Chapter 565 - Frozen Lake (III)
On the second morning, the mercenaries had gathered and followed Rhode’s lead to the Frozen Lake. It was exactly the same as the rumors. A thick layer of ice spread above the lake and the bright sun rays reflected off its surface, forcing everyone to squint. The wintry coldness sent chills down their spines as though it wasn’t early autumn anymore.
There was no one in sight apart for two men in fur coats. They were a part of the conditions that Rhode and the Mayor had discussed the day before. The Mayor had requested to send observers for the battle so they could inform the residents of the Greenery Town immediately if anything had gone wrong. Of course, Rhode didn’t believe that he would lose. But since the Mayor didn’t trust him, it was better to have the observers around to witness with their own eyes.
The two men approached the mercenaries hurriedly. The man in front was the Law Enforcing Officer of the Greenery Town and he gazed at the arrival of Rhode’s group anxiously. The man behind him was the young man who had bumped heads with the mercenaries. Both of them seemed alike, as though a pair of father and son.
“Hi there, Mister.” The Officer saluted to Rhode.
The Officer had heard from the Mayor about the respectable identity of this black-haired young man. If the Officer was facing a mercenary, he wouldn’t have greeted with such mannerism. Since he knew that this young man was a noble, he had become more cautious with his words. The reason why the Mayor had agreed and allowed Rhode’s group to arrive at the Frozen Lake was that Rhode revealed his identity as a Baron. Got to say, hierarchies in the Munn Kingdom were strictly respected. The residents of the Greenery Town were speechless in the face of a noble and they accepted their fate helplessly. If not, the Greenery Town’s troubles wouldn’t simply revolve around the monster in the Frozen Lake only.
Rhode nodded slightly in response. He lifted his head and gazed at the Frozen Lake before him. It was the same as he remembered. The Frozen Lake emanated a brilliant, flickering radiance under the beaming sun. However, Rhode knew that a massive murderous intent was hidden within this beautiful place. On the other hand, not everyone was in awe by its beauty. Some were simply born without any aesthetical cells.
“There’s nothing here,” Anne looked over the Frozen Lake with her shield hung behind her.
In her imagination, she was expecting a terrifying monster baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. But there was nothing at all, and Anne was rather disappointed. She pouted her little mouth and grumbled softly to Rhode. “Leader, is the layer of ice thick enough? Will Anne smash it easily?”
The mercenaries around her revealed worried expressions because they knew how strong this innocent young lady was. Although the layer of ice on the surface seemed solid, no one was sure that it wouldn’t crack if Anne smashed it with all her might.