Hearing Lin Yi say that, the atmosphere in the booth instantly froze.
Yue Ming, Lan, and Ming Luo all froze for a moment. Then, all three turned to look at him.
"Say goodbye?" Ming Luo was the first to react, his voice rising. "Brother Lin Yi, what do you mean? Is this because the captain just said we should give up on the mission? It's not that serious! We don't blame you, really! Every newcomer goes through this!"
Lan quickly set down the crystal in his hand. "Brother Lin Yi, don't do anything rash. We can choose another mission. It's normal for the adjustment period to take a little longer. Your talent and potential are right there for all to see, and your future is limitless. It's our good fortune that our squad managed to recruit you. Don't leave over a temporary setback."
Even Yue Ming, who was usually cool and distant, showed a flicker of emotion in his pale purple eyes. Looking at Lin Yi, he said slowly, "Lin Yi, we've all seen your progress. Giving up on a high-reward mission is a decision based on the team's overall safety. It isn't a rejection of your abilities. Since the Star Silence Squad invited you, we were prepared to grow together."
They had clearly misunderstood him. They thought Lin Yi felt guilty for holding the team back and had decided to leave of his own accord so the squad could take on high-reward missions without restrictions.
Seeing his teammates' reactions warmed Lin Yi's heart, though he also found the misunderstanding a little funny.
He hurriedly waved his hands and explained, "Captain, Lan, Brother Ming Luo, you've got it wrong. I'm not leaving the squad."
"Huh?" Ming Luo blinked.
"You're not leaving?" Lan looked puzzled too.
Yue Ming's gaze sharpened as