Chapter 301 Before the Competition (2/2)

However, this was naturally good news for Rhode. From this, he discovered that the Senia Family was supportive of him. If not, she wouldn't be equipped with so much good equipment in just one night.

… Even though her previous equipment wasn't actually that bad.

After Marlene arrived, all the members were ready. Rhode nodded at Marlene and she replied with an unnatural smile. However, Rhode didn't notice it as he clapped his hand and everyone lifted their heads to attention.

”Alright, I'm sure you guys are clear that our match is about to begin,” Rhode said. His peaceful voice and expression calmed the tensed crowd. Now, their breathing and heartbeats weren't as fast as before.

”I think all of you are clear that we cannot lose this competition. Others don't think we aren't capable of defeating the Sky Sword Guild. Just as I said, we aren't the favorites here and will only receive threats and humiliations. However, we are not here to do a catwalk on stage and simply go home.”

Rhode's expression turned slightly stern.

”Don't forget that all of you have defeated the mercenary group elites in Paphield. You have proved to them that you're better, so if we lose here, what meaning would it serve to them that we're stronger?”

Rhode spread his arms apart.

”Could it be that all of you wish to return and hear their sarcastic sneers like 'Ha, since you're still defeated in the first round, does it make a difference if we attended or you attended'?”

Joey and Randolf twitched their brows and clenched their fists. Anne, on the other hand, jumped.

”That's impossible, Leader. Anne will not lose. Anne guarantees that the whatever Sky Sword Guild can't defeat me!”

”That's right.”

Rhode nodded with satisfaction. He turned to Marlene and Lize and continued.

”Our goal is to win. Not only this round, but also the next few rounds… No matter who our opponents are.”

Rhode paused for a moment.

”Now, I will arrange the sequence… Joey, you're up first. Next is Marlene, Gillian, Anne, then myself.”

Rhode finished his sentence and turned to Joey who was dumbstruck. Joey thought that he wouldn't be the first to fight in such an important competition, but it seemed that things were out of his expectations, which forced him to stand up nervously.

”Sir, I-I…”

”Joey, I assign the most important mission to you…”

Rhode raised his hand to interrupt Joey's words. Then, he said something which left everyone stunned.

”This match, you need to lose.”