Lin Da remained silent for a long time.
Drops of water from the cave ceiling dripped down continuously, their echoes lingering.
"Hmm."
After a series of events, Lin Da had long harbored no resentment towards Lia. It was Lia, the 'failure,' who had taught him how to interact with his team members.
Lin Da had learned many lessons about being an adventure team leader from Lia.
Lessons in failure.
He could avoid the pitfalls Lia had stumbled into.
"Having spent three years with Snow Goose, I have no regrets," Lin Da said.
"What? You're not angry?" Lia looked up, surprised.
"Of course I was angry," Lin Da chuckled wryly, "Worrying too much, fearing the team leader might fall under the claws of Magical Creatures. Reckless, proud, arrogant, and flat-chested..."
Lia's face darkened, and she huffed, "Then why did you stay for three years before you quit?"
"Despite all the flaws... she might become a great adventure team leader in the future."