Flashy Adventurer System : Show Off to Get Stronger! - Chapter 504

Chapter 504: Verden Zachrana
“You f*cking old man! You’ll see! You’ll see!!”

“Alicia, calm down! You know we’r–”

“You! And you call yourself Shye’s father?! How can you be so calm when your son has been treated that way?!” Alicia raged, her voice echoing in the metal hallways of the terrorist group’s main headquarters.

“Don’t forget that it was your decision that got us into this mess! I don’t regret being a part of this mission. However, if my son and daughter don’t forgive me, I’ll also never forgive you!”

Just thinking about her poor children begging for coins and food for four years broke Alicia’s heart into a million pieces.

‘Why?! Why am I always so stupid?! I should have stayed with them at least until one of them made it into Colzen Academy!’

She reprimanded herself as she stormed towards their leader’s room.

*BANG!*

“YOU!! WE’VE EVEN DECIDED TO FORCE OUR CHILDREN TO HELP WITH YOUR SO-CALLED NOBLE PURPOSE AND THIS IS HOW YOU REPAY US?!” Alicia furiously said after kicking the old man’s metal door open.

“Calm down, Alicia. Let me explain.”

If Shye saw the old man’s face, he would be shocked to recognize him as the very same old man he worked for, the one who had bestowed the system upon him: Sanada Eiichiro.

“Explain? Naturally, you have to explain! Otherwise, we’re quitting and taking Shye with us! This whole world can go to hell for all we care!”

“Sigh… Since you’re all here, let me explain everything to you. Fetch the young lad as well; he’s the one who needs to know the most.”

Hearing the old man’s words, Alicia slightly calmed down, signaling for Maverick to fetch Shye as she didn’t dare to face and talk to her son.

She knew that she and her husband were at fault from the very beginning.

They were young and impulsive at the time, even daring to decide whether one of their children should save the world or not.

They thought that Shye would thank them should he become a hero.

After all, it was them who got him into this grand quest to save the world.

However, upon realizing how difficult it was and how much Shye had to suffer, with the possibility of his name going down in history as a villain if they failed, Alicia and Maverick began to regret their impulsive decisions.

It was a huge blunder on their part.

As parents, their children’s well-being should come first, not their own feelings.

Unfortunately for them, every mistake had a price, and this time, the cost was their children’s affection.

…As a father and the supposed “leader” of their family, Maverick knew he had to fetch Shye despite the slight fear and shame in his heart.

It was indeed his decision that compelled Alicia to go down the path of a so-called “hero”, hence, he braved his fears and headed towards the room where they were keeping Shye.

He then unlocked the special chain they used to restrain him.

As for Shye, just seeing his father’s face was enough to make his blood boil in anger.

He wanted to punch him.

However, he knew he shouldn’t, and he couldn’t bring himself to do so.

In the end, as foolish and rather selfish as they were, they were still his parents.

Deep inside his heart, he wanted to let go of his anger and go back to living a peaceful life with them.

He was at least willing to give them a second chance, but naturally, they had to work for it.

He would never easily forgive them for making him and his little sister suffer for some random purpose he didn’t understand.

…Maverick was too ashamed to even speak to his son, yet, he still tried.

“S-Shye, son. Would you please at least hear me and your mother out?”

“Heh, maybe next time. Your face disgusts me.” Shye replied disrespectfully.

He wanted to do the opposite, however, even with the guidance of his high wisdom attribute, he couldn’t.

He was just too angry right now.

Sighing in dejection, Maverick could only take things slowly.

He knew that he currently didn’t even have the right to reprimand Shye for his disrespect.

After all, what they did to him was much worse, even thinking that his son would thank him for this forced decision in the future.

“Sigh…follow me for now. The leader wants to meet you.”

Based on his parents’ attempts to reconcile with him, he sensed a low chance of falling into a precarious situation despite being inside the base of a terrorist group, and since he was already here, Shye would naturally follow to find out what all this crap was about.

Usually, terrorist groups abduct talented adventurers to extract their talents.

At least that was what he was aware of.

Hence, Shye was confused as to what the goal of this specific terrorist boss was.

‘Are they here to recruit me?’ He mused as he walked behind his father.

After around ten minutes of walking, they finally arrived at the boss’ room.

“I’ve brought him.”

Shye had a cold smirk on his face as he entered the room, ready to reject the leader’s offer.

However, upon entering, his eyes widened in surprise.

“We meet again, young lad.”

“Old Man Sanada? You’re…the leader of a terrorist group?”

“Yes, the most notorious, mysterious, and strongest, to be precise. The Verden Zachrana Group.”

“…”

Shye was stupefied for a few moments.

However, as realizations dawned upon him, his heart was once again filled with rage.

He was so angry that all he could do was laugh.

“Hahahaha! You played me so well. Nicely done, bald geezer! You even pulled my parents into your scheme! Was it fun toying with our family, huh?!” Shye exclaimed in utter fury.

“Was Maia’s sudden sickness because of you too? What a scheme to make me owe you something! Hahahaha! You’ve certainly broadened my horizons, you old bastard!”

[Congratulations! Your Wisdom attribute has increased from 200 >> 240!]

“Sigh… I apologize for deceiving you, young lad. However, I instructed your parents and a few of my men to abduct you for two purposes. While it’s best not to disclose the second reason, I will explain the first. I’ve chosen to reveal everything you need to know about my plans.”