Chapter 493 Gracier & Madaras (2/2)

What's going on?

Rhode thought that Gracier and Madaras would turn into summoning spirits in card forms after the transformation. Rhode checked on the system interface swiftly and indeed, the Holy Sword Card Deck was still indicating 2/10. In other words, the two daggers weren't added to the ranks of the deck.

Rhode puckered his brows and grabbed the twin daggers. This time, Rhode noticed a difference in them. Previously, Rhode was able to use them in combat smoothly and now, he was also able to feel their vitality distinctly. It was the same feeling as though when he first held onto Succubus and Star Mark. It was a wonderful feeling that could only be understood and not described.

At this moment, when Rhode once again examined the two weapons, he realized that there was an additional attribute that he had never seen before.

[Spirit Weapon — Contact Status]

Rhode eventually couldn't figure out why these two weapons had taken up human shape but didn't transform into cards thereafter. He had once asked Celia and Celestina about this, but Celia had always been unwilling to answer. As for Celestina, Rhode didn't even receive a response from her.

But Rhode didn't spend more time to investigate this matter because two days later, a gilded letter was delivered to his desk. This letter was undoubtedly from Golden City and its content left Rhode frowning. Lydia had invited him into Golden City to report on the happenings in Soraka Mountain.

This request was within Rhode's expectations. However, he was surprised that it wasn't only Lydia and the King's Party that he would be reporting to. The diplomatic envoy of the Country of Light's Parliament would also be present.

Lydia didn't explain much in the letter. But Rhode figured out the hints in the content that the Country of Light's Parliament seemed to have engaged in investigations to a certain extent about this matter and he didn't know if they would ask for an explanation or stir trouble in the Munn Kingdom. It definitely wasn't a good sign no matter which.

Even though Rhode tried to gather intelligence and delayed the meeting with an excuse, he couldn't come up with another excuse. According to the letter from Lydia, it was apparent that the diplomatic group of the Country of Light's Parliament had paid close attention to this matter. Besides, Lydia clearly indicated that this invitation was proposed by the diplomatic group of the Country of Light's Parliament.

Rhode tensed up immediately. Are the Country of Light Parliament aware of the truth? How do they know? How much do they know? Old Walker's intelligence gathering was still on-going, but there were no rumors that Rhode or the Munn Kingdom were related to the event. That went to show that the rumors didn't spread so extensively yet. However, if the Country of Light Parliament is aware, how much exactly do they know about it?

”It seems that I have to head to Golden City soon,” Rhode announced as he gazed solemnly at everyone.

Lize questioned hesitantly. ”Mr. Rhode, I don't understand. Why would the diplomatic group of the Country of Light's Parliament request for you? The mission that we carried out was ordered by the King's Party and there shouldn't have any relations with them. Besides, your injuries haven't recovered fully yet. Why not… I can speak to my Sister and arrange for another meeting…”

”Lize. Even though that's the case, the truth isn't this,” Rhode shook his head. ”Even though the Munn Kingdom has always been disassociated with the Country of Light on the surface, the Munn Kingdom is actually the vassal state of the Country of Light. The Light Dragon had personally delegated authority to the Country of Light and in other words, the Country of Light's Parliament is higher than Royal Highness Lydia in terms of ranking. Therefore, Royal Highness Lydia can only execute their requests and this has nothing to do with Royal Highness Lydia's willpower. Besides, our relationship with the Country of Light is tense and it will bring terrible consequences if Royal Highness Lydia rejects their request or if I don't head to Golden City.”

Lize's expression turned gloomy as she bit her lips. Marlene gazed at her close friend and let out a sympathetic sigh before raising her spirit to gaze at Rhode. On the other hand, Anne was scratching her head with a look of doubt. ”Leader, Anne still doesn't understand. Why is the Country of Light always finding trouble with us everywhere?”

”Hmph. Because they're a bunch of arrogant people.” Old Walker let out a snort and grumbled as he knocked on the wine pot beside his hand. ”They are a bunch of bastards who think that they are above all. They look down on other countries and it has been two years since they began to mess with the Munn Kingdom. Don't forget about the Myriad Flowers Battle from 50 years ago. Damn it… Just thinking about it makes me mad!”

The 'Myriad Flowers Battle' that Old Walker mentioned happened in the border region between the Munn Kingdom and the Country of Light. It was a small-scale military exercise which involved the Country of Light's army. Due to unknown reasons, the soldiers crossed over the border and had got into a conflict with a local nomadic tribe. The Country of Light claimed that the tribe had threatened them first which caused their army to retaliate. None of the 400 people in the tribe survived the devastation from the fully-armored Country of Light's army.

This incident shook the entire Munn Kingdom. When the then-Duke headed to the Country of Light's Parliament to question about it, they said that it was just an error in their judgment that had caused this and sent him off immediately. Not only that, they punished the commanders that had given the commands but didn't sentence them to death. Moreover, they put on an act to go through the trials and released them afterward. This matter caused a huge uproar in the Munn Kingdom and there were nobles that suggested severing ties with the Country of Light. However, this incident was left unsettled in the end.

After this incident, the relationship between the Country of Light and Munn Kingdom began to rupture and worsen all-around until Lydia took over the throne and cleared off the effects that the Country of Light had on her country vigorously.

This was also the reason why the North and South opposed each other so seriously within the Munn Kingdom. The Northerners viewed the Country of Light as a bunch of executioners who trespassed into the Munn Kingdom 50 years ago and butchered their civilians. Furthermore, it was this group of bastards that was worshipped as saviors by the cowardly Southerners. The Northerners could never, ever forgive them for it!

”Rhode, who will you be bringing into Golden City?” Everyone exchanged curious glances after Marlene asked. However, Rhode gave a shocking answer.

”No, I won't be bringing anyone.” Rhode answered without any hesitation at all. ”I have a rough idea of what the Country of Light's Parliament is plotting and to prevent any accidents, I will go there myself. All of you just need to focus on the matters within the Fortress.”

Rhode revealed a gentle smile. ”This time, I will give those honorable lords of the Country of Light a huge surprise… I hope they won't reject my generous gift.”