Summoning the Holy Sword

It wasn’t illogical for the supporters to be worried.

Because both sides had agreed to a three wins in five matches format and the side that won three matches first would win the event. Of course, they believed in Mobis, but Mobis was placed the last. In other words, if the first four members were unable to defeat the first four members of Starlight, it would serve no purpose even if Mobis could win and Sky Sword would be eliminated.

Those supporters were anxious. The guilds didn’t just represent them, but also the rights and conflict for their regional civilians. In other words, the civilians would be humiliated if they entered other regions.

“Hey, you people from the Southern Port were defeated by a bunch of girls. How can you even compare yourselves to us, men of the North?”

The instant they thought of the possible humiliations, they couldn’t sit still any longer. They stood up, snarled, and urged Sky Sword to buck up and take down the mercenary group. No matter what, they definitely couldn’t lose to those bastards!

“Hey, what do you think, Viktor?”

Barter sat in the private room and observed the young lady who had clinged to Rhode with her wagging tail. However, Rhode got away from her mercilessly. Then, Barter turned to Viktor.

“These guys… seem stronger than we thought.”

“Did you really think that a mercenary group that shut themselves for training the moment they arrived at Golden City would only be here to be wrecked?” Viktor said. His Cole Falcon’s intel gathering had pretty much answered his doubts about Rhode and his men before the competition. But…

Of course, Rhode could do that. Although Anne had a fiery temper, she was always obedient. If he made her forfeit her match, she would eventually agree. All in all, it was Rhode’s miscalculations that had led to this. Although Rhode had heard of Carody from Shawn, he didn’t know which guild would Carody be in. Furthermore, the participating five members were only decided right before the start of the match. It would be too amazing if Rhode could calculate that Carody would follow the Sky Sword and be placed as the fourth member…

But, this matter was started because of him and he didn’t see any reasons for Anne to be the scapegoat. Furthermore, this didn’t serve any purpose at all. Although he wasn’t certain what Carody was plotting, he knew that this man was brutal and wouldn’t care less if the Sky Sword Guild was eliminated from the competition. However, if Anne was hurt and died in the process, it would be a huge loss for him.

“I can tell you that this man is powerful. Much more powerful than you.”

Rhode decided to spill the beans with her.

“This man isn’t an ordinary human. He is Carody and the leader of the Country of Light parliament’s assassination group. Anne, he is much stronger than you and I confirm that he’s here for me. Anne, this match is dangerous and he will not show any mercy. You may even die.”

Anne gazed into Rhode’s eyes and said.

“So if Anne dies, will Leader be sad?”

“Of course.”

Rhode nodded without hesitations.

“Of course I will be sad, Anne. Although I detest that guy, I can’t send you as a scapegoat, after all. So, Anne…”

Anne hurried stepped forward and gave Rhode a tight hug.

“Thanks, Leader.”

Her cheerful voice rang in his ears.

“Anne has no intentions of dying either, Leader. But Anne wants to try. No matter who he is, Anne won’t admit defeat. Although Anne knows that this is unruly… Leader, can you allow Anne’s request?”

Anne released her arms and stood before him.

Rhode shook his head and sighed before gesturing to Lapis.

“Lapis, pass me that potion.”

“Ah, yes, Leader.”

Lapis withdrew a blue bottle of potion from her pouch and passed it to Rhode. The latter handed it over to Anne.

“Finish this, Anne. I give you five minutes. If you don’t step down after five minutes, I will drag you off. Get it?”

“Don’t worry, Leader!”

Anne accepted the potion and clenched her fists.

“Anne will not lose!”