"I think it means that joining my party gives you access to the level system. If the heroes don't know about this then we might just have a major advantage."
Ruby says "What do you mean?"
"If people who join our party can level up like a hero then they can become as strong as a hero and offset the number advantage the heroes have."
Ruby says "Oh, I see. So why does the party screen say three of five?"
"Huh? Party Screen!"
— Party 3/5
— Klein Rank: 0 HP: 1322/1322 DP: 170/170
— Ruby Level: 3 HP: 515/515 MP: 780/780
— Drog Rank: 0 HP: 850/850 DP 100/100
— Mericel Rank: 1 HP: 635/635 MP: 250/250
— Leyla Level: 2 HP: 150/150 MP: 675/675
— Alannis Level: 3 HP: 550/550 MP: 10/10
"I guess it is only counting Leyla and Alannis as party members. You, Drog, and Mericel don't seem to count."
Ruby says "Why not? We were here first!"