Flashy Adventurer System : Show Off to Get Stronger! - Chapter 487

Chapter 487: Back To Valenzia
Shye, knowing that he had already completed the special quest way ahead of time, didn’t immediately report his completion as he did not want to waste the golden opportunity to rack up free treasures.

Hence, for an entire month, Shye, with the help of Nookie, scoured the entire dungeon for treasures, taking everything he could find.

As a result, not only did his coin reserves grow to a whopping 45,000 gold coins, but his system’s inventory, for the first time, was almost filled to the brim.

‘Hmm…is there an option to purchase additional inventory slots? at this rate…’ Shye mused as the enormous entrance he entered came into view.

“Nookie, reveal yourself, I tamed you legally so there should be no need for you to hide.”

Hearing its new master’s words, the cartoonish imp emerged from the void pocket it was hiding in, walking beside Shye as the two of them approached the guards.

“Hello, chief. I’m back.”

“Oh? Crowley! You sure took your sweet time there. The headquarters contacted us a month ago that you’ve already completed the quest, and honestly, at the time, we were truly shocked. We couldn’t help but doubt if we somehow mismanaged the dungeon. Hahahaha!”

Rather shocked by the guard chief’s intense enthusiasm, Shye couldn’t help but pause for a while before smiling.

It appeared that he had finally earned the guard chief’s full respect after completing the quest. Previously, the man had some reservations despite occasionally making jokes.

“Hahahaha, well, I found myself in a lot of dangerous situations. Luckily, I somehow made it through.”

“What a humble lad. If I was you, I would be boasting to the high heavens! Hahahaha! Oh? Is this the monstrous creature the headquarters informed us about?”

Naturally, again, Shye was slightly surprised by the guard chief’s words.

It seemed that his guess was correct.

‘Well, I kinda knew they were observing from somewhere as they didn’t even require me to record the results with a recording crystal…’

“Yes, this little one’s name is Nookie, and he was one of the four generals I believe…so…will this count towards a three-star completion?” Shye asked with a hint of nervousness.

This time, it was the guards who were stupefied with his question.

Indeed.

The requirements were to “slay” the generals and the lord. Hence, they didn’t know if taming a general would count towards a three-star completion.

‘What are the abysmal odds of that even happening?’ Was the thought that resonated in the minds of the guards.

Despite the incredibly slim—nearly nonexistent—chance of such an event occurring, it did happen.

Now, the guards, who were trained to handle all possible situations, found themselves at a loss for what to do.

“U-uhh… I believe headquarters will provide a satisfactory answer. For now, take this special quest completion badge, and present it to your guild’s rewards receptionist. In two weeks, your guild will receive the verdict from headquarters, along with your official appointment as either a hero candidate or a temporary champion.”

“I see, I’ll return to the guild for now then. Thanks for the patient explanations, chief.”

Watching Shye as he turned around to leave, the guard chief spoke once more.

“Crowley.”

“Yes?”

“The region is in your hands.”

Smiling as he continued toward the teleporter, Shye stepped onto the platform.

A guard then activated the teleportation formation, transporting Shye back to Valenzia City.

***

“Sigh…it has been more than a month and the division leader still isn’t back. Do you guys think that…perhaps…”

“Bernie! Don’t say such ominous things! The division leader will be fine!”

Two members of the Flashy Ravens Rising Division sat in the lobby, conversing as they ate their meals, both appearing rather depressed.

The member named Orpha, Bernie’s friend, didn’t want to think that something bad happened to their division leader.

However, it was difficult not to think that way, especially since it had been more than a month, yet, there was still no word from their division leader.

They both understood that Shye might be extremely busy fighting monsters, or the dungeon might not allow long-distance communication.

Still, they couldn’t help but worry.

Over the past few months, the two of them had grown attached to their division, finding their division mates’ personalities extremely likable.

Well, most of them…

Hence, it was difficult for them to join another division, as it would mean endlessly dealing with arrogant and ill-tempered guildmates.

Unfortunately, if Shye somehow couldn’t return, then the division would inevitably be disbanded.

Naturally, this was the perfect moment for those who silently hated Shye to strike.

“Hahaha, if I were you, I wouldn’t waste my time waiting for Crowley to return. D-Don’t get me wrong, I’m not wishing for his death. It’s just that no one has managed to complete that special quest for years, and I don’t think he’ll be the first. Besides, even if he somehow returns alive, his license would be revoked. So why waste time? Just find a new division and apply to join.”

Hearing the passerby’s words, Bernie and Orpha naturally frowned.

“Hmmph! Our division leader is the most talented rookie the region has ever seen. We trust him.”

“Hah! Fine, waste away in your upstart division then!”

At present, nearly everyone in the guild knew that Shye Crowley, a recently promoted rookie from the Balkrow Branch and the most talented the region had ever seen, had attempted the notorious special quest.

Of course, they had varying reactions upon learning of the matter.

A few scoffed in derision, most appeared apathetic on the outside but felt both nervous and excited on the inside, while others were genuinely worried.

They all knew Shye had the potential to become the region’s first hero.

However, it was just that for them, he took on the special quest a little too early.

After more than a month of not hearing anything about the special quest, most of them assumed that he perished, especially after seeing the dejected members of his division.

…Just as the passerby was about to leave, a sudden commotion outside the headquarters caught their attention, prompting Bernie, Orpha, and the guildmate to look toward the door.

A guildmate then came rushing in and exclaimed:

“C-Crowley is back!”