In a crossover anime, the only way to become stronger is by marrying a wife.

"..."

Yukinoshita was speechless.

"Yeah, it seems like we've never seen the captain actually make a move."

"Could it be that Yukinoshita Haruno is actually just a weakling?"

"Her previous power was all an act; in reality, she is unworthy of her position?"

"So he was just a noob commander. Oh well, it's alright then. He's dead, so be it."

"Yes, yes, it would be better if she died. Anyway, one more or one less of her won't make a difference."

"Captain, this is the only contribution you can make. Just consider it the only valuable thing you've done for the group."

……

Hearing the comments from those around her, Yukinoshita Haruno was so angry she laughed.

Yes, I am indeed very weak. I am not good at direct combat. When it comes to team command, it is always thanks to her decisions that we have been able to achieve victory against stronger opponents.

Moreover, their exploration skills enable them to obtain data in a timely manner, thereby formulating reasonable plans and decisions, allowing the entire team to exert extraordinary combat power.

But all of this has now been overshadowed by the other party's statement, "You are weak, therefore you are useless."

It was covered up lightly and casually.

I felt like a sinner who had deceived everyone, a sinner who would drag others down.

"Do you have any last words?" Lowell asked feigning concern.

In reality, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

Things didn't go so smoothly. I originally thought that taking Yukinoshita Haruno's position as leader would be a difficult process, but I never expected that everyone would still choose to abandon Yukinoshita Haruno under these circumstances.

If Yukino Yukinoshita is defeated at this moment, then as the most prestigious and strongest member of the team, I will naturally become the rightful leader of the group.

Every cloud has a silver lining; encountering the Sky Serpent wasn't all bad. Although we didn't find any treasure, becoming the leader of the team is a significant achievement.

"Okay, so that's what you all think."

Yukinoshita Haruno was so angry that she laughed.

"There's nothing we can do about it. You're the leader, so some sacrifices are necessary. Consider it your only contribution to us!" one of the team members said.

It's clear that he has completely forgotten everything Yukino Yukinoshita had been involved in before. The only thing he remembers are the players who played a role in the direct conflict, completely forgetting the importance of the efforts and plans made by behind-the-scenes players like Yukino Yukinoshita.

"Hurry up! The Sky Serpent will be here in at most two minutes. If you keep dawdling, don't blame me for kicking you out!" Lowell's tone became rude.

Not only him, but anyone present could kick Yukinoshita Haruno out the door and use her as cannon fodder to attract the giant serpent.

"Boss, stop talking nonsense. She's a total weakling anyway. Just leave her to me. Let me drag her out." The little fanboy next to him sneered.

Now, everyone is on Lowell's side, while Yukinoshita Haruno's side is completely isolated and helpless.

She has to go, whether she likes it or not!

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced around at everyone, including many of her own team members, with whom she usually had a fairly good relationship, often chatting and laughing. She couldn't help but reveal a hint of mockery, but also a helpless bitter smile.

"It seems I'm doomed to die today."

Yukino walked to the door, reached out, and grasped the rusty doorknob.

"Then, none of it matters anymore."

She looked at the system's warehouse interface.

There was a contract that Tsukikawa Shu had given her before.

Chapter 238

The rustling sound outside the door was getting closer and closer; the colossal serpent had finished searching the third row of tomb chambers and was beginning to approach this way.

“Since you all feel this way, then there’s no need for me to continue sticking to my original idea,” Yukinoshita Haruno said.

"Do you have any other options?" Lowell sneered.

Regardless of what Yukino Yukinoshita thought, even if she didn't want to attract the giant serpent, as long as she stepped out of the room, she would definitely attract its attention.

Whether she tries to hide or find a place to conceal herself, it will all be in vain.

If we kick her out of the room first, she will definitely become the first target of the Sky Serpent, and then everyone will have a chance to escape.

Lowell is the strongest and highest-ranking among this group, and therefore has the highest chance of escaping.

Not everyone else will necessarily be able to escape, and some may perish with Yukinoshita Haruno, but that doesn't matter.

On the contrary, the deaths of these people would attract more of the Sky Serpent's attention, increasing Lowell's chances of escape.

Lowell was absolutely certain that he could escape.

"What if I said yes?" Yukinoshita Haruno coldly retorted.

"Hahaha!"

Lowell couldn't help but laugh.

He was laughing quite loudly at this moment, which might attract the attention of the Sky Serpent, but he didn't care.

After all, there was still Yukino Yukinoshita as bait ahead. As long as the giant serpent launched an attack, he would be able to escape during the gap in the giant serpent's attack.

"Do you still want reinforcements here?"

Lowell sneered, "Who do you want to save you? That female friend you knew before, or that Tsukikawa Shu you recommended?"

"That Tsukikawa Shu didn't come. He must have taken a different route from us, and that different route is quite a distance from here. Besides, he's still on the upper level. Do you really expect him to break through hundreds of meters underground to come down to the bottom and rescue you?"

What Lowell said is irrefutable.

Tsukikawa Shuu's current location is not close to this dungeon, so it's absolutely impossible for her to go back and come to the rescue via the left fork in the road. By then, Yukinoshita Haruno would have already been digested by the Sky Serpent and reduced to a skeleton.

Moreover, Yukino Yukinoshita's current location is at the bottom of the mausoleum, which is 500 meters away from Tsukikawa Hiiragi's current location.

Who could possibly break through the hundreds of meters of thick snow to come to the rescue? Don't even think about it!

Smashing through hundreds of meters of rock to rescue someone—is that something players can do now? If they could do that, they'd probably have the ability to move mountains and fill seas in their daily lives.

Clearly, this is something that only advanced players in the late game can achieve, and it's definitely not something that someone who has just entered the mid-game stage can do.

Therefore, Lowell firmly believed that Yukinoshita Haruno was already like a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others, and was doomed to die.

"If it were him, perhaps there would still be a chance."

Yukinoshita also gave a wry smile.

She didn't think that Tsukikawa Shu would be able to come to her rescue after she signed the contract.

After all, the distance between this lowest level and Tsukikawa Shu's current position is a real one, making it impossible to break through.

To go around back and then take the left-hand passage to rescue oneself, one would need the speed of the Flash.

But—there's still a glimmer of hope, isn't there?

At this point, the giant serpent had finished searching the third row of tomb chambers and had entered the fourth row.

After searching the fourth row of tombs, it's time to move on to Yukino's side, which is also the last row of tombs.

Yukinoshita Haruno didn't want to be forcibly thrown out, so she opened the door and stood outside herself.

Lowell and the others did not close the door, but left it open, ready to escape as soon as Yukinoshita was carried away by the giant serpent.

"You're not allowed to stand here, and don't bring the Sky Serpent over! Otherwise, I'll kill you right now!" Lowell threatened.

Yukinoshita also gave a mocking sneer, too lazy to pay attention to these people.

She didn't want to see the faces of these ungrateful bastards again, so she slowly walked forward.

There was a wall on one side, and on the other side was the colossal serpent. Even at such close range, you could hear the sound of its writhing body scraping against the ground.

Yukinoshita opened the system's inventory interface and then opened the marriage contract that Tsukikawa Shu had given her before.

Do you want to sign a marriage contract with Tsukikawa Shuu?

"Yes."

Yukinoshita made her choice.

At the same time, she also opened Tsukikawa Shu's chat window.

Although the hope is not high, and even very slim, Yukinoshita has no other choice at the moment.

After making her choice, she stood there, looking at the entrance to the road.

Not long after, that terrifying, enormous body appeared there.

A towering snake head and a long, bright red tongue appeared at the entrance, its two eyes looking straight ahead. Yukino Yukinoshita met its gaze directly.

……

……

Tsukikawa Hiiragi sheathed his katana and looked ahead.

The magnificent, golden steps that were originally built in front have been completely destroyed.

However, there was something else right where the steps originally were.