, if she wants to redeem herself, she should try to achieve sothing soon. Theres a dungeon that was recently discovered; maybe she should try going there.
Well, Im not sure if a Fallen Hero like her can do it. Hahaha!
Yes, she had to achieve sothing as soon as possible.
Otherwise, their words would beco reality, and the opportunity she finally grasped in this second life would disappear forever.
I ca back to the guild for that purpose As expected, everyone dislikes .
That much was clear, but it seed there were also many who saw her as a chance, not daring to act rashly against a hero themselves.
Even if they couldnt confront her directly due to the difference in innate power, they could certainly talk behind her back or mock her from a distance.
If I suppress them with my power
Occasionally, she felt the urge to use her abilities in such an atmosphere, but even that was suppressed by a fear rooted in the past, remaining only a thought.
No, what if it happens again? This ti, I might really die.
She thought she could do anything.
With her confidence plumting from the start, it was impossible to harbor her intention to wield power recklessly.
Therefore, to gather companions without using power, she wanted to continue in a passive manner.
As this gap prolonged, her faint-hearted mind was repeatedly comforted with justifications.
After all suppressing people with power is wrong.
No matter how powerful, there were lines that humans must not cross.
Receiving the scornful label of a fallen hero allowed her to be honest with these aversions, which was one of the few comforts for a girl who had not yet beco an adult.
Even in her previous life, she was criticized for having no rit other than being kind, but still, it felt more comfortable to be true to such feelings for the ti being.
Excuse , is there anyone willing to join my party?
After wandering from guild to guild for hours, enduring the adventurers disdain, Yi Ga-ram finally found the last mber to join her party in the tavern of a guild she visited ten days ago.
Um, excuse , sir. Would you be willing to join my party?
A spearman in black armor, carrying a spear on his back.
From the mont he faced her, he looked at her with montarily stiff eyes, then pressed his mask closer to his face and replied in a low voice.
Lets hear what you have to say.
His voice was very soft.
Along with his mask that hid his face, it was as if he was trying to conceal sothing.
Is he very shy?
Yi Ga-ram felt curious about the man but did not suspect anything.
For a mont, she wondered if he was the sa Hero Killer due to the spear, but his attire and the deadly atmosphere from back then were not evident.
His image still appeared clearly in her nightmares, but the man in front of her felt nothing like that, right?
Yes, if he were the Hero Killer I t back then, he would have tried to kill on sight.
He got that na for killing every hero he t.
The fact that she survived back then was just luck; if he really were the Hero Killer, he would recognize her and attack like last ti.
The fact that he didnt was enough reason to join forces.
Ehehe~
Feeling relieved to have gathered her final companion, Yi Ga-ram bead, prompting the stoic man opposite her, who was touching his mask, to ask,
Why are you so happy?
Oh, its just I finally found the last mber to join our party.
Have you already gathered other party mbers besides ?
Yes, yes. Theyre all kind people
Yi Ga-ram glanced upwards, her head still bowed.
However, by then, he had already diverted his gaze from her, focusing on the taverns scenery.
Even then, rather than focusing intently on sothing, he was just gazing indifferently at the people passing by.
Um
Could it be that he didnt like her?
Did he agree to join the party reluctantly or just on a whim?
Excuse , would you like anything to eat or drink? Ill buy it, whether its food or alcohol. I have plenty of money
No, Ive already eaten, so its fine.
The man in the mask pointed to the empty plates and drink glasses in front of him.
Feeling that she had lost the opportunity to ease the tension, Yi Ga-rams expression fell. The man, resting his chin on his hand, subtly hinted and spoke.
Quest.
Yes?
Seeing how urgently youre gathering people, it seems like youre on a mission from the guild. Do they assign different quests to heroes than to regular adventurers?
Oh, yes, thats right! So, about the quest were undertaking this ti
Her words flowed freely, excited to discuss a topic of interest.
After spouting a rapid-fire monologue about the quest, Yi Ga-ram showed him the request form she had been carrying around.
So, to summarize, theres a newly discovered dungeon, and well be sharing the rewards obtained from exploring it. The split would be roughly like this Is that alright with you?
Um
Is this split okay?
Huh?
I asked if youre okay with this distribution.
The man in the mask, pointing to the part where the ratio was written, asked.
Realizing what he ant, Yi Ga-ram tried to ease the tension with an ambiguous smile and said,
Yes, its sothing Ive already discussed with the other party mbers
Did the other party mbers refuse to accept unless the share was this high?
Usually, in a party centered around a hero, the hero gets the largest share by default.
However, the contract actually stipulated that all party mbers would receive an equal share of the rewards.
It was clear to anyone that, due to her infamy as a Fallen Hero, she struggled to find party mbers, which led to her increasing her own share.
Um, is the share too low?
However, Yi Ga-rams face gradually turned pensive, interpreting the remark differently.
It was as if she feared being abandoned more than the issue pointed out.
Then, I could give up part of my share
No.
The man in the mask imdiately countered her anxious suggestion.
Then, pressing his mask, he answered in a heavy voice,
Ill accept these terms for now, but please inform the other party mbers imdiately.
Yes! I will inform them right away.
Although the topic shifted a bit abruptly, the fact that he agreed to actively participate in the party was a positive thing.
Feeling like she had finally taken the first step, Yi Ga-ram clenched her fists, gathering her resolve.
Good, Ive gathered all the necessary companions, and now its ti for the first quest.
She was determined to achieve significant results in the upcoming dungeon exploration and prove she could genuinely contribute as a mber.
Can I really do well?
However, her resolve weakened as she recalled her initial failure, eventually causing her steps toward the destination to halt.
Fearing that failure this ti might lead to a repetition of her past lifes experiences.
Just saying this out of concern.
Approaching her as she stood motionless, he gently placed his hand on her head and said quietly,
Have confidence. You may be young, but you are a hero and a leader for this party.
The rough and hard texture of his ungloved hand.
It spoke of his many hardships, yet his caressing was gentle.
Was this advice, or perhaps even consolation?
Ah, that
Feeling sincerity from his gesture, Yi Ga-ram blushed, lifted her cloak, and said,
Should I just kill him and take it?
That Fallen Hero would surely participate in the newly discovered dungeons exploration.
There would be plenty of opportunities to backstab them.
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