Chapter 162
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Chapter 162: Adventurer’s Guild
Evening.
This was the otherworldly specialty—the Adventurer’s Guild.
As the door swung open, the faint murmurs from outside amplified into boisterous noise. Lin Yu stepped inside the clamorous hall alongside three young companions.
The first sight that greeted them… resembled a tavern more than a guild.
Beneath the blazing lanterns, dozens of wooden tables stood scattered. Tankards clashed together as boisterous men traded raucous jests and jibes. Behind the counter, lightly clad women chatted and laughed over drinks.
The pungent aroma of ale filled the air.
The moment the door opened, the racket momentarily stilled as countless eyes turned their way.
"Well, well, if it isn’t our talented rookies!" A provocatively dressed woman at the nearest table teased. "Been days since we last met—what happened to you lot? You look absolutely dreadful!"
"Indeed, covered in dust like beggars!" another chimed in. "Did you pick a fight with a pack of wolves?"
"And where are those shiny new leather armors you just bought?"
"Ugh, don’t remind us…" Will, their leader, heaved a sigh.
"Miss Elena!" The boy called out to the golden-curled woman behind the counter. "This time, I’ve brought an exceptionally powerful newcomer to our guild!"
"Exceptionally powerful, you say?"
Not just Elena, but every adventurer in the tavern perked up with interest.
Will stepped aside, revealing the golden-haired girl behind him.
…
So many stares…
Her head spun slightly.
Truly, the gaze of the human race felt distinctly different from her daughters’ adoring looks.
"…"
The girl parted her lips as if to greet them, but no words came forth.
"Good heavens… what a stunning beauty."
"Where did this lovely sister come from? That delicate yet dashing face—I might just fall for her myself!"
"Tsk tsk, seems Miss Elena’s title as the guild’s fairest will have to be relinquished."
"Careful with your words—you know how terrifying Miss Elena gets when angered…"
"Oh hush!" The woman named Elena waved a hand, her eyes curving into amused crescents. "Why would I be angry? More adorable newcomers are always welcome! This place would be dreadfully dull with nothing but you foul-smelling louts."
Her smiling gaze landed on two male adventurers, who immediately averted their eyes and gulped down their ale.
It appeared these adventurers cared less about strength… and far more about appearances—no, to be precise, they were utterly captivated by Army Lady’s striking visage…
But there’s nothing to be done about that.
*Sigh*, having a beautiful daughter is a mother’s cross to bear~
Under the weight of everyone’s stares, Lin Yu finally buckled and averted her gaze.
"Hey, listen up… Sister Army Lady is seriously strong!"
It was Sally who piped up this time.
"Not only did she easily take down a Class D Granville Wolf, but even all four members of the Wings of Freedom Squad together were no match for Sister Army Lady!"
The girl wore a triumphant expression.
"Wings of Freedom?"
The guild hall fell deathly quiet.
"You mean *those* four?"
After a pause, a male adventurer murmured the question.
"Exactly! Sylvestre, Martina, Halls, Lean—them!"
Will confirmed firmly.
"Yeah, I can vouch for that too!"
Mayer chimed in hastily.
"That bunch picked a fight with us at the city gates at dusk. If Sister Army Lady hadn’t been there, they might’ve killed the three of us!"
"What? They actually attacked you?"
At this, the tavern erupted into uproar again.
"You brats really have a death wish, don’t you? Weren’t you warned to steer clear of them?"
"Those scum might stop short of murder, but crippling you? That’s well within their range. Do you even know how many rookie adventurers they’ve hounded out of the Adventurer’s Guild?"
"You’re missing the point."
Elena’s voice cut through from the counter, and the guild fell silent once more.
"Wait… what did Sally just say?"
"Something about… this golden-haired girl defeating the Wings of Freedom…?"
"Right! Sister Army Lady took down the entire Wings of Freedom single-handedly! Are you all too drunk to process this, or should I repeat it—"
"Seriously… *seriously*?!"
Sally’s reaffirmation left the adventurers gaping in disbelief.
Let it be known—among over five hundred adventurers in the guild, those who could pull off such a feat could be counted on one hand!
Their gazes shifted back to the blonde girl, now tinged with something new.
Most still carried skepticism; after all, how could a girl who looked barely fifteen or sixteen possibly best *those* four?
"Sally, walk us through exactly what happened."
Finally, Elena was the one who broke the silence.
The young maiden cleared her throat and began narrating vividly about the battle that had occurred earlier at the city gates. Not content with just that, she went on to recount her rescue in Granville Forest, then continued through various adventures including how they handled the night assault incident…
When she finished speaking, while the adventurers in the guild remained astonished, hearing that Lin Yu had previously been an adventurer from another town rather than a complete novice – combined with the convincing evidence of the weather-beaten silver armor adorning the golden-haired girl – they gradually accepted the reality that she had single-handedly defeated a Class C Adventurer Squad.
"But if you could defeat those four, why did you merely inflict serious injuries on Sylvestre and chop off Martina’s hands back then?"
"Mmm."
Lin Yu nodded under their scrutinizing gazes.
"Should we call you merciful or kind-hearted, sister… Those scoundrels won’t feel grateful just because you showed them mercy," cautioned the scantily-clad woman who had first greeted them.
"True enough."
"They’ll definitely seek revenge, won’t they?"
"Those aren’t people to mess with – they’d likely resort to underhanded tactics like ambushes."
"Young beauty should stay vigilant."
The adventurers chimed in one after another.
"I understand. May I proceed with my adventurer registration now?"
These people talk so much… What a waste of time.
Come to think of it, it must be around seven or eight in the evening? Haven’t had dinner yet… So hungry… And somewhat sleepy too…
"Ah, so this time we’ve truly brought an exceptionally strong newcomer!"
"There shouldn’t be any problem with Sister Army Lady becoming an adventurer, right?"
The youths exclaimed enthusiastically.
"We’re her sponsors!"
When established adventurers recommend newcomers, the sponsors’ reputations improve if the recruits perform well.
However, should the newcomers perform poorly or commit crimes like murder that tarnish the guild’s reputation, the recommending adventurers face lowered evaluations, and in severe cases, expulsion alongside their recruits.
She saved Will’s group in the forest, and even when facing night assaults by villains or attacks from advanced adventurers… this golden-haired girl didn’t kill anyone, and her combat prowess was astonishing…
With three sponsors vouching for her, plus her proven character and abilities…
"Well then, your name is Army Lady, correct? You may come register now."
Elena smiled warmly and beckoned Lin Yu forward.
