After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Chapter 455: 349. Double Covenant, Reward for Slaying Heretics_2

Wenqi looked at the chaotic scene with puzzlement and said, “With so many heretics, how did you manage to hold on for over an hour?”

Affected by the thunderstorm weather, the detection instrument had some minor problems.

Originally, Wenqi was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, believing that the “Eye of True Knowledge” from White Dove City was definitely doomed.

Unexpectedly, Bailuo slapped the detection instrument a few times and fixed it.

Even so.

Their arrival to provide support was still several times later than planned.

Facing the siege of forty to fifty heretics, Wenqi found it difficult to imagine how Lin Da, who was only of Star Rank, managed to survive.

He couldn’t help but mentally picture a scene where Lin Da was begging for mercy in tears: the heretics cracking sunflower seeds as they watched the spectacle, using Lin Da to pass the time, until Bailuo arrived and slew them all.

This was the most logical.

Villains die due to too much talking, after all.

Wenqi often read comic books and knew that villains liked to prattle pompously before being killed by the righteous adventurers.

‘This Captain of the Phoenix Tail Flower Team can indeed bend and stretch. If I had to face the heretics, I would definitely choose death over bowing.’

Wenqi sighed inwardly.

This time, Wenqi openly praised Lin Da while secretly patting himself on the back.

President Velen held a small black magic camera, recording the scene.

Killing heretics would be rewarded by imperial officials.

Who was slain would all be recorded and reported.

“Chancellor Bailo, there must be about fifty heretics. Judging by their hood styles, eleven are of Star Rank.

Calculating the rewards, it should be over three million Gold Coins.

You’re truly worthy of being the Chancellor of Azure Sky University, capable of eliminating so many heretics in one go.”

Velen complimented, “All these Gold Coins, we will transfer every single one into your Savings Card, and offer an additional one million as a hardship fee. It’s indeed a long journey from Cyan City to White Dove City, Your Excellency, the Chancellor.”

Bailuo glanced at Velen.

“It wasn’t me who did it, just transfer it to his Savings Card.”

Saying so, Bailuo’s little hand pointed towards Lin Da.

Velen scratched his head, incredulous: “Chancellor, you mean… these heretics were killed by Lin Da?”

Wenqi, who was examining the heretics’ bodies, heard this and his ears perked up, showing a look of surprise.

“Hmm,” Bailuo nodded, “By the time I arrived, the battle was already over.”

Upon Bailuo’s confirmation, everyone was momentarily stunned.

In Lulu’s eyes, who was in Lin Da’s arms, there was an array of colors shining, proud of her captain.

Kafni touched her nose, as if claiming credit for these achievements; she smiled and said, “Lin Da is the brave adventurer I trained; such a trifling matter is not worth mentioning.”

Lin Da shook his head: “It’s not what you think, I alone am still lacking somewhat, it was thanks to the help of my team members.”

In theory, if Hulus hadn’t taken a magic potion to significantly increase his strength…

Lin Da really would have been able to kill all the heretics.

Everyone caught the implication in his words. Only lacking a little means not lacking by much, right?

Wenqi glanced at the corpses strewn all over the cave and couldn’t help being moved.

“You truly are an outstanding adventurer from White Dove City; perhaps we will have the opportunity to meet in Cyan City.” Wenqi praised.

Within the province, only the Azure Tree of Cyan City could reach the 30th floor, truly an honor hall for adventurers.

Wenqi’s words, while praising Lin Da, also boasted about himself on the side.

He informed everyone, don’t look at him being just of Moon Rank, but who knows, one day he might go to Cyan City and transform into a Light Rank Adventurer.

The Slime does not comprehend the aspirations of the Giant Dragon.

In many cities, adventurers who reach the Moon Rank tend to become complacent, remaining stagnant, enjoying wealth and honor, lacking the courage to face the Mystic Realm beyond the 20th floor.

Wenqi came in front of Lin Da, extended his clean, neatly-trimmed right hand: “Let’s get acquainted. Wenqi*Rilona from Proclamation Wind City, a 46-level Moon Rank adventurer.”

This guy is level 46?

Lin Da was slightly astonished, stealing a glance at Bailuo, who appeared unconcerned. Indeed, the Chancellor of Azure Sky University had but to say a word to have a 46-level Moon Rank from Proclamation Wind City carry a Wave Detection Instrument and travel overnight to White Dove City…

“I appreciate your kind words.” Lin Da extended both hands and politely shook Wenqi’s hand.

At that moment, the sound of densely packed horse hooves came from above the cave.

One after another, knights clad in Silver Armor and draped in blue capes leapt into the cave.

The one leading them was a middle-aged man, well-proportioned, with a square face and a head of silver buzz-cut hair, his expression resolute.

To Lin Da, the first impression was that of a very rigid, very strict official.

Velen approached, patted the square-faced knight on the shoulder, and chuckled, “Captain Yao, thank you for making the trip. The heretics here have all been killed, please handle the aftermath.”

“All killed?” Captain Yao frowned, and while listening to Velen’s account, he glanced at Lin Da now and then.

After a brief line of questioning.

The aloof Captain Yao gestured that he could leave.

“Did I ever offend Captain Yao?” Lin Da wondered to himself.

He always felt that Yao’s gaze was hostile, almost as if he wanted to chop him…

But upon reflection, Lin Da remembered that in his three years of diligent work, he had never done anything illegal.

And the rumors of hosting secret silver parties were actually only a breach of morals. On Mystic Continent, as long as it was consensual, at most, it would be considered a scandal, not illegal.

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Having flown out of the cave, the sky was covered with dark clouds, showing no signs of the rainstorm abating.

It wasn’t long before Lin Da and the others were drenched.

Tasya spread her Battle Qi Twin Wings and opened her arms to Lin Da, “Master, please come into your servant’s embrace. With my speed, we can get back to Goldfinch District in half an hour.”

“No need,” Lin Da said. “You just take Lulu and Kafni.”

“Then what about you?”

“I’ll test my new skill.”

Lin Da closed his eyes and activated a new magic circuit inside his body.

Gradually, he felt an itching sensation on his back as magic power gathered at the location of his shoulder blades, and then, with a pop.

A pair of one-meter-long, lifelike black wings burst through the clothing on Lin Da’s back, unveiling themselves!

“Wings, wings?”

The uninformed Tasya and the others were stunned.

Lulu was the first to react: “It’s a flying skill!”

Such skill books were of the lowest Epic One Star quality.

Due to their rarity, they could sell for tens of millions of gold coins.

“Lin Da, do you want a lift…”

Wenqi had just emerged from underground and was mid-sentence when he saw Lin Da’s black wings and couldn’t help but pause.

Wenqi clicked his tongue and said, “Nice stuff, I’ve also been thinking of buying a flying skill book to increase my airspeed.”

Bailuo, who came up last, naturally also saw Lin Da’s black wings.

After a moment’s thought, Bailuo realized this was a skill Lin Da had just mastered. He hadn’t used flying skill both inside the Great Mystery Continent and when he rushed to the Barren Plains.

Guessing the truth, Bailuo’s pupils dilated slightly…

This was a spoil of war from killing the heretic?

This meant that, within just an hour, or even a few minutes, Lin Da had mastered the flying skill.

“The teacher could grasp it even faster, in just one second. No matter how formidable he is, he still can’t compare to the teacher,” she thought.

Bailuo subconsciously compared Lin Da to Dark Shadow.

Coming to the conclusion that Dark Shadow was even more formidable, Bailuo smiled with satisfaction.

Lin Da suggested, “Since everyone has wings, how about a little competition? Let’s see who can get back to White Dove City first.”

Wenqi laughed and said, “Sure, but don’t blame me for bullying you guys.”

“I, the dean, would not engage in such childish games with you.”

Bailuo helplessly waved her hand as if dealing with a group of mischievous children. Her Light Wings unfolded behind her, shining brightly.

In every aspect—size, shape, or brightness—they were far superior to Lin Da’s nondescript little wings.

Instantly, Bailuo flapped her Light Wings, soared into the sky, and quickly turned into a small black dot that disappeared from everyone’s sight.

Wenqi: “I’ve always wanted to say this, but is our dean underage? It feels like both her height and her temper are like those of a child.”

Lin Da shrugged: “You better not say that in front of her, or no one will be able to save you.”@@novelbin@@

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(PS: Tomorrow, the protagonist will bid farewell to his title as a single old mage. If there’s no update, I’ve probably been devoured, and I’ll fix it as soon as possible. I’m just letting you know in advance!)