Chapter 917 - Repeat an Old Stratagem (2/2)

“Don’t worry, Mr. Shane. We’ve booked a room before we came here. We intend to roam around Highland City later. When I first arrived, I was worried that this place is dangerous. Bu, it seems to be as safe as what you’ve said, Mr. Shane.”

Rhode swept a glance at Angelina who stood beside him and lowered her head humbly. At this moment, Angelina was serving him in the identity of his personal maid. She wore a plain maid dress of black and white, complemented with white stockings, black leather shoes, and a white head accessory. At this moment, none of her pride and arrogance of a royal vampire could be felt. On the contrary, she seemed as though a genuine and loyal servant who followed her master everywhere. Rhode had to admit that the vampires’ acting talent could never be beat. Angelina took a step forward and nodded to Shane obediently. Then, she turned around, stooped over, and said softly.

“Milady… It’s about time…”

“Got it, Angelina.”

Rhode nodded. He stood up and showed an apologetic smile.

“Alright then, Mr. Shane, I should get going. It has been a great time talking to you. I hope we can have more in-depth exchanges in the future.”

“Yes, of course. I’m delighted too, Miss Miranda.”

Although that was what he said, he felt dissatisfied that ‘Miss Miranda’ didn’t touch the cup of tea at all. However, this emotion glinted in his eyes for only a split second before vanishing to nowhere. He revealed a gentle smile on his rather charming face.

“I hope you have a great night. Also, please convey my respects from the Alanic Family to your trade association.”

“Will do, Mr. Shane.”

Rhode smiled and bent over for an elegant bow. Then, he turned around and left the room.

“… Hmph.”

After the door closed shut, Shane revealed an unprecedented expression of greed and malevolence.

“I didn’t expect to find such a wonderful woman here. It will be a pity if I let her go… But it seems like that woman is quite smart too… Forget it. I have my ways.”

Shane lifted the cup of tea from the table. He extended his tongue and licked the handle as though savoring her slender, delicate fingers. This was a huge surprise for him. He didn’t expect that a woman would come to this place alone to check on the situation. As for the Seren Trade Association… Hmph. There were hundreds of trade associations in the Country of Light and he had never heard of whatever Seren Trade Association. But that was fine too. That woman and her maid were beautiful and if he could get his hands on them… He would surely have some fun in this boring place.

Shane placed the cup of tea down and snapped his fingers. Shortly after, two mysterious figures appeared beside him silently.

“Monitor that woman and report her whereabouts to me.”

The two mysterious figures nodded and vanished into the darkness.

“Master, why didn’t you let me control that human?”

Angelina gazed curiously and asked. Frankly speaking, she was baffled when she first saw Rhode in a female disguise. However, it wasn’t due to the female dress. Instead, she discovered that he was actually not a woman…

Fortunately, her cautious personality saved her life. If Rhode were to know what she thought, she wouldn’t have been alive and be by his side now.

Mini Bubble Gum and Canary had initially decided to join them. Although Highland City firmly rejected his presence and the Void Territory, Rhode’s system apparently didn’t care about their voices. The system included Highland City into his territorial control and this way, Canary and Mini Bubble Gum could freely roam in this region whenever they wanted. However, considering that they were also blacklisted by the Country of Light, he rejected their requests. After all, he could fool most people with a disguise, but the two young ladies couldn’t possibly dress up as men flawlessly. Moreover, with Mini Bubble Gum’s personality, she would hurl punches at anyone who she disliked. Rhode wasn’t that naive to bring her along. Yes, at least not for now.

“That guy isn’t an ordinary human and I suppose you’ve realized too. His aura was really strange and we should prevent conflicts by not making any unnecessary moves for now.”

Rhode initially decided that he would let Angelina manipulate the person in charge completely. Then, he could casually analyze the situation in Highland City. However, he didn’t expect that the person in charge was the vice-captain of the Viper Gang. Of course, Rhode could easily take him out but this wasn’t how he intended to claim Highland City—that was too risky.

“I have a better idea.”

Rhode’s eyes glinted and he revealed an ice-cold, evil smile.