"Extra, extra!"
Fame is never something one simply chooses.
It follows achievement.
And as long as achievements shine brightly enough, even those who avoid the spotlight are inevitably pushed into it.
[The Jewel of the North, Alice Draken — Defeats a High-Ranking Demon]
The news of a young lady, not yet of age, bringing down such a formidable demon spread like wildfire.
That alone was enough to turn her into a living legend.
"Alice again?! The harder I train to catch up, the further she gets!"
Some, feeling jealousy burn in their chests, threw themselves into even harsher training.
"How can the journalist write so poorly?! Her beauty, her power—how can they reduce Alice to a handful of clumsy sentences?!"
"Keep your fuss to a moderate level. Remember—she's your magic mentor. Though… yes, it's true. She does embody both beauty and strength."
Others praised her endlessly, to the point it resembled borderline worship.
