"How do we determine the winner? Are we going to make them go back on stage for another match?"

"The outcome is quite obvious, isn't it? Linda still has the ability to fight, but Leah can barely stand up."

What did the host say?

Everyone looked at Kami on the hot air balloon.

After thinking for a moment, Kami gave his answer:

By using the recording function on the large screen and starting the replay mode, the winner can be determined according to the order in which the two players land.

Whoever lands first is the first to be disqualified from the competition.

The remaining person is automatically declared the winner.

If that's the case...

The winner and loser are actually quite obvious.

Everyone saw that Leah pinned Linda down.

"Wait, could Linda have done this on purpose?"

"After all, Leah is in very poor condition, and she's next in line; she's likely seriously injured!"

"No, I think Linda is in so much pain she can't move at all, the water pipe is bent..."

There were many different opinions in the square.

In the orange glow of the setting sun, Linda looked up at the large screen, her tense body gradually relaxing.

The image frozen on there was of myself being the first to land.

We lost.

Moreover, despite having a significant advantage, they were still defeated by Leah.

Linda closed her eyes and silently reviewed the battle.

It was Leah's repeated risky actions that added many variables to the battle, ultimately leading to a change in the outcome. Even in retrospect, Linda still thinks Leah's actions were foolish; one wrong step and victory would have been impossible.

But it was precisely Leah's reckless actions that snatched the fruits of victory from his hands.

Perhaps I relied too much on guides and lost the adventurous spirit that is essential for adventurers.

No matter what, I only trust myself and the strategies.

The team members are a group of controllable "game data," and my failure is the failure of the entire team.

But in reality, adventure is never a solitary endeavor. I can trust them a little more.

Linda thought to herself.

He can't yet be as optimistic and unprepared as Leah, charging headlong towards the World Tree.

But he realized that strategies weren't everything, and his team members weren't puppets he could control; he could give them more trust.

"The 14th level of the secret realm... I can't wait any longer, let's set off tomorrow."

Linda looked at Lulu and the others and said with a smile.

"Didn't we agree to wait until everyone reaches level 36..." Lulu asked in surprise.

"I was overthinking it. Adapting to changing circumstances during adventures, and even deliberately putting yourself in dangerous situations to unleash your potential, is also very important."

"14 floors, I believe everyone will have no problem."

In the game, even a difference of 0.01% in experience points means you can't level up, and you'll never be able to learn a rare skill at the Moon Rank.

No matter how loudly you shout, it won't increase your critical hit rate; in fact, it will make you look like an idiot.

But the reality is different.

Adventurers need to grow stronger through their adventures.

If they make it to the top smoothly, can this adventure team, which has not been tempered by iron and fire, really shoulder the heavy responsibility of defeating the Demon King?

The future storyline has changed. Linda needs more than just her own strength; she hopes to lead the entire team, and even the adventurers of the whole continent, to become stronger together.

Seeing Linda's burning gaze, Lulu and the others exchanged glances, feeling that their captain had changed.

In the past, I would never risk entering the World Tree unless I reached the target level that Linda had set for me.

Lulu and the others trusted Linda so deeply that they never considered whether it was right or wrong; they simply felt that if it was Linda, her decision would inevitably be correct.

They couldn't say whether Linda's subtle changes were good or bad, but Linda certainly looked more like an adventurer now.

Lulu seemed a little uncomfortable with Linda's energetic demeanor, fiddling with her azure bangs and casually saying, "If it's us, of course there's no problem..."

Kaphni curled her lip: "This god... cough cough cough, this god's holy adventurer has always thought so! The mere World Tree, you can clear it with your eyes closed, okay?"

Monica: "The captain is always right."

Tasia placed her hands on top of her maid's skirt and looked at Linda with trusting eyes.

No matter what changes Linda undergoes, she will always be their one and only captain.

This was true three years ago, and it is true now.

This enviable team atmosphere made the surrounding adventurers feel uneasy.

Every adventure team has a bunch of trivial matters, everyday squabbles, and things like Xueyan's situation are actually the norm.

Where else can you find a team like Phoenix Flower, where all the members are beautiful girls with high talent and unconditional trust in the captain?

This is why comic books are so popular; who doesn't want to daydream?

Right before their eyes, Linda was living the life they had always dreamed of.

"What a despicable guy!"

"I think Linda deserves this. His strategy helped our Watermelon Adventure Team break through the tenth level and become a Rock-level adventure team!"

"Don't even mention it. My girlfriend not only loves collecting merchandise from the Phoenix Flower Adventure Team, but she also calls out Linda's name in her dreams at night...! Luckily, I'm a turtle, so it feels pretty good."

The adventurers discussed among themselves.

Among these discussions, some outrageous remarks were met with unanimous contempt.

But after seeing that the man was a bastard, he felt relieved.

"Um... isn't it my turn to state my terms?"

The harmonious atmosphere of the Phoenix Flower Squad was broken when a short, red-haired girl, scratching her cheek sheepishly, walked over.

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