After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Lia, being a swordsman, rushing headlong into things is one thing.

But as a frail mage, not even standing in the back is safe, so how could she possibly join the charge?

Seeing Lia's spirited expression, Aiko knew talking her out of it was futile.

Anyway, she has no plans to stay long in Snow Goose, so whatever happens later is none of her business.

She thus adopted the stance of a bystander, waiting to see how Lia would trip up.

"But speaking of which, why must it be three months to reach the 15th level?"

Aiko wondered aloud.

Four months, five months, wouldn't they do?

Could that day hold some special significance for Lia?

"You haven't seen this yet, here, someone from the Adventurer's Guild just brought this over."

Lia, excited, handed a flyer to Aiko.

She didn't know what was on it that could have revived Lia from her dejection.

Curious, Aiko took the flyer and saw a lush, towering World Tree in the background, with a small World Tree totem in the upper right corner.

Her face changed instantly, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "An announcement from the World Tree Sanctum?"

The World Tree Sanctum, the most mysterious and significant power across the Mystic Continent!

All its members were personally appointed by the Goddess, their most loyal followers, usually unseen and elusive.

The last time they appeared to the public eye was a thousand years ago.

Upon their emergence, they issued the Divine Decree of the World Tree Goddess: 'The seal of the Demon Realm is about to break; to encourage adventurers to march forth, we will increase the rewards within the World Tree Secret Realm.'

One could say, when the World Tree Sanctum makes a move, they bring news that shakes the entire continent.

Seeing Aiko's increasingly serious expression, Lia confidently puffed out her chest, "This time, the World Tree Sanctum brings another Divine Decree from the Goddess! In three months, one hundred thousand stones of the brave will descend into the World Tree Secret Realm, the higher the layer, the higher the chance of obtaining the stones of the brave!"

"Those who obtain these stones will become heroes, led by the Chosen Heroes of the Divine Realm, together to save the world and defeat the Demon King!"

"This is true adventure, fighting for the common people, earning powerful equipment, the respect of everyone, even nobles will have to give way to us!"

Lia, thrilled, stood up, grabbed the Heavy Sword Flame Devourer that was leaning against the sofa, and swung it around the hall.

Red Fire Series Battle Qi, like a blazing stream of light, circled around the girl, giving her an especially dashing look.

Simply put, she was so excited that she swung her weapon wildly.

Lia placed the greatsword back in front of the sofa and, wiping the sweat from her forehead, her face broke into a smile:

"One hundred thousand stones of the brave, though these brave ones seem slightly inferior to the Chosen Heroes, there are more of them, increasing our chances to become heroes. Me, you, Klyne, and everyone, we all have to become part of the Hero Team!"

"I think it's not that simple,"

Contrasting with Lia's overflowing confidence, Aiko felt a tinge of unease.

She put down the flyer and said heavily, "Are the stones of the brave so easy to obtain? If they exist in the Public Grand Secret Realm and happen to be discovered by two teams simultaneously..."

Usually, given that they are from the same city's adventure teams, they would try to resolve it peacefully.

But with the stones of the brave at stake, could everyone still uphold their morals?

Lia thought the stones of the brave were opportunities given by the World Tree Goddess.

Aiko didn't see it that way.

This was purely a cruel game of Venomous Insects, only the strongest adventurers who survived could obtain the stone of the brave and qualify to challenge the Demon King!

According to this flyer, three months later, one hundred thousand Hero Stones will descend, with every fifth level in the Great Mystery Continent being a cut-off point, the higher you go, the higher the chances.

No wonder Lia wants to reach the fifteenth level within three months, as she wants to increase her chances of obtaining a Hero Stone.

"The person who becomes a hero will gain many privileges."

Lia had taken the flyer back and, looking at the small print at the bottom, said eagerly,

"Even the most ordinary hero can be granted the title of Honorary Baron and even become a VIP of the World Tree Sanctum! The requests of a hero will be fulfilled once by the World Tree Sanctum, depending on the hero's level! That's what it says, impressive, right?"

"What did you say? They will fulfill a hero's request as much as possible?"

Aiko's attention was suddenly caught.

She didn't have any special thoughts about becoming a hero and subduing the Demon King.

But to become a hero and then be able to make a request to the World Tree Sanctum?

That was very tempting.

Given the scale and power of the World Tree Sanctum, they could fulfill most of an adventurer's wishes.

It felt like there was a cat clawing at Aiko's heart; she couldn't help but wonder if she could request the World Tree Sanctum to make a certain adventurer her personal pet.

Slavery had been abolished a thousand years ago, but the pet system still existed; no one had ruled that pets couldn't be human.

Heroes must play with their pets every day to have the strength to subdue Magical Creatures.

Aiko, who initially had no particular thoughts about becoming a hero, suddenly had sparkling eyes and unconsciously squeezed her legs together.

In her mind, she imagined Da kneeling on the ground, wearing brown dog ears, eagerly barking and pleading, and touching her toes with his tongue, begging for rewards.

"Teehee, teeheeheeheeheehee..."

A slightly spine-chilling laughter uncontrollably erupted from Aiko's throat.

Lia was startled and looked at her unexpectedly, "You want to become a hero that badly?"

"Not really,"

Aiko quickly changed the subject, "What about you? If you become a hero, what would you ask from the World Tree Sanctum?"

"Me?"

When it came to this topic, Lia's expression suddenly turned cold, and she snorted, saying, "Need you ask."

"Da owes this young lady an apology."

Lia had already planned how she would use the hero's privileges once she became one.

First, to have Da publicly apologize to her.

Rumors had spread that she was an unqualified team leader, prompting Da, who was a Healer, to leave.

Because of this, several merchants who collaborated with the Snow Goose Adventure Team stopped seeking their endorsements.

The second is the blonde woman; she must return the slap she received.

Lia looked at the flyer in her hand, her lips involuntarily curling.

Once she became a hero, Da would definitely regret leaving the Snow Goose Adventure Team.

No matter what kind of teammates Da had, she would be infinitely stronger than any of them.

"You were given the chance to become a future mythical-level adventure group member, and you didn't cherish it. Don't blame this young lady for being merciless."

Lia thought to herself darkly.

She envisioned herself decades later, bathed in glory, having slain the Demon King, and cheered on by thousands.

And in the crowd, hiding an unsuccessful adventurer.

That adventurer would be none other than the regretful Da!