Chapter 4: Is Green right?

“Huff…”

Taking a deep breath, Green awoke from the simulated life and blinked.

Huff—

The biting cold wind blew relentlessly, several travelers glanced at him curiously before pushing open the door and entering.

Street vendors called out their wares as they walked along the street, nearby manor serfs, led by the steward, carried one item after another to the market, while groups of guards idled and chatted as they lazily strolled across the street.

Everything felt so natural.

“Even though I spent several months in the simulated life, in reality it’s been only a moment?”

Green gazed deeply at the Adventurer’s Log in his hands, memories of the simulated life flooding his mind.

The days spent with Alice, witnessing his fury when she was bullied, and… the memories related to the Paladin profession.

Like a dream.

Though Green was still just a mere mortal without even the lowest-tier profession, the memories of the Paladin profession flowing through his mind were surprisingly clear.

Not just the sacred light’s commandments, but also how to control force, manage sword speed, and even use light magic.

Those profound, difficult-to-understand pieces of knowledge, which normally would take others months or even years to roughly grasp, now seemed instinctively imprinted upon his soul.

“Why not give it a try?”

He looked around cautiously and, seeing no one nearby, picked up a fallen branch and held his breath to steady his breathing.

“Exorcising Slash!”

Swish—

Green, ready in stance, swung with all his might.

Huff~~

Another gust of wind swept by.

Boom!

Yet a burst of energy tore through the air, splitting the cold wind in two!

“It worked? It really worked?” Green’s pupils constricted. The memories in the Adventurer’s Log… were all real?

Though as a mere mortal, his Exorcising Slash was nowhere near the skilled Paladin from the simulation, by nature, it was indeed a genuine Exorcising Slash.

“If the simulated life knowledge and memories are real, then I could use different identities in simulation to gather all kinds of information?”

Green’s eyes lit up.

Ever since he transmigrated, he had dreamed of becoming a profession holder.

However, perhaps due to the side effects of transmigration, according to that Legendary Class mage in the Adventurer Team, Green’s soul was inherently flawed, meaning he was destined never to become a profession holder in this life.

But now…

“Huff.” Exhaling a cloud of white breath, Green felt a fierce fighting spirit ignite within him and immediately strode toward the Adventurer Guild not far away.

“First, I’ll settle the matter of publishing the Adventurer’s Notes and earn my first pot of gold.”

Green already had a long-term plan for the future.

“I haven’t even received any quest rewards, yet I’ve already gained such great benefits. I wonder what I’ll get after finishing the simulated life experience?”

With hope in his heart, Green’s figure disappeared into the biting cold wind.

“I’m so mad at that ungrateful white-eyed wolf.”

Under the dim light, Freya gently removed her leather armor and changed into an exquisite one-piece nightgown, her proud figure made even more alluring by the snug clothing.

She looked at herself in the mirror, annoyed.

That face, which should have been composed and elegant enough to make all the men in the world fall for her, now lacked its usual nobility, instead faintly showing a trace of panic.

All because of Green.

If I hadn’t taken in that stray dog he was back then, he’d probably be starving to death by now!

He couldn’t even take a few harsh words from me?

Doesn’t he know I’m the daughter of a duke, the Kingdom Marshal’s daughter?

Not to mention, I’m also the captain of the five-star Adventurer Team, Star-Moon Adventurer Team.

He’s just a lowly mortal, and after I criticized him a little, he just quit?

Hmph, I want to see who else will take him in after leaving me!

Gritting her teeth unwillingly, Freya took several deep breaths to calm herself.

“What’s wrong? Who’s angered our princess?”

A fragrant scent wafted in as a figure in a mage’s robe gracefully approached Freya’s side.

The polished mirror reflected the two ladies’ completely opposite yet equally graceful postures.

“Oh, it’s you, Lucy.” Freya sighed irritably. “It’s all because of that idiot Green. Hmph, such an ungrateful fellow…”

“Green?” Mage Lucy’s expression became subtly complex. “What’s wrong, miss? Did Green upset you again?”

“Hmph, this time it won’t be so easy for him to win my forgiveness.”

Freya touched her pale golden hair, speaking arrogantly, “Even if he kneels and begs to rejoin our Adventurer Team, I won’t easily agree.”

“Rejoin…?” The mage girl’s sharp ears caught the keyword. “Wait, Freya, you kicked Green out of our Adventurer Team?”

Lucy shook her head, her fragrant, shoulder-length black hair swaying.

“What’s the matter?” Seeing Lucy’s surprise, Freya asked, puzzled. “You don’t like Green either, right? You won’t mind me kicking him out, will you?”

Mind?

Lucy smiled lightly.

“No, why would I? After all, we’re all going to participate in the Selection Squad to slay the Demon Lord. We really can’t bring along a mortal without a profession, can we?”

The mage chuckled and picked up a comb to fix Freya’s hairstyle. “Besides, that insignificant Green dared to offend our lady captain. How could we just let that slide?”

“Exactly, exactly.”

Seeing her teammate’s approval, Freya breathed a little easier.

After all, Green was the one in the wrong!

With his stubborn look, I almost thought I was the one at fault.

“But Freya, besides Green, do we have any other Record Keepers?”

Lucy asked casually, a certain indescribable meaning shining in her beautiful face.

“Record Keeper? Please, who needs such a useless role? Our Star-Moon Adventurer Team is all made up of Legendary Class professionals. Why would we need someone for useless analysis or intelligence?”

For some reason, Freya felt an inexplicable irritation as she recalled Green calmly stating his ‘contributions’ to the team not long ago.

Hmph.

Intelligence analysis or whatever — just check the Guild Data Library or buy a few info packets from top graduates of the Royal Academy. It’s so easy.

What’s there to be so arrogant about!

“…” Lucy’s smile grew even brighter. “Indeed. That idiot Green, I’ve actually hated him for a long time too…”

As she spoke, the mage’s voice unconsciously took on a note of joy.

Lucy truly despised Green.

She hated how he was constantly fawning over Freya, never giving up even after repeatedly being ignored, always wholeheartedly and meticulously caring for Freya.

Was she somehow inferior to Freya?

People said that the Valkyrie’s beauty was unparalleled, but compared to cold Freya, the saintly lady who was always spacey and absent-minded, Lucy — the gentle genius mage — was actually the most popular.

But that idiot Green only had eyes for Freya, always thinking about solving her problems day in and day out.

Why?

Why could Freya so easily earn all of Green’s concern, while Lucy was treated with polite but distant civility?

Just because Freya took him in?

If that’s the case…

Then I’ll be the one to drive Green, that stray dog, out of the Adventurer Team!

Though Lucy didn’t expect her few stirring words would so easily push loyal, sincere Green out of the group.

Wasn’t that a bit too smooth?

Imagining Green alone and miserable, lost in the freezing snow outside, Lucy couldn’t help but smile with satisfaction.

“La la la…” She hummed a merry tune, gently finishing Freya’s hairdo.

Once Green fell into despair, she would extend a helping hand…

And just like when Freya took him in, she’d receive his wholehearted love, right?

She could hardly wait.

Lucy happily fantasized about that beautiful scene, her smile growing ever more enchanting.