Chapter 679 - Between Light & Light (XVII) (2/2)

Condolences?

The elderly chairman was taken aback. But, before he figured out what Rhode meant, Rhode had turned to the young lady beside him.

“Anne, want to have some fun with me down there?”

“Eh?”

Anne, who was bored stiff and sandwiched between Marlene and Lize, instantly sprung up and widened her eyes as though a puppy craving for a bone from its owner.

“Leader, are you really asking Anne to join you?”

“Mr. Rhode, should we also…”

Marlene and Lize stood up vigilantly after hearing Rhode calling out Anne’s name. After being Rhode’s subordinates for a long time, they had already cultivated this habit. But this time, Rhode had no intention of bringing them along. No matter what, they had unique identities and it wouldn’t be easy to pick up the pieces if the Light Parliament were to deal with them harshly. Moreover, Rhode had observed from the military exercise that the Magician Knights were clad in Mage Equipment that were high in magical resistance. Marlene and Lize wouldn’t be too useful in the battle. He firmly shook his finger.

“There’s no need, Marlene, Lize. Weak scum like them aren’t worth your effort. Just let Anne and I have some fun.

Rhode beckoned to Anne before leaping off the platform nimbly. The latter excitedly jumped up and followed closely behind him.

Their actions caused an uproar among the crowd. Although the platform wasn’t too tall, it was still four to five meters in height. The crowd was surprised that both of them simply leapt off without any hesitations. Some of the timid young ladies shrieked in horror and turned around with their eyes shut while some of the guys whistled in cheers. Some of the crowd members even stood to their feet and gazed at the plaza below with grave expressions. This wasn’t just any simple performance! This was a battle that would determine their fate!

Such a height couldn’t deal any damage to Rhode and Anne at all. Rhode landed on the ground as light as a feather. On the other hand, Anne crashed into the ground with a loud ‘boom’ like an artillery shell that descended from the sky. This impact left the crowd thinking if she was dead on the spot. Then, Anne sprung up in high spirits and cleared their doubts.

In an instant, Anne captured everyone’s attention.

Everyone was extremely familiar with Rhode, but most of them didn’t know who she was. Moreover, not only did she have a lively personality and slender body, but her splendid blonde hair and round, beautiful emerald eyes were exceptionally attractive. Even though Anne wasn’t the type who was devastatingly beautiful like a Goddess, her youthful character, innocent temperament, and sweet-looking face brought about a celebrity-like charm. Furthermore, unlike Marlene and Lize who were born as nobles, Anne wore a skintight white armor which revealed her long, jade-like legs and smooth arms. There was a strong contrast to this beauty who was complemented by the enormous shield on her back. When Anne jumped down with the shield on her back, many of them were worried that her slender waist would crack under the pressure.

The Magician Knights instantly sulked after spotting the young lady beside Rhode. Their Commander stared at Rhode with a grim expression. After a few moments, he let out a cough.

“It seems that Mr. Rhode is really confident in yourself. Alright then, allow me to pick the few stronger ones in my team…”

“No no on, there’s no need to, Mr. Andre.”

Rhode brought on a smile. It was apparent that Andre hadn’t realized that Rhode was the ‘Miss Miranda’ from before. But this was fine too. Rhode had a strong premonition that Andre would become a thorn in his side ever since they met and there was nothing more important than nipping the danger in the bud.

Rhode shook his finger to Andre’s words with an airy gesture.

“We hate being the strong who bullies the weak. Since the Magician Knights is a team as a whole, it’s only right that every one of you take both of us on.”

“—!”

Rhode’s remarks left the crowd stunned. Not only did the crowd stared blankly at Rhode, but even Andre and his troops also sulked with ashen expressions. Even though Rhode appeared seemingly casual and polite in his tone, everyone clearly heard his insult to the Magician Knights behind those words! He only brought one other companion and wished to take on the entire team of Magician Knights!

The crowd had witnessed the formidable strength of the Magician Knights in the military exercise previously. Even though there were only a hundred of them, the might that they displayed was nothing weaker than a thousand Cavalrymen. Moreover, they were donned in Mage Equipment and riding on Alchemy Warhorses. They were a group of powerful existence that couldn’t be ignored no matter where they were. But now, Rhode declared that he had totally disregarded them!

In an instant, the crowd jumped to their feet and gazed at the tense commotion with distinct emotions. They widened their eyes while awaiting the start of the battle.

“Mr. Rhode, you seem to look down on the strength of us Magician Knights.”

Since both sides were on the battlefield already, there was no need for them to mince their words anymore. Andre gritted his teeth and glared at Rhode fiercely. On the other side, Rhode lifted his head and welcomed his stares with a warm smile.

“Mr. Andre, it’s important for one to have accurate self-assessment and not utter nonsense. Since you’re asking for it, I don’t mind sending you to your deathbed.”

“Great!”

Andre couldn’t keep his wrath in any longer. He abruptly swung the pike in his hand.

“Alright then. Show me the true strength of the Mercenary Overlord! Assault Formation! Get ready!”

“—!”

The Magician Knights behind Andre immediately got into positions. In the blink of an eye, they formed their attack formation as swiftly as flowing water and pointed their razor-sharp pikes at Anne and Rhode on the other side. In an instant, the entire plaza was filled with an aura of murderous intent. The cheers and applause on the tall platform had also weakened significantly. However, Anne and Rhode remain unfazed. They grinned widely as though it wasn’t a team of fully-equipped Magician Knights before them, but a group of clowns instead.

“Attack!”

Andre roared at the top of his lungs. The Magician Knights urged on their warhorses and charged toward Anne and Rhode!