Chapter 61 Unexpected Gues (2/2)
But only Rhode who experienced the future, understood that the Country of Light was playing dangerously with fire.
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Elegant music played in the background.
After thanking Sereck, Rhode walked towards the window and stared out at the night sky, holding a wine glass between his fingers.
Many times during the conversation, he thought of just revealing the truth about the Country of Light's nefarious plans to Sereck. He could easily pinpoint the current problems as well as solutions to safeguard for the future. But in the end, he did not say anything to Sereck. After all, explaining to someone that you could read the future was something extremely tedious to begin with, and even so, he needed substantial evidence to back his claims. So, in the end, what was the point of saying it? It would only bring trouble to himself.
”Mr. Rhode?”
At this time, Lize's voice suddenly sounded from behind. She walked towards him and blinked with worry in her eyes.
”What happened? You don't seem to be well.”
”Well, something happened.”
Rhode sipped the glass of wine on his hand, enjoying the sweet, lingering taste. But it wasn't enough to drown the thoughts in his mind.
”Remember those guys that we met in the Twilight Forest? After speaking with Sereck, it seems like those guys followed us here.”
”Eh?!”
Hearing this shocking revelation, Lize immediately paled. Judging by the way she clenched her fists ever so tightly, clearly, she was extremely surprised.
”Who are those guys and why are they coming here?”
”According to Sereck, they are most likely to be spies from Country of Light.”
Rhode snorted coldly.
If he could rank the most hated things in this world, the Country of Light would take the first place. While the actual perpetrator of the entire war was the Country of Darkness, being betrayed by your so-called ally was an absolute disgrace.
Rhode's current strength was insufficient to challenge the Country of Light, but since they sent some appetizers to help him warm up, he would gladly take up on their offer.
Then the music stopped suddenly.
Rhode and Lize turned around at the same time and discovered that many other people did the same.
At the entrance, a young man donning a white robe held a black cane and stood confidently with a broad curve on his lips. There was an air of superiority surrounding him, and behind him, two Keller family guards appeared quite miserable.
”Mr. Billy.”
The atmosphere turned awkward. Keller sifted through the crowd in a hurry, and when he saw the man, he displayed a slightly shocked expression on his face before promptly welcoming him.
”I didn't expect you to come. Please forgive me for not greeting you.”
”You don't have to apologize to me, Mr. Claytor.”
The young man called Billy laughed and raised his hand. Though his voice wasn't loud, it still echoed throughout the now-silent hall.
”I'm just doing this on impulse; I suddenly felt like visiting, so I hope you don't blame me for coming here uninvited.”
”You're too kind.”
The smile on Keller's face didn't fade a bit, as a family whose roots originated from merchants, smiling was a crucial skill.
”I was so worried that Mr. Billy would think that this banquet was too shabby and refused to visit. It's me who's at fault.”
”Who is that guy?”
Looking at that young man, Rhode frowned. He did not remember someone with that appearance or status in Deep Stone City.
”He's the special envoy from Country of Light.”
Hearing Rhode's question, a noble who stood beside him answered. From his tone, it was clear that he too wasn't pleased with the appearance of this so-called 'special envoy.'
”It was a week since his arrival in Deep Stone City. I don't know what is his purpose here, but his presence meant that the Country of Light is up to no good again.”
A special envoy from the Country of Light?
Rhode and Lize looked at each other. Clearly, they've never heard of such a character.
”You don't have to be modest, Mr. Keller. The truth, I came here because of a person.”
The young man displayed a splendid smile; he turned around and walked towards the crowd before gently holding up a someone's hand.
”Beautiful lady, we've finally met.”
”Bang!”
Rhode's wine wasn't finished, but it's all sprayed out. Lize who was standing beside him also immediately covered her mouth in shock when she saw the young man standing before Marlene.
Right now, Marlene's face's also turned pale.