Chapter 465 An Expedited Letter (1/2)

This mercenary was wounded gravely from head to toe. Apart from apparent blade gashes, there were also putrid, pitch-black blood permeating in rotten scars as the mercenary breathed faintly. The two Clerics observed with ashen expressions before casting healing spells to treat the mercenary while Canary examined the mercenary's back hurriedly.

As an experienced player and illusionary image, Canary knew who this man was. If gashes inflicted by a sword and the rotten flesh were the consequences of them not treated on time, those dark spots that emerged on his skin were proof that he was corroded by the Chaotic Forcefield. In this piece of land, there was only one area that was able to corrode anyone with its Chaotic Forcefield: the intersection point between the Light Dragon and Dark Dragon Souls.

However, not anyone could come and go through that place.

The style of the mercenary's clothes didn't seem to be made in the Country of Darkness. Therefore, this eliminated the possibility that he had escaped from the Country of Darkness. However, if he belonged to this side, he definitely didn't need to cross over the intersection point at all. This was as illogical as one who chose to jump into the stinking ditch on the side of the road instead of walking on a flat pathway.

”Any discovery?” Canary turned over to the mercenary that was sweeping the area for more evidence. As soon as the mercenary detected Canary's gaze, he ran towards her swiftly before handing over the items that he had found.

”Only these, Madam Canary,” the mercenary pointed.

”These are…” There was a badge, coin pouch, packs of herbs, and a sealed letter. Canary focused her attention on the crumpled, bloody letter made of thick kraft paper and sealed with red wax. Canary frowned as soon as she recognized the symbol on the wax seal.

Double-swords Angels.

It seems that things are looking bad.

”Madam Canary, his injuries are too serious. We can't save him!” The two exhausted Clerics lifted their head towards the young lady. Although they had cleared the toxins in the mercenary's body with their healing spells, they couldn't heal him, even with the best of their abilities. ”I'm sorry, Madam Canary. We've tried our best, but we weren't able to heal him…”

”I understand. Please don't blame yourselves; you two have done well.” Canary kept the badge and letter before gazing at the injured mercenary. The mercenary had a flushed complexion, but even so, Canary could see that he was hanging on a thin thread. However, this was the best that Canary could do for him since she had brought only a couple of Clerics over for this training session. Moreover, judging from his injuries, these Clerics weren't skillful enough to recover him fully…

Come to think of it, Leader has returned to the Fortress…

Canary's eyes beamed with hope and spoke to her men. ”You guys can go back now. I will bring this man back to the Fortress. Inform Joey to get ready to leave.”

”Yes, Madam Canary.” Although the four mercenaries didn't know why Canary gave such an order, they nodded eventually.

Canary squatted down and placed her palm on his chest. Brilliant magical radiance and a teleportation ritual circle emerged instantly. In a blink of an eye, the two of them vanished entirely.

When Rhode received the news from Marlene, it was only five minutes after Canary had vanished.

”A mercenary that came from the intersection point?” Rhode widened his eyes as he gazed at the man groaning painfully.

Agatha was circling the injured man with two nimble tentacles fluttering around his body while casting water type spells to disinfect and bandage his wounds. Rhode gazed at Canary before lowering his head and knitted his brows at the badge and letter. Rhode didn't need to unseal the letter to guess who the receiver of this letter was. As for the badge, Rhode had a very bad feeling about it. He had seen this badge, with the symbol of a falcon with spread wings before. It belonged to the Cole Falcon Guild. However, unlike the Purple Lily, there were no common boundaries between the Paphield region and the Cole Falcon Guild's territory. No matter what, there were no reason for them to step into Paphield. Furthermore, according to Canary, this man reached here through the intersection point… Most importantly, Rhode knew who this man was.

Rhode's heart sank at this thought. ”Marlene!”

”Rhode? What's wrong?” Marlene's deep thoughts were disrupted and she was startled by Rhode's sudden exclamation. She had spent a long time with Rhode and this was the first time that she heard him raising his voice. However, she didn't question him foolishly. Instead, she turned to face Rhode and awaited his next instructions. ”You have a way to make long-distance communications with the Senia Family, right?”

”Of course, Rhode,” Marlene answered as she subconsciously held onto the necklace around her neck.

Rhode nodded in response and handed the letter to her. ”I want you to send this letter to someone reliable in the Senia Family immediately and get them to send this letter to Royal Highness Lydia, now!”

”Okay!!” Marlene nodded and ran out of the room instantly after taking over the letter.

Meanwhile, Rhode turned his gaze to Lize on the other side of the room. ”Lize, I want you to return to the stronghold using the Summon Gate and get Shauna, Kavos and Old Walker to see me immediately. Especially Old Walker; get him to prepare the intel that I asked him to gather. Get them all to see me, understand?”

”Yes, Mr. Rhode. I'll make my way there now.” Lize nodded in acknowledgment and left the room, leaving Gillian twitching her ears. ”Little Lize is gone now. What do we do with this half-dead fella?”

”Don't worry, I've found the right candidate…” Rhode said confidently.

”Which half-dead fella do you need me to handle?” Before Rhode could finish his sentence, Mini Bubble Gum barged into the room.

As soon as the little girl saw Rhode, she revealed an excited smile and scuttled towards him with her extended right fist. Rhode stretched his right fist in response and exchanged a fist bump with her. ”Ah, Leader, welcome back. You actually cleared the Castel Plateau Ruins with those people. As expected of Leader; those brain-dead players couldn't compare to you at all. What a pity, if this were in the game, I would definitely upload the video recording to aggravate those scums… Come to think of it, which idiot hurt himself and needs me to take care of him?”

Mini Bubble Gum finished speaking in rapid succession. Then, she turned her head towards the mercenary on the sickbed. ”Who is this idiot? Why haven't I seen him before?”