Chapter 198 - Brilliant Colors (2/2)

“Yes, of course, ood look at you so I can draw you How am I suppose to draw if you are wrapped up in your cloak? I can’t possibly draw you like that”

Francisco explained to Christie while sirl still see hesitation and looked at the croith uncertainty Rhode had already read Christie’s thoughts and knew that Christie absolutely wanted a portrait, but she felt uneasy in crowded places Now that it was bustling with noise and exciteine the a her cloak For Christie, it was torture

“Don’t worry, Christie”

Rhode tapped on her little shoulders lightly and consoled her

“Go ahead I will be by your side to protect you Don’t worry; no one will do anything to you”

“…”

Christie finally nodded after listening to Rhode’s co words She stayed silent for a e to walk forward But before she took her third step, the little girl suddenly stopped walking She stared at the portrait once again and turned around, pulling on the hem of Rhode’s clothes

“… Rhode…”

“Yes, Christie?”

“Can you do it withChristie’s request, Rhode’s heart dropped He suddenly realized he had ju for hiirl, and people would say: ‘What a beautiful and sweet looking little girl!’ Which, in her case, was a compliment for a female

But for hi e to draw his sword and kill anyone who said that

If it was anyone else who requested Rhode for this, he would never comply But as for Christie, Rhode could never reject her Similarly, just like Christie could only truly be at ease with Rhode by her side So, Rhode could choose to reject everyone else, but he definitely couldn’t reject Christie He didn’t knohy it was this way, just like how Christie didn’t understand why she would be fondly attached to Rhode Perhaps the siht be one of the reasons, but there was probably another deeper connection between them which they thereed to Christie’s request

Rhode’s worries were indeed reasonable After re his cloak, both of them received quite a lot of attention The elderly and children that were resting on the stairs started flocking over curiously Even the workers ere busy also noticed the crowd surrounding Rhode, which piqued their curiosity After all, it was no surprise as both of them were beautiful, and looked almost identical

After Francisco saw both of their faces, he was also inexplicably over the moon As an artist, of course, he wished to retain beautiful things Francisco wanted to coht him back from fantasy

As everyone stood in a circle and watched, Christie becaly nervous She inched closer to Rhode’s side and clung tightly to his clothes with both hands Rhode stroked the girl’s long hair, and at the saaze It proved useful, as soh Rhode didn’t like his face, his special features were actually useful for ues knew about the incident when Rhode killed someone outside the Mercenary association Due to his distinctive facial features, everyone could recognize hi the crowd, Rhode and Christie finally could relax for a while Francisco also started to display his artistic flair as his fingers flicked left and right on the canvas with incredible speed

Francisco’s speed wasn’t slow at all, which was to be expected because he did this for a living If he needed a few hours to complete a portrait, then it would be questionable if anyAlso, Rhode’s killer eyes subtly forced this artist to increase his speed to ensure his customer’s satisfaction Francisco didn’t think that this was a bad deal either He felt lucky that both of the traits, unlike his other customers who required necessary touchups which took up so both of the, Francisco quickly finished his artwork

“Both of you, please enjoy”

Rhode took the canvas and carefully examined it He had to admit that this artist ell versed in his profession He captured a very sensitive motion between the two of the Christie’s hair gently with his head lowered, revealing a warirl lifted her head, both of her hands were clinging to Rhode’s clothes, and her slightly dilated eyes were filled with intentions to never part with him Anyone who viewed this portrait would lament to the harmonious and beautiful relationshi+p between the two of them Even Rhode who had experience with photoshopped pictures on the internet exclai at the final product

“The time is limited, so this was all I can do”

Francisco revealed a helpless srant me the pleasure, I wish to spend more tiood enough”

Looking at the portrait in his hands, Rhode nodded his head with satisfaction Later, he handed it to Christie and tossed a gold coin over to Francisco Francisco, as shocked at the gold coin on his palm, tried to bite it with his teeth as if he couldn’t believe his eyes Then he exposed an excited, s face

“Thank you for your kindness, my esteemed customer You are too kind To be honest, I had actually decided not to charge a fee As an artist, to preserve eternal beauty is ive me this chance, and I…”

Rhode nodded his head without any interest to listen to what he had to say and i However, suddenly, a female voice sounded out

“Never did I expect to see such a beautiful little girl here”

Followed by this voice, a woman as exceptionally well-dressed, appeared in front of Rhode and Christie She sirl and extended her hand

“Coood look at you”

Facing the woman’s extended hand, Christie was a little terrified She moved back and shrunk her lower body And at this rabbed onto the woman’s wrist