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.
"Should I join the Ice Flower Adventure Team?"
Lin Da fell into deep thought.
Objectively speaking, the captain of Ice Flower was enthusiastic and highly capable, having led the team through eleven levels.
During the Attacker's conference, Lin Da had seen the members of Ice Flower a few times, and he could sense that their adventure team had a great atmosphere.
In comparison to the Snow Goose Adventure Team, it was like heaven and earth.
But.
Lin Da accessed his personal panel.
Beyond basic information, there was an option on the left called "Squad Module."
Clicking it would prompt: To unlock this template, you must form your own squad.
In the game Mystic Continent, the Squad Module provided many attribute bonuses, and lacking this module meant incomplete system functionality.
Moreover... Lin Da looked towards the towering lush tree in the distance.
The person who reached the top of the World Tree would receive the strongest Brave's Sword and a chance to make a wish to the World Tree Goddess.
The person who obtained the Brave's Sword was the team leader, and the person given the chance to make a wish was also the team leader.
To vanquish the Demon King, the Brave's Sword was indispensable.
Lacking the "Anti-Demon" trait, the game's difficulty would increase by tens of times.
Thinking this, Lin Da shook his head and declined politely, "Sorry, I plan to establish my own adventure team."
Isa frowned, thinking Lin Da was making excuses, "You think the salary from the Ice Flower Adventure Team is too low? What does Lia give you? I guarantee to increase it by twenty percent based on that."
Lia only gave junk, believing that a level 15 Healer didn't deserve good equipment.
Lin Da didn't have the heart to say it out loud, it was too shabby, and he feared being laughed at.
"It's not about the pay." Lin Da smiled, "I have certain reasons that I must create my own team, and besides... I've turned back to level 0, joining the Ice Flower Adventure Team would only hold them back."
"Ah, level 0?" Isa looked at Lin Da in surprise, "So that's it, no wonder you were kicked out by that Lia..."
Isa completely misunderstood.
She thought that Lin Da encountered an accident inside the World Tree, which was why Lia kicked him out of the team.
Lin Da didn't explain further, humbly stating, "That's how it is, thank you for your kindness."
While the invitation from the Ice Flower Adventure Team was tempting, Lin Da still wanted to create a team of his own.
After bidding goodbye to a regretful Isa, he hadn't walked far when Kafni curiously approached him.
"What's going on with the Snow Goose Adventure Team? Who is Lia? Why does your expression change whenever she's mentioned by Isa?"
"None of your business." Lin Da said irritably.
But Kafni didn't give up on getting to the bottom of things; she smelled a juicy story on Lin Da and was determined to get it clear.
"Aren't we partners in fighting the Demon King? What can't be shared?"
"Spill it, come on!"
"This Deity is asking you!"
The more Lin Da refused to talk, the more Kafni persisted.
Annoyed beyond tolerance, Lin Da finally briefly relayed the story about the Snow Goose Adventure Team.
A moment later.
"Ha? You're totally a lickspittle, right? Doing their laundry, cooking for them, even preparing strategies for free? Dogs aren't even as fawning as you!"
After hearing Lin Da's story, Kafni was dumbfounded.
She envisioned a troublesome trio and one man playing house.
Team leader Lia often clashed with other adventurers, rendering their lives unmanageable, all dependent on Lin Da's mediation.
The Mage Young Lady had leg issues that required daily massages.
The heavy armored warrior was just an immature brat who also had a foul mouth, loving to call Lin Da a "useless Small Fry Uncle."
If Lin Da didn't cook her specified meals three times a day, she would refuse to eat, forcing Lin Da to always give in to the kid.
I've seen good guys, but I've never seen anyone quite like Lin Da.
Serving dogs would be easier than serving that bunch of young ladies!
"Lickspittle, lickspittle hero, how did I choose someone like you to be a hero? Ah, I really want to switch to a hero that respects me, is strong, and isn't a lickspittle."
Kafni, with hands behind her back and chest out, glanced sideways at Lin Da's darkening face and taunted him with a hateful expression akin to that of a Female Lady.
"Shut up already, will you!"
Lin Da was somewhat annoyed, "You don't have OO, so of course you don't understand men's thoughts! Besides, when we first formed the team, Lia was normal, it was only after the team got famous that she began to change."
Kafni retorted unbowed:
"Who do you blame for me not having OO? By the way, I think the abnormal one is actually you, weren't you the one who spoiled them like that?
If someone cooked me meals every day for a year and then suddenly stopped one day, of course, I would curse them out.
Why would they stop now after having done it before?
They don't take you seriously, purely because you are too subservient!"
Lin Da frowned, "Your lack of OO is none of my business. You said earlier that a deity must fulfill the hero's wish when it's made, why would I make such a useless wish?
Moreover, I am not subservient; I just do what I need to do. I can't just let them starve, can I?"
"That's why I said you are a lickspittle!"
Kafni burst into laughter.
She thought becoming a lady was miserable enough, but Lin Da seemed to have it even worse.
The group that Lin Da called teammates didn't really consider him a teammate; they were just using him, knowing that if they pushed him, he would back down.
After backing down so many times, Lin Da got used to it and felt that doing those things was his duty and responsibility.
In other words, Lin Da got played!
A grand hero, and yet he couldn't figure this out!
Kafni conveniently addressed another of Lin Da's remarks: "What do you mean by saying I'm useless? If I had told you earlier that I need to fulfill the hero's wishes to the best of my ability, you, being a subservient type, would definitely wish for something even more absurd, like licking someone to gain favor or something, haha!"
"What? Don't underestimate others, you damn deity!"
Lin Da was completely infuriated, and the two of them started a big fight in the street.
Passers-by looked on in surprise at this odd pair.
A tall, dark-haired man angrily chasing after a gold-haired woman.
With an aura that seemed to say he wouldn't stop until he caught her and thrashed her thoroughly.
The latter was not afraid at all, standing at the edge of the fountain's pool, arms crossed, taunting the former: "Lickspittle, lickspittle hero!"
"Darn it!"
Lin Da almost burst his lungs from running, yet he couldn't catch up to the thief-profession Kafni.
He wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve and panted heavily.
Despite being tired, oddly enough, after all that frantic running, he felt somewhat refreshed as if he had vented all the frustration and gloom in his chest.
This made Lin Da recall the early days when the Snow Goose Adventure Team was first established, with members laughing and playfully chasing each other just like this.
Indeed, it was somewhat nostalgic.
Lin Da sighed softly.
Leaving the team he had helped to establish over three years, it definitely felt sad.
At that moment, he looked ahead at Kafni standing on the edge of the fountain, arms akimbo and a smug look on her face as her soft panda toy fluttered in the wind.
It felt like a return to the carefree days three years ago.
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