newbobooks Chapter 197 I'm the Boss
Chapter 197 I'm the Boss
Chapter 197 I'm the Boss
During the pinball game in the Star Garden, it was already dusk. After all that, night fell, and a bright moon hung in the sky, its light shining down.
Adventurers are physically and mentally superior to ordinary people, especially with new members joining today. Everyone is extremely excited and prepared to stay up all night.
Daphne and Cassandra helped Tiony and Tiona choose their rooms, familiarize them with the surroundings, and introduce them to the various facilities of the mansion.
Ryu collected and properly placed the belongings left behind by the former members of the Astrea Familia. Since the people were gone, displaying those things would inevitably evoke feelings of melancholy and sadness.
There were many empty rooms in the Garden of Stars, and Tiony and Tiona quickly chose their bedrooms.
"Senior, senior, what is this?"
"It's a magic stone refrigerator!"
"Senior, senior, what's that?"
"This is the guild's latest product: a magic stone air conditioner. It regulates the temperature, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer!"
Tiona, like a curious child, explored the mansion, and Daphne and Cassandra answered all her questions, thoroughly enjoying being senior members of the clan.
Although Tione and Tiona are of a higher rank than them, seniority is still important within the clan.
The simple-minded Tiona didn't care about any of that and dragged the two of them around, having a great time.
Meanwhile, Tione was more focused on the other side, preparing a welcome dinner for the newlyweds, with Roy cooking and Astraea and Ryu assisting.
The three work together seamlessly, often understanding each other's needs without needing to exchange words.
The kitchen was so quiet that only the sounds of flames burning and boiling water could be heard, which made Tiony extremely envious.
Roy, who commands the goddess and Ryu, displays the demeanor of a great general. He is equally adept in the grand hall and the kitchen, which makes Tione even more fascinated, her eyes sparkling with love.
About an hour later, the lavish feast was ready and placed on the table. The Chinese dishes, with their perfect color, aroma, and taste, exuded an irresistible fragrance.
Tiony and Tiona had never eaten anything like this before; they usually ate black bread or simple roasted meat.
"Cheers!"
The group first raised their glasses and clinked them together.
Roy smiled and said, "Don't be shy, please have some."
Tiona didn't beat around the bush; she ate heartily, stuffing her little mouth full.
Tione wished she could kick her embarrassing, silly sister away. The way the gods and adventurers looked at a country bumpkin made her very uncomfortable, and she was afraid of losing face in front of Roy, the chief god, and the members of her clan.
But upon closer inspection, neither Roy, the goddess Astraea, nor Liu, Daphne, nor Cassandra showed the slightest hint of disdain.
There's a saying that a DVD is the best compliment for a chef. Tiona's uninhibited eating habits greatly pleased Roy, the chef, and Ryu, the assistant chef.
The goddess Astraea gently wiped Tiona's mouth, radiating maternal tenderness.
"Thank you! It's so delicious!"
Tiona mumbled her thanks, then continued her battle, devouring the food like a whirlwind.
Tiony watched this scene with a sense of familial warmth, her eyes stinging as if sand had gotten into them, and her heart filled with immense joy. Joining this clan was the right decision.
After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became lively.
Tiona had just finished a plate of poached chicken when she asked, "Speaking of which, who is the leader of our clan?"
This unintentional question caused a sudden silence at the dinner table, with everyone exchanging glances.
Tiona sensed something was off and cautiously asked, "Did I say something wrong?"
"It's not your problem."
Roy laughed and shook his head, "There's no leader at all!"
After everyone explained, Tione and Tiona finally understood the complex reasons behind it all: the previous annihilation of the Astrea Familia, and the subsequent recruitment of Daphne and Cassandra after Roy joined—
"Then let's settle this matter today," Goddess Astraea said thoughtfully.
The deity had spoken, and no one dared to disobey.
Previously, with fewer people, it didn't matter; everyone discussed and followed the instructions of the higher-level adventurers.
However, as the number of family members increases in the future, a leader is needed. Without a leader, they will be a disorganized mess and will be defeated one by one.
At the dinner table, everyone looked at each other. Daphne and Cassandra were immediately ruled out. The two timid girls shook their heads repeatedly. With their limited abilities, how could they dare to covet the position of leader?
Tiony and Tiona are newcomers, too inexperienced, and lack the ability to compete, so it's impossible for them.
Therefore, the only candidates for the leadership position are Ryu and Roy.
All eyes lingered on the two of them.
Ryu is the sole survivor of the previous generation of the clan. A Level 5 adventurer, she has both the qualifications and the strength!
Roy is a world-renowned prodigy who has broken world records for leveling up and achieved astonishing feats, earning him the title of "Miracle of the Lower Realm" from the gods.
Roy laughed, "Let's vote! I choose Miss Ryu; she shed blood for the club!"
Liu's eyes dimmed. "I'm not suitable!"
The two sides went back and forth, with the former having no interest in the position and the latter genuinely feeling that he was not suitable for it.
Finally, the goddess Astraea couldn't stand it anymore. "What a captain needs is wisdom and leadership, not powerful combat strength."
".—" Liu was speechless. Goddess, I suspect you're calling me brainless, but I have no proof.
This one sentence practically sealed the deal.
Roy could manipulate events at will, controlling the Soma Familia, bringing them a large sum of money, and making several wise choices that saved everyone.
In terms of intelligence and ruthlessness, Ryūren Roy is nowhere near as capable, which is why she felt she was unsuitable. She was more suited to be the vice-captain, to restrain Roy when he went too far.
Compared to Liu, Roy has a huge advantage: Daphne, Cassandra, Tione, and Tiona were all recruited by him personally.
Strictly speaking, it was Roy's team.
Even if Ryu becomes the leader, in a real life-or-death situation, if Roy and Ryu issue orders at the same time, whose order will they prioritize?
Astraea had already realized this.
"Roy, can I ask you for a favor?"
Astraea, Ryu, Tione, Tiona, Daphne, and Cassandra all looked at him at the same time.
Roy's smile faded, and he said seriously, "We will obey the goddess's will!"
Goddess Astraea smiled with satisfaction; when it came to serious matters, this young man would never be ambiguous.
New members join, and a team leader is elected!
With double the joy, the atmosphere in the hall became lively again, and the girls were happy for Roy.
Roy celebrated with the girls, but his feelings were complicated. He was like one of those criminals who had been thrown into jail, remorseful for the past, recalling how he got to this point. He had only wanted Ryu as a henchman before, but now he had trapped himself in the situation.
They said three months, then another three months, then another three months, and in the end, he became the boss!
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