"Lin Mo is the most gifted genius I’ve ever met; his future is limitless. Miss Feney, you come from noble birth and possess great talent. As a Priest, you would be a great asset to any team. And Ali, your Ice Wolf Race bloodline has awakened. Your power will grow faster and faster from now on."

Alton spoke like an elder giving his final instructions, slowly revealing the words he had held in his heart for a long time.

"So, this is it. After this mission, we’re going to take a long break and live well. You all can finally lay down your burdens and start a brand new adventure."

"Mr. Alton..."

The rims of Feney’s eyes reddened, and she nervously wrung the hem of her clothes.

Lin Mo was also overcome with emotion. He recalled when he first joined the team—he’d even punched Alton... Though they hadn’t spent much time together, the experience of adventuring side-by-side was clearly something a casual acquaintance could never compare to.

He had certainly brought the team great benefits, but its members had also helped him in return.

He was even taking Ali, the team’s second-strongest in terms of Combat Power, with him.

"If you’re ever in trouble in the future, you can always come find me."

"And me..."

Feney’s voice was choked with emotion. "Everyone... take care of yourselves. Be happy every day..."

"Haha, just hearing you say that makes it all worth it for us."

Alton laughed, trying to lighten the mood. "In that case, if we ever really need help, we won’t hesitate to ask."

’He said that, but in reality, he would never do it.’

’Favors were a finite resource, not to be used lightly unless it was an absolute last resort.’

’If it wasn’t absolutely necessary, Alton didn’t want to be a burden to them.’

"Alright, get some rest. We still have to go exterminate those damned Goblins tomorrow."

As he spoke, Alton was the first to rise and head toward his tent.

His retreating figure seemed carefree, but a closer look revealed a hint of melancholy.

Lin Mo lay down in his sleeping bag, reminiscing about the journey so far, when a thought suddenly struck him.

’When I become a Legendary Adventurer, I’ll come back and reconnect with all these people and events from the past. I wonder what that reunion will be like?’

「Before he knew it, dawn was breaking.」

Lin Mo opened his eyes, added a few fresh logs to the campfire, and then stared blankly at the horizon.

He didn’t wake Feney. ’She seems to be the sentimental type,’ he thought. ’She probably didn’t sleep well last night, so I’ll let her rest a little longer.’

Soon, the sky fully brightened. Everyone rose, and Feney, still half-asleep, quickly freshened up and ate something before they set off.

Goblin Settlement 81.

According to the mission description, this was a relatively established small settlement, roughly the same size as the one the team had previously wiped out. It was confirmed that Quasi-Bronze Goblins were present.

So after taking out the Goblin patrols they encountered on the way, they reached the outskirts of the settlement. They didn’t rush in. Just like last time, Lin Mo would first sneak inside to scout the situation and assassinate targets of opportunity.

Feney cast [Light Aid] on Lin Mo. He activated [Invisibility] and, clutching his Black Sword, slipped into the settlement.

’One... two... three...’

After a thorough search, he confirmed the total number of Mutated Goblins in the settlement.

’Six in total. One less than last time.’

’However, three of them are adults, and there is indeed one Quasi-Bronze Goblin.’

’Judging by its size, it’s about the same as the one we ran into last time.’

’A perfect chance to test my recent improvements... and the power of my new weapon.’