Summoning the Holy Sword

The night scenery of Golden City was mesmerizing and full of enticement. From far away, this city full of gold was dazzling and enchanting at the same time. This was how the name, Golden City, was derived.

Almost everyone who arrived at Golden City admired the night scenery, and members of Starlight were no exception. After dinner, Anne dragged Christie outdoors. But at this moment, Rhode stood by the door and stopped them.

“You’re not going anywhere tonight. I have something important to announce,” Rhode said with a calm voice.

The excited Anne lowered her head hopelessly like a rooster who had lost its fight. She gave up the thought of heading out and obediently followed Rhode into the living room.

As they entered the living room, others were already present.

Rhode gestured to Anne to take a seat while he walked to the middle and clapped for everyone’s attention. Soon enough, everyone turned to him.

“Everyone, I guess you know our purpose in coming to Golden City. I won’t be giving motivational speeches here and I think all of you are clear on our situation. We are just an ordinary mercenary group and can’t be compared to the guilds.”

Lize remained silent while Marlene maintained her usual calmness. As for Lapis, Joey, and Randolf, they felt rather nervous. At this moment, Anne curiously raised her hand and asked, “Leader, Leader! You said that the guilds were powerful, but exactly how powerful are they? Anne feels that they don’t have any difference from us apart from having more people?”

“The difference is huge.”

The woman spoke and knocked on the table lightly.

“I received news that the Liberty Wings Guild will be sending out Rosen, who hasn’t appeared for a long time. It seems like they’re determined to win!”

“Rosen?!”

Barter sulked.

“That old freak will be participating too? It seems like we’re in a bad situation this time.”

Barter stood up and approached the window. He stared sullenly at the scenery. Although the night scenery in Golden City was mesmerizing, he didn’t have the mood to appreciate it. After a few moments, he spoke.

“Oh yes, I heard there’s another princess? What’s going on? Is it another mischief by the Reformist Party?”

“It doesn’t seem so, Leader. From what I gathered, those who paid respects to that lady were from the Battle Angel Army and they were the direct army of Her Highness Lydia. There’s no doubt in loyalty, so I guess that the princess may really be true. She also seems to have been accepted by Her Highness Lydia.”

“I really can’t figure out what Her Highness is thinking. Wouldn’t it be easier to just kill the princess?”

Barter grumbled and suddenly a proud, confident voice sounded.

“And that’s why you’re not Her Highness and she is.”

A tall, sturdy man in armor stepped into the room. He had a longsword and a shield that emanated a magical radiance on his back. A soaring falcon was drawn on his pitch-black cape.

“Barter, if you don’t change your frank and outspoken habits, they’ll bring you trouble.”

“If you can change your habits of eavesdropping, your Cole Falcon Guild wouldn’t be criticised as only being useful in their ears, Viktor.”

Barter retorted with a snort. However, this man, Viktor, wasn’t mindful at all as he gestured with his hand that he wasn’t here for a quarrel. This man was the Cole Falcon’s guild leader, and was Barter’s ally and another King’s party supporter.

It was obvious that both had a great relationship. As Viktor entered the room, the servants standing by the side let out chuckles and disregarded the ugly face that would spoil one’s appetite. Then, he casually pulled out a chair and sat down.

“But ears are useful, don’t you know? Barter, that Starlight mercenary group isn’t that simple.”

“Eh? How so?”

Barter turned to his friend and ally. Viktor pretended to be mysterious and chuckled, before uncovering the riddle.

“Don’t you know? The Senia Family’s young lady is part of them too.”

“Oh? There’s such a thing?”

Barter was startled and Viktor helplessly spread his hands apart.

“And that’s why I said that you spent too much time here. Barter, now all of Golden City’s nobles are aware that Miss Marlene is part of the mercenary group and is one of the main members. Besides, she will be representing Starlight in the competition. Before arriving here, I specially met one of the Senia Family’s members… But… I received no information. It seems like my ears aren’t doing much. What a pity.”

“What exactly happened?”

Barter was left in disarray as he sat back down on the chair and tightened his brows.

“Didn’t that mercenary group just gather enough people at the very last minute? How is it possible to have such strong assistance?”

“I heard Miss Marlene wanted to gain more battle experiences, which was why she requested Sereck to bring her to Paphield. Then, for unknown reasons, she joined this Starlight—oh, yes, I also heard that this mercenary group was only established for less than half a year and there were only two members in the beginning.”

“You gotta be kidding me.”

Barter puckered his brows and gazed at Viktor dubiously. The latter shook his head with a bitter smile.

“I do hope that I’m kidding, but according to my intelligence, this should be the truth. And this Starlight’s leader is only a 20 year old man. I heard he came from the Northern Plains and he also knew some rare and strange battle techniques… Yes, to be honest, I think he shouldn’t be a threat to us.”

“Reason?”

“I heard from the Sky Sword’s guild leader. That cunning fox Mobis secretly gave an order to take his life! If I’ve not mistaken, even the parliament has also sent people to participate in this operation.”

“That’s really…”

Barter took in a deep breath.

“What did that kid do? Knocked up Mobis’ daughter’s stomach? If it’s true, shouldn’t we prepare some congratulatory gifts for her?”

“I’m not too sure.”

Viktor spread his arms apart with a bitter smile.

“But, I think there must be some tension over there because Miss Marlene is with the ‘princess’. I think those guys must be anxious… Haha, I do want to see their sour expressions. This is a great move by Her Highness Lydia.”

“We still don’t know who will have the last laugh.”

Barter stared.

“Since those bastards got that monstrous Rosen for assistance, let’s focus on how we should win!”

The burst of laughters came to an abrupt halt.

After a few moments, Viktor spoke.

“Barter, can’t you let me forget about that matter for a while?”