Chapter 364

Chapter 367: Refia’s Rich Inner Monologue (Please Subscribe!)

A gentle, soft voice pulled Izay out of his thoughts. He turned his head slightly to see Riviria approaching with her staff in hand.

“Perhaps it’s just me overthinking things?” Izay replied, “Like tactics we might use tomorrow.”

“Tactics?” Riviria tilted her head and approached gracefully.

Izay was sitting on a relatively flat rock about a meter high. Aside from the corner he occupied, there was still plenty of room left, enough for three or four people.

Not caring whether the rock was dirty or not, Riviria simply supported herself with one hand and sat down beside him, her emerald hair carrying a fresh scent.

“If nothing unexpected happens, we’ll break through the ‘Dragon’s Pot’ area tomorrow, right? We should consider what to do then.”

“You’re already thinking about tactics for a region we’ve never been to before?”

Upon hearing Izay’s response, Riviria smiled and laughed softly.

Normally, at this point, shouldn’t one be nervous?

Riviria had originally intended to come over and take care of Izay, considering such possible scenarios.

“Or do you think I’d be panicking, teacher?” Izay rolled his eyes irritably, guessing her thoughts.

“Hehe, perhaps that wouldn’t be so bad.” Riviria covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, then after a pause: “So how are your tactical considerations going? Why don’t you share them with me for reference?”

Hearing this, Izay hesitated for a moment: “… Personally, I think my plan is highly feasible, though it does involve some risk…”

Without holding back, Izay laid out all his thoughts.

He hoped to split the main team into two groups tomorrow. One group would follow him through the cannon dragon-created passage, diving straight into the fifty-eighth floor to eliminate all snipers.

The other group would proceed along the regular route, safely traversing these seven levels.

With the full force of the main team running, even covering several floors larger than Orario wouldn’t take long. The two groups could reunite on the fifty-eighth floor.

After listening to his proposal, Riviria first tilted her head cutely in surprise, then furrowed her brows seriously as she considered the feasibility of the plan.

“It certainly can be tried, but isn’t it too aggressive? This way, you might encounter unforeseen dangers.”

“Adventurers must take risks. If we don’t dare to try, how will we know if it will succeed?” Izay said calmly, making a statement that might provoke a certain half-elf into wanting to fight him.

“That makes sense… But I can’t decide this alone. Let’s consult Finn?” Riviria suggested gently.

The practicality of this plan was actually quite high; whether or not it would be implemented depended on Finn as the leader agreeing to take the risk.

“Hmm.” Izay nodded. Thinking and acting immediately, he stood up, jumped off the rock, and extended his hand to Riviria.

This small gesture made Riviria raise an eyebrow delicately. Wasn’t she Level 6? Did she really need such care?

A slightly strange feeling arose in her heart.

But this feeling wasn’t unpleasant either.

While her thoughts were flowing, Riviria didn’t refuse Izay’s kindness and held his hand to jump off the rock.

When they returned to the center of the camp, most of the camping work was done, and Anqi and Haruhi had already started preparing dinner.

One of the traditions of the expedition team was that every night when they rested, there would always be a more substantial meal waiting for everyone, boosting morale while rewarding the members.

At this time, Finn had just finished supervising the camping work and was about to return to his tent for dinner when he was caught by Izay and Riviria.

Calling together the restless officers like Raul and other supporters, plus the only blacksmith of the main force, Tsubaki, the group gathered in the leader’s tent.

“Calling all of us here, is there something you want to share, Izay, Riviria?”

Finn sat on a supply box, maintaining a gentle tone as he asked.

“Let Izay explain it to you all. It’s his proposal.” Riviria closed her eyes and handed over the speaking rights.

“… Proposal?”

All eyes in the tent instantly focused on Izay.

Under their gazes, Izay directly got to the point: “To be precise… I have an idea!”

What he had previously discussed with Riviria was now being repeated here. Everyone inside the tent, including leaders Finn and Gress, seemed to have different opinions on it.

“Directly charging to the cannon dragon’s doorstep!? Sounds good! I think it’s feasible!!”

As expected, Tiona was the first to express her agreement. The little angel fully demonstrated the violent nature corresponding to her innocent and lively personality, already eager to try out Izay’s proposal!

“Who cares how deep we go! I’m leading the charge tomorrow! Watch me slaughter them all!!”

“I just follow the captain’s orders~!”

Unlike Bert, who showed a ferocious beast-like smile, Tione firmly held her position as “adorable and dependent.”

“Well, youthful enthusiasm isn’t a bad thing.”

“But… Isn’t this a bit too risky…? Miss Ais, what do you think about Izay?”

Following Gress’s comment, Refia tugged on Ais’s sleeve, hoping she could persuade everyone.

However, reality disappointed the little fairy.

Ais blinked thoughtfully for a moment: “If it’s Izay, there’s definitely no problem!”

“Ugh…”

Refia was already frantically banging her head in her mind and even pulling her own ears.

Why were there so many people around her with latent violent tendencies!?

Why did she foolishly ask Miss Ais!?

Miss Ais had completely become Izay-shaped! (In terms of mindset)

Soon, after everyone had expressed their opinions, Finn, as the decision-maker, rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

“Since so many officers agree, let’s divide the main force into two groups according to Izay’s plan tomorrow. I will lead the supporters through the regular route, while Izay leads the group to deal with the ‘cannon dragons’ on the fifty-eighth floor.”

Is anyone willing to go with Izay? Finn asked finally.

Of course, he was asking the officers, not the support members.

Because Finn had already stated that the supporters would be led by him.

After all, reaching the fifty-eighth floor involves fighting cannon dragons and various flying dragons, leaping hundreds of meters. Lv.4 supporters might be manageable in small numbers, but if there were too many… they would likely become a burden.

“Me—! Me me me!” Tiona was the first to raise her hand.

Then came Bert and Ais.

The only one who didn’t raise her hand was Tione, who looked towards Finn for his opinion.

The halfling tribe leader received the signal, glanced at her, then at Ais.

“Hmm… How about this~ Ais, you won’t be following Izay this time. You’ll stay with us, leaving the opportunity for Tione. She’s on the brink of leveling up and needs experience more than you. Besides, if all the officers leave, I’ll be left without any vanguard.”

Upon hearing Finn’s judgment, Ais puffed out her cheeks.

Well, her hope of joining Izay’s team went unfulfilled.