Chapter 807 - The Falcon’s Beacon (II) (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Rhode’s brows twitched and he shifted his gaze from Sovann to the young man curiously. It was apparent that neither of them were mentally prepared for this meeting. They stared at each other blankly while Rhode shrugged and let out a cough to disrupt the awkwardness. Both of them returned to their senses and looked away in embarrassment. At this moment, many people in the inn had turned toward them.

“Why are you here, Big Brother?”

After sitting down, the young name named Bryan questioned. He shot a look at the people around him and couldn’t figure out their identities. However, he was sure that they were powerful, especially the one in the black noble attire who appeared to be younger than him as he sensed a rare, massive aura.

“I’ve something to attend to.”

Sovann looked at Rhode. However, the latter didn’t continue the conversation because he had entered his ‘television-watching’ mode. In fact, Sovann felt somewhat guilty and uncertain for this return trip to the Eastern Plains. This was also why he didn’t feel elated when he heard Rhode’s suggestion to revive his group. The Battle Mage Group seldom interacted with anyone outside of their group. However, their contributions in stopping the Undead Creatures helped maintain a peaceful relationship between them and the people of the Eastern Plains. But now, the Battle Mage Group had lost their homes and brought danger to the locals, which made Sovann feel ashamed of his failure.

Therefore, Sovann had kept a low profile after returning to the Eastern Plains, but he didn’t expect that fate would mess with him. He hadn’t even spent an entire day in the Eastern Plains and was instantly recognized by someone. Bryan wasn’t his biological younger brother. Instead, he was once a resident of the Battle Mage Group’s encampment. However, not everyone was capable of joining the Battle Mage Group and Bryan was one of them. He was strong, but wasn’t quite there yet, so he left the Battle Mage Group and sought another way out in life. After hearing what happened to the Battle Mage Group, he hurriedly returned and found that the group had fled entirely. He didn’t expect that Sovann would return once again.

Both of them talked about their recent situations and quickly got into the main topic.

“Big Brother, don’t tell me that you want to snatch the Falcon Peak back?”

Bryan puckered his brows.

“If that’s the case, you’d better be mentally prepared. The elders have started recruiting forces to attack the Falcon Peak and one of the rewards include being termed as the owner of the Falcon Peak if the Undead Army is eradicated. Many people are eyeing this title, so it won’t be as easy as you think…”

“This…”

Sovann hesitated. Even though the Battle Mage Group had fled from the Falcon Peak, they actually didn’t have any intentions of returning there anymore. However, they had lived on the mountain peak for generations and were bound to be emotionally attached. If they failed to regain the Falcon Peak, they were also unwilling to head into the Land of Atonement. But now, since he had returned once again, he realized that their home had become a bargaining chip and no one would feel good hearing this.

However, Sovann was one of the vice leaders, after all. Despite the uncomfortable emotions, he quickly pulled himself together.

“I have no intentions of regaining Falcon Peak. I’ve only returned for some private matters regarding the Battle Mage Group…”

“So you’re heading to the Falcon Peak?”

Bryan knitted his brows. Then, he looked at the people around Sovann. He realized that Sovann was holding back on his words, which was rare to see. No matter what, he was still one of the three vice leaders, and the people around him were much younger than him.

So why…?

Bryan scanned the group before shifting his gaze to Rhode.

“Who are they?”

“This…”

Sovann was rather hesitant. No matter what, Rhode was the overlord of Grenbell and there weren’t any issues with him coming to the Eastern Plains and heading into the Falcon Peak. However, after learning from Bryan that the elders would grant the Falcon Peak to the ones who repelled the Undead Creatures, he had to watch his words. At this moment, it would be troublesome if he exposed Rhode’s identity. However, if he didn’t reveal it and others were to realize later…

Sovann looked at Rhode, but the latter remained expressionless without even a single hint.

Is Sir Overlord giving me a test or has other thoughts?

But, Sovann knew that he couldn’t delay for too long. As a result, he made his decision. He gazed at Rhode and the group around him and said.

“He… He is the overlord of Grenbell, Mr. Rhode.”

“Grenbell?”

Bryan was startled as he scanned Rhode. However, he didn’t raise any doubts because Rhode was already a popular figure with his unique features. As long as one met him, one wouldn’t fail to identify him… At this moment, Bryan stood up and bowed solemnly.

“I didn’t expect that the overlord of Grenbell would be here personally. I was lacking in manners, please accept my apologies…”

“It’s fine.”

Rhode said plainly and waved his hand. No one knew if he was discontent that Sovann revealed his identity.

“I’m the overlord of Grenbell, not the Eastern Plains. You don’t have to bow. Here, I’m a visitor while you’re the owner. That’s the way it is.”

“Yes, I know what you mean, Sir Rhode.”