Lixiang breathed a sigh of relief. This was his first time commanding so many people, and speaking in front of such a crowd was entirely different from giving a speech as a student representative back at school. In those days, all he had to do was lower his head and read his script, and with the dim lighting below, he doubted anyone was really listening. But having over a hundred people consciously standing at attention, waiting for his instructions and command, was a first.
White Snowflake took out a pale yellow handkerchief embroidered with a teddy bear and walked over to Lixiang, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "Brother Heartless Parting, you’re amazing," she said proudly. "That was so well said. It’s a pity I can’t participate in this Gold-rank quest, but I’m really not afraid—I’m truly not."
*Sweat.* Even though his skin had thickened from his time in New Century, Lixiang couldn't help but blush. He reached out and ruffled White Snowflake’s hair. "It’s not because you aren’t strong enough; it’s because you’ve already completed a Level 2 Gold-rank quest. The difficulty of any subsequent quests you enter will definitely be scaled up. Look, even your Brother Blade Like Waves isn't participating."
Chapter 153