Chapter 219 Five Women for a Drama (1/2)

When Rhode touched the bright red card, hot flames surged out like a wave. They spread around the surrounding and quickly engulfed the room. Suddenly, an explosion sounded and the flames broke out from the window. In a few seconds, the entire room had completely changed.

When the flame dispersed, Gillian appeared before Rhode.

”Master, long time no see…!”

The girl waved her hands. At the same time, she was shaking her ears and tail. Her beautiful face revealed a warm smile. Any man who saw her right now would definitely become intoxicated. However, Rhode's face was still expressionless as usual. He only waved his hand to get rid of the smoke in front of him.

Everything went smoothly.

Even if Gillian was an Elemental Lord, she was still a card. According to the rules, there was no level restriction in selecting a designated Core Card, which was why there should be no problem in selecting her. But it did not mean that everything was perfect. There were still some restrictions. Although Gillian had received the Core Card power, her rank would be suppressed to Rhode's level. Gillian could only slowly recover her strength as Rhode leveled up and enhanced his strength. Of course, she could still regain her original strength, but Rhode would need to pay the price, and even then, she could only regain her powers temporarily. Everything was still the same as before. To summon her, Rhode still had to pay a price. Fortunately, the restriction only sealed her power and not her IQ, which was enough for him.

However…

”Gillian.”

”What's the matter? Master?”

”Do you have to create this much ruckus when you show up?”

Rhode looked at the surroundings. Everything in the study room had been blown up by the fire, including the desk and chairs. Only the ashes were left on the floor. When he asked this question, Gillian only shook her ears and innocently smiled.

”This is, of course, Master. As a Fire Elemental Lord, I should start some fireworks to match my identity when I appear, right?”

”… It also means you did it on purpose, right?”

”Of course, Master!”

Facing Rhode's cold question, she proudly replied. Gillian continuously swung her tail back and forth, as if she had accomplished an important mission and very proud of it. Seeing Gillian's reaction, Rhode was speechless. Then, he reached out his hand and pinched her ears.

”Aw! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts…!!”

When Marlene and the others arrived, they only saw Gillian screaming at Rhode, who was mercilessly punishing her.

”Mr. Rho, Rhode?”

Looking at the girl who suddenly appeared in Rhode's room, Marlene and the others felt uneasy. They looked at Gillian but did not know what to say. They were familiar with her since the scene back in the Twilight Forest was very unforgettable. A Level 50 Mage was easily turned into ashes and nothing was left of him. It was the first time the three of them saw what was called absolute power. The mage who almost killed them was easily crushed by this girl as if he was nothing but an insect. From that moment on, Gillian's character as a strong and frightening being was deeply etched into their minds.

However, looking at the scene before them… Gillian was screaming, begging for forgiveness, even almost crying.

”I think you guys still remember her.”

Rhode completely ignored the three people staring at him. He let go of Gillian's ear and started to introduce her to everyone.

”She's Gillian, my subordinate. From today on, she will join our Starlight mercenary group and fight alongside all of you.”

”Eh?”

Hearing this, Marlene's body hardened. The only person who clearly understood Gillian's real strength was Marlene. Marlene knew that she was an existence who could even make a Grandmaster Mage tremble. She was at least at the Legendary level. Such a strong person would actually fight alongside them? Was this a total joke?!

”Ah!!”

Before Marlene could react, Gillian happily jumped toward them and hugged Christie who had appeared and quietly looked at Gillian without anyone realizing.

”Aaa, how soft, how cute. I've always wanted to hug her. She really looks like a doll. I can't hold it anymore… Master, can I have her?”

”Certainly not.”

Rhode coldly replied and tightly grabbed Gillian's collar, forcefully separated her from Christie, who just stood still because she did not know how to react. When Christie was finally separated from Gillian, she immediately ran toward Lize and hid behind her. She only showed her head while looking at Gillian in fear.

”Ah… so cute, just like a bunny…”

Looking at Christie, Gillian's eyes once again lit up. But, before she made her move, Rhode immediately stopped her from trying to create trauma in Christie's heart again.

”Lize, go and arrange a room for her.”

”Ah, yes, Mr. Rhode.”

When Lize heard her name, she finally nodded as if she had just awoken from a dream. However, hearing Rhode's words, Gillian's mouth in dissatisfaction.

”There's no need for that, I can just sleep together with Master! To tell you the truth, my skill in bed is MAX. Don't you want to try it?”

Hearing Gillian's words, Rhode said nothing and waved his hand. Seeing his gesture, Gillian's joyful expression disappeared, replaced with sadness and uneasiness. She tightly clenched her hands and put it on her chest while looking at Rhode with an uneasy expression.

”Master, you really don't want to? This… I…”