Linda coughed lightly and said, "You... bear."

"Bear, what's wrong with the bear?"

"Can you make it stop shaking?"

"I want to too! But it's so big, who do you think is to blame?"

Kaphni gets angry whenever she thinks about it.

She viciously stomped on Linda's instep and rubbed it, "I only wore this filthy clothing because I agreed to your request! If it were a looser skirt, this problem would never have happened!"

What she said made a lot of sense, and Linda couldn't think of a reason to refute it.

Let's try to make sure Kaphni wears less revealing clothes in the future.

The two remained silent the entire way.

When Linda reached the Adventurers' Guild in the inner city, she stopped and was drawn to the notice board at the entrance.

There was a poster that took up half the page, and the title read:

[The press conference for the renowned Snow Goose Adventure Team, the conqueror of the ninth floor of the World Tree, is now in full swing!]

[Time: July 25th (New Calendar), 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM]

The poster features a picture of Leah standing proudly in the center with her arms crossed, her greatsword 'Flame Devourer' stuck behind her.

On the left and right sides are Eiko and Chrona, and behind them is a tall, humanoid black figure that has been cut off. At the very edge are the elf girl Kaine and the hammer-wielding warrior Or.

It cuts quite quickly.

Linda looked at the humanoid black figure representing herself, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"July 25th of the new calendar, isn't that today?"

He looked up at the large round clock on top of the Adventurers' Guild. It was 10 o'clock, which meant that Leah and the others were still at the Adventurers' Guild.

A press conference for the strategy guide was held, it seems that Leah has successfully passed the ninth floor.

Linda frowned, feeling a little worried.

For the current Snow Goose Adventure Team, stumbling on the ninth floor is actually beneficial for the team's long-term development.

Otherwise, given Leah's personality, she would definitely think, "Wow, it's pretty simple to just rush through without doing any planning."

Linda wanted Leah to suffer a loss, but she didn't want to see her perish at the World Tree.

"This is your old teammate?"

Kaphni leaned closer to the poster and said with a teasing look, "The press conference ends at 11 o'clock, are they still inside? Since we're waiting anyway, let's go in and take a look."

The purpose of their trip was to return to the Snow Goose Adventure Team to retrieve their belongings and to have Liya sign the withdrawal certificate. Both logically and emotionally, they had to wait until after the press conference.

But Linda didn't really want to go in. If Leah saw her in public, who knew what kind of extreme behavior the other woman might do.

It's best to get the withdrawal certificate from the team from Lia privately; that way, it'll be more comfortable for both of you.

"Let's go?" Kaphni said provocatively when she saw him not moving. "Aren't you afraid of seeing your old teammates?"

Linda hesitated for a moment.

Feeling a flicker of hesitation in his heart, he shook his head, thinking to himself that there would be many people at the strategist's press conference, so Lia wouldn't be able to spot him. Besides, even if she did, so what? When did he become a coward?

With that in mind, he said, "Let's go inside."

The two joined the Adventurers' Guild.

A refreshing coolness washed over me, as if we were in a completely different world from the sweltering heat outside.

The white ceiling was adorned with a cooling array that shimmered in the shape of snowflakes, creating a refreshing and invigorating atmosphere.

The hall was packed with people, a sea of ​​black heads, all gathered around a high platform.

Linda squeezed forward, and with her 1.8-meter height, she could see the scene on the platform.

The hostess, Lia, who is holding a strategy press conference, is explaining the battle process for clearing the ninth floor.

Such press conferences are an important part of increasing the team's reputation.

In this world where "all other pursuits are inferior, only adventure is superior," top adventurers are celebrities and idols, and major merchant guilds beg them to promote their magical equipment.

The city hall also warmly welcomes high-level adventurers. A high-level adventure team's raid can attract countless people, greatly promoting the city's prosperity.

In the secret realm continent, as long as you conquer a high enough level, gold coins, fame, magical equipment... everything is within your grasp.

Normally, the Snow Goose Adventure Team's press conferences are a two-person operation. Lia is responsible for being the mascot, simply putting her pretty face in front, while Linda is responsible for explaining the strategy process.

The entire press conference was hosted by Leah.

Linda looked at the red-haired girl on the stage.

Leah was dressed quite formally today, in a black pencil skirt, with sheer black stockings that mature women usually wear, and high heels that she was clearly not used to. She looked like a young girl trying to act like an adult.

Facing the gazes of the crowd and a group of newspaper reporters with notebooks ready to take notes, Leah spoke stiffly, as if reciting lines, and made a sword-wielding, slashing motion with her hand.

"So that's how it is? Charge up, Flame Slash! After I dodge the attack, I'll charge up again, Flame Slash...!"

"Ten times, at most twenty times, and I can definitely take down the giant carnivorous plant!"

The newspaper reporters scratched their heads, put down their pens, and looked bewildered at Leah, whose little hands were waving wildly in the air.

The adventurers also booed.

This won't do at all.

Linda sighed from below the stage.

As a guide, what Leah said has no reference value.

The adventurers who came specifically to 'attend the class' were dumbfounded.

Hearing your words is like hearing a lecture.

It's a complete waste of time and utterly useless!

The voices of discontent in the hall grew louder.

Leah was so nervous that she started to stutter.

To avoid making a fool of herself, she tried her best to cover it up, but she still couldn't come up with many words.

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