A Hero of Her Own Path
"I made my decision, I choose neither."
The words fell into the room like a stone dropped into a still lake.
For a moment, nobody reacted.
Ruby blinked.
Natalia blinked.
Even Max found himself staring at Videl in silence.
The afternoon sunlight streamed through the academy windows, casting long golden rays across the wooden floor. Dust drifted lazily through the air, illuminated by the light, while the distant sounds of students training echoed faintly from outside.
Yet inside the room, everything had gone quiet.
Neither holy maiden had expected that answer.
Truthfully, neither had Max.
The Temple of the Dragon War Goddess Kia and the Temple of Justice Jenna were among the most influential powers in the human world. Countless warriors dreamed of receiving an invitation from either temple.
Many kings would gladly accept such an opportunity.
Many nobles would spend fortunes pursuing it.
Yet Videl had rejected both.
Ruby was the first to recover.
