Chapter 207 Stand out from the Masses (2/2)

Kavos stood up straight; then he bowed deeply and respectfully to Rhode. Likewise for Obertan and Derick.

”I guarantee I won't disappoint you!”

”You don't have to thank me.”

Rhode gestured for him to stop. Although he didn't mind giving items out freely like this, he had to agree that the Diamond Mercenary Group did indeed have some pretty neat gear. While the equipment they dropped wasn't in the ranks of magical gear, but they were still a grade above average. And since they had 'kindly offered' their gear to Rhode, naturally he would accept the offer with open arms.

”As I've said, these are your remunerations. After spending so much time picking magic herbs in Twilight Forest, naturally, you will receive your rightful rewards, right?”

Although Rhode spoke in a casual tone, Kavos knew better. The value of these magic herbs they collected wouldn't be able to match the price of a magical dagger.

However, before Kavos could pay his respects, Rhode dropped another bomb on them.

”Ah… right. Get your men ready to claim some potions from Lapis. Each of you will receive five incendiary agents and healing potions. These are for your own personal use; I don't wish to see anyone selling them. Understood?”

Magical potions!?

I-is this for real?

Kavos became overly excited and almost passed out. Of course, he had heard from Shauna about Rhode granting them magical potions before, but Kavos had always been dubious on this matter. Now, after experiencing it for himself, he didn't know how to react. After so many years of leading his mercenary group, he had never heard of such generosity. Which mercenary group would really give their members so many magical equipment and potions? Oh lord, not even those huge guilds would do it!

”No answer?”

Kavos immediately snapped back from his shock and subconsciously nodded his head.

”Yes, Leader!! I guarantee you that there will not be any problems!”

Finally, it wasn't until now when the three brothers realize that joining Starlight was absolutely the right choice.

The three brothers left with two huge wooden chests, returning the room to its previous peacefulness. Rhode sighed and leaned back against the chair. At this moment, a pair of delicate, tiny hands delivered a small cup of warm tea to Rhode.

”… Rhode… are you tired?”

”A little.”

Regarding Christie's concern, Rhode revealed a gentle smile. He extended his hand and stroked Christie's hair. Christie balled up like a kitten, happily squinting her sparkling eyes at Rhode. When he saw her adorable smile, Rhode felt some stress leave his body.

Is this what it feels like being brother and sister?

Thinking of this, Rhode subconsciously fell into nostalgia. His real sister had always been living in the hospital and never been by his side like Christie. Rhode couldn't differentiate the contrast between the relationship of siblings and ordinary couples. He recalled that he had friends who were like that in high school. That pair never left each other's' side, and Rhode had always been curious why they wouldn't be sick of each other. Naturally, Rhode attempted to ask, but his friends didn't give him a logical reply, so Rhode left it hanging there.

In the end, Rhode began to tease the pair as their names had almost the same pronunciation.

Yulian and Yulian. Truly interesting names. (TL notes: Different Chinese characters for 'lian,' but spoken with the same pronunciation.)

Thinking back about his past, Rhode couldn't help but smile, and at this moment, a strange sentence suddenly sounded in his ear.

”Lai, ya, Beiramiterhafura.”

”Christie?”

Rhode turned his head over and saw Christie covering her mouth in shame. Facing Rhode's puzzled look, the little girl shook her head vigorously.

”I, I don't know… Rhode… these words… I would speak of them randomly and I don't know what it means… Did I say something bad?”

”Don't worry, Christie.”

Rhode shook his head, after hearing Christie's uneasy explanations. He remembered the time when he was interrogating the village chief; he had once mentioned that Christie would something speak words that no one could understand. Now, it seemed to be true.

”Don't worry, Christie. You didn't say anything bad.”

Rhode consoled Christie in a soothing voice, and when she heard his comforting words, Christie started to relax.

But…

That was the Abyss Language.

Rhode patted Christie's head. Although he didn't reveal his emotions explicitly, in his heart, he was somewhat dubious.

The Abyss Language. It was a language that came from deep within hell. A language used by the devils. In the Dragon Soul Continent, other than devil worshippers, mages, and the almighty churches, no one else knew this language. As for Christie, she obviously hadn't learned this language before, and not only that, based on the intelligence gathered in High Cliff Village, Christie was denied of education, but she was still able to write and even read some of the books in Rhode's room. While she still couldn't read some profound sentences, it was still quite a feat!

However, this was indeed a bizarre case.

And what bugged Rhode the most, was the words that Christie spoke.

'Beware the undiscovered nightmares laid within the depths.'

How did she know about this?