Chapter 162: Return (1/2)

In the resting area, the group discussed their next plan to see whether they should sacrifice one more day or just start running to the castle.

”So, what do you think about returning now? We should have one more day to exploit or at least, the rest of this day.” Phyrill asked.

As a careful guy and the experience that told him everything might not go his way, Theo had learned from his past mistake and said, ”I want to return right now.”

The group was surprised by Theo's sudden answer because this was the first time Theo voiced his opinion right off the bat.

Little did they know, the reason why Theo never voiced his opinion first was because he learned from his teacher that a good leader should take others' opinions first.

After all, if the leader gave them his opinion, the people would naturally go with the flow and end up agreeing with him most of the time without even arguing with you like a rival or an opponent. That was why people said your enemies know you the best.

Hence, his teacher always told him that he needed to be the last in a long discussion if he wanted a genuine response.

That was why he agreed with the vote when Sonia and his group intruded. But when there was a crisis, he should be the first person who gave the sense of urgency to them by saying something with a serious expression and a strict tone.

He understood that the urgency wasn't there, but Theo wanted to ensure that his team would always have time to spare to ensure they were not racing against time. Thus, resulting in him voicing his opinion first.

And his master's words were proven in this discussion.

Phyrill actually agreed with him in an instant as he said, ”Let's return. Unlike the departure, the return doesn't have much time for correction. Leaving one day early will allow us to change our course if necessary.”

Ellen understood his words and showed her approval. ”I think that's good. I mean, the rest should have leveled up so much, right? Before that, I think it's fine to confirm your level, no?”

Theo and the others thought for a moment before Ellen told them first.  ”I'm level 159 right now.”

They also didn't find any reason for keeping their level a secret, considering they would leap to at least level 150 two months later.

Laust opened his mouth. ”I'm level 107.”

”137!” Phyrill raised his hand before looking at Sihan. The latter didn't care about their rivalry and revealed his level. ”134.”

Phyrill pumped his fist, but Sihan simply looked away before hearing Alea's answer. ”I'm level 175. I'm that high due to the mammoth.”

The last one to reveal their level was Theo. After looking closely at their progress during the training and his speculation of their level, Theo thought their level should be around the number they said, so Theo said, ”I'm level 103.”

With the group revealing their levels, Theo understood they needed to work harder one month later. Phyrill, Sihan, Laust, and Theo shouldn't have the problem in reaching Level 151, so that meant Alea and Ellen needed to go beyond their pace and turned them to be the focus of the group.

Theo understood this and started wondering where he should move the group.