Chapter 62 Duel? Sorry (2/2)

”Duel?”

When that word left Billy's mouth, everyone was surprised. Keller who was watching from the side also began to grow anxious; he did not want to have any disputes in a banquet that he hosted. Before he could say anything, Rhode already spoke up.

”Duel? A duel should always have a wager, am I right?”

”This lady.”

Billy stretched out his hand and pointed at Marlene.

”If I win, then I want you to leave her. From then on, she is mine. If you win, then I will give up on her. What do you think of this condition?”

”Is that so... I understand,” Rhode nodded his head and continued, ”then I refuse.”

”Very good... since you've accepted, then... WHAT? Y-you refuse?”

Not only was Billy stunned speechless, but even the other nobles gasped in shock when they heard Rhode's reply. Refusing a duel was akin to throwing away a noble's honor!

”Why do you refuse?! Are you afraid of me?”

”As expected. Possessing low IQ is the worst.”

Rhode gave a long sigh as he looked 'endearingly' towards Billy like how a teacher looks an underperforming student.

”I want to remind you that Ms. Marlene is not an item. She neither belongs to me, nor to you. So even if you win, will Ms. Marlene follow you obediently?” Rhode sneered, ”I'll repeat myself once more; she's not an item that belongs to anyone, so I don't have the power to make that decision for her. If she desires to go with you, then I won't stop her.”

Rhode glanced at Marlene and saw her proudly raising her head. Then, she walked towards Rhode's side and lifted her wand at Billy.

”That's right, Mr. Clinton. I, Marlene Sena, don't belong to anyone but myself. No one can order me to stay or leave. If you want to take me, then you can come try and get me.”

At this moment, Marlene was obviously extremely angry. Her magic robe emitted a magical light, even the ruby on her wand grew increasingly brighter.

”You…”

He saw that Marlene was actually getting serious. He could sense an immeasurable amount of magic power flowing in that petite-looking body. If he forced her, then there's no doubt that she'd really try to kill him.

”Using force against a lady isn't gentlemanly, Mr. Clinton.”

Although Billy looked rather pitiful, Rhode wasn't going to let him off that easily. In his opinion, anyone from the Country of Light was to be beaten to death.

”Well, if you truly intend to fight, then I don't mind accompanying you.”

”Count me in, kid.”

This time, Sereck walked out from the crowd.

”You must remember that you're in Deep Stone City, a direct territory under the Munn Kingdom. If you want to fight here, I do hope you consider the consequences.”

”Sereck...”

Once Sereck became involved in this matter, Billy realized that the situation was beginning to spiral out of control. He wasn't stupid. The people here refrained from causing a scene because of his special identity as an envoy. But if he blatantly disrespected the people further, perhaps he might be thrown out. There were many envoys, losing one of them wasn't much of a problem...

”It seems that I've gone too far. I will take my leave then.”

Billy said as he clenched his teeth in anger. Then, he turned around and left.

Once Billy was gone, Marlene finally put down her wand and smiled at Rhode.

”Thank you, Mr. Rhode. Because of you, we got rid of that nasty guy.”

”No problem, I'm also not fond of those group of idiots.”

Rhode waved his hand, causing Marlene to chuckle. Then both of them raised the wine glass in their hands.

”So, to celebrate our victory, you won't mind if I offer you a toast, hm?

”Of course I don't mind.”

-

The banquet went on as usual. Just outside the building, Billy got onto a carriage, his face was all red and was extremely upset.

”I'm sorry, Sir.”

At this moment, the arrogant man had turned meek as he lowered his head towards the other person inside the carriage.

”I failed to complete your request to make that man move.”

”Not an issue, Mr. Clinton.”

On the other side of the carriage, the person who was hiding in the darkness chuckled.

”We still have a chance; whether it is you, or me.”

Then he raised his head and stared at the night sky.

”We will achieve our goal.”