Chapter 148 - A Quiet War (2/2)

“I only did what I was supposed to do, that’s all”

After hearing Rhode’s reply, Klautz’s eyes brightened, revealing his sain

“I understand what youto tell you… Just two days ago, the Country of Light’s envoy, Clinton, had returned to his country Before he left, he proposed a diplomatic protest…”

“Hmph” Rhode, Sereck, and Keller couldn’t help but snort

Clinton used to be a citizen of the Munn Kingdouard dog for that few years and actually represented his owner to propose a diplomatic protest?

Traitors were never fancied anywhere

“He felt that the Jade Tears roup’s dissolution and Frank’s accidental disappearance were related to you Besides, Frank was a faht, so thisfroht to officially deroup”

Interesting

Rhode frowned as he finally understood why Klautz invited him here

“This is a totally baseless accusation I think I wouldn’t need to be bothered by so that doesn’t exist”

Rhode replied confidently as if the poor soul who died at his blade was a total stranger

“Great! Young hed heartily and slapped Rhode’s shoulders

“But you shouldn’t be too worried After all, this is an internal affair of the Munn Kingdoht can get involved in Besides, this is Paphield, not that rat nest, Barce If they want to cause trouble in reeable to it first Well, no reat…”

Klautz stopped for a moment and lifted his head and stared at Rhode

“But I have a request, I hope you’ll hear me out”

Rhode went silent for a ?”

After receiving Rhode’s prorim immediately

“The situation is like this…”

“Recently, according to reports froe had been attacked by undead creatures”

“Undead creatures?”

Sereck exclaiht”

Klautz nodded affirh I did not witness it first hand, according to hosts ill appear every night and cause severe harh I did send the local troops to assist, there were little to no success Therefore, I wish to hire the help of professionals Coroup had perforainst undead creatures Also, recently roups had suffered heavy losses, so I can’t find anyone else more qualified than you at the moment I hope I can enlist your help”

Klautz then shi+fted his gaze towards Sereck

“Mr Sereck I am aware of the ban set out by the Mercenary association However, as an ader Besides, those villagers were being attacked by undead creatures If we had to wait for the rest period to be over, it would be too late Besides, I’m pretty sure you understand that our church forces aren’t strong, if not they wouldn’t be tortured by the undead creatures for so long”

“Alright, I understand Mr Klautz”

Sereck hurriedly agreed

“Since it is the command of the administrative officer, we, the Mercenary association will definitely make exceptions Please rest assured on this”

“Reiven by Deep Stone City, which we believe will satisfy everyone And as for compensation, I can prepay half of the reiven once everyone returns fro Klautz’s request, Rhode didn’t iulp and laid back on the sofa with his arhed the matter