After clearing out the remaining miscellaneous snake-men, Linda sheathed his sword and glanced at the maid with silver hair flowing in the breeze.

Tasia is only 5 levels away from becoming a Moon-rank Adventurer.

More than 2.6 million diamonds, I don't know if that's enough.

In any case, we'll have to wait until the Greater Rift opens and we get out.

Strictly speaking, Tasia is not yet his team member; he needs to formally terminate his adventurer contract with the Crimson Adventurers.

"--Feel sorry."

The sudden, heavy sound interrupted Linda's thoughts.

He was somewhat surprised, looking at the girl with a furrowed brow in front of him, waiting for her to continue.

Leah didn't dare look Linda in the eye, and instead fiddled with the hilt of her Firebird Feather Sword, saying awkwardly:

"Well, I've fallen into my old habit again, always thinking I'm invincible, which has made you worry, so... anyway, um, sorry."

Linda's expression softened slightly, and she patted Lia on the shoulder. It was truly remarkable that Lia, who had been boiled in a pot by a monster and couldn't even bite her teeth, could speak so honestly.

He handed over the level 31 orange accessory, [Serpent Chieftain's Fiery Red Eyes].

"Although it's only orange-tier, this piece suits you perfectly. I'll make up the difference in price after we leave the Mythic+ dungeon."

I can't accept this...

Lia initially wanted to decline, but after considering the dire financial situation of the Snow Goose Adventure Team, she blushed and nodded.

Wearing the [Snake-Man Chieftain's Fiery Red Eyes], Lia's fighting spirit burned even hotter, and she exclaimed excitedly, "It feels even better than a regular epic item!"

The 15% increase in fire damage is a significant improvement.

Although Leah couldn't see the specific data of the equipment, she could roughly sense what kind of power existed within the jewelry.

"If only I could get a fire-epic greatsword," Linda muttered to herself.

The current 1.3 version of Leah still has room for improvement.

With the powerful skill [Charge], Leah benefits greatly from attack power bonuses.

The weapon that provides the biggest boost to attack power is the main weapon.

Currently, Tasia is equipped with level 34 orange gear and her weapon is an epic two-star [Shell Sandstorm], making further upgrades difficult.

Linda's own improvement cannot bring about a qualitative change.

He's just tankier and deals more sustained damage.

It is a linear increase.

In comparison, Leah has the greatest potential for improvement.

Sparkling Stream Slash + Charge Up, combined with an Epic Greatsword...

The damage was simply too beautiful to describe.

The image of an orange fox flashed through Linda's mind.

To defeat a Moon-rank adventurer, you must rely on burst damage.

Otherwise, before the opponent is defeated, they will spread their battle aura wings and fly away.

The moon steps can fly.

This is an overwhelming advantage for most star ranks.

The Moon Steps allow for both advance and retreat, attack and escape.

To have complete control.

In the battle against Fox, Lia, who excels at explosive attacks, is one of Linda's trump cards.

Lia thought Linda was genuinely concerned for her, and looked embarrassed: "We're not even on the same team anymore, why are you still being so nice to me?"

Linda could tell from his awkward and hesitant manner that this guy thought he liked her.

But early impressions are too hard to change.

Unless the lights are off, or you are blindfolded.

Otherwise, Linda would find it difficult to see Leah as a member of the opposite sex.

He said speechlessly, "Even if you get the epic greatsword, it will be deducted from your share of the reward, so don't get your hopes up."

Leah: "Huh?"

On the way back to the snake people's camp, the two kept bickering.

Tasia remained silent, keeping a watchful eye on her surroundings.

Occasionally, when I glance at them, a hint of envy appears on my face.

...

The river flows gently, and the banks are covered with lush green grass.

A scene of birdsong and fragrant flowers.

The only downside was that there were more than a dozen wounded snake-man soldiers lying around.

Their limbs were all severed, and blood was dripping from the cuts. They screamed in agony as they used their tails to push against the ground and climb away into the distance.

There was an orange fox, humming a little tune, its fluffy tail swaying, a small bamboo basket slung over its left hand, and wiggling its bottom.

Like the dark-skinned orcs picking cotton, they enjoyed the joy that labor brought them.

When Linda and her two companions arrived, ready to harvest the dark-colored tree fruits, they bumped into the fox.

At noon, the scorching sun dispelled the last wisp of mist, and even the wind that blew was unbearably hot.

Both sides stopped what they were doing.

They looked at each other from about twenty meters apart, their expressions frozen.

Isn't that too much of a coincidence?

Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with hatred.

The atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point.

The four of them had different ideas.

But they all had one thing in common: apart from Leah, the other three had a murderous glint in their eyes.

For Tasia, Fox was the one who almost caused them to be devoured by the Forest Dragon, a mortal enemy. If she had the chance to get rid of him, she would not hesitate.

The same applies to Linda.

There is no reason to let Hu'er off the hook, whether for public or private reasons.

"It's you!"

Lia, who didn't know the details of the situation, eased the tense atmosphere.

She pointed at Fox and exclaimed in surprise, "He's my lapdog!"

Two weeks ago, Fox pretended to pursue Leah but was rejected.

Leah relished this story, and all the Moon Rank members were her devoted admirers.

Despite refusing, they still brought it out to show off afterwards.

When Fox saw Lia and Linda standing together, their unintentional displays of intimacy infuriated him.

When he reached out to touch Leah's shoulder, before he could even make contact, the girl gave him a fierce warning, as if she were about to start a fight at the slightest provocation.

She'd rather sleep in a tree hollow than risk her life with him.

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