Goblin Dependency-Chapter 206 - 119 Advanced Squad_3

But right now, when others openly read out your nickname in front of everyone...

All I can say is, it feels a bit strange.

Speaking of which, the origin of my "Gray Sword" nickname actually leaked out from within our own group.

The "Huo Ya" team was completely wiped out by us, but after all, we still had to deal with their equipment, so the news couldn’t be hidden.

Of course, there was no need to hide it either.

Plus, with adventurers’ classic boasting sessions after drinking, Abi and Berg exaggerated my strength and achievements a bit during a drunken brag, and thus my reputation gradually spread.

"Impressive, impressive."

"To be able to take out Huo Ya, I thought it was some old adventurer from another part of the continent."

"Turns out you’re so young."

"Huo Ya" Bennett, notorious for his vicious methods, was infamous in River Valley Town.

And Xia Nan, who had killed him, gained far more fame than usual, as if stepping on a stepping stone made from him.

"If there’s a chance in the future, let’s collaborate. Our team could use fresh blood like you."

George said half-jokingly, half-seriously.

As he spoke, he glanced at Adeline beside him.

Already accustomed.

Didn’t mind or care about these things.

Even if Xia Nan accepted George’s invitation on the spot, Adeline probably wouldn’t have held him back for a second.

"There will be opportunities." Having decided to go all the way with the "Lone Wolf" approach, Xia Nan slightly nodded towards him, politely declining.

George, noticing the implied meaning in his words, only asked casually and wasn’t offended.

With a friendly and warm attitude, he chatted with a few people for a while before saying goodbye under the urging of his teammates.

"Why aren’t you speaking?" Berg teased Abi beside him, as he watched George’s figure disappear behind the Association’s door, "Weren’t you just calling him a traitor? Why are you too scared to speak when he’s here?"

The teasing got to him, and Abi, who had been hiding behind everyone with his head down, speaking cautiously, suddenly turned red and retorted flusteredly:

"Well...well, this guy seems pretty nice, maybe there was some other reason he left the team then."

"Besides..."

Snap—

Adeline clapped her hands, interrupting the two’s conversation.

"Stop guessing blindly. Leaving the team is a personal choice; as long as it’s not in the middle of a mission, I don’t mind."

"If any of you want to leave someday, just let me know."

"The supplies are ready, so now it’s time to get on with the mission."

Saying this, she also took the opportunity to add a bit of her own cold humor, saying:

"There’s no one wanting to leave the team, right? Once we’re out of the town, there’s no turning back."

The effect was as chilling as the Northern Territory’s wind.

As soon as she said this, even Berg, who had intended to tease Abi further, closed his mouth unconsciously. freewēbnoveℓ.com

He turned and walked towards the adventurer association hall’s exit.

Xia Nan stayed at the end of the group, thinking about catching up.

Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught sight of an indigo figure.

He paused and looked back.

Only to see four figures of varying sizes walking down the stairs leading to the second floor of the Association.

Leading at the front was the same elegant, university professor-like man in an indigo light robe he had seen in the Association a few days ago.

Compared to then, he still wasn’t carrying any packaged equipment.

But in his hand, there was now a simple wooden wand.

Confirming in his heart the man’s identity as a spellcaster.

And on either side of the elegant man stood a burly figure.

One with pale green skin, tusks protruding from his lower lip, shirtless with only a totem chest armor worn: a half orc.

The other with a serious expression, holding a metal helmet in his hand, dressed in full heavy armor: a red-haired strongman.

And at the end of the group, as nimble as if graced by a forest wind, was a tall male elf with long golden hair and a fine sword hanging at his waist.

——An advanced adventurer team composed of professionals, complete with a Mage.

Seeming to feel Xia Nan’s gaze.

The elegant man followed the line of sight and locked eyes with him, revealing a gentle smile and nodding lightly.

Unexpectedly noticed by the other party, Xia Nan barely responded and then quickly averted his gaze.

"Xia Nan, what are you doing, hurry up!"

"Aren’t you really thinking of leaving the team, are you?"

"Coming, coming."

The figure carrying dual swords disappeared into the crowd.

"Conner, what’s up?"

In his ear, the sound of his teammates’ curious voices.

The gentlemanly man smiled and shook his head, lightly tapping his wand on the steps.

"It’s nothing."

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