Chapter 26: Dispute

  "Who are you! How dare you interfere with our business!"

  As soon as this was said, Luo De didn't have any reaction, but Mai Si almost went weak in the knees and knelt on the ground.

  How majestic and domineering!

  Rod is incredibly formidable, it's hard to say exactly how strong he is, but at least in the eyes of the fat merchant, this young man is definitely stronger than those two arrogant little rabbits, wanting to get rid of them would probably be a matter of minutes. Although this is still within the town, taking lives by force is impossible, however with Rod's identity, if he were to get truly angry, killing a few people wouldn't be a big deal at all.

  Although the laws on Long Soul Continent are very strict, the class is also very strict. If a commoner or slave kills someone, it will definitely be a capital offense, but if it's those aristocratic sons, unless they're third-rate upstarts or lower-ranking nobles, killing someone won't even be noticed by anyone.

  Rode is not a good talker, and Mays is actually unclear, because he usually doesn't smile, always with a calm and peaceful expression, but what he says often makes people feel uneasy. You think he's joking, but he might be threatening you; you think he's threatening you, but he might be joking. Generally speaking, young people in their early twenties can be calm and steady, but their personalities are still relatively open. However, this young man is always silent and unresponsive, making it impossible to figure out what he's thinking. In fact, after watching so many people for years, Mays still can't tell what this young man is thinking, but one thing is certain: he is absolutely not the kind of person who can tolerate being scolded in public without getting angry.

  But contrary to Maisie's expectations, Rhodes didn't blow up; he merely gave the two a once-over before turning back to Maisie.

  "Mr. Mais, get ready, we should set off."

  "Alright, Lord Rode, I'll go prepare right away!"

  Mays was delighted in his heart, although he didn't see the young man wielding a long sword and killing wildly, but seeing him toss aside those two idiots like they were insignificant bugs made his heart feel extremely pleased. So he immediately responded loudly, then waved at the coachman on the carriage.

  "Alright, let's get ready, we're leaving!"

  "Wait."

  Just then, the young man who had been silent all along spoke up.

  "We've got this horse carriage."

  "We've paid our money, you...!"

  Mays wanted to speak out in self-defense, but before he could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Rhodes.

  "Mr. Mais, it's getting late."

  "Yes, Lord Rode, I'll go prepare right away."

  Rod didn't want to waste his time on such a boring argument. After all, in online games, people would say whatever they wanted, and it was easy to get caught up in meaningless disputes. He had seen teams spend hours arguing over something as simple as loot distribution, only to end up wasting their time and getting nowhere. As someone who had once been the leader of a player guild, Rod knew how important it was to have a good team atmosphere. In fact, from a certain perspective, mercenaries like himself and players weren't that different - they both took on tasks, went on adventures, searched for things, and fought battles. All of these activities required a lot of time and effort, and if there wasn't a way to release the pressure, internal problems could arise. Looking at the blonde girl in front of him, Rod couldn't help but think of a female mage from his old team named "Golden Canary". She was not only skilled, but also had a sunny personality, always chatting away like a canary, telling jokes or sharing stories about her daily life. Her way of speaking was very exaggerated, and even the smallest things would become hilarious when she talked about them. During their expedition to the Wasteland Cemetery, the team had been under a lot of pressure, but whenever Rod asked Golden Canary if she had any interesting stories to share, she would start talking, and everyone would burst out laughing. The tension would dissipate, and they would continue on with renewed energy. At that time, many teams with higher levels and better equipment than them had ended up collapsing due to the long expedition times and high difficulty. After all, online games were just games, not real life, and people didn't want to suffer in both worlds. Rod's team at the time also had its share of problems, but they hadn't given up on the game because of that. Instead, they would log in every day, eager to hear Golden Canary's jokes and stories, which would help them relax and feel like a weight had been lifted off their shoulders. And it was in this state that they eventually conquered the Wasteland Cemetery. Although Golden Canary wasn't the strongest player on the team, from another perspective, she was an indispensable member of the group.

  Of course, the girl in front of her also gives people a lively feeling, but she doesn't talk much, she is very measured and not easy to move, but as long as you see the smile on her face, it will make people feel relaxed.

  "I'm all set, shall we hit the road now?"

  "We still have to wait a bit longer, there are others who will be traveling with us along the way."

  "Have a good trip?"

  Lijie tilted her head curiously, and the golden ponytail also shook with it. However, she didn't ask anything else, but instead reached into her pocket and pulled out a black hood.

  "Uh... Mr. Rhodes?"

  "What's wrong?"

  "Here, please take it."

  As she spoke, a faint flush appeared on Lijie's delicate face, and then she lowered her head and handed over the Dou Peng.

  "This is......"

  Staring at the Dou Peng in front of him, Luo De was stunned for a moment.

  "It's like this... the wind in the mountains is very strong, and it gets very cold at night. Your injury hasn't healed yet, if you catch a chill... ...it's very likely that you'll get sick, which isn't good for your body. So... ...I bought a down jacket to keep warm, made from mountain deer skin, with great breathability and comfort. Please accept it..."

  Lijie hung her head, unable to see her expression, but Luo De still sensed the slight tremble in the girl's voice. However, he didn't say anything else and simply reached out to take the Dou Peng.

  "Thank you for your kindness."

  "Nowhere, this is what I should do."

  Lilith lifted her head and revealed a relieved smile, her bright and dazzling expression made the plump merchant next to her pause - he had been in contact with the girl for longer than Rod, but had never seen her show such an expression before...

  The fat merchant's eyes rolled around and gazed at Lijie with profound meaning, then looked at Rode.

  It seems it might be a good thing after all?

  Just as the fat merchant was about to watch a few more good plays, a clear and sharp voice suddenly rang out.

  "Who is the scoundrel who stole Miss's carriage?!"

  "Provide the fastest and latest..."