I'm a forest ranger, why would I enslave a succubus?

Chapter 479 Transactions and Background

One was a black-haired human lady with a red spot around the left eye socket. She was wearing dark leather clothing embroidered with magic runes, and had bandages on her wrists and ankles.

It must be Vivian's old friend, Greta.

The other was a half-naked snake man wearing loose shorts that were also embroidered with magical runes.

This snake man is a bipedal type with a flat and wide neck like a cobra.

He spat out a long, forked tongue.

His eyes immediately locked onto Rhodes, his sinister and moist snake eyes showing interest.

Rhodes strode forward, not speaking kindly to these guys who were happy to destroy the forest.

"Withered, go back to where you came from."

"Don't worry, Mr. Human. We caused this dispute and are here to make a deal."

The snake-man Withered laughed, his mouth wide open, with the exaggeration and grotesqueness of a circus clown.

Greta, who was beside him, looked past Rhodes and shouted excitedly:
"Vivian!"

Rhodes' eyes turned cold.

He grabbed the arm of the woman in front of him and forcibly stopped her from rushing towards Vivian.

The other party looked at him angrily and tried to shake him off.

But instead of shaking it off, he felt the grip gradually getting stronger, an irresistible force like steel being squeezed.

The corners of his mouth twitched.

"Greta."

Miss Shuling, who had always been indifferent to the things around her, finally reacted and slowly looked up.

Still expressionless, still with the same flat tone as always.

But Rod had been with her for a long time.

You can still hear the joy of meeting old friends in the girl's tone.

Greta glared at Rhodes angrily: "I know her! What are you doing?"

"Everyone's identities are conflicting, so it's better to be less close to each other."

"That's between Vivian and me. Besides, we're like sisters, so we wouldn't care about such a small matter. Isn't that right, Vivian?"

But Vivian obviously also noticed the difference in the natural power of this former friend.

He tilted his head in confusion and didn't choose to get close easily.

Greta didn't care either.

Just like that, he spoke to Vivian through Rhodes.

The content mostly talks about their interesting past events, and also shares their experiences after leaving Fengbi Forest.

She described her life as miserable.

He also expressed his longing for Vivian.

Tree spirits lack emotions, but because of this they are more simple and stubborn.

Then he gradually opened his mouth and started talking to her.

Rhodes didn't want to control the girls too much.

The main issue is Greta's identity, so we have to be on guard.

He first nodded to the wolf riders of the Blizzard Regiment who were standing vigilant not far away.

Indicate that I will handle this.

The people of the Blizzard Mercenary Group were quite powerful before the contract was signed, but after it was officially established, they became the real parties A and B, and naturally they would abide by the terms of the contract.

The wolf riders were respectful and waved as they led the others to patrol elsewhere. Only then did Rhode look at the two Withered Ones.

Regardless of the fact that their attitude is actually quite good, tough and outspoken:

"I believe you can see that I've already given her enough respect. If it weren't for the fact that Greta and Vivian are acquaintances, I would have already taken action."

"Don't be impatient, sir. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Dane, and I am Miss Greta's companion. As you can see, we are both withered."

"So, let me be frank. I don't have a very good patience, especially with men."

"No need to be so vigilant, Mr. Rhodes."

The Withered Snakeman's laughter was deliberately hearty, but there was always a hint of coldness in it.

"A deal, my friends. It's common knowledge that Quartz Town is facing a dragon crisis, but perhaps you don't know that Quartz Town actually hides a more important secret."

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"You've already guessed it, Mr. Rhodes. Indeed, why else would a small border town be qualified to possess a guardian array?"

He spread out his long, knee-length arms.

"Unlike those druids who stick to the old ways, we, the poor people who have been betrayed by nature, are more willing to share the forgotten history."

Druid is a very ancient profession.

Most of them live deep in the forest, away from the crowds.

Although loneliness is their norm, they are by no means a group that does not keep historical records.

It is rumored that they would use the power of nature to record the news in the breeze of the woods, waiting for the new druids who arrived to reveal it.

But Rhodes didn't quite believe this rumor.

".If it were when Eselon was still powerful, no one would care about this secret. But now it's different. The Heavenly Flower Kingdom has successfully developed a magic item that can intercept legendary spells. Twilight City has fallen again. Naturally, this secret has come to be rediscovered.

Mr. Rhodes, there is not only the Ego Cult that regards Windwall Forest and Quartz Town as thorns in its eyes, the Grand Dukes of Purgatory, the active dragons again, the Gray Lord Skaven who are obsessed with building an underground capital, a large number of crazy wizards with evil intentions but self-important, and the ancient blood gods who turned into invisible deaths but still tried to resurrect.

Even the so-called "Heroic Prophecy" of saving the suffering may not be coveted by them, but the Half-Deer People will use it to create a cruel and chaotic stage, bringing various "Heroic Candidates" to the stage to create a so-called "Heroic Event" of rectifying the chaos."

Rhodes waved his hand, interrupting him.

His expression barely changed.

"Let me say it again, let me be frank, what do you want to do?"

Dann smiled exaggeratedly again, his eyes narrowed almost into a line:

"We only need a quarter of the Windwall Forest as materials for my companion's promotion and for protective excavation research in Quartz Town. In exchange, we will provide this place with the most powerful defense force to resist all external forces. And you, Ranger Rhodes, can build a new city here and become king with all your girls!"

Rhodes sneered.

He is quite good at making promises.

Sure enough, they were heading for the forest.

Is it just the secret hidden in Quartz Town?
He had indeed doubted this as early as the time when the demon Artu and the feathered Caroline invaded Quartz Town.

But what could be so special about such a remote border place that is worth keeping a secret?

Rhodes shook his head and put the matter aside for the time being.

"The Withered are loose-knit, greedy, and selfish. Do you have the right to say such things? Who are you after? Tell me clearly."

"As expected of you, Mr. Rhodes, as you guessed, the Withered are now being recruited in large numbers, and we serve the Bahadur School of Magic."

He just laughed out loud.

This was also unexpected.

Dane continued, "I know Mr. Rhodes and Bahadur have had several disputes, but that's fine. As long as you're willing to accept this deal, Bahadur is willing to write off all grudges. Mr. Rhodes will also receive an honorary professorship at the Bahadur School of Magic, enjoying a wealth of free resources."

(End of this chapter)