Chapter 633 - Three Big Shots
Chapter 633: Three Big Shots
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
There was a saying among the mercenaries when Rhode was conferred a feudal rank by Lydia that his noble identity would be an excellent shield for his guild. The restrictions of manpower in a guild was limited to 800 members, but Rhode’s feudal rank had given him the rights to another 2000 private soldiers. If there were any conflicts with other guilds or mercenary groups in the future, would they be facing Rhode’s mercenaries or his private soldiers?
The former would be easier for them since they were mercenaries. However, it would be different if they faced the latter. Mercenaries didn’t have the background of nobles and the mercenaries would be unable to bear the consequences of failure if they despised the nobles. When that happened, what would the mercenaries do if Rhode used the chance to expand his forces? Rebel? Or cooperate?
From the start, this was nothing more than random concerns. However, after Rhode became the overlord of Grenbell, such voices of concern became louder. As an overlord, he could basically have as many private soldiers as he wanted as long as he didn’t cause dissatisfaction to the Royal Family. It was due to this that the criticism and worries revolving him had gotten much stronger among the mercenaries. They were concerned that his forces would expand so quickly that he would suppress all other mercenary groups. Besides, his identity as a noble wasn’t well-received by the mercenaries. Moreover, there was still a problem bugging their mind—Starlight belonging to Paphield. But now, he had become the overlord of Grenbell and looking at it this way, did Rhode having both mercenary forces in Grenbell and Paphield comply with the rules of the Mercenary Association?
Rhode knew that there was a name given to him by the outsiders—Mercenary Overlord.
However, this term of address wasn’t a good one. Normally, nobles and mercenaries didn’t have a favorable relationship with each other. The nobles believed that they had higher status and becoming a mercenary would be demeaning. Previously, Marlene often faced disapproval from her family whenever she left home and learned through experience. However, she was determined and didn’t receive any official feudal rank and identity. Therefore, it wasn’t beyond reasonable limits. But Rhode was different. He had the official identity of an overlord and still had to lead a team of mercenaries to complete missions all around the continent. How ridiculous would that sound.
Not to mention, mercenaries were born with a lack of favorable impressions of the nobles. They believed the nobles were devious, crafty, and only took advantage of others. It went without saying that the noble identity of the overlord was naturally unpopular among the mercenaries.
There were also rumors that several mercenary group leaders had joined hands and requested the Mercenary Association to disqualify Rhode’s guild. This was because he had already become a noble, was no longer the working class, which was deeply ingrained in a long-standing resentment, and had no rights to own a guild. Besides, they felt that if they didn’t restrict him, Rhode’s forces would overpower everyone one day.
And they were right about that.
Those were Rhode’s intentions.
“Hi there, Mr. Viktor. Mr. Barter.”
Rhode nodded in response. Then, he stepped forward and… revealed a heartwarming smile, exchanging handshakes with Barter.
“Long time no see, Mr. Barter. I hope you still remember our bet.”
He said in a resolute and decisive tone.