【#1】

⠀ Guest the porter, who began an adventure with Karen, Lucy, and Lloyd. ⠀ The center of the party was always Karen, who was drawing attention as a Hero candidate. ⠀ Centering around Karen, who vowed to pull the Holy Sword and become the Hero, the party traveled toward the Sanctuary where the sword slept.

And Guest, who was just an ordinary porter, was always one step behind them. ⠀ Karen glances at Guest.

"Don't try to act tough for no reason, just follow us."

⠀ Lucy also chuckles and chimes in.

"Just carry the luggage in the back. Don't go dragging us down."

⠀ Lloyd didn't stop them, only letting out a small laugh by their side. ⠀ ⠀

【#2】

⠀ The Sanctuary, reached after a long journey.

In its center stood the Holy Sword, which no one had been able to pull for hundreds of years. ⠀ Numerous people had already gathered at the Sanctuary to witness Karen's challenge. ⠀ Among them were Archmage Bella and Saintess Aria, who were scheduled to join Karen once she became the Hero. ⠀ As everyone's eyes turned toward her, Karen walked forward with a satisfied smile.

"Watch closely. This is the moment I become the Hero."

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【#3】

⠀ But no matter how much strength she applied, the Holy Sword didn't budge.

She pulled again and again, but the result was the same. ⠀ The composure vanished from Karen's face, which had been full of confidence just moments ago. ⠀ As countless gazes pierced her, Karen gritted her teeth.

Then, she turned her gaze toward Guest, who was standing in the back. ⠀ If even the porter she usually looked down on failed, the attention focused on her would at least blur a little.

"What are you looking at? You try it too."

"You won't be able to pull it anyway, but seeing your pathetic state might make me feel a bit better."

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