Flashy Adventurer System : Show Off to Get Stronger!

"Hmmph! Maybe those other adventurers from Krevar City are feigning ignorance! I say they're that madman's accomplices!" Seira exclaimed in anger.

The city lord's words about the arena exploding genuinely frightened her; thus, even though she didn't actually believe what she said, she spoke out of sheer spite.

Heck, she even thought she would perish right then and there upon seeing that the crazy adventurer's palm remained stuck on the seal in his chest even after getting slapped the f*ck out by her boss!

Still, she wasn't content with the city lord only detaining the other six as in her opinion, they must be lashed at least ten times each.

After all, if not for her boss' quick thinking, the consequences would've been dire.

As for Shye, who now knew the truth about the crazy, sore loser of an adventurer, he chose to change the topic, not wanting Seira to be involved with some darned terrorists.

'Maybe getting transferred out this early was actually for the best…' Shye mused while peering inside the low-quality spatial pouch containing 11,000 gold coins. "Never mind those idiots, here's your 2,000 gold coins."

Hearing Shye's pleasant words, the purple-haired midget's anger was instantly blown away, replaced by sheer delight.

This was the first time she had such a large sum of money, and with it, she could purchase all the high-quality items she wanted to spoil her mother and little brother without worrying about whether they could eat the next day!

Naturally, after obtaining a lot from the mini-event, the duo was all smiles.

"Let's head back to the guild and continuously grind quests."

And so, the two of them did.

For the next two months, Shye and Seira didn't stop embarking on quests—one after the other, not even taking a single day off after every quest completion.

They hunted various monstrous creatures of ranks not lower than (B-) but not higher than (A-), providing Seira not only ample experience but also vast amounts of knowledge she could utilize whenever she decides to go solo hunting.

In addition to this, the various discounted top-grade physique-enhancing tonics and mastery potions she purchased at Constantine Consumables with the help of Shye worked wonders, allowing her strength to increase by leaps and bounds.

Even the other emeralds did not have such luxury.

As a result, Seira realized the significant advantage that having a large coin reserve provided in advancing an adventurer's career.

Being poor truly does seal one's fate of mediocrity most of the time.

Had she not learned through experience, Seira knew she would have continued hopelessly dreaming, never realizing that there was never a chance for her to achieve her goals.

A spine-chilling thought in a way.

…The duo not only hunted monsters but also eradicated a few bandit groups and small illegal substance syndicates, allowing the midget to learn their petty tricks, understand their conniving thoughts, and witness how low some people would stoop to achieve their despicable goals.

Consequently, her bright outlook towards the world gradually darkened.

However, it was for the best; it was an unwanted truth, after all.

***

***

"Congratulations on your promotion to emerald rank, Miss Seira. You may now enter the special lounge on the second floor. Again, thank you for your contributions to the guild." Shauna said with a smile.

It felt like just yesterday when Seira was still a naive gold-ranked adventurer, talking to anyone who caught her attention and appearing very inexperienced.

Now, while traces of her innocent liveliness could still be seen occasionally, she mostly radiated the reliable aura of a seasoned adventurer—a stark contrast to her initial self.

All of this occurred in just eight months, with the ashen-haired young man beside her being the catalyst for her transformation.

Shauna simply found everything hard to believe, however, the truth was right before her eyes.

Her friend, Seira…was now a true veteran—an elite one at that as she was unbelievably strong for someone who had just ranked up.

She was at least already in the middle ranks of the branch's emeralds.
Discover exclusive content at empire

Shauna could only imagine the hellish training she took on during the past few months.

"Well then, Seira. I suppose this is where we part ways," Shye said with a smile, though he felt a pang of loneliness inside—much like he did after his graduation ceremony.

"Haha! Don't worry, boss! This is just a temporary separation! You don't need to feel too sad because I, the mighty Seira, will follow you to the ends of the earth! I'll be your most loyal follower! Your steadfast general!"

Hearing the midget's reply, Shye smiled.

To Seira, this might indeed be a momentary parting, however, Shye knew that things weren't that simple.

The gap between their abilities would only widen, and there might come a day when she couldn't follow him anymore, perhaps not even being qualified to stand alongside him on the frontline ever again.

Hence, Shye took this "temporary parting" more seriously than Seira, expecting for it to be permanent.

Still, he held onto hope that they could fight beside each other once more.

If he had the extra energy and resources, he would certainly assist her in catching up to him, even if it meant only reaching a point where she could stand on the same frontline where her contributions were destined to be limited.

He only had a few close friends, after all, and Seira was definitely one of them.

"Hahahaha! Good! You better not disappoint me, midget! I shall see you in Valenzia City!"

…With a spirited farewell, Shye departed from Balkrow City a month earlier than planned.

He still had one last preparatory journey ahead—to reunite with his beloved Shirley, finally recognizing that she was one of the two people he couldn't afford to leave behind at any cost—the other being his little sister.

Shye already honored their wishes by refraining from providing assistance, allowing them to develop independently as adventurers.

However, his rate of growth only accelerated rather than slowing down, as he initially anticipated.

Hence, he couldn't simply watch as the two most important people in his life struggled by themselves.

He had to help them grow at least their attributes one way or another, otherwise, they would surely be left behind.

If they would accept the skill books—even better.

…Despite being aware that convincing Shirley to abandon her respectable yet fruitless pursuit might bruise her pride, Shye resolved to proceed with his plan, believing she would only regret her stubbornness if he allowed it to persist.

He needed to grow some balls and decisively determine what was best for her, regardless of her approval.

If she strongly disapproved, then as a last resort, he would disclose the system's existence to her.

Surely, being aware of its existence would persuade her that she could never catch up, no matter her efforts; after all, he was... cheating.