After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

The night forest.

The fox beastman toyed with the shiny throwing knife, his eyes squinted into crescents, and he wore a seemingly amiable expression as his tail wagged happily.

But those familiar with him knew this was the prelude to his torturing prey.

Using the throwing knife to slice his prey's flesh and listening to their wonderful screams of agony was his favorite pastime.

Looking at the black-leather-armored fox beastman blocking his path, Lin Da recalled a name in his mind: [Tormentor] Hu Er.

Level 43, a Moon rank adventurer from the Bear Roar Adventure Group of South Rock City.

"I have no grudge with you, what is this for?"

Lin Da asked, his voice betraying none of his emotions.

"Because you're the captain of the Phoenix Tail Flowers, a man with hopes of becoming the leader of a Sun Adventure Group."

Hu Er's voice was as seductive and smooth as a cat toying with a mouse. He was filing his nails—now dyed pink—with the throwing knife, which seemed to imply that with a bit more grooming, even a male could pass as acceptable.

"The resource zones of White Dove City are ours, belonging to South Rock City and Red Heart City. If Phoenix Tail Flower advances to Sun rank, doesn't that mean we'd have less resources to claim?"

Hu Er sounded as if it was the most natural thing, despite being a male fox, using words reminiscent of the small mossy creatures often loathed by adventurers.

As an aside, the name "Little Mossy Girl" comes from the fact they grow moss on their lower parts and are arrogant in nature, which makes them disliked by many adventurers.

But there are a few turtle beastmen who take pleasure in groveling before these Little Mossy Girls.

After all, moss is one of the turtle's favorite foods.

Lin Da said, "You are wrong; those resources belong to White Dove City."

"No, no, no—I have always slept in your house, so it's mine, and it's your fault for kicking me out."

Hu Er slowly explained like he was reasoning with a child: "Originally, my task was to go to the Forest Dragon's lair to kill young dragons and steal treasures but someone beat me to it. When the Forest Dragon arrived, I slipped away and, by chance, ended up on the same path as you."

"Captain Lin Da, this doesn't seem like a coincidence, does it? Who, I wonder, was the one who killed the young dragon?"

Hu Er spoke sarcastically, even forming an elegant 'Elf Finger' gesture, showing none of the beastman's masculine energy.

"Speak plainly, what do you want?"

Lin Da felt a prick of trouble.

"What I want, you should be well aware of."

Hu Er tossed the throwing knife in his hand as easily as if it were a ball, casually walking over.

A sudden pressure overwhelmed him, and Lin Da's expression changed as he covertly mobilized all the magic power in his body.

Among adventurers, there was deceit and trickery, not just cries of friendship and bonds that could lead to a heated battle against the Demon King, a battle where they entrusted their lives to each other as confidants.

Most adventure teams, especially those comprised of beastmen who don't get along with humans or elves, prioritize their own interests.

Going after the Demon King? That's for Legendary Adventure Groups to consider, what does it have to do with me?

Gathering more Gold Coins is the most pragmatic choice.

And the existence of the Phoenix Tail Flowers silently threatened the interests of South Rock City.

If Lin Da became the captain of a Sun rank adventure team, he would undoubtedly protect the resource zones of White Dove City and repel the invaders.

So someone felt uncomfortable about it.

Hu Er's smile exuded ease, a composure that made Lin Da feel insulted.

But Lin Da also understood why Hu Er was so arrogantly confident. No matter how high the potential of Phoenix Tail Flowers, they were merely seen as a team that might become Sun rank, while Hu Er was a bona fide member of a Sun rank team.

Even if Phoenix Tail Flowers had a significant reputation, in the eyes of the current Sun rank members, they were at most somewhat large children.

"Guardian Sword!"

As Hu Er drew closer, Lin Da gritted his teeth and forcibly activated his magic circuit, using his second Ultimate Skill.

It had been almost three hours since he last used it.

The magic circuit had cooled off just enough to possibly succeed.

Even so, Lin Da would have to pay a price.

For a time following, he might not be able to activate the Guardian Sword smoothly.

But this was all he could do right now.

Relying only on the Verdant Shield, he had no confidence in withstanding the attacks of a Moon rank adventurer.

A gigantic Crescent Sword Light slashed towards Hu Er. Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

Facing this Guardian Sword, Hu Er smirked contemptuously. With the crystal-clear throwing knife in his hand, he casually flicked and deflected Lin Da's sword light towards the sky.

Lin Da hadn't expected the Guardian Sword to injure his opponent.

What he needed was the Guardian Sword's accompanying Light Shield.

Double Shields out, ten thousand in thickness!

As Hu Er charged forward, Lin Da attacked with a Venom Magic Sphere.

With a swoosh, Hu Er's figure disappeared and reappeared behind Lin Da.

His target was... Tasya on Lin Da's back!

Lin Da's face changed, and he twisted his body, ready to face the enemy head-on.

He would rather take the hit himself than let Tasya be harmed.

Given Tasya's frail condition, a blow from Hu Er would likely mean instant death.

"A captain with a sense of loyalty, how touching. But unfortunately, what I hate most are people like you!"

Hu Er's gaze was cold as he lunged with his knife at Lin Da.

Crack!

Bang!

The Verdant Shield and the Guardian Shield shattered consecutively, and the throwing knife slammed into Lin Da's Life Barrier.

His core was shocked, causing an intense pain at the base of his brain.

It felt like a swarm of ants gnawing at the blood vessels in his head, and he couldn't help but grunt.

Fortunately, the Double Shields absorbed a lot of the damage, leaving Lin Da to lose only 2740 health.

That meant a Moon rank adventurer's attack could inflict over ten thousand damage in one blow.

Lin Da suddenly thought back to when he was attacked by Mingli, who must have held back. Considering the possibility that he was part of Dark Shadow, Mingli only dared to attack tentatively.

No time to think further.

Lin Da quickly reached out and took something from his Space Ring.