Chapter 44: Fake heroes

As they walked through the crowded streets of the festival, Iris's excitement became palpable. She was surrounded by so much life—balloons everywhere, people laughing, selling Hero magazines, and food stalls offering a range of delicacies. Game stalls beckoned with their flashing lights, and a lottery stall caught her attention with its cheerful calls. The air was thick with the scent of street food, and Iris could hear children shouting in glee as they ran between the various attractions. It felt like an adventure that had come to life.