The Villainous Me Turned the Losers into Blackened Bosses-Chapter 144 - Eager to Join the Team

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“Don’t you think your eyes look a lot like their color?”

Because of this comment, for the first time, Will found himself seriously looking at his own eyes in the mirror after combing his hair.

To be honest…

He knew his eyes were blue, but he had never really thought about what kind of blue they were.

I mean, you can’t expect an author to give a minor villain overly beautiful eyes—after all, they weren’t meant to be described in poetic detail to convey some deep meaning.

At most, it might be something like, “He widened his deep blue eyes, stared at the slime above him, and got hit square on the head,” right?

But…

Looking closely now, they weren’t just randomly colored. His deep blue eyes actually had a certain charm. He had to thank Carver for marrying well—he remembered Carver’s eyes were more grayish, not as striking.

Still, they weren’t quite as breathtaking as Shuna had claimed. Comparing them to the deep blue of the sea or sky? That seemed like a stretch.

Even so…

It was the first time he had seriously looked in the mirror to see what his eyes actually looked like.

Although he considered “Will Hysterm” to be his current self, his second life, he had never really observed what he was supposed to look like.

“Are you done yet, Will? Wow, one compliment and you’re already this vain?”

“Out of scientific curiosity, I need to confirm if my eyes are really like that.”

“Time to head out, okay?”

“Yeah.”

Will gathered his things—well, not much, since he had left home empty-handed.

Shuna was the same.

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“Hey, Will… are you really planning to head back just like that? This place is so beautiful—stay a few more days.”

“Hmm… I’d like to, but… just the trip back will take about four days. That’s already a long break.”

The two of them walked through the streets, looking for the carriage station.

Shuna had suggested hitching a ride on a train again, since it would only take a day.

But!

Will had firmly rejected the idea!

Hitching a ride on a train was technically illegal. They had only gotten lucky last time because the caboose had been unguarded, allowing them to pull it off comfortably.

If they ran into a guarded caboose, they’d likely be hauled off for questioning.

Of course…

Given that the freight system was mostly funded by the Adventurer’s Guild and transported dungeon goods, the matter would probably end with Carver pulling some strings.

But…

Will would rather face the police than endure his father’s sarcastic, passive-aggressive questioning and smug grin!

So!

No way.

He needed to minimize all external disruptions. Until the protagonist arrived, he couldn’t let things spiral further out of control.

As for Shuna…

She naturally didn’t want the person she had finally dragged out to return so quickly to his four-person team life.

If nothing could stop him from going back…

She’d have to find a way to join them.

“Alright, alright. I’ll go back with you then~”

She bounced along beside Will as she spoke.

“Don’t you have anything else to do?”

“Nope.”

Shuna stretched lazily.

“I’m not like you—I don’t have a job. Let’s just say I’m a free spirit.”

She tilted her head, as if deep in thought.

“Oh, right, you mentioned something in your letter before…”

Shuna began mimicking Will’s tone as she spoke:

“If someone submits a logistics application during this time, a black-haired youth who’s exceptionally skilled and low-key, please make sure to recruit him!”

Why did that sound so familiar…

Will realized it was what he had written in his letter last night to describe the protagonist, Hugh!

“You read my letter?!”

“You asked me what to write, so I came over to take a look. With your permission, it doesn’t count as snooping.”

Shuna nudged Will with her elbow and proudly patted her chest.

“Look—black hair, youth, exceptionally skilled, logistics! Don’t I fit perfectly? How about I apply for a logistics position and join your team?”

“…?!”

Will had never considered this possibility.

Uh…

Now that he thought about it, it was strange. Ever since he started corresponding with S, he had just assumed S wouldn’t join his team. He had never even thought about recruiting S.

Even after meeting Shuna in person, the idea hadn’t crossed his mind.

Why was that?

Maybe he was too focused on the “underdogs defeating the main heroine and protagonist” storyline. Shuna, who seemed “outside the story,” didn’t fit into his plans.

“What’s wrong? Is your team too prestigious to welcome me?”

“No, no, it’s just…”

Will glanced at her.

Even her outfit exuded the vibe of an elite adventurer.

Morning Star, his team, was still a fledgling group—it hadn’t even earned a B-rank yet.

“Having you join our team feels like a waste. With your skills, you could go anywhere, right?”

“I don’t care about the pay, and you’re not short on money.”

“Hmm… It’s just that you’re so strong. You’ve probably seen far more impressive adventurer teams than ours.”

“……”

Shuna frowned at his words.

“Knowing you, I’m sure you’ve been part of many teams. You’re probably one of those adventurers every team fights over!”

That was Will’s honest opinion.

Besides…

Within a year, according to “fate,” his team would descend into chaotic infighting, complete with underdog blackening drama. It was going to be a mess.

It was like a company doomed to go bankrupt in a year—kind of like his company in his previous life, come to think of it.

Better not drag Shuna into this.

But to Will’s surprise, after he finished speaking, Shuna looked up at him seriously:

“No, I’ve never joined any adventurer team. For the past three years, I’ve been a freelance adventurer—though that’s not really a profession anymore.”

“The reason I never joined? It’s because I value things other than a team’s strength.”

“So, Will, while the first part of what I said might’ve sounded like a joke, I’m serious about this.”

“I like you… and your team. Let me join.”

Will stared at Shuna in shock as she said this all in one breath, her expression as serious as if she were proposing.

She was serious!?

“But our team really doesn’t have much to offer you…”

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“Think about it—what could other teams offer me that I’d actually need?”

She spread her hands, completely honest.

Will thought about it…

In terms of growth and training, Shuna had already mastered every S-rank profession available.

In terms of income, her S-rank status alone could secure her enough freelance commissions to live comfortably for the rest of her life.

Even if she had ambitions, like exploring dungeons, her rank allowed her to freely dive into any dungeon and gather resources.

“That’s true…”

“Exactly. Your team has something I want, even if you don’t realize it~”

Shuna naturally and affectionately slung her arm around Will’s shoulder.

“Little Will, I want to watch you grow stronger!”