Chapter 260 Suggestion (2/2)

But Rhode was already prepared for that.

Knock Knock Knock

”Come in.”

Rhode answered. The door opened and Sereck stood with a bitter smile and nodded.

”Long time no see, Mr. Rhode. I didn't expect you to look for me.”

Sereck paused for a moment and turned his gaze to Christie. who was holding onto a canvas and secretly sizing him up.

”Could this be Miss Christie? What a cute little girl… Hi there, beautiful lady. I am Sereck from the Mercenary Association. It's nice to meet you.”

”… Hi, Sereck… I am Christie…”

Christie shyly stood up in response to Sereck's introduction. Unlike others, the little girl would always address others without their titles. It would sound rude if others addressed Sereck this way. but Christie's way of addressing had always brought along a pure, innocent feeling that no one was willing to reprimand her for it.

Sereck was no exception. He displayed a genuine smile and nodded before taking a seat opposite Rhode.

”Okay, my men are here. Mr Rhode, what do you need?”

”Where's that old dude though?”

Rhode didn't answer immediately. Instead, he put on an act to look behind Sereck. Of course, there was no one there.

”He's not coming. Don't even think about it.”

Sereck couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. His ears were still ringing with the roars of the old president of the Mercenary Association when he heard that Rhode had invited himself for discussion. That scream had almost left Sereck dead.

”Okay, no matter what, I can represent the Mercenary Association, so what is it regarding?”

”It's like this…”

A joke could only be funny for only so many times, so Rhode immediately jumped into the real topic.

”The Midsummer Festival is nearing and you guys are about to announce the news soon. What do you think will be the reactions of the other mercenary groups? Has the Mercenary Association come up with any plans?”

”What plans could we possibly have?”

Sereck forced out a smile. Of course, he knew that as soon as the list of names was announced, the entire Paphield region would perhaps flip the sky, but what else could he do?

”We can only try our best to console them. After all, most of the mercenary groups understand their current situation, so I think it wouldn't pose much of a problem. Of course, that's all we can do as the Mercenary Association. In the end, it will all be on your performance in the Midsummer Festival.”

”I understand.”

Rhode nodded.

”But, if we were to console them, it would already be too late… Besides, even if nobody spoke up, everyone would still have opinions about it. Currently, our Paphield region is facing many problems and at this point of time, we mercenary groups should gather and not divide… Do you agree?”

”This… is undoubtedly right.”

Sereck gazed at the black-haired young man in doubt. From his impression, Rhode wasn't such a person. Why would he be worried about the social order of mercenary groups within the Paphield region? Hey, weren't you not in the least bit worried when you destroyed the Jade Tears mercenary group?

”Therefore, I have a suggestion… Since the mercenary groups will be unconvinced, then we could use a fair and equal method to make them accept this arrangement wholeheartedly.”

”What method?”

This piqued Sereck's curiosity, and if such a method existed, it would be the best for the Mercenary Association.

Rhode sat up straight and folded his arm. He revealed a sly smile after noticing Sereck's surprised expression.

”I can guarantee that this will definitely be a fair, equal method that leaves no complaints.”