Blaine the Freedom City was always bustling. The commotion caused by thousands—sometimes over ten thousand—people coming and going each day was beyond imagination. And the reasons for coming to Blaine were as diverse as the people themselves.1

There were adventurers looking to make a name for themselves, mercenaries chasing fortune, merchants hoping to strike it rich with rare goods, and even artisans trying to get the attention of foreign traders.1

All kinds of people passed through the city gates with big dreams, but only a few out of every hundred managed to achieve them. Most vanished without leaving even a name behind.0

It was only natural. It was easier to gain fame in a city with more people, but that also meant that more people were looking to do the exact same thing. The more people there were, the harder it became to stand out.0

Such was especially true when it came to fame: unless you were at the very top, it lost its shine quickly. Earning a name for yourself in Blaine was more elusive than making a fortune.0

“Hey, it’s the Cat! Off to hunt more Ratmen today?” someone said, waving at Leon.2

“That kid’s the Cat? He’s pretty young,”...0