Chapter 397 - A Surprise (2/2)
On the other hand, Lize was equally bewildered However, as she was e shock from Rhode, she was able to quickly recover her usual caled to keep her cool even though there was a trace of oddness that flashed in her eyes after she witnessed the Fortress
“It really turned out this way…”
The maiden mumbled to herself As the others were immersed in shock, no one heard Marlene’s words After Marlene finished her sentence, she observed the surroundings before letting out a cough to drag everyone back to reality
“Alright, howto stand here? Mr Rhode is still waiting for us inside”
Hearing this remark from Marlene, the mercenaries snapped out of their reveries They shook their heads and pulled theazes towards Marlene — A Mage indeed is a Mage who indeed is experienced and knowledgeable Even such an astonishi+ng scene wasn’t able to sway this young lady!
“Mis-Miss Marlene”
At this moment, Joey put on a brave face and approached Marlene He softly asked
“We-We aren’t dreaht? That really is a Fortress over there? And not anything else…”
“That indeed is a Fortress”
Marlene slightly nodded and lifted her chin
“Didn’t Mr Rhode say that he will be giving all of you a surprise? So, what do you think of this gift?”
“This… is a!!”
Joey finally returned to his senses and shrieked in excitement He quickly turned around and beckoned to everyone
“Let’s go check it out, brothers!”
“Yea!!”
The an to dart towards the Fortress i their backs, Marlene displayed a bitter smile and shook her head helplessly Then, she shi+fted her gaze onto Lize’s eyes
“What’s wrong, Lize? Is there a problem?”
“Marlene, you’re really cal about this?”
Marlene chuckled in a ladylikeLize’s lae that had been through the education structure in a Magic School Lize, Mages are beings who can accoe who did sis like this before From the start I was really baffled, but now… I’m kind of used to it”
Marlene flashed a s the others to look around I will catch up soon”
“Alright, Marlene”
It was evident that Lize was i to explore all of this Fortress So, after their conversation, Lize revealed a trace of anticipation and hurriedly scuttled towards the Fortress Right after Marlene had confirmed Lize’s departure, the maiden then took in a deep breath She stretched her arms frontwards and her arms that were hidden under the sleeves peeked out At thisnails slightly pierced through her fair and delicate pal willfully
Marlene took in a few deep breaths and her argled to release her fingers The maiden carefully reached out into the fold on her clothes for a handkerchief to wipe off the bloodstains on her pal for a few h I was already expecting this, I didn’t expect it to have such a asped in ad her pace towards the Fortress
When Marlene arrived at the large doors on the Fortress, theRhode with ut Marlene’s arrival, Rhode nodded in acknowledgment
“Welcoesture of invitation towards Marlene before he squinted his eyes and scanned the surroundings
“So… she’s the final one… Eh? Why a one?”