Why must the devil be Defeated?

Chapter 84: 083 Went back to inherit the title.
 

“Can’t deny, lately, Shane really went overboard.”

“If Vivian and the others still don’t know about Shane’s heroic tales by now, it would definitely be a lie.”

“I never imagined,” Vivian expressed, “that an intern newbie adventurer who hadn’t even passed the assessment could make such a big name for himself within the Guild.”

She felt torn between admiration and resignation.

“And it’s not just in the Guild, even outside, I hear your name mentioned from time to time.”

Tielle also glanced towards Shane.

“I… I’ve been hearing it often too…”

Lu Muya added weakly.

“Rather, it’d be impossible not to be famous, dragging everyone in the Guild and the Knight Order around with you.”

Merica even burst out with a bitter laugh.

The four girls looked at Shane with peculiar gazes, not knowing how to comment on these exploits.

Clearly, none of them had expected that in just a few short days, Shane would stir up so much trouble; it was indeed lamentable.

Bearing those bizarre stares from everyone, although Shane looked frustrated, he really wanted to protest loudly.

No, rather, Shane actually did protest.

“What do you think this is, whose favor do you think you’re in?” Shane retorted, “If it weren’t for you all, those idle folks in the Guild wouldn’t have picked on me.”

Upon hearing this, the group of girls was momentarily stunned, and their peculiar expressions somewhat turned into guilt.

“Come to think of it, this matter indeed has a lot to do with us.”

Tielle admitted.

“I’m… I’m so sorry!”

Lu Muya hastily bowed and apologized to Shane.

“Uh…”

Merica also wore an embarrassed expression, clearly aware.

As for Vivian, she was even more straightforward.

“Regarding this part, I owe you an apology,” Vivian put away her displeasure, lowered her eyes, and said to Shane, “It was because of my thoughtlessness and reckless actions that I caused you such trouble. I’m sorry.”

It appeared that Vivian was very aware of the reasons behind Shane being targeted.

“Well, it’s not really something that requires an apology.”

Now it was Shane who felt embarrassed.

After all, Shane had to admit, at first he found these cliché plots bothersome, but later he too got caught up in the excitement, to the extent of being seen as a devil.

Perhaps because he had seen too many such plots in his past life, Shane was really poisoned by them, hence the impulse always surged within him to play out these plots until they fell apart…

In such a situation, Shane cleared his throat and spoke to Vivian.

“Since it’s all in the past, let’s not talk about it anymore.”

Shane expressed himself straightforwardly, without beating around the bush.

However, the responder was not Vivian, but a familiar person who walked in from the outside.

“It’s actually quite interesting; it’s rare to see those normally rude and disrespectful guys stumble and become so timid. Personally, it’s very entertaining, and from the Guild’s standpoint, it’s also a chance to discipline them, to ensure they behave in the future. Hence, both publicly and privately, this was a win-win situation.”

The one speaking these words and walking in was none other than the president of the Lamijion Adventurer Guild—Riley.

“President!”

Tielle, Lu Muya, and Merica immediately stood up.

“You came over so quickly?”

Vivian also stood, not surprised by Riley’s arrival, as if she had known that the Guild Master would come over here.

As for Shane, seeing Riley appear actually made him unconsciously duck his head.

His demeanor was almost like he felt guilty.

In fact, Shane did have reason to feel guilty.

After all, Shane had acted as he pleased in the guild in various ways, and facing Riley, the president, was bound to be somewhat embarrassing.

Riley naturally noticed Shane’s behavior, and it immediately amused her.

“Now you realize you feel guilty?” Riley said, chuckling, “But you don’t need to feel that guilty. Although things got a bit out of hand, it wasn’t your fault. The culprits were those you mentioned, the ones who had nothing better to do, right?”

Upon hearing this, Shane thought it over and found it made a lot of sense.

If he wasn’t at fault, why feel guilty?

Could being too extravagant be a mistake?

Of course not!

At that thought, Shane suddenly felt justified and empowered, and his whole demeanor relaxed as he flashed a very bright smile.

Seeing this, Riley, somewhat annoyed, hit him lightly.

“Even if it’s not your fault, don’t go overboard. Otherwise, if the adventurers in the guild are driven away, then I’ll really have to resign as president and go back to inherit the title.”

This remark almost made Shane roll his eyes on the spot.

Listen to that, does that even make sense?

Ignoring Shane’s silently protesting expression, Riley turned her head and looked at Vivian.

“Are you ready?”

Riley asked this.

“Not yet, I was just about to explain it to everyone.”

Vivian shook her head as she responded.

“Then let me do it,” Riley said. “This matter is quite important; it’s probably better that I explain it.”

“That works,” Vivian nodded and replied, “Everyone in the team is already here, let’s go over to your place now.”

“No, no need for that trouble,” Riley also shook her head and said, “Just explain it right here.”

Vivian hesitated for a moment but then did not object and nodded again.

Watching Vivian and Riley conducting what seemed like an enigmatic conversation only understood by them, everyone else was a bit confused.

“So, does the president have something important to tell us?”

Merica was the first to not hold back, raising her hand and nervously asking.

Tielle and Lu Muya also turned to look at Riley, one full of inquiry, the other becoming as nervous as Merica.

Shane, however, was not too surprised.

He had guessed before the gathering that since they had gathered again, there must be something to be done.

Sure enough…

“Actually, I’ve come to issue a new mission.”

Riley stated her purpose bluntly.

“New mission?”

Everyone perked up, their attention now fully on Riley.

Shane was the same.

But in the very next second, these words came out of Riley’s mouth.

“I’ve discussed Killian’s matter with Mr. Bellen and decided that in two days, the guild and the Knight Order will jointly send people to escort Killian to the Royal Capital.”

Riley announced this startling news.

“This mission is very important, not only will the Knight Order send enough personnel, but our guild must also deploy a substantial number of adventurers for this mission, and your team is the obvious first choice.”

This was the matter Riley was preparing to explain.