My inventory is full of monster materials.

"Philip! Are you still hung up on that succubus?!"

"No, I didn't, I just mentioned it casually..."

"Just like that?! No wonder those two big mounds of white flesh were pressed against you!"

"She was about to fall, and I just happened to catch her."

"Why didn't you help me up when I fell down before!"

...

It's hard to imagine that a piece of paper could so vividly portray the petty squabbles of a newlywed couple.

The four people at the table stared in disbelief, their expressions shifting from initial surprise to embarrassment, and then to suppressing laughter.

Finally, Felix's voice regained control, and his tone was noticeably urgent.

"Talia, stop fooling around! The 'phonograph' is running out of time!"

"Then get out of my way! I need to say a few words to my brother!"

Felix appeared to have surrendered.

Talia regained control and shouted directly.

"Brady! Brady! Can you hear me?"

"Sister! I'm here!"

The red-haired young man stood up excitedly and waved his hand repeatedly at the paper mouth.

But Paper Mouth seemed not to see it at all, and instead muttered something to itself.

"Oh yeah... the letter might not reach Brady? Oh well. Henry, you tell that brat for me."

Then, Paper Mouth cleared her throat and adopted an authoritative tone like an older sister.

"Brady, listen to me! On important matters, listen to Henry. He may be stubborn, but his basic principles are sound."

Brady nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

Henry also felt a sense of relief, as this was the absolute trust his teammates had placed in him.

However, the paper mouth suddenly changed its tone.

"But! Don't listen to him on some complicated details! He's so inflexible!"

"Go ask that little pervert Mark. He's quick-witted and much smarter than you. But whatever you do, don't go with him to those shady places! I knew he was a lecher the first day I saw him!"

"And also, go to church more often in your free time, recite scriptures and sing songs with your sister Emily, and calm your mind. Do you hear me!"

This series of instructions came down like a barrage of bullets.

Brady didn't know how to react after hearing this, so he could only sneak glances at Henry and Mark out of the corner of his eye.

Henry's face darkened.

Mark hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

It's really not my fault.

Can you blame me for having "Lust +50%" in my equipment slot back then?

Only Emily, like a model student who had been singled out for praise, had an undisguised smug look in her eyes.

"Ahem!"

Soon, Felix's voice forcefully took over the dominance of the paper mouth, and his speaking speed increased significantly.

"Henry, we don't have much time left, so I'll get straight to the point."

"Back then, my grandfather had some dealings with the president of the Pinewood Town Adventurers' Guild."

"I asked him to look after 'White Eagle,' hoping that my grandfather's influence would be of some use. Also, be careful of Eugene!"

"In addition, I know you will soon face a choice. If needed, you can go to the Dr. James Estate in the eastern suburbs of Serge City. The Anderson family is willing to provide financial assistance, but you will have to negotiate the specific conditions."

"I can't—"

Before he could finish speaking...

Bang!

With a soft sound, the suspended paper mouth suddenly exploded, turning into countless tiny paper scraps that drifted down.

This special reunion came to an abrupt end.

The four people at the table exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a range of surprised emotions. Their feelings were as turbulent as if they were riding a dragon, all of which eventually dissipated into a long sigh.

"Whoosh—" x4

Once he had calmed down a bit, Henry spoke first, his voice regaining its usual composure.

"Felix and Talia should be settled in there for now. Let's look at another letter."

As he spoke, he took out another blue letter from the leather pouch at his waist.

The gold sealing wax at the closure clearly imprints the Adventurers' Guild's unique emblem—a sword and a staff.

……

……

Adventurers' Guild.

"The White Eagle is here!!"

"Whoa!!"

...

As soon as the four members of the "White Eagle" team stepped into the hall, a large number of adventurers from almost half of the guild surged around them.

Everyone surrounded Henry and his companions, their gazes filled with all sorts of expressions—awe, envy, longing—all made no attempt to conceal their feelings.

"Henry the Ironclad! Your full plate armor looks really cool!"

"Old Henry, we used to drink together when Felix was around."

"Captain White Eagle, how about teaming up with my Wild Wolf Dis team? The Eagle-Wolf combination is invincible!!"

"Hey! I'm a rare dual-wielder, you'll be hitting the jackpot if you let me join your party."

...

Henry now exudes the air of an elite adventurer.

Wearing a full suit of matte gray plate armor with seamlessly joined plates, and carrying a life-sized steel tower shield on his back, he resembled a moving metal wall, hence the nickname "Grey Iron Wall" Henry.

Henry remained unfazed by the flattery from those around him, coldly pushing aside the crowd blocking his way with his hands.

Brady, who followed closely behind, had changed drastically. He carried a finely forged longsword on his shoulder, and the hideous gauntlet on his left arm complemented the scars on his body. He also had a resounding title—the Scarred Swordsman.

"Brady, wanna go for drinks at 'Giant's Sleepyhead' tonight?"

"Go right away after you've finished your business."

"Scarred Swordsman, huh? Just a kid who hasn't even grown his first hair yet? Come and have a go if you dare."

"I'm going to give your butt a decorative cut later."

"Little brother, I'll be waiting for you at Iris Hostel, room 520, tonight at 9 PM~"

Hehe~

Unlike Henry's indifference, Brady enjoyed being the center of attention and frequently interacted with his "fans," especially receiving flirty glances from many sexy female adventurers.

After Henry and Brady, Emily and Mark were not as popular.

"Shy" Emily is very averse to the approach of strangers—to prevent a recurrence of the last incident, she tightly covers the gold badge inlaid on the head of her silver staff to her chest whenever she sees someone approaching.

Mark also has his own nickname – the Ice Archer.

But he kept a low profile, letting the spotlight shine on the former two, and always falling behind the group.

The only truly memorable incident was last month when someone in the guild pointed at Mark while he was reading a book, and then had his arm frozen by a spell and smashed to pieces – a truly brutal scene.

Strangely, the guild did not punish Mark; instead, it acted as a mediator and had Mark pay 5 gold coins in compensation, thus settling the matter.

Mark's opinion is—

Good riddance! You'll do it again next time. I hate it when idiots disturb my studies!

Actually, the reason why the "White Eagle" squad is so popular now is because of the mission half a month ago: "Exterminate the Giant Tarantula in Birch Village".

The team performed exceptionally well that time, successfully eradicating a small giant tarantula nest, which included more than twenty giant tarantulas and one elite giant tarantula.

Giant tarantulas have physical strength comparable to medium-sized wild animals, such as lynxes, lynxes, and leopards. Moreover, they have venomous fangs, making them easy targets for predators.

However, the "White Eagle" squad, with one bronze belt and three iron belts, not only completed the mission but also returned unscathed, thus becoming famous overnight.

At this moment, the adventurers of Pinewood Town turned their attention back to this incredibly promising adventurer team, ready to take flight once more...

Finally, Henry and his party arrived at the counter, where Vanessa had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing them, she bowed and greeted them.

"Good morning, everyone from 'White Eagle'!"

Vanessa's smile was genuine and radiant, and the silver embroidered guild emblem on her chest shone brightly.

Henry responded succinctly.

"Lead the way."

"Okay, please follow me."

Then, led by Vanessa, they passed the check by the guards at the second-floor entrance and stepped into the guild's second floor again.