Chapter 558 - Final Hurdle (1/2)

Chapter 558: Final Hurdle

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

It was no surprise that Rhode agreed to John’s request Apart fro a Guild leader, he was also a Baron The troops that he led to the Cloud Summit Fortress could be considered his mercenaries and private soldiers sihts to handle his captives and he had no qual the Cavalrymen In fact, he actually had the authority to release General Dade After all, strictly speaking, General Dade was also his captive

However, John and Rhode knew that it was impossible General Dade’s identity had foreordained that he couldn’t be released that easily John suggested because he wished to test Rhode’s reaction If Rhode agreed instantly or put on an act to reject his request and try to give it a shot, John would surely turn around and leave without hesitation But now, he had decided to accept Rhode’s invitation

Both Rhode and John felt that there was nothing alar’s Party that Rhode had recruited a Cavalryh John had a bad impression of the Northerners, he didn’t have a favorable impression of the Southerners either However, he focused all his hate on ‘a handful of unrestrained enemies’ Unlike Rhode, John didn’t see everyone who stepped out of the Country of Light as a person with problems from head to toes…

Of course, it was ‘family hatred’ for John while it was a ‘nation hatred’ for Rhode… There was still a difference in their level of hostility

After seeing John aith his eyes, Rhode let out a long sigh He suddenly felt exhausted

It wasn’t exhaustion on his physical body Instead, it was histhat his h his senses had relaxed like a tightened string that was released and a heavy, choking pressure eed deep in his heart He couldn’t help but pucker his brows He exited the ca-filled Fortress was lit brightly with splendid lights and he heard the vague cheers of soldiers from inside The sky had darkened and the celebration feast was about to begin… But now, Rhode couldn’t find the festive ht into bed for a fulfilling rest

“Ah, Leader, I finally found you!”

Rhode turned around and saw Gillian and Anne walking toward him with relaxed sed Rhode’s elbow against her soft, a on to Rhode’s other ar ladies sandwiched hi to the feast now, so what are you still doing here? General Garcia wants to invite you”

“You girls go ahead” Rhode shook his head tiredly and stepped back after breaking free frolements He forced a twitch on the corner of his htly “I’m a little tired and I want to rest Both of you shall replacethe feast”

“Master?” Gillian tilted her head and looked blankly

Anne hopped out and raised her right arm hurriedly “Okay then, since Leader is tired, Anne shall accompany Leader!”

“Little Anne, you can’t do this It has always been my job to warm his bed, okay?”

“Anne wants to warm Leader’s bed too If worst coether?”

“Alright, alright” Rhode’s head i and he shook his head with knitted brows “I don’t feel like it today Go ahead with the feast and enjoy yourselves After all, we are heading into Frozen Lake after this Don’t worry about me and do what you should do This is an order, understood?” Rhode turned around and returned to his tent

Surprisingly, Gillian and Anne didn’t continue to pester him Instead, they looked on silently as Rhode disappeared into the tent After a few moments, Anne blinked and turned to Gillian worriedly “Anne feels that Leader see happen? Sister Gillian?”

“… It’s nothing, Anne” Gillian twitched her ears and revealed a bitter ss are decided by Master so he has to take up the responsibility We can only watch from the side because we can’t make a difference in some matters”

Pitch-black darkness spread across the vast, boundless land

The sky was covered by dark clouds Rhode scanned the surroundings, but not only was there no vegetation, but there also wasn’t a single rock on the e for, as though he had been walking forward ever since he had conscious At this round

The flaed violently in all directions and the entire world was painted in scarlet As the flarew even darker Finally, the ground shattered like a mirror and revealed a bottoot up abruptly