The reason Sera applied to join the hero party was partly due to her loyalty to Ariel, but more than anything, she had nowhere to go after graduation.

She had never properly considered her future. Of course, for someone with Sera's abilities, there were plenty of places she could go, but whether they were truly the paths she desired was questionable.

That’s why she wanted to follow Ariel. She believed that being by his side was where she belonged.

Clana's reason for joining the hero party was even simpler. She was a saintess. She would eventually have to stand on …