Flashy Adventurer System : Show Off to Get Stronger! - Chapter 641

Chapter 641: Karsa Bloodwinter, Raven’s Blade’s Strongest
‘With the completion of this quest, the sharpness rating of my greatswords should reach approximately three hundred thirty-five. Additionally, this should propel my adamantite rank to around eighty-seventh in the entire region.’ Shye mused as he approached the gates of Valenzia City after another successful (S) ranked hunt.

“Welcome back, Sir Crowley of the Black Dawn!” The guards exclaimed in unison while saluting Shye.

[Congratulations! You’ve earned 128 points!]

He was now highly renowned in the region, and as a result, people admired him just for arriving at the city while riding his famous king-class familiar.

Of course, Shye welcomed the free points with open arms.

After a few minutes of cantering, Shye ordered Zeth to temporarily turn back into a bracelet, entering the guild shortly after.

“H-Hey, look, Shye Crowley’s back!”

“H-Holy crap…we’re in for a sweet treat!”

As always, he created a stir whenever he returned, so he was accustomed to it and paid little attention to the commotion his guildmates made.

However, this also made him fail to notice that people somehow seemed excited this time, as though they’d been awaiting his return for quite some time now.

Oblivious to his guildmates’ conversations, Shye went straight to the rewards receptionist to report his quest completion and claim his rewards.

He then glanced at the rewards receptionist’s holographic screen, thinking, ‘As expected, I’m now ranked eighty-seventh…’

However, he naturally wasn’t satisfied with such a ranking, fully knowing he could rank much higher.

Thus, he quickly headed towards the quest board to search for another suitable quest.

Unfortunately, as soon as he turned around, a red-haired young woman, about five-foot-six with a strikingly attractive face and an aesthetically impressive physique, stood in his way.

She appeared to be in her late twenties or early thirties.

‘Karsa Bloodwinter…’

Although Shye was typically indifferent to his guildmates, he naturally recognized the top-ranked adventurer of Raven’s Blade.

He needed to strategically study her personality when he first arrived at the main headquarters.

After all, he might find himself on the receiving end of her blades someday if he didn’t pay her the attention she deserved.

Fortunately for him, despite her immense talent, Karsa’s deep-seated arrogance was typical of many top-ranked adventurers in other guilds.

She simply refused to give any attention to random newcomers, regardless of their talents.

However, he also discovered that she had been suppressing those who dared threaten her position, having dismantled three such adventurers to date—two of whom were crippled and one who was killed.

‘Hmph, so it’s my turn now, huh? Unfortunately, you’re way too late!’

Shye doubted that Karsa would dare to cripple him, let alone kill him, especially now that he was a hero.

In fact, he didn’t even believe she had the capability to do such things, regardless of his current status.

‘Then what is she plotting?’ Shye wondered, narrowing his eyes as he met Karsa’s unfriendly gaze with one of his own.

“Shye Crowley of the Black Dawn, the first hero of Valenzia,” Karsa said, shattering the tense silence. “I’ve heard much about your talents. However, as the guild’s top-ranked adventurer, I’ve been quite busy. But now I have some free time—so why not show me just how capable you are, rising star?”

‘Just as I thought… she’s here to challenge me. Fine, let’s get this over with quickly. Some people only learn after their faces get slapped, after all.’

“Fine. But understand this—my time, as Shye Crowley of the Black Dawn, is extremely valuable. I have hero duties that only I in the entire region can handle. So, I won’t be accepting this challenge without compensation.”

Karsa’s anger flared at Shye’s words.

‘So, this bastard really is as arrogant as they say—completely unfit to be a hero!’ she thought, her brows knitting in frustration and annoyance.

Of course, she was equally arrogant, it was just that her position was truly beneath that of a regional hero, and that’s why Shye’s words stung her hard.

“Hmph, demanding compensation for a simple duel that’ll likely be over in minutes? Pathetic. Why not just admit you’re scared?” Karsa retorted sharply.

Meanwhile, the Raven’s Blade guild members watched eagerly, their eyes gleaming with excitement at the heated exchange between the guild’s top-ranked adventurer and the newly promoted regional hero.

It was top-tier entertainment for everyone in the guild.

At that moment, two parties entered the establishment, appearing to have just returned from their quests as well.

Naturally, Shirley immediately realized that Shye was being targeted by Karsa and her ten adamantite lackeys, who stood behind her with displeased frowns.

Hence, without hesitation, she walked past the onlookers and stood alongside her beloved, ready to support him.

*~WHISTLE~*

“Damn, Miss Shirley’s the perfect partner, isn’t she?” Seira remarked with a whistle, impressed by Shirley’s smooth and decisive movements.

Truly deserving of the title of her boss’s lover.

Many high-ranked adamantites were naturally envious of Shye—not only was his career skyrocketing and his talent undeniable, but he also had an incredibly stunning woman by his side.

This, however, only served to further infuriate Karsa.

She desperately wanted to bash their skulls together for making her look even more like a loser and a villain.

The couple was simply shining too brightly.

Meanwhile, Shye was in seventh heaven, utterly pleased by what Shirley just did which allowed him to show off once more.

[Congratulations! You’ve earned 2,978 points!]

“Heh, I, Shye Crowley, had never been scared of anything. It’s just that I hate wasting my time. How about a bet, if you’re so confident?”

Shye’s words reminded the guildsmen that he had never accepted a duel in the past without a bet involved.

Moreover, the stakes he offered were always absurdly high, leaving his opponents both financially ruined and thoroughly humiliated after each “friendly spar”

‘This guy is definitely planning some big wager!’ was the thought that crossed their minds.

However, could he do the same to the top-ranked adventurer of the guild? The onlookers were curious to know.

“A bet? Heh, very well. What are your terms, Shye Crowley of the Black Dawn?”