I Will Be Unrivaled With The Skill [Sewing]! They Said It Was A Bad Skill, But With Effort, I will Make It A Hit~ - Chapter 15
Episode 15: “I’ll Call You When I’m Face a Dragon”
Maior was born into a mid-tier merchant family in the city of Lusitania.
She had two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger brother.
The older siblings assisted with the family business, having developed skills suited to the trade. This left Maior, the fourth child, with little opportunity to join the family enterprise. Instead, she was given freedom in exchange for lacking a secure future or familial obligations.
As a child, Maior loved adventure stories, particularly those her eldest brother adored. Inspired by heroes, she dreamed of becoming one herself—a bold and ambitious young girl.
Although she was an obedient child, she occasionally caused trouble, such as breaking furniture while wielding a wooden sword or roughhousing with the family dog, resulting in frequent scrapes and bruises.
Maior was especially skilled at climbing trees. From the treetops, she often gazed at the city below. Her family lived in the hilly part of town, offering a slightly elevated view.
Even as a child, Maior understood the vastness of the world. After all, tales spoke of dragons, giants, and wicked sorcerers. Though she never heard of anyone encountering such beings, her mother assured her they existed “somewhere far away.”
Maior’s mother, though a bit high-strung, was a remarkably capable woman. Possessing the skill 【Perception】 , she excelled at sensing others’ needs and ensuring smooth operations in the family business.
At age ten, Maior acquired the skill 【Detection】 .
Her father, who adored her, opposed her desire to become an adventurer. Ultimately, however, he relented to his beloved daughter’s wishes. He suggested she attend the Royal Adventurers’ Academy, where she could gain experience in relative safety. But this only fueled her determination—Maior resolved to become a Bronze-tier adventurer and a scholarship student.
Few students entered the academy as Bronze-tier adventurers, as achieving such a rank at a young age was incredibly difficult. Her father saw her plan as reckless.
Yet, her mother, sensing Maior’s determination, persuaded her father to allow her to leave for Baetica to pursue her dream.
Once in Baetica, Maior began searching for companions.
Baetica was a haven for fledgling adventurers, drawing hopefuls from nearby regions. Maior joined various groups and completed several quests but often found the partnerships lacking.
Most relied too heavily on her 【Detection】 skill, growing complacent and lazy. When that happened, Maior quietly distanced herself.
At times, she encountered driven individuals, but few matched her relentless ambition to climb the ranks swiftly. Many preferred a steady, methodical approach, which Maior respected but couldn’t emulate. She yearned to secure a scholarship to the Royal Academy—a goal requiring urgent progress.
Twelve-year-old entrants to the academy could sometimes attain Bronze-tier status during their studies, but they rarely received scholarships.
While admission remained open until age fifteen, most who delayed enrollment faced judgment from their peers. Maior, however, was undeterred by social stigma.
Her desire to become special drove her. She wanted to be like the heroes of the stories she admired, standing out as someone extraordinary.
This dream led to a peculiar mindset: despite her family’s financial comfort, she saw the scholarship as a critical milestone. If she failed, she resolved to abandon adventuring altogether and find a career aligned with her skillset.
For Maior, the five years following her tenth birthday represented a battle for her future.
A year had passed since she left home, with her second year on the horizon.
Maior felt the weight of time slipping by, but she reassured herself that finding truly trustworthy companions would compensate for any delays.
And then, she met someone extraordinary.
To Maior, Seneca was an enigma.
An adventurer struggling with a seemingly unsuitable skill yet refusing to falter.
Despite her limitations, Seneca demonstrated expertise in swordsmanship, agility, reconnaissance, tracking, and resource gathering—skills far beyond her years.
Maior often overheard others commenting on Seneca’s brilliance.
“She won’t last as an adventurer with a skill like that.”
“She’ll quit as soon as she tires of kobold hunting.”
“Poor thing. If only she had been blessed with a better skill.”
Maior often overheard these remarks about Seneca. She wondered if Seneca herself had heard them too.
Yet, no matter what, Seneca never stopped moving forward.
When she failed, she analyzed her mistakes, learned, and tried something new.
To Maior, Seneca’s resilience was dazzling.
Meeting Seneca ignited a fire within Maior, who sprang into action as if to make up for lost time.
She sought to enhance her strengths, surpassing Seneca where she could, and worked tirelessly to improve in areas where she lagged behind.
Day after day, Maior pushed herself, always thinking, always striving. She reflected deeply on her 【Detection】 skill, constantly searching for ways to elevate it to Level 2.
She had begun to realize that this moment—now—was pivotal.
She felt as though the path to becoming extraordinary might close forever if she didn’t seize it now.
Maior knew Seneca would soon attain Bronze-tier status and leave for the royal capital after next year’s entrance exam. Maior had to achieve Bronze-tier herself before then—there was no other option.
One night, under a starlit sky, Maior finally asked Seneca the question that had been on her mind.
“Why do you work so hard, Seneca?”
“Because I want to be a hero. Like the one who risked their life to protect me and my childhood friend. I want to be that strong.”
Maior was shocked. She had never met anyone who openly declared their dream of becoming a hero, just like she had.
“I want to reach Bronze-tier within the next two years,” Maior confessed. “Do you have any goals, Seneca?”
“At the very least, I want to reach Gold-tier as soon as possible,” Seneca replied.
“Why?”
“Because if I don’t, I’ll be left behind. By Lucius, by Kito. They’re probably thinking the same thing. That’s why I have to keep moving forward.”
It was the first time someone had responded to Maior’s ambitions with an even grander goal.
“Hey, Maior,” Seneca said, turning to her.
“I’m sure your dream will come true. Because ours will, too.”
Seneca’s voice trembled, as if she were reassuring herself or pleading with the universe.
Maior knew she had to respond. But the thought of putting her dreams into words and releasing them into the world terrified her.
Gathering all her courage, she declared:
“I’m going to become a hero! When I’m going to fight a dragon, I’ll call you, so be ready!”
Maior immediately felt a surge of anxiety—I said it. She couldn’t resist glancing at Seneca’s reaction.
Seneca’s face lit up as she processed the words, and then she beamed.
“Got it. When we slay that dragon, we’ll be Platinum-tier adventurers!”
Maior felt a wave of joy. Seneca’s bright, unwavering confidence made her feel something she hadn’t in a long time—hope.
That night, for the first time, the two talked late into the night.
For Maior, who had been striving alone for so long, Seneca became an irreplaceable presence. That night became one of the most unforgettable moments of her life.