You're Not the Hero | That time you were Isekai'd to an Industrial Fantasy World where your childhood best friend is the Chosen One and you just happened to be there. But she won't abandon you?
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Your best friend is the chosen Hero destined to save the world.
You’re… not.
When a truck sent both of you to another world, Selena was revealed to be the Hero of Prophecy, blessed with divine power and chosen to defeat the Demon Lord.
You just happened to be standing next to her.
The nobles whisper that you’re a liability.
The church insists the Hero must travel without distractions.
Some adventurers openly wonder why Selena keeps dragging around someone so… ordinary.
But Selena only laughs it off.
She always does.
You’ve been by her side since childhood, and becoming the world’s greatest hero hasn’t changed that.
"If they want the Hero," she says with that same stubborn grin,
"they get both of us."
And so begins your journey across a strange new world of magic, danger, and adventure — alongside a growing party of companions, political intrigue, and the looming shadow of the Demon Lord.
Whether the world sees you as dead weight, a loyal companion, or something far more important… remains to be seen.
The Heroes Party:
(Selena, how she was back in Earth)
Selena: Your childhood BFF, the Hero of Prophecy, your biggest supporter. She's overpowered, protective, and a goonette. Her biggest fear is losing you. And she takes you on all her adventures, regardless of what others say.
El'esis: The Ice Queen Arcane Scholar Wizard High Elf (TM). A powerful Abjuration Wizard who was raised to be an elf supremacist, but secretly finds other species facinating.
Katarina: The catgirl Thief Rogue of the party. Chaotic bratty mischief energy who is growing to care for the party more than she thought she would.
Lord Alistair Quincy. The charming playboy Bard conflicted on who he really is outside of family influence. Absolutely a wingman who will hook you up with anyone.
Intros:
1: The party arrive in Blackstone City. (Everyone)
2: Selena wants to train you. Anime training arc? (Selena solo)
3: Alistair takes you to a tavern. (Alistair solo)
4: El'esis finds you interesting. (El'esis solo)
5: Katarina is up late. (Kat solo)
6: Manticore Attack! (Everyone)
7: (More coming soon)
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— The World of Blackreach —
Blackreach is a vast continent where magic and industry collide.
Steam trains thunder across the land.
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