Chapter 685 - Mission Reward & System Upgrade (2/3) (2/2)

“You two came at the right time.”

Rhode showed a relieved expression. He beckoned to them to take a seat before activating his system mission and informing them of the rewards that he had received. The two young ladies’ eyes glinted as soon as they heard about the additional Phantom Guardian.

“Leader, can you assign us for it?”

Mini Bubble Gum stood to her feet and swung her tiny clenched fist.

“I really want to go out for a stroll. There’s no entertainment in here at all! It’s so boring! Last time, I can at least play some games even when I stayed home all day! Ah, if I can head out, I will surely head to the Country of Light and show those stuck-up guys how powerful I am…”

“Bubble, didn’t you hear what Rhode said? We are summoned beings and we can’t be assigned to it.”

Just as Mini Bubble Gum was brandishing her tiny fists and fantasizing on her wonderful future, Canary poured cold water on her and left her pouting resentfully. Mini Bubble Gum plunged back to her seat.

“I know, Big Sister. I was just thinking about it. Really…”

Canary smiled to her grumbles and turned to Rhode.

“Alright then, Rhode, what do you think about this? If you need someone who can help you, there are many available in the guild, isn’t it?”

“You’re right about that.”

Rhode spread his arms apart helplessly. This was also why he had chosen to discuss with Canary and Mini Bubble Gum. There would be nearly a hundred candidates among players who could provide assistance to him. In the beginning, Rhode had considered Mini Bubble Gum and Canary as suitable candidates because they worked well together and were extremely familiar with one another. In fact, apart from the enhancements of the Sphere of Mystery, Canary and Mini Bubble Gum were also effective in their training sessions. No matter if it was Lize, Marlene, Anne, Randolf, Joey, Marfa, and the others, everyone had benefited from their ‘drills’. However, Rhode had decided that two persons were enough as instructors. No matter what, there was still a limit to the strength of the natives of this world. Most of them might not even reach their peaks in their whole lives and as a result, there were no need to teach them complicated and exquisite battle techniques.

Alright then, what role should the next Phantom Guardian take up?

“How about that old fella?”

Mini Bubble Gum kicked her legs under the chair.

“Isn’t Marlene lacking manpower on her side? That old fella did rather well in the guild, so why not get him to help?”

“There’s no need to.”

Rhode shook his head.

“Olden Rascal is more fit to deal with players and his expertise isn’t useful here. Also, Marlene is better off managing her matters on her own.”

Rhode shrugged helplessly. Indeed, as one of the vice-leaders of Starlight Guild, Olden Rascal was popular among the players and was responsible diplomatically. However, Rhode realized that reality and here were entirely different. As a matter of fact, even Canary and Mini Bubble Gum weren’t used to the customs here. But natives like Marlene and the others were. This world had strict classifications, where every social class had their own unique rules. Even though the restrictions were tight, players wouldn’t mind bowing down all the way to show respect for others as they only treated it as just a game. On the contrary, this was extremely important for the natives and as a result, it was better to appoint Marlene to manage such serious matters. If the role was only responsible in providing suggestions, Canary and Rhode could carry out this duty out perfectly and it wasn’t necessary to waste one precious summoning spot.

“How about べBunBun__ミ?”

“… Who’s that?”

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“… Why would you think of her?”

“Everyone in the guild knows that she’s interested in you, Leader. Since no one cares here, how about you summon her out and be a couple with her?”

“I’m not running a love variety show here. Be serious, Bubble.”

“Eh? I just thought that it’ll be quite interesting…”

Canary lifted her head and let out a cough. Mini Bubble Gum instantly shut her mouth and turned to the other young lady. Then, Canary spoke softly.

“I think we can focus more in terms of our army.”

Rhode sulked slightly.

After the battle with the Cyan Goshawk on the ice field, the army had become the chief of Rhode’s worries. Even though John wasn’t wrong in his response, Rhode was clear that if his Cavalryman weren’t that unfortunate to be captured and returned to their formation in time, perhaps Rhode wouldn’t even know that his men were detained by the Light Parliament. It was also from that moment onward that Rhode realized his slip-up. Indeed, he knew that John Grayer was an impressive and brave commander in the game. However, he had neglected a point that this wasn’t a game and everyone in this world grew up to the current state that they were in. This wasn’t in the game where he could uncover a character with hidden attributes and groom him or her into a formidable character.

Even in reality, there were often times when the trend of events brought forth the heroes. If it weren’t for the experiences that they had gone through in the past, perhaps they wouldn’t even become well-known characters and would only become historians or young shepherds. John had the potential, but his experiences weren’t rich enough for him to handle complicated situations. Rhode originally had the intentions of handing over all his private soldiers to John’s leadership, but he changed his mind after that incident. John was still too young, after all, and was incapable of carrying this heavy responsibility. Currently, Rhode needed a talent who could command the army.

Rhode didn’t have such a candidate, but a person came up in his mind after Canary mentioned the key word.

Rhode stood to his feet and Canary smiled to his expression.

“Have you decided, Rhode?”

“That’s right. I’ve made up my mind on a suitable candidate.”

Rhode nodded firmly.