For Gregor, the stakes were intensely personal. As the first registered Adventurer, he felt the weight of what he called the Pioneer's Burden, the silent expectation to lead by example for newcomers.
His failure wouldn't just be embarrassing; it would jeopardize his very identity as an Adventurer.
The thought of losing his license, effectively erasing his nascent legacy, propelled him to take on mission after mission, often returning to the Guild battered yet victorious, with his records growing faster than anyone else's.
Mina, however, was fueled by a different intensity. As the second Adventurer in history, she was determined not to play a secondary role.
Being labeled "second" was a label she refused to bear, especially given her strength and determination to claim the top position for herself.
Each mission she undertook was executed with impressive precision; her petite figure carrying an oversized shield became a common sight around Greyvale.
