Chapter 292 Golden City (2/2)
So then, what was Lize's true identity?
Rhode turned back and gazed at Marlene. He hesitated for a moment and decided not to ask. He had a premonition that not long after, Lize would explain to him everything.
After admiring the beautiful scenery of Golden City, everyone returned to the chariot and continued their journey. Soon enough, they arrived at the outer region of Golden City.
Although there were more than people arriving in Golden City than usual due to the Midsummer Festival, Golden City was experienced in managing crowds as an essential traffic hub. So even though there were many people, there was still social order and it didn't take long for them to proceed into the city.
Soon enough, they arrived at the bridgehead checkpoint for inspection.
At this moment, something happened.
Just as Christie and Anne stepped down from the chariot and intended to get checked, a group of knights dashed in the direction where both of them stood. Christie was at a loss and Anne instantly pulled her into her chest and dodged. The fluttering dust shrouded them.
Shortly after, the group of knights blocked everyone's path.
”What are you people up to?!”
Anne stormed toward the leading knight.
The leading knight looked in astonishment.
”Who are you? What do you want?”
”Do you know you nearly knocked us down!?”
Anne pointed at the leading knight furiously.
”Just a little bit more and Christie would have been injured by your horse. Don't you know how to watch your way?!”
”Watch my way?”
The man frowned as he extended his hand and pointed at the waving flag.
”Don't you see the Dio Family's symbol? It's already an offense for you people to not make way for the Dio Family. Hmph, a bunch of country bumpkins deserve to be knocked down! Also, aren't you two doing fine? So what do you still want?”
”What Dio Family? I've never heard of it.”
Anne clenched her fists.
”Don't you intend to apologise? ”Hmph, ignorant commoner.”
The knight sneered and turned around. At this moment, the four Battle Angels guarding the bridgehead noticed the commotion and flew over instantly. The Battle Angels were clad in dazzling, silver armor. They held spears and their white wings flapped in midair gracefully. The leading Battle Angel sulked as soon as she spotted the knight. However, she quickly returned to her senses.
”What happened here, Mr. Geer?”
”Nothing much, just dealing with a bunch of barbarians.” The man casually remarked. ”Oh yes, you people came at a good timing. This bunch of barbarians disrespected me and yet they wish to enter the city. Alright, get rid of them and proceed with the checks. I have something urgent to attend to.”
The Battle Angels displayed difficult expressions and at this moment, Rhode approached them.
”Mister, I think you'd better apologise. I'll give you 30 seconds.”
”Who do you think you are?”
The knight revealed a curious expression. It seemed like he couldn't figure out if Rhode was a man or a woman, but even so, his arrogant attitude remained the same.
”Get lost country bumpkin, this isn't a place for such people like you.”
Hoots of laughter burst out from the other knights.
”Hahaha, that's right, get lost. We are busy, so don't get in our way!”
”A bunch of country bumpkins want us to apologise? Who do they think they are?”
The knight's expression turned even more arrogant as he sneered at Rhode.
”You bunch of people have no right to enter the city. What are you standing here for? Scram! I'm in a good mood today and don't wish to argue with a bunch of ignorant commoners.”
”Mr. Geer!” The leading Battle Angel raised her voice. ”Please be respectful.”
Suddenly, a crisp voice sounded.
”Who said that we don't have the rights to enter the city?”
”Hmm?”
Geer lifted his head and saw Lize stepping down the chariot. She wiped the dirt on Christie's face and glared at the man.
”I hope you apologise to Christie, Mister.”
”You? Who are you anyway?”
Geer laughed grimly. But, before he continued his sentence, the four Battle Angels hurriedly half-knelt and bowed to the young lady respectfully.