Chapter 201 - Negotiations with Dark Fang
Rhode remained calm as he assessed the masked killer in front of him with a stoic expression.
“Mr. Shawn, I’m not a curious person.” Rhode shook his head, “But even so, I need to ask you this question — since you are willing to pay such a big price, why not do it yourself?”
Shawn paused for a while; then he answered with resent in his voice, “… Because I’m unable to get near him.”
“Magic is a very troublesome thing. I think you of all people should understand this point, considering that you have a mage in your group. Carody is terrified of my revenge, so he acquired a unique magical item which would alert him to my presence once I get near him. It’s not as though I hadn’t tried, but I failed every single time. So…”
“So you hope I could do it for you.”
Rhode didn’t hate it even though Shawn intended to use him. While he wasn’t interested in the grudge between Shawn and Carody, since Carody belonged to the Country of Light, then killing him would only bring him additional benefits. And doing so makes him feel good… Yes, that was the most important reason to Rhode.
Rhode respected his opponents, but not traitors. He could still endure the Country of Darkness’s invasion, but he would never accept the cowardly Country of Light’s surrender. During the battle between the two countries, the Country of Light gave up shortly and offered compensation to the Country of Darkness. But the wealth they had wasn’t enough to stop the Country of Darkness from invading, and in the end, they decided to give up the Light Dragon in order to protect themselves. According to their reasoning, they felt that the neverending fight between light and darkness was an issue, thus, they wanted to end it once and for all by handing over the Light Dragon.
What is this? Is this what a human with average intelligence would do?
At the birth of the nations, the first Light Dragon elected the parliament and gave them the authority to run the country while she would lay low. According to her, this was a country built by her people, so they should decide which direction to move toward to. As long they bear the heavy responsibility of developing a nation, their country would prosper in both peace and security.
Although Dark Fang was just a mercenary group, they seem to resemble a hitman organization. The fact that they could gather secret intel from the Country of Light proved their strength in this field. If Rhode could acquire their help, then it would naturally be an advantage for the Starlight guild in the future.
However, Rhode’s ambition didn’t stop here. But he knew that some things shouldn’t be brought to light now.
“I hope we will have a pleasant cooperation.”
Rhode said as he extended his right arm.
Shawn glanced at Rhode’s outstretched arm and calmly shook on it.
“Yes… of course. Pleasant cooperation.”