The following morning, the Adventurers' Guild in the White Dove District

The spacious hall was bustling with people.

"It's eight o'clock, hasn't it started yet?"

"It seems the walkthrough won't start until 9 o'clock."

"What's so interesting about that ultimate pervert? I came here for Miss Eiko. Where is Miss Eiko?"

The live broadcast platform for the adventurers consisted of three huge magical screens, surrounded by a dense crowd of adventurers.

They eagerly awaited the arrival of Xueyan's members.

Some of the people here are fans of Ico.

Some were simply there for the spectacle—wanting to see the Snow Goose and the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team clash.

Linda, who had left Xueyan, went on to found the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team... This undoubtedly embarrassed Lia, the captain of Xueyan.

Those familiar with Xueyan know that Linda is one of Xueyan's veterans.

The departure of veteran members to start their own ventures carries profound implications.

Because of this incident, Captain Lia's character was questioned, and the reputation of the Snow Goose Adventure Team declined.

If the irises behave poorly today, that's alright.

Leah's explanation that "she kicked Linda out because he was too bad" will be accepted by everyone.

It wasn't her fault that Linda left the team; Linda was simply too incompetent, and she had no choice but to kick her out.

The reputation of the Snow Goose Adventure Team will improve to some extent.

Conversely, if the iris flowers advance rapidly and Linda, as the conductor, delivers a brilliant performance...

Leah's lies will be exposed without any evidence.

It's not that 'Linda was no good and was kicked out by her'.

People would subconsciously assume that 'the problem lies within Xueyan, which led to Linda's departure from the team.'

Considering Leah's well-known fiery temper, the reason for Linda's departure from the team seems self-evident.

The newspaper reporters present gripped their pens tightly with excitement.

People in their line of work love excitement the most.

They were afraid the matter wasn't big enough.

They waited for Leah to appear so they could interview her.

However, Leah has probably learned her lesson.

I knew her presence would make things complicated.

As the Snow Goose Adventure Team approached from afar, the reporters did not spot Lia among them.

The crowd quickly parted to both sides, respectfully making way.

Led by Eiko, the Snow Goose Adventure Team, followed by Chrona, Kaine, Oru... The Rock-level badges on their chests gleamed, and their faces wore the confidence of high-level adventurers as they imposingly approached the front of the live broadcast booth.

"As expected of a Rock-class squad, the oppressive aura... it's giving me goosebumps!"

"Holy Mage Eiko, Pink Battle Axe Krona, Wind Archer Kaine, Black Hammer Oru... they're all veteran level 20 adventurers!"

"Hearing you say that, I feel like Xueyan was right to kick Linda out. Wasn't he only level 15 before?"

"Hehe, on the surface it's Ai Ke promoting his walkthrough, but actually, could it be that Xue Yan's people want to get more viewers to humiliate the Luanweihua Adventure Team?"

A murmur of discussion arose in the hall.

Some say that Eike had ulterior motives and wanted to embarrass Linda.

Some people believe that this was a kind gesture from Ike.

Reporters, carrying their cameras and microphones, rushed forward to ask questions, their dark microphones pointed at Ai Ke, creating the atmosphere of an interview with a major celebrity.

Ai Ke's smiling face and pleasant voice, as gentle as a spring breeze, resonated throughout the hall thanks to the built-in speaker array in the microphone.

She said, "Please don't misunderstand. Even though Linda left Xueyan, we are still best friends with him. Everyone came here with good wishes, hoping that the Luanweihua Adventure Team can successfully clear the level and obtain many high-quality magical equipment."

"Excuse me, why isn't Captain Lia here?"

A square-faced newspaper reporter asked with ill intent.

"That's right, today is a crucial day for Leah to break through to level 25, so it's a pity she couldn't be there to support Linda. In fact, she's also silently wishing the Phoenix Flower Adventure Team well, hoping they can reach even greater heights."

Ai Ke laughed without making a sound.

The reporters, however, were filled with sighs of regret.

Interviewing such a smart woman is so boring. If it were Leah who was there, they could fill several pages in their notebooks.

Therefore, Leah is very popular at the newspaper.

Wherever Leah is, they always reap a great reward.

Just when the adventurers thought Xueyan's arrival had brought the atmosphere to a climax, another commotion broke out at the entrance, much to their surprise.

The crowd parted, and an adventure team emerged, their momentum no less than Xueyan's, and perhaps even stronger.

Ice Flower: A veteran, powerful Rock-level adventure team!

Isa wore a white trench coat, a slender sword at her waist, and her silver hair cascaded down her back.

A powerful ice-type battle aura emanated from his body, causing the temperature to drop significantly wherever it passed, and nearby adventurers involuntarily shivered.

The silver-haired girl seemed like a sharp blade stuck in an icy cliff, radiating a cold light that made people afraid to look directly at her.

Behind Isa were six other team members with equally powerful auras.

A girl with a light green bob haircut and glasses said with a smile, "I want to see just how capable the person the captain trusts really is in commanding the team."

The Ice Flower Adventure Team went to the front and stood on a slightly elevated white platform.

Even though the inner circle of the live broadcast station was mostly empty, no adventurers dared to trespass.

That's the position for the Rock-class squad, a privilege granted to them by the guild.

Including but not limited to: priority invitations to auctions, priority notification of information about hidden wilderness areas and rare monsters, and high-interest loans...

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