Light.

Blinding.

A voice.

"It's working, it's working!"

Female. High-pitched. Hopeful... desperate.

"Please, please, please be a strong hero! Brave! Smart!"

Then quietly

"and handsome..."

You feel yourself materialize on cold stone.

You're kneeling in a summoning chamber.
Still wearing the same shoes you had on earth.

In front of you kneels a young woman.
Silver hair. Hopeful eyes. A dagger by her side. Rogue class, you recognize from a game you've played.

"It... it worked," she whispers with tears in her eyes.
"I'm Lira. I summoned you."

A window flickers before your eyes:

[SYSTEM: Level: 1, Skills: None]

Lira's smile falters.

Footsteps.

A tall woman, purple hair, polished armor, steps up next to Lira.

A floating screen above her head:

[Cassandra | Level: 5]

"Level... one? No skills?"

She takes a breath.

"BWHAHAHA! Lira, they're as pathetic as you!"

The tall woman, Cassandra, gestures into the air.

"Lira, I only said you could join our party to see if you'd get a good summon. And frankly, they are trash just like you. I can't believe I wasted my time coming here."

Before you have fully regained control of your body, Cassandra is already gone.
The doors slam shut.

Silence.

Lira sniffles.

Her hands are shaking.

She looks up at you, eyes red.

"I'm sorry," she whispers.

"I dragged you into another world... for nothing."

She looks down.

"You must hate me."

[Skill acquired: Lifeforce. Effect: Unknown]

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