Chapter 416 Trouble in the Eagle City (1/2)

”Waah!”

As the last soldier burned to ashes in the inferno, the scorching flames disappeared abruptly. In an instant, traces of the blaze were entirely gone and the green grass patches dazzled under the beaming moonlight.

”Unlucky.”

Rhode swept a glance at the pair who stood there flabbergasted. He puckered his brows and stood up, gesturing to Gillian and Anne.

”Alright, start packing up. These two little troublemakers brought along a huge trouble which I have no interest in. Let's move up further for now and we will continue our journey the next morning.”

”Sure, Master.”

”Understood, Leader.”

Both of them nodded in acknowledgment. However, as Rhode turned around to leave, the two 'troublemakers' scuttled towards him with trepidation. The young man seemed to be 18 years old and was dressed in a proper warrior outfit, which made him unlikely to be a mercenary. After all, mercenaries were a pragmatic bunch who placed their equipment wherever convenient. Due to this, they placed numerous knives and daggers by their waist pouches in case of emergencies. On the other hand, this young man wore an elegant leather armor and had an aristocratic family crest engraved on his sword. This went to show that he might either be from a noble family or he was serving the nobles as an attendant. The young lady behind him exhibited a delicate and adorable appearance. Although she was lacking slightly in terms of looks when compared to Gillian and Anne, her thick aura of an indulged rich young woman was somewhat mesmerizing.

Before Rhode turned around, both of them were dilly-dallying as though they were timid mice that were afraid of approaching a large cat. After Rhode turned around and gazed at them, they froze with terror instantly. However, the brave young man plucked up his courage and approached Rhode, followed by a strict, respectful bow.

”Thank you so much for all your help, we are…”

”I have no interest in knowing who you are.”

Rhode interrupted his introduction.

”I have said clearly that I don't fancy any trouble. Do whatever you want, but don't drag us in. Sorry, I'm too busy to entertain you right now.”

The young man's face turned beet red. He gaped but no sounds were made. At this moment, Gillian had woken up the elderly chariot driver who had passed out due to fright and got him to send Rhode and the others away. As Rhode opened the chariot door and was about to enter, the young lady who had been standing behind the other young man scuttled forward suddenly.

”P-Please wait, Mr. Rhode!”

”Hmm?”

Rhode frowned and turned towards the young lady. The uncertain young lady confirmed her guesses and placed her palms on her chest before gazing at him with an expression seeking for a favor.

”Y-You are the leader of Starlight, Mr. Rhode, right? Would you help us if we are willing to remunerate you?”

”How do you know my name?”

Rhode scanned the young lady carefully under the bright moonlight and he was sure that he had never met this person before. But how did she recognize him? This wasn't logical at all because there was no internet accesses or secretly-filmed videos in this world. Furthermore, how did this rich-looking young lady know his identity?

The young lady felt reassured as Rhode didn't refuse her request. She let out a long sigh before continuing.

”Nice to meet you, I am Natasha Deland. I am… the daughter of the Eagle City's owner, Daniel Deland. I attended the Midsummer Festival with my father, so…”