Manipulation of information.
If people speak of Rudeus in the school as a popular super hero,
then would Norn want to speak with me?
Even if Rinia and Pursena did this, there are already stories of [Rudeus the leader of misfits] floating around.
I want to have a more child-friendly story where I rescue a puppy or something.
Maybe a story like when I first met Julie would be good.