Flashy Adventurer System : Show Off to Get Stronger! - Chapter 557

Chapter 557: New Party Leader
The handlers had just left the dungeon an hour ago.

Yet, somehow, Fyun sensed that something bad and unexpected would happen.

He wasn’t a stranger to this feeling.

However, based on experience, such feelings were often unrelated to what was happening inside the dungeon.

Hence, Fyun quickly dismissed his thoughts, continuing on their journey back to the WAA Fanfir Headquarters to retrieve provisions.

They need to return to the dungeon entrance within a month to replenish the extermination party’s resources.

By that time, according to their timeline, the extermination party should have already cleared up to the fifth floor.

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Meanwhile, inside the dungeon…

The six remaining adventurers stood petrified on the spot with varying reactions to what happened.

Rai Hou and Dalton clenched their fists in frustration and helplessness; Mira knelt on the ground in despair, while Freeze and Walter were petrified in fear.

As for Shye, he didn’t care one bit about Koneko.

Due to the level four Flashy Adventurer System, Shye had long lost the ability to care about people he wasn’t close to.

This naturally applied even more to those who looked down on him just because he was from Valenzia.

Koneko could live or die for all he cared.

The reason he appeared petrified was because he was deep in thought.

‘Tch, do I have to take matters into my own hands this early?’

The young female scout from the Hakk’shatta region was crucial for their safe advancement; not only were her scouting abilities superb, but she was also confident and courageous.

Unfortunately, her overconfidence ultimately compromised her safety, and now, it seemed that he had to take over.

Freeze was simply too useless.

Dalton, confused and disheartened, turned to Rai Hou.

“R-Rai Hou, what should we do? Should we keep advancing, or should we head back and report that Koneko was captured by a humanoid monstrous creature?”

Honestly, the Yon Augenn champion felt that it would be unsafe to continue.

However, based on how Koneko looked earlier, she was likely still alive. If they went back now, they would be abandoning her.

Rai Hou was stuck between a rock and a hard place, causing his head to throb in pain.

He wanted to sleep.

Unfortunately, he was assigned as the leader of this party. He couldn’t just escape responsibility simply because he disliked it.

“N-NO! W-We can’t turn back now! Miss Koneko might be alive!” Mira said almost hysterically.

This was the first time she faced such a situation so early in the mission, and she still lacked the heart and resolve to abandon someone for the sake of their safety.

Her words only served to make decision-making even more difficult for Rai Hou.

Fortunately, someone he never would have expected to step up in this situation suddenly spoke up, sparing him from having to make such a difficult and ruthless decision.

“There’s no need to go back. I can take over as the team’s scout. However, the rear would be unprotected. If you want me to do this, then you’ll need to hand over the leadership of the party to me.” Shye said with a hint of arrogance, confident in his ability to handle the situation.

He trusted his leadership ability way more than anyone else’s.

Therefore, he made it a condition for helping Rai Hou navigate the difficult situation.

His words angered Freeze, Dalton, and Walter, though.

“You! Aren’t you part of this party too?! Why should there be conditions before you help us?!” The mage, Walter, exclaimed in fury.

He had long been irritated by Shye’s presence. It was only natural for him to explode upon hearing such indifferent and arrogant words.

“Heh, then you should’ve treated me like one from the beginning. Also, I’m not keen on taking responsibility without full control. Feel free to reject my proposal if you want. We could all just leave and abandon the rude woman.”

Shye knew that he was being very rude and aggressive towards his teammates.

However, first, some of them deserved it, and second, he knew that if he showed even the slightest weakness, Rai Hou would be hesitant to pass the leadership to him.

After all, the WAA had entrusted the mission’s leadership to Rai Hou, and even if he chose to pass it on to others, he would still bear the brunt of the consequences if the mission failed.

‘Should I trust this guy?’ Was the question that echoed repeatedly inside the Yon Augenn champion’s mind.

If he chose to hand over the leadership to Shye Crowley, the Valenzian champion, it would mean proceeding with the mission despite being down one member.

Conversely, if he didn’t, Rai Hou was certain they would eventually have to retreat, as Freeze alone wouldn’t be sufficient to guide them safely through the dark and perilous paths of the Horza Blaidde Mana Dungeon.

At that moment, Rai Hou, who was usually confident of his abilities, finally learned that he was still a small fry in the grand scheme of things.

The Horza Blaidde Dungeon, despite its (S) rank difficulty, wasn’t even in the top ten of the most dangerous mana dungeons.

Yet, they were already failing big time on just the first floor.

For the first time in his life, the talented Rai Hou experienced a significant setback that shook his confidence, making him fear for his career as an adventurer.

He didn’t want to end his undefeated streak like this.

Hence, after a few more moments of internal struggle, he finally reached a decision.

“F-Fine. I’ll hand over the leadership to you, Crowley. However, before I do, you must explain your abilities and how you plan to navigate us safely through this dark and perilous place.”

Hearing the Yon Augenn champion’s words, the eyes of the other members widened in utter shock and disbelief.

The renowned Rai Hou from the top region of Yon Augenn submitting to the demands of a Valenzian champion?

Who wouldn’t question their ears?

“A wise decision, Rai Hou. I assure you, you won’t regret it. Unfortunately…”