When Isa saw Linda, she still wanted to refuse, saying in a firm tone:
"Take it. This is the unanimous decision reached by our Ice Flower team members after discussion. The Return Scroll is the most suitable for you right now."
"Furthermore, I have one more small request."
Isa blinked, and unusually used a slightly coquettish tone: "Mr. Linda, you won't refuse, will you?"
"That's a foul," Linda said, coughing as she looked away from the tiny gap in the other person's eyes.
Isa smiled and said, "Of course I won't let you do it for nothing; I'll give you appropriate compensation."
"What are your requirements?" Linda asked curiously.
From what Isa said, she wanted to hire me.
"I hope that when the Ice Flower Adventure Team is conquering the thirteenth floor, you can take charge remotely once through the sensor ladybug."
Isabella's expression turned serious, and she spoke solemnly.
command?
Linda frowned and thought for a while, then shook her head: "I'm an outsider, it wouldn't be appropriate."
“It’s alright. I guarantee that everyone at Ice Flower will follow orders completely.” Isa’s lips curled up as she said, “My team members aren’t like some red-haired idiot who will do whatever I say just because I tell them to trust you.”
"If you successfully clear the thirteenth floor, the magic core of the secret realm guardian is yours."
Isa stretched out her hand. "This offer should be quite generous."
Command remotely without taking any risks; you'll earn a BOSS magic core for free upon clearing the level.
No matter how Linda thinks about it, it's all beneficial to him.
This collaboration will also deepen the friendship with the Ice Flower Adventure Team, which will greatly benefit the future development of our team.
"make a deal."
Linda nodded and took Isa's hand.
The lunch ended in a pleasant atmosphere.
The only downside was that the portions at the upscale restaurant were too small, and he and Kaphni were unable to fill their stomachs.
As they parted, Isa said, "The day to conquer the thirteenth floor of the Ice Flower dungeon is next month. I will let you know in advance."
“No problem.” Linda was about to leave when she suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, could you help me find a front-line class? Preferably one with high aptitude."
Linda brought up the fact that the team was short one person.
Isa pondered, "Front-row jobs are easy to find, but those with talent..." She shrugged, making a helpless expression.
If Linda were the captain of a well-known team, it would be fine, but he is only level 0 and started from scratch.
Truly talented warriors wouldn't choose this kind of squad.
"I can only help as much as I can, but I can't guarantee whether I can find anyone," Isha said.
“That’s enough.” Linda nodded gratefully.
The group took the elevator down together.
Linda is to her left with Kaphni and to her right with Isa, who is dressed in an evening gown.
The latter seemed to be wearing perfume, a scent reminiscent of peach blossoms that was somewhat addictive.
Linda glanced at the mature and composed silver-haired girl out of the corner of her eye and secretly sighed, wishing she had met Isa when she first came to this world.
With the Ice Flower Adventure Team, you might be able to reach very high levels.
At this moment, Isa suddenly raised her head and said somewhat unwillingly, "Really not going to reconsider? My team is very good, you know?"
Linda initially wanted to refuse, but then a thought struck her, and she said, "How about we make a deal?"
"What agreement?"
"If, within three years, my team surpasses the Ice Flower Adventure Team in the number of levels we conquer in the World Tree..." Linda stared intently at Isa and said slowly, "You will join my team."
Isa was stunned.
Immediately, she burst into laughter, clutching her lower abdomen, wanting to stop, but was amused by Linda's absurd bet.
It took Isa a while to calm down. She wiped away the tears of laughter from the corners of her eyes and said, "Okay. But in the same way, if you can't catch up within three years, you'll have to join Ice Flower."
It's a deal.
Linda extended her little finger.
Isha understood, and the two hooked their little fingers together.
Although Isa's fingers looked slender and thin, Linda discovered upon touching them that they were covered with calluses from sword practice, hard and strong.
A sense of reliability washes over you.
After letting go, Linda looked at Isha, who was full of confidence and seemed to have him completely under her thumb, and couldn't help but want to laugh.
With his experience bar, three years is more than enough time for him to catch up with the Ice Flower Adventure Team.
It's like pre-booking a swordsman.
Isa's talent is no less than Lia's, and Lia listens to advice; she's also the silver-haired girl that Linda likes very much.
Just as Isha wanted to poach him, he also wanted to bring Isha into his team.
…
As they left the restaurant, Linda and Isabella waved goodbye.
He rubbed his stomach, intending to continue looking for a place to eat.
After changing his class back to Warrior, his physique and appetite have greatly improved; the little bit of food he just ate wasn't even enough to fill a gap between his teeth.
He remembered that there was a barbecue stall in the Sparrow District that he used to frequent; the portions were large, the prices were reasonable, and the food tasted good.
"Let's go eat something good."
Linda patted the gold coins in her pocket, which jingled; the feeling of fulfillment was truly wonderful.
Kaphni's eyes darted around, and she said, "Should we sell the Town Portal Scroll?"
"It's not easy to buy back after selling it, so let's keep it. In case something goes wrong, we can still get rid of it."
Linda shook her head.
With his magic potion and two town portal scrolls, he could handle any unexpected events with ease.
He flagged down a carriage and he and Kaphni headed back to the Sparrow Quarter.
…
Dusk fell.
Inner city area.
Aiko couldn't stand the atmosphere in the villa and ran away.
After Linda left, Lia turned into a human-shaped freezer.
Wherever they go, they have to wear a sour face, releasing a cold aura that makes it hard for others to breathe.
Thanks to Tolia, the Snow Goose Adventure Team became unstable.
The task of creating the strategy guide has been temporarily handed over to the new healer, Phyllis.
But is that person trustworthy? A flawed strategy guide could lead the team to ruin, and it's hard for Aiko to trust a newcomer with peace of mind.
As she left the residential area in a wheelchair, she encountered many adventurers who recognized her and greeted her warmly. Their eyes held a hint of admiration.
Ai Ke responded with a smile and composure, nodding, waving, and occasionally asking what the other person had for lunch.
Seeing the ecstatic expressions on those people's faces because they could talk to her, she felt a mixture of contempt and pride.
No adventurer could resist her beauty.
If you tease them a little more, they all blush and stand up straight, looking ridiculous. They're like a bunch of creatures even more insignificant than ants.
But there was only one person... who trampled her pride underfoot without even realizing it.
Ai Ke bit her lip in annoyance, a flash of hatred in her eyes.
It was that incident that made her set her sights on Linda, intending to turn Linda into a mindless, useless dog who would only obey her orders and seek pleasure.
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