Chapter 33 (1/2)
Chapter 33: Mercenary assessment
Translator: Atlasstudios Editor: Atlasstudios
Rhode sat on a chair, observing the old man behind the desk He kneho he was Moby Daimler, Deep Stone City’s Mercenary association president Back in the game, almost every player would somehow be acquainted with this man if they wanted mercenary licenses fro the players’ practical skills
If a player had high reputation points, he would hand out certain rewards to them So, to the players, this old man was quite a popular NPC
However, Moby Daimler’s character was obstinate, and also sometimes quite a blockhead Of course, in this world, the people view him as someone who adhered to his belief, but to the player, he was just a stubborn old man
But whether he was stubborn or not, it did not matter to Rhode
“Lize, you have my deepest condolence about the matter…”
The old man then looked down at his desk, and said with his unique calrow up, and I’m very sad about his loss,” the old h, “but this is a mercenary’s life; ork for ht die Froed the risks involved… Now, tell me, what have you truly coroup to carry on, Sir”
Lize shi+vered in nervousness Both her hands slowly turned pale as she clutched the hehtly
“I knoill be difficult, but I have made the decision… Mr Rhode will be appointed as the new leader, and I believe that under his leadershi+p, this roup can continue to prosper”
“… a wonderful idea, Lize”
The old hed
“But you do understand that this will be a garoup on an unfamiliar person? Can you afford to shoulder the consequences of that venture?”
“I certainly understand the risks involved, Mr President, sir But… I choose to believe in roup prosper, but I know that I do not have the ability to do so Therefore, I can only choose to believe in soracefully lifted up her head and gazed firhtly narrowed his eyes and returned Lize’s gaze After a while, he said, “In any case, I hope that you can consider the risks involved After all…”
The oldsuddenly interrupted by Rhode
“Perhaps, you should askRhode’s bold words, the old man’s eyes revealed a trace of uncertainty His eyes started to scan this man carefully whose body was fully wrapped in a cloak
“Kid, when an elder speaks, you should be polite”
“If you put it that way, then I think it is quite rude to ignore the existence of others deliberately”
Rhode retaliated without hesitation nor fear In the game, the president NPC was an extremely resolute and steadfast character He despised spineless cowards That hy Rhode spoke so straightforwardly as he wanted to coame and this old man in front of hi on to the roup quota is liroup that can hit the quota is required to experience soht, Mr President?” Rhode said coolly
“Moreover… I also understand that if this information spreads out to the people, not only will the Mercenary association’s reputation be daer the combined dissatisfaction and ridicule fro around the bush about these matters, Mr President”
“Good lad!” The old man couldn’t help but express his shock
Almost immediately, the lazy demeanor expressed by the old man vanished without a trace
“Since you understand what I meant, I’ll just be frank with you As you’ve said earlier, every h their own perseverance and effort that they e to clear the tasks required of thee the way of how the Mercenary association operates I’m incredibly saddened by the loss of Carter and the rest of his teaulation”
Rhode leisurely leaned back against the chair as he slowly picked up the teacup
“But you also do not hold the power to disband the roup either,” said Rhode casually as he stirred the black tea in the teacup, which was already cold
Without waiting for a reply, Rhode continued, “According to the Mercenary association’s regulation: Only within the winter recess period, those roups who did not reach the specified level would be forced to disband Also, the association has no right to intervene in the internal affairs of the group”
Upon hearing Rhode’s well-thought rebuttal, the old president frowned in silence
“I did not expect that you were that faulations…” the old president voice trailed off, but the next moment, his taut expression suddenly relaxed
“Indeed, we do not have this power But, as the president of the Mercenary association of the Deep Stone City branch, I am responsible for every mercenary And the most crucial aspect here… is your identity as an adventurer We cannot possibly allow a person who has yet to be assessed by roup ”
“Mr President!”
Lize couldn’t sit still any longer when she heard this She i But to her surprise, Rhode shook his head, stretched out his arm and held her shoulder Then he slowly stood up with a calm expression
“This ree?
“That goes without saying, lad”
The old president also stood up
“Do not forget, this is the Mercenary association’s territory People who are qualified to stand on these grounds are only mercenaries”
“Very well” Rhode nodded His heart relaxed a lot Until now, the old president’s reactions were not beyond his expectations
“So, if I asked to be assessed right now, there shouldn’t be any issues, right?”
The room turned silent
Both of the old president’s eyes widened as he studied this young man in front of him carefully Even he could sense the self-confidence fro man’s tone, but he did not knohere that confidence came froetting hiulations well, I’m certain that he knows the standard of the test While it isn’t particularly difficult, it isn’t a cakewalk either</e reckless? Or does he truly have the strength?
In his heart, the president shook his head Fro lad as fully wrapped in a cloak didn’t appear to e to take on the assessment, he couldn’t say no It would be the best if he could pressure him to quit, but if that didn’t work… then he’ll think about it later
Once he made up his decision in his ave a smile to Rhode He reached out and picked up a sainst a bell on the desk Soon, an attendant entered the room
“What’s thefield e the smile on his face
“Yes, Sir”
“Very well Inform Sereck that someone is here to take on the mercenary assessment”