The bearded man continued to mumble incessantly, praying to the statue for a clairvoyance, in order to understand the mistake during the summoning.
While Clifford’s group went their merry way, as they finished what they came there for.
Though not what they had expected, they remained jolly as they walked out of the room, leaving the still gawking clergy.
“The hero title seems to be available to certain individuals.”
This was the excuse he made up, wanting to make sure the youths would feel special. He didn’t want to take such a rank, considering it had both merits and drawbacks.
Besides, he was not used to the limelight, let alone get looked up upon by kids with such promise. As he can see, they had a bright future ahead of them.
He concluded it was best to stay as a supporting character, having not much interest or drive to stand out
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