Summoning the Holy Sword

When Rhodes entered the room, he saw Christie sitting in front of the easel, carefully depicting a beautiful landscape.

I haven't seen it for a while, and the girl's technology seems to have improved. At least for Rhodes, Christie's landscape painting is almost the same as the photo ... maybe it is even more beautiful than the photo. He didn't say a word immediately, but stood quietly at the door, staring at the girl in front of him.

Now Christie has changed a lot when she first met Rhodes. At that time, she was weak and emaciated. According to Marlene and Li Jie, at that time, Christie even skinny, so that People can't help feeling bad when they see it.

Now with sufficient nutrition and diet, Christie's body is much better than before, at least like an ordinary girl this year should look like, but I do n’t know if it is because of congenital weakness, girl Her physical development is not very good. Look at Annie, and Christie are only about a year old, but her body is good. Even Marin and Li Jie are a little jealous ......... Of course, There is always a gap between people.

Since these days, Rhodes has been very busy, frankly, he can spend a lot of time with Christie, but this girl is really obedient, but she did not show any dissatisfaction, but obediently Resting in his room, Ping Yue said that when he had leisure, he was painting and reading, but for Rhodes, it was a bit monotonous.

Christie was really serious when she was painting, and she didn't realize that Rhodes existed, and Rhodes didn't bother her, just staring at the girl quietly, until a moment later, Christie put down her brush, and Rhodes stood still. Get up and cough slightly.

Upon hearing the sound, Christie turned her head curiously and looked in the direction of Rhodes. After seeing Rhodes' figure, a happy smile appeared on the girl's face.

"... Rhode ..."

Christie jumped out of the chair and ran over to Rhodes, then plunged into Rhodes' arms with an excited smile. And Rhodes stretched his hands and hugged the girl's soft body, showing a gentle smile.

"I'm back, Christie. How are you doing?"

"......... well, all fine ..."

Upon hearing Rhode's inquiry, Christie hurriedly looked up from Rhodes' arms and nodded at him a little.

"That's fine ..."

Upon hearing Christie's answer, Rhode smiled, and then he reached out and gently stroked Christie's long hair.

"I have been busy since this time and haven't come to see you ..."

Having said that, Rhodes hesitated.

"Christie, tomorrow I will leave here and return to the Atonement. You should also know that it will be the domain of our mercenary guild."

"………Ok……………"

Upon hearing this, Christie's eyes flashed with disappointment, but she nodded obediently. Seeing her expression, Rhodes was hesitant, but in the end, he said.

"But ......... if you want to go, I can take you with you. But Christie, you know, the conditions there are very difficult, and it is no more prosperous than the deep-seated city. There are no people around. If I go, then I won't take you forcibly. "

"………what…………"

After hearing this, Christie's dim eyes suddenly flashed a light, she opened her mouth and wanted to answer, but suddenly hesitated, and then said it.

"... but ... if Christie goes ... will it give Rhodes ... everyone ... trouble ...?"

"You don't have to worry about this."

Upon hearing Christie's answer, Rod shook his head with a smile.

"I can assure you that you will not be trouble for anyone."

It was not until this time that Christie's face re-emerged with a smile. Then she raised her head like that, staring at Rhodes, then nodded happily.

"......... Um ... I want to go, I want to be with Rhodes ... and Anne ... Sister Marin ... everyone together ........."

"No problem, since you are willing to go, we certainly welcome."

Having said that, Rhode let go of Christie, and then looked up at the girl in front of him with a smile.

"So, Christie, you can change your clothes. We'll go to dinner in a while. And, remember to pack your things?"

"……Ok……"

After hearing Rhode's words, Christie nodded happily, and then the girl quickly turned around and began to pack the drawing boards and paper in her room. And Rhode looked at the girl in front of him quietly. After a moment, he shook his head with a helpless smile, then turned and walked out of Christie's room.

I have to say that at the beginning, Rhodes was hesitant about whether to take Christie to the fortress. Because he knew very well that after a year, there might well be a fierce war there. However, Rhodes is not assured to leave Christie here alone, especially after hearing Shana's report-Rhodes would not be so naive to think that the group of guys from the south also have any business to discuss with themselves So simple. There must be no good for this group of guys to come here. Now all of Rhode's elite power is sent to the place of atonement. He has no spare time to devote himself to guarding Christie, but in this way, her chance of accident is also high. Not to mention that many people know that Christie and Rhodes have a good relationship. Rhodes loves his "sister" very much. Just the same face as Rhodes is enough to make Christie a target of many hostile forces.

Rhodes did not want Christie to go to the fortress and suffer, but he was not assured to leave Christie here alone. In the end, he decided to let Christie choose for himself. If the girl wanted to stay, then it would be a big deal to change it. Anyway, there is a calling gate, although going in and out of the fortress is a little troublesome, it is not a big deal. And if Christie is willing to go to the fortress with himself ... then Rhodes needs to work on his own.

But that's fine.

Thinking of this, Rhodes shook his head with a bitter smile, then he went down the stairs and reached the corridor on the basement floor.

The basement was empty at the moment, and no half figure was visible. Only some weird sounds echoed in the corridor. Rhode didn't pay any attention to these voices, he went straight to a thick, closed door, then reached out and knocked.

The messy voices soon stopped, and then a timid voice passed through.

"Ah, please, please, please wait, I will open the door right away!"

Along with this panic voice, a “ding ding dong” collision sound came from inside the door. After a while, everything returned to silence, and only then did the originally closed door “squeak” open. Then, Rabis appeared in front of Rhodes.

"Ah, sir, sir?"

Seeing Rhodes, Rabis was obviously shocked. She hurried back a few steps and patted the dust on herself, then stared at him timidly.

"You, you are back ........."

"I'm back, things at the fortress have been dealt with, so I'll check back."

Having said that, Rhode glanced curiously behind Labis, and from the gap behind the girl, he could see that it was almost as if it had been attacked by air.

"what are you doing?"

"Ah, I, I'm just doing some alchemy research on the Belhems family. I think I have vaguely touched some of the improvements to the magic weapons you said before. But we need to continue the experiment ... "

"Well, these will be said later."

Rhodes waved his hand and interrupted Rabise's speech. He knew it, though Rabispin said he looked stubborn, unmindful, and timid. But when it comes to her business, she just opens her mouth and does n’t stop for an hour and a half. An hour now, Rhodes does n’t have the time and mood to listen to her, so she just interrupts it. Words from Rabis.

"The fortress over there is done, I want you to pack up and bring everything you need, and then I will take you to the fortress ... ... do n’t worry, I have prepared a special alchemy Kobo, I think you will like that place very much. "

"Alchemy room?"

Upon hearing the word, Rabis's eyes lit up immediately, and then she nodded strongly to Rhodes.

"Okay, sir, no problem, I will prepare and organize now ..."

"Don't forget to come for dinner later."

"Of course, sir, I will not forget it!"

Having said that, Rabis closed the door immediately, and soon Rhodes heard the sounds of "ping-pong-ping-pong" coming from inside.

This is really ......... Listening to the sound coming from the door, Rhodes shook his head, then turned to leave.

But when he walked up the stairs and came to the hall, she saw that Sana suddenly ran over and gasped. When she saw Rhodes, her eyes lighted up, and she immediately ran to Rhodes.

"Sir, sir, you are here exactly. Someone wants to see you."

"See me? Now?"

Hearing Shana's words, Rhodes frowned.

"who is it?"

"He calls himself Metz, from the Silver Teana Chamber of Commerce ..."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Rhodes frowned.

"I see. Please come in."

(To be continued)