Chapter 308 Rhode’s Miscalculation (1/2)

It wasn't illogical for the supporters to be worried.

Because both sides had agreed to a three wins in five matches format and the side that won three matches first would win the event. Of course, they believed in Mobis, but Mobis was placed the last. In other words, if the first four members were unable to defeat the first four members of Starlight, it would serve no purpose even if Mobis could win and Sky Sword would be eliminated.

Those supporters were anxious. The guilds didn't just represent them, but also the rights and conflict for their regional civilians. In other words, the civilians would be humiliated if they entered other regions.

”Hey, you people from the Southern Port were defeated by a bunch of girls. How can you even compare yourselves to us, men of the North?”

The instant they thought of the possible humiliations, they couldn't sit still any longer. They stood up, snarled, and urged Sky Sword to buck up and take down the mercenary group. No matter what, they definitely couldn't lose to those bastards!

”Hey, what do you think, Viktor?”

Barter sat in the private room and observed the young lady who had clinged to Rhode with her wagging tail. However, Rhode got away from her mercilessly. Then, Barter turned to Viktor.

”These guys… seem stronger than we thought.”

”Did you really think that a mercenary group that shut themselves for training the moment they arrived at Golden City would only be here to be wrecked?” Viktor said. His Cole Falcon's intel gathering had pretty much answered his doubts about Rhode and his men before the competition. But…

”Who exactly is that young lady? She didn't look like a Mage.”

Barter touched his chin and frowned. His expression was way more stern than Viktor's because the winner of this competition would take on his Purple Lily Guild. Barter thought that the Sky Sword wouldn't have any problems winning their matches, but now, Starlight, who he had belittled, actually won two matches in a row! Apart from the terrible loss from their first round, the remaining two matches were won effortlessly!

Such strength… gave Barter a huge headache.

Deep in his heart, he was ecstatic to see the Reformist Party defeated by Starlight because the Sky Sword Guild had always been representing the prosperous class of the South. And to these people, they thought that money would bring them a class higher than the untouchables, coolies from the North, and slaves from the West. In other words, they were only dirty, low-class humans that weren't as elegant… Now that the Sky Sword was about to lose, the next match was going to be exciting. Barter would definitely use this opportunity to deride this bunch of idiots.

On the other hand, he felt conflicted. After all, Starlight was still a mysterious group and Barter couldn't think of any strategies to take them on. Unlike Sky Sword, who they had fought for years, Barter didn't have any experience facing Starlight…

Barter shook his head.

He stared at the arena and pondered.

Rhode didn't know what Barter was thinking, but he wasn't relaxed at all.

Because he realised that he made a mistake.

”Anne, be more careful,” Rhode said.

Anne curiously tilted her head as she couldn't make out what he meant.

”Leader, are you worried about Anne? Is that man over there powerful?”

Of course he was.

Rhode rolled his eyes. Although he had received a warning from Shawn that the Country of Light's parliament would be sending the leader of the Black Blades to assassinate him, he didn't expect the assassin to appear in the arena!

This didn't match up because the Midsummer Festival strictly forbade murder and violators would be stripped off their rights. So even if Carody managed to assassinate Rhode and prevent the Sky Sword Guild from moving onto the next stage, what was the purpose? Also, Starlight's opponent was purely decided by balloting and this guy wouldn't know beforehand.

In the game, Rhode knew Carody well. As a result, it made Rhode rather nervous after witnessing Carody on the arena. This tension was further intensified especially when Carody's opponent wasn't himself.

There definitely was a problem!