After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

"81, 82, 83."

Lulu's muttering voice came from one side.

Monica was agape with shock, "Lulu, Sister Lulu, what are you doing here?"

"No time to talk, start moving, or Dark Shadow will punish you."

A flicker of residual fear passed through Lulu's eyes as she rubbed her bottom with her wolf tail. Just before, when she had provoked Dark Shadow, she had been severely whipped by him with a vine, and it still hurt.

"Eh? Is the captain here too?"

Before Monica could understand what was happening, a whooshing sound suddenly rang out,

a man wearing a faceless mask and a black coat swung a slim vine, hitting Monica's plump bottom.

"Ouch!"

Monica cried out like a little duck, one hand covering her bottom, her big eyes shimmering with tears, looking aggrieved as she faced Dark Shadow.

"Don't stop. Monica, 500 push-ups, Lulu 1500, anyone who stops will be beaten."

Dark Shadow coldly swung the vine through the air, creating a sharp sound.

Each strike would leave a fiery red mark on the bodies of the two girls!

Despite his inner reluctance to strike his team members, not doing so would greatly diminish the quality of the training.

20,000 Diamonds was not a small amount; he had to maximize the use of every single Diamond.

Smack, smack, smack!

In no time, Monica's bottom had swollen from the strikes, and she tearfully continued her push-ups.

In the dream, time seemed to stop; Monica felt each second stretched out endlessly, using all her strength to barely complete over 200 before collapsing to the ground.

This time, Dark Shadow did not scold her but crouched down, gently stroking the girl's head, his tone still cold, "Try to keep going a little longer."

Having seen Monica receive a pat on the head from the captain, Lulu hesitated for a while, then also stopped, her fluffy ears twitching as her face turned red, "I... I want that too... "

In the dream world, even if she acted capriciously, no one would find out.

Dark Shadow grinned knowingly, "Such a greedy teammate."

Thereupon, his other hand rested on Lulu's head.

The fluffy beast ears felt very pleasant to the touch; Lin Da... no, he was now the strict Dark Shadow.

It had to be said, playing with beast ears felt amazing!

Lin Da, touching one girl's head and seeing both quite happy, also felt a deep sense of achievement.

"Don't stop; if you crave more, then continue, the faster you do it, the happier the captain will be!"

Lin Da looked at them with an encouraging gaze, "Yes, go faster, the faster your movements, the quicker you'll finish!"

Only after completing the training content would Lin Da allow the two teammates to leave the dream world.

...

Monica completed her 500 push-ups almost simultaneously with Lulu.

The 10,000 Experience Points Coupon and Potential Guidance Coupon took effect.

After emerging from the World Tree, Monica vaguely felt she was on the verge of a breakthrough; the 19th Star in her spirit world was faint yet almost energized by just a bit more Magic Power.

In reality, the sleeping Monica's body twitched.

Golden light landed on her body, also appearing in the dream world.

Monica, broke through to level 19 Earth Mage!

Only one step away from becoming a level 20 adventurer and mastering a terrifying Ultimate Skill!

Lulu also reaped significant gains, as seen from Lin Da's team interface, Lulu's base strength increased by 20 points, and her Hit Points increased by 100 points.

"We, have we become stronger?"

The two girls sat exhausted on the ground.

Their cheeks damp with sweat, their messy hair stuck to the corners of their mouths,

looking disheveled but their eyes sparkling, both girls exclaimed in unison.

Lin Da, beaming, seeing his team members happy, felt a pleasant mood as their captain.

"Yes, you've become stronger, and this strength will carry over into reality."

Dark Shadow's cold voice emanated from behind the white mask:

"Remember, this is your greatest secret, do not tell anyone. My existence is your cheat key, named 'Heaven Rewards the Diligent System'! The flow of time in the dream is much slower than in reality. A moment in the dream is a minute in reality, you can continue to train and level up extensively in the dream world!"

System?

Monica and Lulu were dumbfounded, such fantastical things only found in comic books were now a reality for them?

"I have... the Heaven Rewards the Diligent System..." Monica's face showed a mischievous joy, hanging her head and quietly reveling in her secret.

But disbelief lingered in Lulu's eyes. Comic books were for children; being a mature adventurer, how could she believe in such naivety?

However...

This was her second encounter with Dark Shadow in the dream, and she had previously experienced an increase in strength.

"Heaven Rewards the Diligent... is this my special talent?"

A trace of gloom lifted from Lulu's face.

Dark Shadow spoke faintly, "Yes, you are all chosen by the system, but remember—not to tell anyone, this is your greatest secret. Understood?"

"Understood!"

"Hmm."

Monica and Lulu nodded in agreement.

"Good. But let me be clear, anyone who leaks this secret, my vine will burst their bottom!"

Dark Shadow waved a large hand, and the surrounding scene melted away like ink.

The dream vanished.

In the rental house's small bed, Lin Da opened his eyes once again.

Monica was still deep in sleep, a joyous smile hanging on her face.

"As your captain, I will make you into top-level adventurers."