Chapter 36
As for the mercenaries, this battle had been an eye-opener for them.
While Rhode’s method of winning wasn’t ethical, it wasn’t a fair fight from the beginning anyway, since their level gap was like the sky and the ocean. Moreover, mercenaries weren’t chivalrous knights; the winners always reign supreme over the losers.
From that day onwards, Rhode and Sereck’s intense battle became a hot topic. Sereck’s name had been famous for many years, but few witnessed his true power. Therefore, over time the mercenaries started to think that it was just a facade. However, after this battle, those thoughts were erased from their minds.
Apart from Sereck, Rhode’s mysteriousness went up another notch. How can he, as a swordsman, summon two odd elemental spirits? Supposedly, only mages were able to that, but without a single chant? That was way too absurd. Therefore, the talk of the town was how Rhode managed to do what he did. Some people said it was a unique summoning spell, while some others insisted that he made use of a magic item. After all, this young man managed to use such a powerful magic weapon at the end of the battle, which implied that his identity was something extraordinary.
What made them even happier was that this powerful young man wanted to join in the ranks of mercenaries. From that day onwards, it meant that he would be a full-fledged mercenary. And at this moment, many mercenary groups were discussing on how could they recruit this young and powerful talent. While the results of the battle tilted towards Rhode’s side at the end, but they knew of the level gap between both of them, and if it were a life-or-death battle, who knew who would emerge victorious? But since Rhode was able to push the usually calm Sereck to a corner, it was enough to prove his ability. Furthermore, he was still very young, and his future will be promising.
Meanwhile, Rhode and Lize had already returned to the president’s room. A smiling man stood beside the old president, facing towards Rhode and Lize.
“Since you’ve already passed the assessment, from this day on, you are a mercenary. Congratulations.”
Even though he was congratulating Rhode, the old president’s smile was stiff and fake, obviously displaying his displeasure about this matter.
“As for the mercenary rules and regulations, I think you already understood it clearly, so I won’t waste my breath on it.” The old president said unhappily.
Rhode glanced at it for a moment before shifting his gaze away. Slowly, he was getting accustomed to the weird, unscientific system prompts. Since these things already happened, thinking about it further would be meaningless. Therefore, his expression did not change much and he pushed the scroll back after signing.
After taking the scroll, the old man face revealed a smile, but faded soon after.
“Well, I’d hope to see your exploits in the future, lad.”
“I don’t think you will be disappointed.”
“I hope so…”
“But… there is one thing I want to remind both of you. Some spies from the Country of Light had arrived in the city. Although I do not know what they’re after, I suggest that you do not to mess with these people. ”
“I understand.”
After hearing the old president’s reminder, Rhode knitted his brows and frowned.
It’s coming.
After the two people left the room, the old president gave a bitter smile. He sat down and turned towards to his old buddy beside him.
“Old thing, what do you think about this kid? I doubt that he was sent by above.”
“You mean the Golden City?”
Sereck exposed a helpless smile.
“I don’t think so. If Lize was speaking the truth, then she and this lad should have met accidentally.”
“But if it’s not an accident, then this kid wanted to form a mercenary group…”
“Of course, I know.”
This time, Sereck did not deny the old president’s judgment.
“Not only he possesses a magical weapon, but his strength is also good. And his appearance is quite… beautiful? Frankly, his features did match with ‘that person’s’ aesthetic taste, so I can understand your thought. But if there really was such a person, then there would be news from the Golden City.”
“After all, you and I know ‘that person’s’ personality, if he was her subordinate, then she would absolutely not hide him until now. And… that unusual way of fighting, I’ve never seen it before.” Sereck sighed.
“It wasn’t a summoning skill?”
The old president expression immediately became serious after hearing his sigh.
“Of course not. Both of us have experience with mages, and I’m pretty sure you had seen summoners before, right?”
“Definitely. But I had never really understood those deeper issues about mages.”
“That’s why you are a mercenary, old friend. Go read some books.”
“Well, let’s not talk about this topic anymore.”
When he heard Sereck’s friendly mocking tone, the old president face turned red.
“I leave this lad to you, Sereck. Pay some attention to him. A few days ago those b*stards from the Country of Light secretly came to this city; I think they are up to something. At this time, such a strange kid also appeared all of sudden… We do not want to get involved in whatever trouble that is brewing… at the very least, the Mercenary Association doesn’t want to.”
“Don’t worry.”
Sereck nodded with a serious expression.
“I’ll not let them give us trouble.”