As expected of the captain, they didn't think that far ahead at all.

Perhaps in Linda's eyes, climbing to the top of the World Tree was a given.

From then on, the two no longer refused the monthly salary Linda offered, and carefully put the savings card into their spatial rings.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was relaxed.

Although Linda was preoccupied, she was happy to see her teammates relax.

Next month's level 20 Mythic+ dungeon is sure to be a bloodbath.

The iris needs a good rest and to relax during this time.

In addition, Linda also has a hot potato in her hands.

I brought back a sack of magic horns last night.

With such a large number of offerings, sacrificing them to the goddess might create a spectacle.

Linda wanted to secretly fly to other cities to avoid being seen by White Dove City.

There's nothing we can do about it.

According to information gathered by Lulu, the capital city is frantically searching for the whereabouts of the mysterious light tier and has dispatched black-armored knights to White Dove City.

On the surface, they are supposed to be given preferential treatment, but once they fall into the hands of the capital, they will inevitably have no say in their own lives.

It would be even worse if the system's problems were exposed.

It's not impossible to use mind control to enslave someone.

Linda didn't want to entrust her fate to others.

"Continue to develop in secret until you possess strength that even the royal capital fears, then we'll consider revealing the identity of the Shadow of Darkness!"

Linda's gaze shifted to the magic horn inside the sack.

This is a loot even more valuable than legendary equipment.

These are the main sources of power to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Phoenix Tail Flower.

Linda mentally calculated the number of Demon Horns. After eliminating Difeng and the others, she obtained 243 horns. She then went to the Nine-Headed Mountain area and obtained another 203 horns.

Added together, it reaches a terrifying 446.

What kind of reward can be obtained in exchange for so many demon horns?

Linda felt a tickle in her heart, as if a cat's tail was rubbing back and forth inside.

Aside from the sacrifice of the demon horn, the "two people" should arrive in a few days as well.

Five-star fire-type character, [Exploding Tiger] Taigo.

A four-star dark-themed character, [Black Scissors] Mingli.

With their addition, the influence of the Phoenix Flower grew even stronger.

Once a group of ten or more members is formed, it can be called the Phoenix Flower Adventure Team.

Linda's title will change from Captain of the Phoenix Flower Troupe to Leader of the Phoenix Flower Group.

This was a huge step in his adventurous career.

Thinking of the happy things, Linda couldn't help but smile.

If all goes well, the Phoenix Flower will soon be a Dawn-level flower.

This can be considered as truly establishing itself in Cangqing Province.

Linda walked to the window and looked westward.

I wonder how Lia and Isa are doing now.

Without the Flame Giant, the two of them should have little difficulty conquering the 19th floor.

Leah's spirited little face suddenly popped into my mind.

Perhaps after reaching the Moon Rank, they will still be dissatisfied and come to challenge me. But by then, I will have already completed my sacrifice and will be holding a highly enhanced legendary weapon.

Linda pondered whether to teach Leah a lesson or save her face, a knowing smile appearing on her face. The conflicts and past grievances between them seemed to have quietly faded away through their repeated collaborations.

"Huh? What's that?"

Suddenly, Linda raised an eyebrow and saw a group of knights in black armor, exuding an imposing aura, walking towards the villa downstairs.

"Is this the [Judgment Knights] that Lulu mentioned, the ones investigating the mysterious Light Rank? As expected of a force directly under the capital, they're all level 49! Wait, their leader is a Light Rank!?"