As he was about to leave the Adventurers' Guild, Lia seemed to remember something and loudly muttered to herself, "Today I switched to a new Twin-Winged Blackblood Horse; it runs so fast. Buying this horse only cost a mere three thousand Gold Coins."
Having said that, she then strode away.
Lin Da was left utterly speechless.
The Twin-Winged Blackblood Horse was quite good, but it wasn't enough to make him envious.
He was just about to step away when a strong right hand landed on his shoulder.
"Lin Da, our team's carriage is outside, want to come with us?"
Turning around, he saw Oru with his blonde hair cut short and a face that betrayed a simple honesty.
As a frontliner in the Snow Goose Adventure Team, Oru, whose level and skills were inferior to Klrona's, often needed Lin Da's Healing Art for support.
Having fought side by side for a long time, they had naturally become friends.
"Mr. Lin Da, good afternoon."
Klyne emerged from behind Oru, smiling and greeting him.
"Good afternoon."
After exchanging greetings, Lin Da shook his head at Oru and said, "You guys go back in the carriage; I don't need it."
Oru lowered his voice, "It's okay, the captain is in a good mood today, just say a few nice words, and she'll let you come back. Klyne, Miss Aiko, and I all support you."
Lin Da smiled but did not explain.
He had already decided to establish his own team.
Though he regretted no longer being able to fight alongside Oru and the others, it could not shake his determination.
"Mr. Lin Da, the adventure team really can't afford to lose you," Klyne also tried to persuade.
Lin Da still shook his head.
"Lin Da... "
"You don't care about Lia, do you also not care about me?"
A soft voice came through.
"Aiko."
Lin Da stopped in his tracks, surprised, looking at the Mage Miss sitting in a wheelchair.
Her appearance was wan, her brilliant blonde hair had lost its luster, and her eyes flickered vulnerably.
Was she really that concerned about him?
Lin Da had thought a few words of retention would suffice, but seeing Aiko's condition, he felt somewhat guilty.
Klyne and Oru also looked at him with hopeful eyes.
Lin Da's heart was filled with many emotions.
It seemed that aside from Lia and that naive youngster, the others in the team recognized his efforts in the Snow Goose Adventure Team.
Three years was not entirely wasted.
"Lin Da, aside from Lia, everyone else wants you back; can you really bear to leave us?"
Aiko said pitifully.
She was dressed in a pristine white dress, her left hand tightly grasping at her chest.
The neckline of her clothing was pulled low, her delicate collarbone barely visible, and her nearly pale skin evoked pity.
Coupled with Aiko's furrowed brows and tearful look, her weak, pleading voice was like a brush softly stroking at the depths of one's heart, swaying even those with the firmest resolve.
Moreover, Aiko's words had another layer of meaning.
Aside from Lia, no one else has offended you; by not returning, you are abandoning your old teammates, that's neither benevolent nor righteous.
In a few short sentences, she had positioned herself on a moral high ground pressuring Lin Da.
Seeing Lin Da looking troubled, a little devil in Aiko's heart seemed to be wagging its tail.
Lia was incompetent, so it had to be her stepping in.
"Lin Da, come back; don't you miss everyone? I haven't been able to sleep well since you left," Aiko said, her large eyes brimming with tears, both hands placed over her chest as if in prayer.
A surprising sight suddenly unfolded in front of her, causing Lin Da's eyelids to twitch.
"Mind your image, Aiko."
Lin Da coughed and stepped in front of Aiko.
Yet, he was utterly oblivious that his actions had completely fallen into Aiko's trap.
As soon as he approached, Aiko conveniently threw herself into his arms, pressing her frail body against his.
The fragrance was overwhelming.
Aiko's body was soft as if boneless, and even a touch through the clothing was a delight.
But Lin Da was entirely numb.
Flashes from Magic Cameras flickered all around.
His hands stretched out, uncertain whether to embrace or not to embrace.
Tomorrow's newspapers would definitely feature this photo.
Being single was one thing, but wasn't Aiko afraid of being misunderstood to be in that kind of relationship with him?
If those reporters from the press maliciously misinterpreted this, it would damage Aiko's reputation.
Lin Da gazed at his hands suspended in the air, then at the delicate back under Aiko's dress, his face turning into a bitter gourd.
What Aiko was thinking, however, was:
"How does it feel to touch the places you haven't been allowed to for three years?
You really got lucky."
She brewed her emotions, letting her voice sound as if she were crying.
"Woo woo woo, Lin Da, have you forgotten? When we were in the team, I was the one who brought you hot coffee to your room every night."
"When you were tired, I would massage your shoulders... Sometimes when you were hungry, I personally cooked midnight snacks..."
Whether it was delivering coffee or massaging, it was all to help Lin Da stay up late and speed up the strategy development.
Cooking was also a pretense, just reheating leftovers to pass as midnight snacks. Though the taste might have altered, she was not the one eating it.
"When Lia was harsh on you, I always stood by your side!"
This was because Aiko hoped Lin Da would rely on her, becoming a toy she could manipulate at will.
So, whenever Lia argued with Lin Da, Aiko was thrilled to appear before him like a timely help, garnering vast amounts of goodwill.
At this moment, Aiko's hands tightly held Lin Da's waist, her eyes reddening, emitting feeble, whimpering sounds.
She distinctly felt something crushed.
If she hadn't worn it, it would have been a knockout blow.
Such a pity.
Aiko thought regretfully.
"All that you've said, I know."
Lin Da sighed deeply, finally letting his hands drop, giving this pitiful mage a ceremonial comforting hug.
His intention was to quickly soothe Aiko's emotions, allowing her mind to clear.
That was what Lin Da thought.
But unexpectedly, the moment he reached out, Aiko clung to his arm as if glued, beginning to drop tiny pearls all over it.
"Lin Da, the person in the team who truly cares about you is actually me, don't you understand? Woo woo woo!"
The girl's fragile cry echoed through the hall.
Pain visible in the eyes, wounds deep in the heart.
The crowd fell silent, involuntarily moved by Aiko's outpouring of genuine emotion.
They even fantasized about the scene where a once amicable Lia and Lin Da, while Aiko stood outside the door, quietly heartbroken.
Now that Lia was ousted, this mage dared to reveal her feelings.
All that she did was for the sake of 'friendship' with Lia, not wanting to hurt Lia by stepping in.
Not until today.
After Lia gave up, she courageously and humbly wept in Lin Da's arms.
Such a tender and kind-hearted girl!
Some adventurers, moved to tears, looked up at the ceiling, as if there were sand in their eyes.
...
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Ninety-nine percent of the people present were deceived by Aiko, clapping earnestly for the emotions of the young girl.
But one person noticed something was off.
Kafni frowned with suspicion, even forgetting to crack the sunflower seeds in her hand.
She distinctly saw the corner of Aiko's mouth hidden under Lin Da's arm hook up for an instant!
It was just that it happened so quickly that Kafni thought she was seeing things.
But her eyes were sharp; it was impossible for her to be mistaken.
The other person had indeed smiled just now.
Kafni lost all interest in watching the excitement and felt a chill run down her spine.
She was almost fooled by Aiko's superb acting skills.
Even if those two went to a hotel to get cozy with each other, it wouldn't surprise her.
But now, Kafni wanted to say that wasn't a hole to vent desires, but a bottomless, man-eating abyss!
It seemed that Lin Da was comforting Aiko, who was like a weeping pear blossom.
In reality, it was like a giant python coiled around Lin Da, flicking its crimson tongue to lick its prey.
Kafni didn't act rashly, staring intently at Aiko with piercing eyes.
If Aiko harmed Lin Da, she would use up the last trace of her divine power.
Without the hero, no one would challenge the Demon King.
Little did they know, the person who was most uncomfortable at this moment was Lin Da himself.
Dozens of 'long spears and short cannons' were aimed at him, and with the precise magic circle technology, even the pores on his face were clearly visible.
To stand straight or not was a big problem.
Although Lin Da wasn't a person with weak willpower, his instincts were hard to suppress.
Aiko's body was soft, smelled nice, and she was plump all over, quite voluptuous.
If he had such a large pillow at night, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep.
Lin Da didn't dislike holding a girl like that.
The problem was there were too many people around, and he was being watched by pairs of jealous eyes.
"Aiko, I know everything you're saying, but let's talk another time, there are too many people here."
Lin Da tried to push Aiko away, but he was afraid of hurting the mage miss's feelings and making her cry louder, so he didn't use much force.
Fortunately, Aiko was essentially a mature girl, and after crying, she seemed to come to her senses. She rubbed her swollen eyes and reluctantly came out of Lin Da's embrace, muttering, "You must come back today, I will wait for you."
Lin Da nodded.
He would return, but not in the way Aiko was thinking.
At the same time, outside the Adventurer's Guild.
Lia, waiting inside the carriage, was growing impatient.
What were Aiko and the others doing; it had been so long and they still hadn't come out!
Shouldn't the team members obediently follow the captain?
To think that she had to wait in the carriage for half an hour.
It was utterly disrespectful.
Lia thought about going back to check, but felt it wasn't right. She had walked out with such chutzpah, turning back now would probably lead those tabloid reporters to misunderstand.
'We'll talk about this when nobody's around.'
That sentence of Lin Da echoed in her head.
What exactly did Lin Da want to say?
By nobody, did he mean no strangers, or just the two of them in private?
In the confined carriage, Lia's thoughts were influenced by the surroundings.
Earlier, she just thought Lin Da was envious of the Snow Goose Adventure Team, but now she suddenly wondered if there was another meaning?
Lia's heart skipped a beat, and her eyes unusually revealed a hint of panic.
If that situation really occurred...
She pondered anxiously for a moment, then shook her head; if it really happened, she could only reject.
Lin Da was too low-level, timid, and dared not enter the World Tree Secret Realm. Such a person's 'confession' was not yet qualified for her acceptance.
After deciding on her answer, Lia tensed up, readying herself for that 'moment when nobody's around.'
After a while, the door of the carriage was pulled open.
She coughed once, her face set in a serious expression as she looked on.
But the person who came in was Oru.
"Captain?"
Oru was confused, not understanding why Lia was looking at him with such a terrifying gaze.
"It's nothing, have a seat," Lia said coldly.
Afterward, the trio of young girls arrived.
"Lord Captain, what's the matter, in a bad mood? The press conference went very well today, didn't it?"
Aiko said with a smile.
She had already returned to her normal demeanor, the traces of tears around her eyes had been dried by Light Magic and vanished without a trace.
The members of the Snow Goose Adventure Team had agreed to keep the incident in the hall a secret from Lia.
They would wait until Lia, the Powder Keg, had calmed down before discussing Lin Da rejoining the team.
"I'm fine," Lia said, looking at the carriage door that Aiko had closed, her face expressionless, "Where is he?"
"Lin Da said there was no need for a carriage," Oru replied sheepishly.
"Oh, then let's go."
Lia's face grew even colder as she ordered the coachman, "Let's set off!"
With a flick of the reins, the Twin-Winged Blackblood Horse neighed loudly and disappeared at the end of the long street.
...
"Finally got away."
Lin Da and Kafni, both out of breath, peeked out from a narrow alley.
Looking around cautiously and making sure no reporters from the press were following, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, dusted off his clothes, and walked out of the alley.
It seemed that those newspaper reporters had a huge misunderstanding about his relationship with the Snow Goose Adventure Team.
He and Lia, along with the others, were just former teammates, yet those people believed he had cheated on Ice Flower's Isa, causing Lia's fury. Then Aiko intervened, and even the youngest, Klrona, was imagined as a new addition to his harem, to be targeted once she grew up.
Some even said he had set his sights on Oru's girlfriend, Klyne...
Lin Da had been cautious and anxious in planning strategies for the past three years, not even touching a girl panda, but through their distortions, he had been turned into some "Ultimate Pervert."
It was just ridiculous.
The worst part was that Aiko had made him quite embarrassed.
His resolve was too strong, and he didn't cower, allowing the reporters to capture the moment.
There might even be a close-up shot.
"It's going to be even harder now to recruit for the team—who would dare to join the 'Ultimate Pervert's' team?"
Lin Da felt disheartened.
"Can you help me out?"
The embarrassed voice of Kafni came from behind him.
Lin Da turned around, puzzled.
He saw that Kafni was stuck.
Strictly speaking, this alley was a gap between two buildings, about twenty centimeters wide. Lin Da had no problem passing, but Kafni, weighed down with two burdens, had squeezed in when pursued by the reporters and now had trouble coming out.
Lin Da looked at Kafni's awkward, immovable posture and fell silent.
After analyzing the situation, he said, "Spreading to the sides can reduce the length on the X-axis."
In layman's terms, it meant that two elevens side by side become one when pulled apart, allowing for escape.
Of course, this was useless for someone too small, but since Kafni was both large and round, this method was definitely effective.
After helping 'pull' Kafni out, Lin Da stared at his own hands in a daze.
Just now, the title of [The Man Who Touched No Panda] had disappeared.
Kafni's face inexplicably turned a bit red as she said, "Don't expect me, the Deity, to thank you."
"No, we're even," Lin Da replied.
He clenched his hands, the warmth on them feeling a little strange.
The first time, and it was brought about by Kafni.
This sense of incongruity left him feeling oddly unsettled.
Kafni was becoming more and more like a young girl.
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