Chapter 174 - Stronghold Level Up Quest
Seeing this system prompt, Rhode was surprised. After a while, he finally reacted.
His stronghold had reached the requirement to level up?
Thinking until here, Rhode put down the book in his hand and quickly looked at his mercenary group information.
Name: Starlight
Size: Small
Leader: Rhode Alander
Members: 42 people
Stronghold: 1 (medium)
Level: 1
This job was no different than a maid’s, but different from a maid’s. Christie didn’t have to do any physical work like serving tea or cleaning… Her body was really too weak and would need time to heal gradually. She spent most of her time resting in the room and only left the room to eat, sleep, ask Rhode how was he doing, and say goodnight.
Rhode quickly arrived in the dining room on the second floor while holding Christie’s hand. Marlene and Anne had already prepared everything and were only waiting for their arrival.
Seeing Rhode, everyone greeted him, and then they started to enjoy the feast on the table.
At this moment, Rhode suddenly spoke up with the decision he had made. “I’ll be going out these two days; I’ll leave the mercenary group to you guys.”
“Going out?” Hearing Rhode’s words, Marlene, who was holding bread, suddenly frowned.
“Go where, Mr. Rhode? Should we…”
“There’s no need.” Rhode shook his head.
“I’m going to Central Paphield to do something. I can’t explain in detail, but this matter is related with our mercenary group stronghold. I want to adjust it and I found the method, so I want to try it.”
“Do you really have to go?” Lize curiously asked while pouring fragrant soup for Christie.
“Mr. Rhode, recently there are newly recruited members in our mercenary group. If you’re not here… I’m afraid there will be problems.”
“Those guys won’t look for our trouble.” Rhode shook his head. Those mercenaries didn’t dare look for trouble; if they did anything, then it wouldn’t be good for Sereck, who introduced them here. Moreover, Kavos guaranteed him before that his subordinates were trustworthy… Hopefully what they’ve said was right.
Thinking until here, Rhode looked up toward Marlene. “Marlene, these few days, I’ll leave the mercenary group to you. If anything happens, don’t panic—just wait for me. If it’s too troublesome, you can just solve it yourself. I believe in your judgement.”
Hearing Rhode’s words, Marlene stopped moving and nodded with serious expression. “I understand, Mr. Rhode. Rest assured, I guarantee nothing will happen.”
“Very well.” After hearing Marlene’s answer, Rhode nodded in satisfaction. After that, he looked at the golden-haired girl who was sitting on the chair with her legs crossed, while eating the food before her without reservation.
“Anne?”
“Hm? Whaht? Loeawder? U… u…!!!”
The girl was busily eating when Rhode called her name. She quickly looked up and answered, but she had forgotten about the food stuffed in her mouth and choked. The poor girl quickly put away the food in her hands. At the same time, Lize quickly stood up and patted her back. Christie also quickly brought a glass of water before her.
“Big Sister Anne, be careful, drink water…”
“U… Pu..A!!!”
She finally recovered and took the water that Christie handed to her. After drinking a mouthful of water, she rubbed her mouth and looked at Rhode. “Leader, what can I help you?”
Hearing Anne’s question, Rhode reached out his hands and placed it on his forehead then said, “This time, you will come with me. You have nothing to do anyways, right?”