Mages, Adventurers, and Women

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"The nine vice presidents come from different factions. To put it simply: Baiya and three others represent the interests of the Duchy of Mad Sand. Don't be fooled by the fact that Silver Sword rose to prominence in the Golden Kingdom. In reality, Freys and his four teammates are all from the Duchy of Mad Sand. In addition, Blood Butcher, ranked tenth, Mad Sand Envoy, ranked sixth, and Gobi Squad, ranked third, are the core squads of Baiya's faction in the Goblin Group."

"If it weren't for the emergence of Yulia's squad, the Baiya faction would have had four spots in the top ten of the goblin group."

"The Storm Kingdom also has four vice presidents. Their adventurer team in the Goblin Group is led by Wave, which is ranked second. There were originally two other teams, the eighth and ninth, but they both encountered accidents... Including Gale Madman, who is about to be promoted into the top ten and was originally ranked eleventh, there are two teams left in the top ten."

"The remaining four Golden Kingdom teams have three guild leaders, so they don't need the additional support of the vice guild leaders."

“Vice President Cyril and I are from the Golden Kingdom, but our fathers participated in the construction of Rolling Stone Town and were among the first residents of Rolling Stone Town. We have a unique affection for Rolling Stone Town. Cyril is the only vice president who supports the local adventurer team of Rolling Stone Town.”

"Over the years, we've been looking for a team to represent Rolling Stones, until you and Yulia's team came along."

"Who would have thought that we would encounter such bad luck as the Cult of the Immortals and the city of Casano one after another."

"But the last task I gave you was Moon Town, which makes it very easy for people to associate it with the resurgence of Casano City."

"Ugh……"

"Fortunately, you're smart and capable. This will help you, and also help Cyril and me get through the toughest hurdle."

Francis spoke with extreme candor.

As a Tier 3 warrior, he was willing to open his heart to Li Wei and explain the reasons, bowing his head extremely low.

Li Wei's storage ring also contained a deep blue "token" that he had stolen from what appeared to be the coffin of "Gern and Delis".

He didn't dare to take it out for research, fearing it would cause unnecessary trouble in Golden City.

Hearing what Francis said, I felt relieved that I hadn't taken it out to study.

With Casano City's resurgence so powerful, the two tokens might have some connection to it.

Francis patted Levi on the shoulder, not wanting to confide in him about the tedious power struggles within the Adventurers' Guild, but solemnly assuring him:

"President Cyril asked me to pass on a message to you."

"Baiya, this is the last time you will suffer injustice from the Adventurers' Guild."

"He assures you that every day from now on, Julia's team will be under the absolute and fair protection of the Adventurers' Guild in the Golden City."

"This is something you earned through your own hard work."

Francis's words proved that Levi's earlier speculation about challenging him to a duel had come true.

Li Wei crushed the idea of the mad dogs in the courthouse trying to use Yulia's squad as scapegoats with a crushing victory.

He understood Rancis's deliberate explanation and joked in a lighthearted tone:

"President Langsis, we made a deal back then. You gave me a Tier 1 Spiritual Knowledge Book, and I promised to help Yulia's team become one of the top ten in the Golden Island Goblin Group. Why are you thanking me now?"

Francis laughed heartily, relieved to see that Levi did not hold a grudge over the matter.

He promised to regain his former cheerfulness:

"I told you, once Yulia's team becomes one of the top ten on Golden Island, I'll give you a big gift—wait a few days, I'll give you a surprise!"

"In addition, regarding the settlement of the Moon Town mission and the authority of Julia's team to accept missions in the Golden Kingdom, I will have someone deliver it to your residence tomorrow."

"Oh right, there's one more important thing!"

Francis's expression hardened, and he said with utmost seriousness:

“Li Wei, you are the most talented mage I have ever seen. You should not be confined to Golden Island. You should look to a wider world.”

"You and Yulia's team have a great chance of finishing in the top five or top three of the Adventurers' Guild event a month from now."

"Trust me, we must go all out when the time comes, and it would be best to get a top-three spot."

"Aside from the event's rewards..."

When Francis brought up this topic, he specifically asked, "Li Wei, do you think Golden Island is bigger or smaller than the vast, boundless sea?"

Li Wei seemed to understand something, guessing part of the reason why Langcis would specifically give such instructions, and asked, "You mean, the top three have a chance to leave Golden Island?"

Francis gave Levi an approving look and continued, "..."

"Golden Island, together with 375 other islands, forms the Lonely Sail Sea Area. Golden Island is of medium to small size within the Lonely Sail Sea Area. Before reaching Tier 3, you have only one chance to leave Golden Island and go to the most prosperous and central island in the Lonely Sail Sea Area—Sky Island."

"There you'll find the Lone Sail Seas' top academies for all professions and the Lone Sail Seas Adventurers' Guild. If you can stay on Sky Island, you'll find that compared to it, Golden Island is like the difference between Rolling Stone Town and Golden City."

"If you get into the top three in the event, you'll have a spot to go to Sky Island early—the earlier you go, the better it will be for your future. It's best to arrive at Sky Island before you reach Tier 3!"

Do you know why Princess Daphne condescended to form an adventurer's party?

"Because she had been to Sky Island once before through the royal channels of the Golden Kingdom, but did not stay."

"The French professionals' exchange meeting also has spots for going to Sky Island, but unfortunately her overall French assessment didn't qualify her for a spot."

"Having witnessed the prosperity of Sky Island, Princess Daphne cannot accept being trapped on Golden Island. Therefore, she has formed an adventurer's party, hoping to use the Adventurers' Guild's quota to try again for the chance to stay on Sky Island!"

Li Wei, remembering Lady Frey's recommendation quota for the White Tower region, asked with concern:

"President Francis, if we want to go to the White Tower area, do we need to take an airship from Sky Island?"

Lances was taken aback, completely unexpected that Levi's reason for wanting to go to the Sky Isle was this, and explained:

"Only Sky Island has airships that can leave the Lone Sail Sea area."

"If you want to go... uh... to the White Tower area, you do need to go to Sky Island and take an airship."

Upon hearing this, Li Wei replied earnestly:

"Alright, I'll do everything in my power to get a spot on Sky Island!"

Francis's surging emotions vanished. He had never imagined that anyone would be as indifferent as Levi when they heard the name Sky Island.

Is Sky Island being used as a transit point for airships?

You bastard!

Really are.

Francis remembered the first time Cyril told him about the Sky Island, and he was so excited that he didn't sleep well for a whole year.

I constantly fantasize about the idyllic life on the Sky Island.

pity.

Francis's talent was limited.

During my adventurer days, I never made it into the top ten, and I didn't even qualify to participate in the Adventurers' Guild's annual event, let alone achieve the unattainable goal of being in the top three.

Francis never went to Sky Island.

This was his lifelong obsession and regret.

now.

He poured out his aspirations to Livy, only to receive calm and a dismissive "Island of Skye" that Francis longed for was merely a transit point.

He was stronger than Li Wei, but their ambitions were worlds apart.

Now let's look at Li Wei.

Francis suddenly realized.

Talented, intelligent, handsome, and ambitious, every quality Li Wei possesses is a fatal attraction for women.

So that's why the girls around Li Wei couldn't live without him.

After gathering up his shattered sense of defeat, Francis forced himself to cheer up:

“I’ve said everything I needed to say, Li Wei. Welcome to the Golden City.”

"Looking forward to your performance in a month."

Before leaving, Francis reminded him:

"The rankings for the three groups of adventurers on Golden Island will be announced tomorrow. Remember to pay attention to the Goblin group."

……

"Li Wei, you dare to seduce my sister Daphne? I will definitely tell my father!"

“If you don’t sleep with me, I’ll seduce your sister Daphne.”

"You choose: are you willing to sacrifice yourself, or your sister?"

"Li Wei, you are shameless!"

This is Sylvia Chang's concern for Levi after the war.

Li Wei failed in his attempt, so he pinched the little princess's bottom hard to vent his anger, making her blush with embarrassment. She glared at Li Wei like an angry kitten, wanting to show off, but Li Wei got the better of her again, and she hurriedly ran away.

……

"Li Wei, if you're going to hug me, then hug me. But why are you touching my butt?"

"Have you no shame? You looked at me at the end, thinking about how to use touching words to coax me and then touch my butt, right?!"

"Give up! I'll never sleep with you in my entire life!"

"Yulia, don't take yourself too seriously. I'm not interested in you. I have so many beautiful and charming lovers, why would I want you?"

"Okay, take off your boots first. I've recently mastered some new breathing techniques for wandering warriors. Let me show you. The breathing technique says that the talent in your feet is closely related to a wanderer's future."

"roll--"

This was Julia's way of declining Levi's invitation to a date after the war, ostensibly to ease her anxiety.

……

"Orissa, roll up your ears again."

"……Oh."

"Li Wei, can I move in with you from now on?"

"Are you sick? Why do you have to bring up unhappy things when I'm happy?"

"The more you act like this, the more I'll come looking for you!"

"If you're not going to cooperate, then get out. Why all this nonsense?"

"……Oh."

[Rationality +0.05%]

This is the little elf Orisa comforting Levi after the battle.