Chapter 105 Another Surprise (1/2)
Rhode looked at the four mercenaries standing nervously in front of him. Although Old Walker did remind him that they were newbies, he didn't expect them to be that nervous.
”Hel, Hello, Mr.…Rhode.”
The Ranger finally understood why Shauna reminded them that Rhode was a man. Honestly, if Shauna didn't inform him beforehand, it would be difficult for him not to call Rhode a 'beautiful young miss.'
Once he did that, it would be the end of him.
”Welcome, Anne informed me about the four of you.”
Rhode nodded towards them as a greeting.
The Ranger stood straight and began to introduce themselves.
”Yes, Mr. Rhode. We are Ms. Anne's subordinates. I am Randolf Cary, and this is my sister Lapis, we're both Rangers. The one who is wearing heavy armor is Andon, and the one beside him is Joey, although he looks like that… he's a trustworthy thief.”
”I know.”
Rhode said after Randolf introduced the others.
”Anne's testimony of the four of you is quite high, but I still need to witness your performance personally. I'm going to conduct a trial for the four of you; as long you can pass, I will permit you to fight alongside the rest of us in the frontlines. However, if you are unable to pass, I will assign you to some other task. Alright, you can prepare as and when you wish from now.”
”Yes, Mr. Rhode.”
Randolf finally felt relieved. Rhode was just as expressionless as Shauna had said, but at least his tone wasn't cold.
”Mr. Rhode, is Ms. Anne here? It's been so long since we saw her…”
Randolf asked curiously.
”Anne?”
Rhode went silent for a while, then he nodded.
”I can bring you guys to see her. But you must understand that she's in the middle of a punishment, so she can't go outside.”
Punishment?
They glanced at each other nervously.
What kind of punishment did Anne get?
Why did she get punished?
It wasn't difficult to imagine why she was punished. Back in Mark White, Anne was often penalized because spoke her mind and always did things at her own leisure. Therefore she often caused trouble in the group, but all of these were small matters since the old leader could cover up for her. However, once the old leader died, the trouble she caused went out of hand and was often punished for it.
Randolf thought that perhaps Anne would behave better in a newer environment, but it seemed like that was not the case...
What did Anne do to make Rhode angry?
Is she okay?
At that moment, these kinds of thoughts crossed their mind.
All of them were worried about Anne's situation. They imagined her being imprisoned in a cold and dark underground cellar. If she was treated like that, how could they possibly stay in this mercenary group in peace?
But they were left dumbstruck when Rhode opened the door.
Both of her hands were tucked in as she sat on the edge of the bed, bored. When she heard the door open saw Rhode, the girl immediately bounced up and ran towards Rhode.
”Ah, leader, you finally came! Is it time for me to go out now???”
Randolf and the others stared at the girl with their mouths wide open. If she had a tail right now, there's no doubt that it would be wagging intensely.
Still, Rhode seemed unaffected by her natural charm. He pointed at the clock and said, almost emotionlessly.
”No, 12 pm tonight.”
Eh, that's... punishment?
”Anyway, your friends came to see you.”
Rhode lightly caressed Anne's head and pointed to the people behind him. Anne popped her head to the left and saw the four mercenaries behind Rhode staring blankly at her.
”Ah, Randolf, Lapis, you guys finally came!”
”Sister Anne!”
Lapis who was hiding behind her brother's back rushed and hugged Anne. Anne rubbed her head and smiled just like Rhode before.
”Lapis is still a scaredy cat like always~ You cannot continue to be like that, okay? You are a mercenary now! If you're not brave enough, you'll be laughed at by others!”
”I-I'm not scared! I'm just nervous!”
The girl quickly raised her head and tried to defend herself, but her face still flushed red.
”Ms. Anne, I'm happy to meet you once again.”