"Sidekick heroes really are formidable; just their enhancements alone are overwhelming. Even if we become heroes ourselves, others who have sidekicks get the same enhancements and it's always a disadvantage in battle," said Blue Face, the Troll.
Li Yao nodded. "Right now, having a sidekick is mostly luck. Your own strength is what truly matters. Once you become a real hero, you can recruit some down-and-out sidekicks much more easily at the taverns in the main cities or guilds. In these chaotic times, there are despondent people everywhere."
"It's easy to talk about, but I'm still envious. Look, the winner has a sidekick, and it even affects the Gryphons. He managed to earn the recognition of over a hundred Gryphons. Really, being one step ahead sets you ahead in every other step," Mou Shan Cannon said enviously.
Li Yao nodded; Mou Shan Cannon was right. Sometimes being one step ahead keeps you ahead in every step.
"So, what price did he have to pay?"
