Somehow, Nia ended up joining the party, leaving just one more person.

“And Rozen…”

“I’m not as amazing as Nia… I don’t think I can join the party.”

Everyone quietly nodded, understanding her point.

“Then, is there somewhere you'd like to go? Perhaps the neighboring city…”

The Hero’s offer seemed understandable. Considering that Nia had faced so much discrimination, Rozen likely shared in that as well. The Hero probably thought that Rozen would prefer to leave this city behind.

But Rozen was different.

“…No, I’ll stay here.”

“Really?”

“It’s where I was born and raised, after all.”

If that’s what …