All together, everyone joined hands and ascended to the top of the World Tree.
This was originally Lia's dream.
Lin Da agreed with her, recalling his past life's gaming experience, which was extremely utilitarian, and he strongly felt that it was true.
It was this red-haired girl who had saved him from numbness, making him realize that clearing the game was not everything.
The teammates fighting alongside him were even more worth cherishing.
Moreover, since Lia was naturally clumsier than Aiko and the others, Lin Da put most of his energy into helping Lia.
But it seemed that she had misunderstood something.
She treated these goodwill efforts as something she could use to order others around.
Even oxen that plow the fields have their day of collapse.
"Because the original intention has changed, that's why I left the team," he said.
"No,"
Lia said firmly, "If you come back, I can lead us to become the strongest adventure team in White Dove City."