After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Abner took a sip of wheat beer from his cup and looked at Lin Da, "The principal of this university, it is said, was a Light Rank Adventurer before retiring, and his rank is probably even higher now."

Above the Moon Rank is the 50th level of Light Rank.

At that level, even in the populous Cangqing Province with its billions of people, one could be considered a powerhouse.

President Velen sighed, "If White Dove City could produce a Light Rank Adventurer, I'd say it's worth it even if I get my head chewed off by Magical Creatures tomorrow."

"Hahaha, I believe that Phoenix Tail Flower and the White Dove Adventure Group both have hope," Mayor Adel laughed.

Then, everyone turned their eyes to Lin Da: the invitation from Azure Sky University, would he go or not?

Lin Da had his answer ready in his heart.

He pondered for a moment before speaking, "The biggest goal of Phoenix Tail Flower at present is to advance to the Iron Level, with all members reaching Star Rank. And the invitation from Azure Sky University, it only invited me alone. I cannot abandon my teammates and go there to enjoy it all by myself."

As Lin Da said this, the expressions of Lulu, Monica, and Tasya became particularly gentle.

This was nothing less than Lin Da's promise to them that he would not leave them behind again, like during the Dark Shadow period.

It was just a pity that when Lin Da sneaked a look at the Witch's panel, Lulu's trust level was still at 88 and did not increase, and Tasya's trust meter at 90 was sealed.

The higher the trust level, the harder it is to increase.

Getting a "Shadow of Darkness Experience Card" seemed not so easy after all.

When Velen and the others heard Lin Da's response, they were all a bit surprised.

The reason for not accepting the invitation from Azure Sky University was that he couldn't leave his teammates behind?

From a personal interest perspective, Lin Da's decision no doubt seemed rather foolish. Graduating from Azure Sky University was tantamount to a golden signboard, which would make recruiting teammates or planning adventure strategies twice as effective with half the effort.

However, from the perspective of White Dove City or Lin Da's friends, a team leader who valued loyalty and friendship was someone you could feel secure to befriend.

Nothing like Specter Adventure Group, where President Velen's early investments were like throwing meat buns to a dog—gone for good.

"Lin Da, you're really to my liking, young man. When I was an adventurer, I treated my teammates just as well as you do!"

Velen burst into laughter, touching the scar on his face as if recalling something, his expression darkening for a moment, then lifting his glass of wheat beer:

"One last drink, and let's not delay Lin Da's romantic date! I heard it, you're going together to buy yukatas?"

A round of good-natured laughter erupted from the table.

Lin Da's expression remained unchanged, graciously accepting President Velen's teasing.

However, Lulu's face turned red, and she almost buried her head under the table.

"Sister Lulu, congratulations," Monica said without a hint of jealousy, sweetly smiling. She held only blessings in her heart for Lulu, who had been as a great benefactor in helping her buy a house in Red Heart City.

Tasya, however, kept a poker face, feeling far from calm inside.

...

That evening, in the visitors' room of Suburban Prison No. 4.

Rhode sighed, handing over a copy of Adventurer's Weekly and Kam's black-and-white obituary photo to Hulus behind the iron bars.

"What does this mean? Shouldn't this be Lin Da's obituary? Why Kam's?"

Hulus's mind already knew what had happened, but his heart refused to accept it, and with trembling hands, he took Kam's obituary.

Although Kam was a stupid, worthless, good-for-nothing brother... he was still the only blood kin Hulus had.

'Big brother, that Elf is so beautiful, I want her!'

'Good little brother, tonight I'll capture her for you.'

'Big brother, that adventurer dared to stare at me, it's infuriating!'

'Don't worry, tonight I'll send someone to assassinate him.'

'Big brother, big brother~'

'Big brother, help, I don't want to die—'

Suddenly, Hulus's mind was filled with the terrified expression of his brother Kam before his death.

"No!" Hulus's eyes bulged out as blood spurted from his mouth, and he fainted on the spot.

"Hulus, Hulus!"

Rhode immediately called for the guards.

After the Healer's emergency treatment, Hulus finally came around slowly.

This time, his mood was much calmer. Holding Kam's obituary, he stared silently for a long time without speaking.

Rhode had a bad premonition.

This kind of Hulus, he had never seen before.

"I think, about this Lin Da..."

Rhode cautiously organized his words, trying to persuade Hulus to give up.

At least, to give up for now.

If they were to mess with Lin Da now, they would become the enemies of the whole White Dove City!

Phoenix Tail Flower made a name for White Dove City in the province and increased the subsidies for the Rock-level Adventure Team, gaining a lot of support.

Conversely, Specter had acquired a reputation for a suspected assassination attempt on Lin Da, becoming reviled like a rat crossing the street, everyone calling for its demise.

Rhode even considered parting ways with Hulus and switching to an honest path.

If Hulus remained delusional... a cold light flashed in Rhode's eyes.

He would have to betray his old companion.

"I was wrong."

Suddenly, Hulus said this out of the blue.

Rhode looked puzzled.

Hulus continued, "I shouldn't have provoked Lin Da. I was momentarily blinded, mistaking a tiger and a leopard for a puppy."

"Kam's death, he had it coming. It was a blow to my face, woke me up."

"Rhode, go tell the members of Specter not to mess with Lin Da anymore, and to wait for my release from prison before making any plans."

After hearing this, Rhode was flabbergasted.

But after thinking about it, it indeed fit Hulus's style. For the sake of interest, he could even bear the revenge for his blood brother Kam.

"Then I'm relieved," Rhode exhaled and smiled, "Hulus, once you're out, we'll have a good drink together."

"Sure," Hulus nodded.

After Rhode left the visiting room, Hulus was taken back to his cell.