Chapter 7: 7. Ice Flower Adventure Team
Yesterday, Lia said she would enter the World Tree Secret Realm this morning.
Lin Da thought to himself, thankfully, he came out at noon, so he didn't run into Lia.
Otherwise, if they had met, he would probably have been ridiculed a lot.
Not returning to the villa for the night, he actually went to find that blonde young lady, how disgusting!
If Lin Da's level 0 status were exposed, that would be even worse, Lia would definitely step on his head with her little black-stockinged foot.
Gathering his thoughts, Lin Da looked at Kafni with a grave expression.
"About becoming a girl... I've already apologized, since we can't change the fact, let's think about how to defeat the Demon King? After completing the mission, you should be able to go back to normal."
The two of them walked and talked, planning to find a quiet place to sort out their current situation.
Kafni clenched her fists unwillingly, her voice trembling, "But, but, my level has dropped to the same as yours!"
In the game setup of Mystic Continent, a Summoned Beast's level cannot exceed that of their master.
Lin Da smiled awkwardly, "But I didn't know things would turn out like this. You've already scolded me several times, so we're even, right? From now on, you just assist me well, and defeating the Demon King is what we'll do."
"Even? You're dreaming!"
Kafni suddenly became agitated, her eyes bulging, "I've never even touched a girl's hand, and before I could use it, it's gone? What are you going to compensate me with?!"
"Uh... when I was doing it, I called your name?"
"?"
A moment later, Kafni finally understood what Lin Da meant.
She first exploded in rage, then felt an emptiness below, and was overwhelmed with grief. Unable to hold it back, she squatted on the side of the road, shedding delicate tears.
She just broke down.
"It's okay to cry, but can you find a secluded place to cry slowly?"
Lin Da comforted considerately.
Kafni lifted her head, her eyes filled with a murderous look.
"Cough cough, let's not talk about this. Our main task is to defeat the Demon King, right? Since you're a Deity, what skills do you have, and what is your profession?"
Lin Da lowered his voice, attempting to change the subject.
But he saw Kafni hang her head low, her red lips moving slightly, uttering a mosquito-like whisper.
"What?"
"Thief..."
"Didn't catch that."
"Thief, I'm a thief! A thief, a burden, a profession with neither attack nor defense, what, do you have a problem with that?!"
Kafni yelled, on the verge of a breakdown.
"Why are you yelling so loudly?"
Lin Da covered his ears, taking a good look at the holy and goddess-like Kafni.
A thief class? That really sucks in the beginning.
Before Agility is high, the success rate of the thief skill Stealing is very low.
Once it's high, though, you can sneak rare materials off guardians.
"Let it be, a thief is a thief, we'll take it slow." Lin Da said with a mild smile, stroking Kafni's smooth blonde hair as if petting a small dog.
"That said, we better get out of here, or the Law Enforcement Bureau might think you're a roasted chicken and take you away for questioning."
Lin Da, with hands in his pockets, didn't bother with Kafni, and just strode forward on his own.
By the time Kafni realized that Lin Da's reference to a roasted chicken was about her, Lin Da had already walked far ahead.
"Damn hero!"
Kafni followed in anger.
At this point, she could only accept reality.
Transformed into a beautiful girl by a hero, her profession a thief, level zero, any adventurer she met on the road could easily dispatch her.
Though she still had a bit of divine power left, this level-zero body was too frail; using it once might render it useless.
She had to bear humiliation and burdens before she could regain her strength.
"Please wait."
Not far after leaving the Secret Realm Square, a crisp female voice rang out from behind them.
Kafni thought she was the one being called and stopped to look back.
So beautiful…
It was a tall girl with silver hair.
She wore exquisite light armor and had a one-handed sword hanging at her waist, her brows exuded a masculine heroism.
The silver-haired girl first looked at Kafni in surprise, then said to Lin Da with admiration, "As expected of the 'Eye of Wisdom,' you always attract pretty girls."
"Isa, you misunderstand, she's just a common friend."
Lin Da was a little surprised, not expecting to bump into this 'old acquaintance'.
The girl named Isa smiled and did not confirm or deny it. Then, with serious expression, she said, "I heard that you entered the World Tree this morning. Have you already conquered the ninth floor?"
There was a hint of gunpowder in the girl's tone.
Lin Da knew the reason why.
Isa was the captain of the Ice Flower Adventure Team, the greatest rival of the Snow Goose Adventure Team.
Yesterday, the Ice Flower Adventure Team successfully conquered the eleventh floor, which was widely reported by major newspapers, and it also provoked Lia to storm into his room and make a scene.
Given that it was noon, Lia and the others should have entered the World Tree Secret Realm by now.
——'If you don't come over tomorrow, Miss truly will find another healer!'
Lia's voice seemed to echo in his ears.
"The ninth floor? I hope they succeed," Lin Da said calmly.
Isa frowned in confusion, "Sorry, I don't understand what you mean."
Could it be that the rumor this morning was true?
Lin Da, left the Snow Goose Adventure Team?
Isa's face was full of gossip.
About this matter, Lin Da did not hide anything and answered honestly, "I'm no longer with the Snow Goose Adventure Team."
It really was true.
Although she had suspected it, Isa was still somewhat surprised. That Lia, she really kicked him out of the team.
After digesting the news, a smile appeared on Isa's face.
If that was the case, she would not be polite.
As the captain of the Ice Flower Adventure Team, Isa had lost several teammates while leading the team to the eleventh floor, which had always been a knot in her heart.
For this reason, Lin Da, who was known as the 'Eye of Wisdom' and had helped the Snow Goose Adventure Team reach the eighth floor unscathed, came into Isa's focus.
The first time she noticed Lin Da was at the fifth floor in the Public Grand Secret Realm, when they were competing for the World BOSS with the Snow Goose Adventure Team.
Although Lin Da as a healer was of lower level, his use of magic power was adept. Each time he healed, it landed on the person who needed it the most. As soon as a teammate got hit by a magical creature, their health dropping, a healing art would be cast right after.
Such a method could only be achieved by someone who had an extensive understanding of magical creatures and could perform well amidst the constantly changing situations of real combat.
Now that the Ice Flower Adventure Team was looking to expand its membership, they were in dire need of talent.
With Lin Da having become a free agent, she had no reason not to try to recruit him.
Without hesitation, Isa extended her right hand and said,
"Although I don't know what happened between you and Lia, I regret that you left the team. And then... Ice Flower Adventure Team, welcome aboard."
"Ah?"
Lin Da was stunned for a moment, not expecting Isa to extend him an invitation.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone