Chapter 114 Behind The Ambush (1/2)

To Old Walker, Rhode was a very contradictory existence.

Usually, he's always firm, stubborn, even sometimes quite tough, violent, mad, and even brave enough to kill people in front of Mercenary Association. In Mercenary Joint Meeting he didn't even try to conceal his intention of wanting to destroy a mercenary group. This made Rhode looked like a madman, but on the other hand he was also cautious, even a little timid. This time, they traveled to the Twilight Forest and Rhode asked Old Walker to explore the surrounding to see whether if there were any anomalies around them. Clearly, this time they didn't come here to complete a mission.

Old Walker also knew that it was reasonable for Rhode to worry since he completely antagonized Jade Tears during the joint meeting. In Deep Stone City, Rhode had no need to be cautious as the Mercenary Association was watching them, but it was hard to say the same when they were in Twilight Forest. If Jade Tears secretly decides to launch a surprise attack, all of them could die here. Even if the Mercenary Association wanted to investigate, they wouldn't be able to find concrete evidence.

That was why Rhode asked them to stay alert. Old Walker couldn't help but admire this part of him and felt relieved because Rhode's actions proved that he wasn't a reckless b*stard that only cared for himself. If he created enmity with Jade Tears just because he felt like it, it meant that Rhode was just another scum who acted on instinct without thinking of the consequences. If he was truly like that, then things could really be very troublesome.

But Rhode didn't only remind him verbally, he even specifically pointed out several directions to him, so he could be more cautious. This made Old Walker surprised. He couldn't understand how a person in his early twenties could be so skilled in underhanded tactics.

And something really happened from the direction Rhode previously mentioned.

”There.”

While hiding in the bushes, Old Walker pointed towards the faint black spot from afar and said to Rhode. Rhode looked towards the direction and after a while, he spoke.

”How many people are there?”

”About six to seven people.”

”Have they discovered us?”

”I think they followed the tracks we left behind.”

Old Walker said confidently.

Since tracking and counter-tracking was a Ranger's ability, if he couldn't even do that properly then it was better for him to retire and go back home.

”How about other directions?”

”There's no other movement for now.”

Old Walker looked at Rhode as he spoke.

”What are you planning to do?”

”What am I planning to do?”

Hearing Old Walker inquires, Rhode only snorted and answered in an 'as a matter of fact' tone.

”Of course I'll kill all of them. Since they all dare to come here I definitely won't let them go back.”

Saying until here, Rhode stopped.

”I need your help. Inform Shauna and Randolf to increase their vigilance. Furthermore, tell Randolf to set traps five meters around the base camp.”

Old Walker was surprised.

”Just the two of us? How about the others…”

”They don't have to know.”

Rhode shook his head. He wasn't planning to let the newbies join the battle. Firstly, they were not strong enough and secondly, Rhode hadn't trusted them yet.

One has to realize that battles between two mercenary groups were different from killing monsters. Most people would feel guilty after killing another human. Perhaps after facing many different trials and dangers would they gradually accept it, but it didn't mean that they would enjoy it. Moreover, they were still in the 'prohibition period' set by the Mercenary Association, so he didn't wish to see a time bomb within his group.

”That's why this matter is only known by you and me.”

”I will stay here and observe their movements. You can go ahead and look for Marlene and Shauna. In addition to informing them, I need you to observe other areas. I'm quite certain that Jade Tears wouldn't be stupid enough to think that these people were enough to finish us. I suspect that they are planning something so I'll leave the scouting to you.”

”No problem.”

Hearing Rhode has assigned him the task, Old Walker nodded solemnly.

”I will go now.”

Night fell.