Chapter 180 Unexpected Turn (1/2)

If Rhode knew what Anne thought, then he would definitely have regretted flirting with her last night and should have just directly slapped her because it would be more effective. Luckily, he didn't know what was Anne thinking about because after he woke up, she acted the same as her usual self, giggling around. There didn't seem to be anything different. That's why Rhode also no longer cared about that problem; he was more worried about the next problem. Rhode and Anne immediately left the inn when the sun rose to avoid any unwanted attention and walked toward the Black Pine Ruins.

The ancient Black Pine Ruins was located in the depths of Black Pine Forest. Previously, it was a huge palace, but after some time had passed, most of it became buried underground, so it was remote and dangerous. Normal people wouldn't go there, although logically, there was no problem for Rhode to conquer this place by himself.

It was as if there were no one who came before him.

The mercenary group that the owner mentioned to him last night made him feel troubled. It had been a few days. Although the owner said that he didn't see them come back, who knew what might have happened? What if they were still in the Black Pine Ruins? What if they found the thing they wanted and left? No one knew what happened. That's why Rhode could only do his best. However, according to his understanding, they shouldn't have found the Mystery Ball because the stronghold quest could still be completed and there didn't seem to be any change. That's why there should be no problem… But since this wasn't a game, who knew?

Rhode was familiar with the Black Pine Ruins, so he quickly brought Anne to Black Pine Forest and arrived in its depths. Soon, they saw the ruins that were almost buried underground.

There was a huge tiled boulder, incomplete ruins, a palace entrance, and a cave hole. In the ground, there was a statue that was half buried in the ground and couldn't be seen clearly. Everything was so memorable and familiar that standing before these ruins, Rhode felt nostalgic. It was as if he had arrived back in the game world. He was even suspicious of whether he was dreaming or had transmigrated back into the game.

”Hey, who are you?!”

When Rhode and Anne planned to enter the ruins, two, three mercenaries suddenly appeared. They were holding swords and looked at them vigilantly with a heavy killing intent.

”This place has been sealed by our Diamond Mercenary Group temporarily, and no one can enter. If you guys wanted to adventure, it's better to change the place.”

It's really nostalgic…

Looking at these mercenaries, Rhode couldn't help but sigh. In the game, there was a player guild that sealed the place to train and would drive away other players. It seemed that humans really were common biological creatures.

However… Diamond Mercenary Group?

Rhode thought for a while and realized where the problem lied. There was no mercenary group with that name in the Paphield region. Were they not local?

Thinking until here, Rhode couldn't help but be more vigilant. ”Diamond Mercenary Group? I have never heard of it… You guys aren't from the Paphield region, right?”

”So what?”

Hearing Rhode's question, they only snorted since they didn't see him eye-to-eye. They were 60 people in total, and the opponent was only two. They actually dared talk nonsense in front of them; it seemed that the pair didn't want to live for very long!

”What does this have to do with you? Kid, I advise you to go away from this place; there's nothing good comes from making us mad!”

Hearing them vent their anger, Anne only smiled and shook her head. After that, she looked at Rhode. According to her understanding of Rhode, he would definitely stand still. Especially after hearing his plan last night, although she was focusing on the bread, but she could still clearly hear what Rhode was saying. That's why hearing the opponent provocation, she had already made preparation and was just waiting for Rhode's signal.

Unexpectedly, Rhode wasn't mad. To the contrary, he only nodded and left. This made Anne, who had prepared for battle, confused, but she didn't show it and left with Rhode. Although she didn't know what he was going to do, she was already used to trusting him unconditionally.