"That's good. The Phoenix Flower team is a promising team in our White Dove City, and I don't want to see anything happen to you." Viren remembered something and said, "By the way, you and Isa and the others have formed an alliance?"
“Yes, there’s strength in numbers. If we had formed an alliance sooner, we wouldn’t have had that Ghost incident.” Linda nodded.
These are three teams with the potential to advance to the Iron level; anyone facing them would have to think twice before giving up.
Viren smacked his lips and said meaningfully, "Isa and Miss Lia, I know, they are like oil and water. Linda, you really have some skills, your charm is even stronger than mine when I was young."
Linda: "?"
Seeing the unspoken admiration in Viren's eyes, Linda felt rather helpless.
Anyway, the more I explain, the worse it gets, so I might as well not explain at all.
One day, he will make Isha his sworn sister.
As for Lia... Linda had no particular thoughts. He simply couldn't treat that red-haired girl as a woman. They were more like friends, but definitely not lovers.
He himself couldn't explain what his relationship with Leah was.
Let's just consider them allies for now.
"So, this is the resource area for the Phoenix Flower?"
"That's quite a lot, President. Are you sure this is okay?"
Linda changed the subject, her expression subtly shifting when she saw the red circle Velen had drawn on the map.
At first glance, it's only the size of a chestnut.
But placed in the vast, mysterious realm, it would be as big as a circle with a diameter of 100 meters, equivalent to dozens of basketball courts combined.
A regular rock-class squad, upon promotion, gains a resource zone with a diameter of 10 meters.
Starting with the Phoenix Tail Flower team means they are 10 times stronger than a regular squad!
Linda couldn't help but suspect that Viren was trying to win him over and make him owe him a favor.
Unexpectedly, Viren chuckled and said:
"Don't worry about keeping it. This is the result of the guild's comprehensive consideration, not my own decision. The reputation of the Phoenix Flower, the team members' levels, the votes of the Rock-level squad leaders, and the guild's opinions are all taken into account to determine the area of your squad's resource zone."
"By the way, the Snow Goose Adventure Team was the first to vote during the voting. There are four types of votes: 'Excellent,' 'Good,' 'Mediocrity,' and 'Inferior.' Snow Goose cast an 'Excellent' vote, hoping that the guild will grant Luanweihua a high-quality resource area."
"The first one to vote? A top vote?" Linda was slightly lost in thought, the image of Leah wielding a heavy sword and claiming him as the enemy flashing through her mind.
Linda chuckled inexplicably and looked at Viren: "President, is this kind of thing even allowed to be discussed? Shouldn't the voting process be completely anonymous?"
"Just leave this office and forget about all this."
Viren waved his hand dismissively and said, "By the way, of the 53 teams in White Dove City that are at least Rock-level, you have received a total of 37 Excellent votes, 5 Good votes, and 11 Inferior votes."
“11 inferior cards…” A cold glint flashed in Lin Da’s eyes. “They should be the Rock-level squad from the Ghost side.”
"This is your personal feud, the union has nothing to do with it," Velen said casually. "But whatever you do, don't leave any evidence. Like the Ghost assassins, without evidence, we can't take action."
"Understood." Linda nodded.
Having memorized the location of the resource area, Linda signed a document, pricked her finger, and pressed her handprint, which bore the mark of a magical contract.
That place officially belonged to the Phoenix Tail Flower Squad.
After Linda put away the documents, Viren's relaxed expression changed, and he said solemnly:
"This is your first time entering the 10th floor, and many adventure teams and newspapers will be watching your performance. What I am about to say to you is in my capacity as the president of the White Dove City Adventurers' Guild."
"I'm all ears," Lin Da said, his expression turning serious.
Viren: "You should know that White Dove City is not big, and the Empire has not allocated us many reserve resource areas. I hope that while enjoying the privileges, the Phoenix Tail Squad will also shoulder the responsibility of fighting against foreign enemies."
"Adventurers from Red Peach City and South Rock City invade our resource areas every time. As the top combatants in the Rock-class squad, you must set an example."
"As the president of the Adventurers' Guild in White Dove City, I look forward to your performance."
Viren gently patted Linda's shoulder with his large hand.
Linda nodded, her voice firm: "President, rest assured, I am also a member of the adventurers of White Dove City. If someone bullies us, we will never stand idly by."
"I can't control the Iron-class adventure teams, but the Rock-class teams, every single one of them, I'll make sure they go back the way they came."
These words were spoken without any politeness, and even a bit arrogant.
Linda remained calm, as if she were talking about what she had for lunch yesterday.
Viren couldn't help but glance at him sideways.
It seems that Captain Luna has more cards up her sleeve than he thought.
“Good, that’s just like me back then!” Velen laughed.
Linda's 'arrogance' was certainly not unfounded.
Lulu alone made his Phoenix Tail Flower a top-tier existence among Rock-level Pokémon.
If Tasia hadn't gone to the Crimson Adventurers, Linda could have easily gone toe-to-toe with an Iron-class character.
He himself also possessed the strength of a half-step star rank.
Linda didn't take ordinary rock-class squads seriously at all.
...
Farewell, President Viren.
In the afternoon, the Snow Goose team arrived as promised.
They came to receive teamwork training from Linda.
"Happy New Year."
In the training room, the two sides met and greeted each other warmly.
Kayne smiled: "Linda, it's been a long time."
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