After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Lin Da was acutely aware that he not only had to face the Wilderness Guardian but might also have to contend with adventurers from Red Heart City as enemies.

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Uniting all the Iron Level adventure teams from White Dove City was essential.

The situation had escalated to a point where it was a battle staking the city's honor, and it could even influence the annual rankings of White Dove City and Red Heart City in Cangqing Province.

Facing expectant gazes, Lin Da nodded slightly, "We will not back down in this 15th layer of the Great Mystery Continent."

No sooner had these words been spoken than the hall erupted in excitement.

"Let those bastards from Red Heart City see what White Dove City is made of!"

"I suggest that Captain Lin Da could hide and steal a victory, waiting to make a move once the people from Red Heart City have almost taken down the Wilderness Guardian."

"Last year, the Wilderness Guardian appeared several times on our side, and each time it was snatched by the people from Red Heart City. It's time we had a turn, right?"

Although the opening of the 15th layer of the Mystic Realm was not directly related to most people, they appeared even more excited than Lin Da.

When it came to the face of the city, these true local adventurers always displayed an enthusiasm that even Lin Da found impressive, and it even stirred his own emotions, igniting a bright, vigorous flame in his chest.

"Captain Lin Da, please, you must win honor for our White Dove City!"

"'Our' White Dove City, huh..."

Lin Da savored these words in his mind.

As if awakened by the adventurer who had called out, this outsider realized he was also a part of White Dove City. At least in the eyes of all the adventurers from White Dove City, Lin Da belonged there, he was a native adventurer of White Dove City.

Lia pounded her chest with a thump, "Rest assured, leave it to us. I will give those people from Red Heart City a good thrashing!"

"┗|｀O′|┛ Wow~~! Beat the crap out of them!"

"She is the legendary 'Ghost of Willow Street' after all!"

"Let the people from Red Heart City taste what it feels like to have their heads buried in the ground!"

Lia's reputation on Willow Leaf Street was outstanding; others trembled at the thought of opposing her, but when Lia was on their side, fighting for White Dove City, they felt an especially strong sense of security.

Lin Da, however, simply smiled faintly, "I'll do my best."

After bidding farewell to everyone, he walked out of the guild with Lia and took the carriage back the way they came.

In the carriage, Lia sat in the front, speaking to Lin Da through a small window as he drove. She frowned, clearly dissatisfied, "You're such a downer, especially when everyone was so fired up!"

Everybody was looking forward to them defeating the adventurers from Red Heart City, yet Lin Da had casually said "I'll do my best," making Lia feel as though he was lacking confidence and had lost face as a Star-ranked adventurer.

"Have you considered the numbers between White Dove City and Red Heart City? If you talk too big, you might end up being humiliated."

The morning breeze was exceptionally refreshing, and Lin Da drove the carriage leisurely, pondering issues in his mind while responding to Lia.

"Numbers?" Lia thought for a moment, then said, "Red Heart City has five Iron Level teams, and White Dove City has four. It's pretty even."

"Hmph, not even close."

Lin Da replied irritably, "You've seen the state of the White Dove Adventure Group. 'Solid Shield' Audiel is half-roasted, Gale's behind was pierced by the Little Fishmen's fire fork, Abner is injured too... How could they participate in this confrontation with Red Heart City carrying serious injuries?

The level of danger in the clash with Red Heart City is high; how could they possibly join with their wounds?

Even if they insisted on coming, we would have to persuade them to go back! The city's honor is not as valuable as an adventurer's life!"

Battle Qi and magic are indiscriminate; the battles in the Great Mystery Continent—even when not to the death—pose significant risks.

It is common for adventurers to be seriously injured during sparring, as long as there's no malicious pursuit, inflicting injury is acceptable.

The city's honor is indeed important, yet not as critical as one's life.

Lia paused, murmuring, "If the White Dove Adventure Group doesn't join, does that mean it's three against five?"

"Wishful thinking!"

Lin Da laughed ironically, "Weren't you an old Red Heart citizen? How many Iron Level teams does Red Heart City have, aren't you clear on that?"

If we count Tiger Man Xi Ou's 'Giant Hammer Adventure Team' and the 'Scarlet Adventure Group'... that makes seven teams.

Xi Ou is likely still in bed and can't come; we'll leave him out for now. So, will the 'Scarlet Adventure Group' participate?

This adventure group's strength even surpasses that of the White Dove Adventure Group.

Dawen may not be a match for Abner, that's true, but the power of 'Bloody Baron' Augutuo should not be underestimated.

The Scarlet Adventure Group itself is a family-oriented, noble force with profound heritage. The numbers of this adventure group exceed thirty.

On our side, excluding the White Dove Adventure Group, we have, at most, fewer than thirty people.

Having broken it down, Lia's complexion immediately fell. The numerical gap between the two sides seemed considerable!

If Red Heart City were to gather all members, they could muster over a hundred Star-ranked, while at most we have thirty!

Yet Lia stubbornly argued, "Dawen won't come, and even if he does, I'll make sure he goes back."

The main activity area for the Scarlet Adventure Group is on the side of Red Heart City. They are one of the city's leading powers, with resources plentiful enough to comfortably fill material rings.

Those who come to rob White Dove City are generally mediocre teams from Red Heart City who can only come out to "work."

Thus, the White Dove Adventure Group and the Scarlet Adventure Group generally maintain a tolerable relationship.

Lin Da recalled for a moment; during the game's regional boss hunting events, he had not seen the Scarlet Adventure Group amongst the NPC adventure teams.

Still, a game is just a game; reality is full of uncertainties, and it was possible that the Scarlet Adventure Group had decided to come hunting on a whim.