After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Mighty thighs, bursting through the belly of a fish.

Both hands too ripped through the pillow, emerging from within.

The Hammerhead Shark Monster.

Makes a grand entrance!

Lia's incessant talking came to an abrupt stop.

Dumbfounded, she watched the hammerhead shark crawl out of her mother's bed.

What is this thing?

Are pillows this advanced nowadays?

With hands and feet, and it moves?

Under Lia's stunned expression, the hammerhead shark took off its headgear.

A tall man, standing about six feet tall, stepped out from the pillow.

The sweltering heat caused sweat to roll down Lin Da's chin, dripping onto the bed, soaking the sheets drop by drop.

Sitting in the chair, the red-haired girl opened her mouth in shock, her slim fingers trembling as she pointed at him.

Due to Lia's intense emotions, she held her breath in her chest, like a magic machine jamming, unable to utter a word.

Lin Da looked down calmly at her:

"It's only you trying? Lia, don't joke, when I work late into the night, what are you doing? Shopping, playing games with Klrona? Or sneaking out to buy snacks?"

Lia didn't take in any of the content of Lin Da's words.

In her head, buzzing sounds rang out, her eyes reflecting Lin Da's towering figure standing on the bed, and behind him, Bellini was covering her face, too ashamed to show herself...

A bolt from the blue exploded in Lia's heart, How could this be happening!

Why was Lin Da in Red Heart City, staying at her home, living with her mother!

Lia felt as if her brain was about to melt, she clenched her teeth tightly, turning her head to look at Bellini.

"Lia, listen to Mommy's explanation, it's definitely not what you think!"

Bellini's face was pale.

At that moment, the pillows on either side also 'climbed' up.

They took off their headgear, revealing Kafni's smirking face, and another girl, wearing a cardboard box, cowering in fear.

One, two, three... four!

On this small bed, other than her mother, there were actually three more people hiding!

Lia's vision darkened, her voice hoarse, "You all, were hiding from me... doing that sort of thing?"

"The food outside wasn't prepared for father. It was you guys, you all ate it, then in the bedroom...!"

"No wonder when I came back, mother looked odd, because I caught you! Before I came in, you were all here!!!"

Lia's face turned livid.

She furiously glared at Lin Da, "You can't fight me, so you go after my mother, you're despicable, shameless!"

Lin Da shrugged his shoulders, offering no explanation.

He got off the bed and passed by Lia, heading to a small cabinet to pour himself a glass of cold water.

"Say something!" Lia went to grab his shoulder.

"Stop!" A stern shout came from the side, Lia glanced sideways, it was her mother with a frosty face.

In her entire life, she had never seen Bellini so furious, and she was startled momentarily.

Then, Lia grew even more irritable, "You're going to cover for him? Despite doing something so disgraceful, you still dare to protect Lin Da!"

"You guys... when did you become lovers! Why didn't I know anything about this!"

"We're not lovers!"

Bellini couldn't help but laugh, If someone from the family heard this, she would definitely be beaten to death as a wanton woman.

"Then what exactly is your relationship, explain!" Lia looked at Lin Da, then back at her mother, her emotions in turmoil, desperately wanting to destroy something!

Meanwhile, Lin Da coughed softly, gently shaking his head at Bellini.

The Purifying Witch's ability to cleanse the Witch's Corruption, he didn't want more people to know about it.

It was a secret between him and Bellini, unrelated to Lia.

But Bellini was having a hard time.

How was she supposed to explain to the furious Lia why Lin Da was in her bed?

"Lia, you might not believe this, but it's really true…"

"Even though Lin Da was hiding in the pillow and was on the same bed as Mom, really, nothing happened between us."

"Hah?! Are you saying those men who go to disreputable hotels are just having tea? Don't treat me like a kid!"

Lia laughed sarcastically, feeling her intelligence insulted.

"Don't get worked up, calm down, Mom will prove it to you! Look, everyone is properly dressed. Mom is your father's woman, and wouldn't do what you're thinking, Lia, please, let's not make a big fuss, trust Mom..." .net

Bellini, tears streaming down her face, unsuccessfully grabbed Lia's hand.

If Dawen outside noticed and reported this to the Lord, she'd be doomed!

"I don't want this either... but you guys...!"

Lia, pale, bit her lip continuously and took deep breaths to suppress her anger.

Once her daughter had calmed down a bit, Bellini started to explain.

She also concocted a perfect lie in her mind.

Besides the part where Lin Da used his ability to heal, Bellini told Lia everything.

"So, it was Mom's illness acting up, she fainted, Lin Da and others just happened to arrive, and they carried you into the bedroom, looking after you."

"And to avoid suspicion, so as not to upset me, you came up with them crawling into a doll?"

Lia was flabbergasted.

Lin Da, with his arms crossed, nodded and said, "Exactly, that's the truth."

"Really?" Lia looked suspiciously at her mother.

Bellini nodded repeatedly, "Lin Da is indeed a savior. If it hadn't been for him, Mom lying on the cold living room floor would have been dangerous."

Lia's mind was in chaos.

She lifted the bedcovers and found them very neat—any strange happenings would have left a trace.

This was knowledge she had learned from Aiko.

Her gaze carefully scoured the place, the bedsheet clean and tidy.

Bellini and Lin Da's clothes were also properly worn.

So, was Lin Da... really her mother's savior?

Had she misunderstood them all?

Lia awkwardly touched her cheek.

Though she was still somewhat disbelieving, the evidence was right before her eyes.

"Th-Thank you."

Even her thanks were barely louder than a mosquito buzzing.

"I saved your mother, it had nothing to do with you."

Lin Da seemed indifferent, "Let's get back to the earlier topic. You seemed to imply you're the only one trying? Then I'd like to ask, what exactly are you, the team captain, doing in the dead of night?"

"Uh, I, Miss, am also trying hard!"

Lia hesitated for a moment, then realized. Late at night, she'd usually be asleep already. If awake, she'd mostly hang out with Chloe or go to the Magic Shadow Theater, munching on popcorn and watching adventure-themed Magic Shadows.

Lately, she had been practicing more diligently, as in just over two months, the Stone of the Brave would descend.

But during the times Lin Da was around, her nighttime schedule was either sleeping or having fun. Lin Da's question had caught her throat, and she couldn't answer.

Trying hard at what?

Embarrassed, she couldn't answer.