Chapter 478: 362. The Truth About Snow Goose: Lin Da is Actually Lia’s ‘Father’?!
Lia’s fist came at him again, but this time, Lin Da was prepared, and with a snap, he grabbed Lia’s wrist.
Seeing the nearly overflowing pearls in Lia’s eyes, Lin Da scratched his head in confusion.
He couldn’t help but think, could it be that Lia’s actions were not about ambushing him, but out of concern?
No, that couldn’t be possible!
The sun hadn’t risen from the west, had it?
Lin Da was greatly shocked.
In his mind, Lia was a selfish spirit, always preoccupied with herself.
That she hadn’t taken advantage of his injuries to kick him while he was down was a relief.
And now, Lia was actually worried about him?
Lin Da was so shocked that his mouth hung open wide, unable to close.
He wanted to question Lia, but looking at her comical little face as she snuffled and held back tears, he felt somehow that she was sincere.
On the arena, Abner and the others wisely exited, leaving only Lin Da and his group.
Lin Da slowly released Lia’s wrist, pondered for a moment, and answered seriously,
“This competition did indeed involve some risks, but it was totally worth it.
Think about it, I’ve been featured in Adventurer’s Weekly once, but Snow Goose and Ice Flower haven’t even once.
There’s only a little over half a year left until the Ice Abyss Training Camp starts recruiting.
If you guys want to go, you can’t miss this chance.
Lia, the place you want to go to isn’t Azure Sky Adventurers University, but there, right?” ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novｅlfire.net
With Lin Da’s understanding of Lia, she would surely aim for the best.
If this competition failed to make it onto the “Gathering of Heroes” section of Adventurer’s Weekly, it would be quite challenging for Snow Goose and Ice Flower to make it twice in the coming half-year.
If going to Cyan City, the more companions, the better, and Lin Da naturally wouldn’t leave Goose and Ice Flower behind.
He himself also needed to win this competition to secure the entrance ticket for the training camp.
All these reasons formed the basis for Lin Da’s rationale that even though there was risk, he couldn’t afford to lose.
Besides, it only looked like his injuries were severe; Lia didn’t know the actual thickness of his Life Barrier, which had made her think he had narrowly escaped death several times.
Hearing this explanation, Lia was suddenly stunned and said incredulously, “So, you did this for me…”
Lin Da meant it for himself, as well as for Ice Flower and Snow Goose’s adventure teams.
But to Lia’s ears, it somehow became Lin Da fighting desperately against Abner to secure a training camp entrance ticket for her.
Seeing Lia’s moved expression, Lin Da simply didn’t correct her but smiled and reached to pet her head as if he was stroking a pet dog:
“Yes, exactly. That’s why I didn’t mind getting hurt to secure the victory!”
Lia’s eyes widened bit by bit: “Really?”
“Mhm,” Lin Da nodded.
Lia’s inner flame of anger suddenly extinguished, and she thought blissfully that Lin Da had fought so hard just for her.
Everyone around them cast strange glances, Lulu looked resigned, and Isa’s eyes held a hint of sympathy… Although she didn’t know what was going on, those two were probably envious of her.
Lin Da had indeed fought desperately against Abner for her!
In contrast to Lin Da, who was mature in both his past and present life, the just-adult Lia was still full of fantastical, passionate dreams.
The biggest difference was that Lin Da planned to retire with his team members after defeating the Demon King and live a relaxed and happy life without shame or want for Gold Coins.
Whereas Lia dreamed of leading her team to slay Giant Dragons and demons, meeting a White Horse Knight during her adventures, and ultimately becoming a legend in the war to protect the continent…
Her head was stuffed with romantic fantasies like those from comic books.
This represented the fundamental difference between Lia and Lin Da; Lin Da was long past his adolescence.
Ever since Lin Da had left the team, Lia had gradually realized the significant differences in their personalities and ambitions, causing their rift to widen.
But it was only after separating from their inseparable team life of three years and becoming somewhat strangers that Lia truly felt she knew Lin Da.
He wasn’t just the annoying uncle who nagged in her ear like an old mother, he could also show his mettle to protect others. From subduing the Goblin Prince to closing the Three-Headed Snake People Chieftain in the Great Mystery Continent, and battling the Lunar Tier Voxel, whenever Lia saw Lin Da’s towering figure stand before her, she momentarily visualized Lin Da riding a tall horse, backlit with a radiant glow.
By now, Lia could no longer see Lin Da as just the annoying uncle who nagged at her.
Under the teasing gaze of others, Lia’s face grew redder and she stuttered trying to say something.
Meeting Lin Da’s probing dark eyes, Lia panicked without reason, her cheeks burning, hands against her will crossed in front of her chest showing an arrogant posture, she huffed:
“Idiot! Don’t think this makes me forgive you, apologize, apologize!”
She was referring to yesterday’s incident.
Lin Da perplexedly said, “Why should I apologize? If anyone, you should be the one apologizing. I still have to deal with my Oath-bound in the future, what right do you have to challenge me? If someone has to be challenged, it should be my team members, not you.”
After all, Lin Da was building a future for the super “Magi-machines” with his children, none of which could afford even the slightest mishap.
But Lia’s one sword stroke had chopped off several of his “hairs,” and had it gone a bit further, Lin Da’s “Magi-machine” would have been reduced to just about 1.3 times the size of a normal person’s.