After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Facing Bervis, Aiko seemed extremely constrained, like a mouse caught and toyed with by a tiger, motionless and not daring to breathe.

Bervis patted Aiko on the head and sighed,

"You are the daughter of the leader of the Holy Rock Adventure Team, my sister. How can you devalue yourself like this? Don't tell me that staying in a small place for three years has eroded your ambition, and you just want to loaf around day by day?"

Hearing this,

sweat dripped profusely from Aiko's forehead.

Yes.

Correct in every way.

Fed up with so-called 'elite education', she came to White Dove City and completely indulged herself, falling into depravity.

She would study magic spells whenever there was time, or else she would pamper her skin and do beauty treatments if there wasn't.

With Lin Da and the hot-blooded fool Lia dealing with the World Tree, she could slide by doing the bare minimum.

So Aiko found out... life could indeed be this wonderful!

Now, Aiko just wanted to swoop Lin Da under her wing, root herself in the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team like a borer, and live a carefree, loafing existence.

But this was completely contrary to the 'elite education' Bervis envisioned for her.

If Bervis were to take her back home, she would definitely be locked in a small room, receiving endless elite education and turning back into the foolish Mage who, three years ago, had an empty head and knew only of training.

Aiko gave a forced laugh, setting her hands down casually,

"Then you are mistaken. It's not me who is utterly mesmerized by Lin Da. It's the other way around. Lin Da is almost my obedient lapdog!"

"Really?" Bervis arched an eyebrow, "The nickname 'Eye of True Knowledge' has even spread to South Rock City. They say you're one of Lin Da's harem members. Is that true?"

Aiko:...

Bervis didn't linger on this topic. He turned his gaze to the magic screen, where new developments were unfolding.

The attention of everyone was captured.

The members of the Phoenix Tail Flower passed through the dark tunnel and entered a brightly lit stone hall with torches lit on the walls.

At the forefront of the hall was a throne.

On it sat a three-meter-tall Goblin.

The Goblin's ears were sharp and its gaze fierce, with a mouth full of saw-toothed, sharp teeth.

It wore a golden crown, with a bright red cape hanging behind and clutched a sword in its right hand.

On the hilt of the sword, there was a ruby as large as an egg.

The blade gleamed coldly, engraved with a string of magic runes.

Powerful fluctuations of force gathered on this sword, as if there was nothing it couldn't cleave through.

Seeing this creature, Bervis said with a smile, "Aiko, how about a bet?"

Aiko: "What?"

Bervis said, "If Lin Da can successfully subdue the Goblin Prince, I'll let you all off the hook. But if Lin Da uses a Town Portal Scroll or dies in the cave, then you will obediently come back with me to undergo the training I've prepared for you. How about it?"

"Sure, Lin Da will never lose!" Aiko said confidently.

Bervis shook his head, "It's not as simple as you think. Epic monsters have five star levels. If it's a regular one-star epic monster like the Slime King or King Frog, this squad might possibly succeed."

"But the Goblin Prince is a two-star epic monster, whose overall combat strength is far superior to the former, possessing high strength and agility, a true nightmare for regular Mages and weaker damage dealers."

"When I was at level 29, without the aid of my seniors, I would have been severely wounded."

"After hearing this, are you still confident that Lin Da will win?"

"So what?" Aiko countered, flaunting a provocative smile, "Even you could make a wrong judgment."

"What?" Bervis was puzzled.

"Lin Da will definitely, most surely win. The foolish one is you, Bervis!"

"Lin Da is the prey I, Aiko, have set my sights on. How could a mere Goblin trouble him! Bervis, you're going to lose the bet and slink back to South Rock City to reflect on your stupidity!"

Aiko declared angrily.

Bervis could chastise her all he wanted, as she'd been reprimanded countless times as a child and was accustomed to it.

But insulting Lin Da was out of the question!

Seeing Bervis's livid expression, Aiko felt light as a feather, as if she had grown tiny wings on her back, soaring with delight!

"Aiko, you've grown bolder, haven't you?" Bervis clenched his fists.

"What, you're scared before the Phoenix Tail Flower's attack even starts?" Aiko mustered her courage and glared at Bervis.

"Alright then, I'll wait until the Phoenix Tail Flower's defeat before I teach you a lesson."

Bervis said, "The terms of the bet are that if Phoenix Tail Flower wins, I'll leave, and you all can do whatever you like. I won't report anything about you to father. But if Phoenix Tail Flower loses, you must come back with me and receive strict education to rid yourself of that provincial adventurer stench!"

"It's a deal." Aiko held her head high.

The siblings both turned their gaze to the magic screen.

...

World Tree fifth layer, Goblin Cave.

Lin Da, facing an overwhelming pressure upfront, held the Azure Sword as if he were a Shield Wall protecting the team, pushing forward step by step.

"Everyone, scatter and position yourselves as we trained!"

Lin Da commanded.

Lulu moved to the side of the Goblin Prince, while Lia and Isa were on the other side.
Experience tales at empire

Monica positioned herself at the far back, beginning to chant the spell for 'Earth Bombardment'.

Kafni, meanwhile, moved next to Lin Da.

"Verdant Shield."

Lin Da waved his left hand, and a greenish light fell on Kafni, forming a layer of light membrane.

His health points were as high as 9700, and the thickness of the Verdant Shield reached a staggering 4365 points. With the protection of the Light Shield, Kafni had practically gained a second life.