In Teyvat, it all begins with rescuing the grass god.

Moreover, Rod spent large sums of money every day after returning to the village, which clearly indicated that he had a lot of spare cash.

In many people's eyes, these are the best targets to make a move.

If it weren't for the village rules, someone would have already taken action.

Rhodes never imagined that the person who would target him and still dare to take action would be his former comrade-in-arms.

It is said that there are four iron pillars in life.

One of them was someone who had fought alongside others.

So, no matter how much Rhodes thought about it, he never imagined that his former comrade-in-arms would turn against him.

Moreover, according to Kolai and Adbay.

Those three bastards came with weapons and were extremely ruthless, clearly intending to kill them to silence them if they were discovered.

It's really fortunate that Cole can summon the Black Flame Serpent.

if not.

Rhodes couldn't even imagine what would happen.

therefore.

With Cole now unable to use the Black Flame Serpent, Rhodes needs to find someone to protect her and the defenseless Adbay.

Candice readily agreed to this as well.

Once everything is arranged.

With a reluctant wave goodbye from Cole, Rhodes and Desia rode their pack beasts and set off towards Sumeru City.

This time.

The two had a clear goal, and apart from teaching a lesson to the treasure-hunting gang that blocked their way, they didn't waste much time on the way.

It happened when we were passing by Zenna Garden.

Rhodes originally intended to visit Tinari on the way to properly thank the scholar who was willing to help him.

Very unfortunately.

This time, Tinaari was not present.

It is said that a large-scale dead zone incident broke out near Huacheng Guo, which he was responsible for guarding, so he will not be coming to Channa Garden to give academic reports for some time.

Speaking of the Dead Zone.

This is a unique anomaly phenomenon in the Sumeru rainforest region.

Within the dead zone, not only will plants wither, but it will also claim the lives of animals and humans who venture in. Except for those who possess the Eye of God and can wield elemental power, ordinary people must not approach it rashly.

When faced with such a terrible disaster, no one would criticize Tinari, who possesses the Eye of God, for not having time to give an academic report at Zenna Garden.

I did not see Tinari.

Rhodes could only leave a letter and ask the bio-theorists here to deliver it on his behalf.

The letter was roughly a thank you to Tinari for his help, and then he mentioned that he had made up his mind to take the exam for the Order of the Church.

Last time, Tinari said that if Rhodes could pass the Council of the Church, he would recommend him to the sage Nafis.

Rhodes remembers it very clearly.

After leaving the Zen Garden, the road leading to Sumeru City became much smoother, and there were no longer areas like the Water and Sky Forest where danger and the unknown coexisted.

It took about two days to walk.

Rhodes then saw the capital city of Sumeru, which, according to custom, was named after the country.

Looking from afar.

The most striking features are the towering trees that suddenly rise above the horizon and the magnificent palaces built around them.

That place is the Imperial Academy, the highest institution of learning and administrative center of Mount Sumeru.

Rhodes stood there, gazing into the distance for a long time.

"How about it?"

"its not bad, right?"

Knowing what Rhodes was looking at, Dixia didn't urge him. Instead, when he finally looked away, she teased him, "You'll be studying here from now on."

"hehe--"

Rod smiled but made no comment on the matter.

Dixia has been joking about this with him a lot lately, and he's gotten used to it.

Passing through the outskirts of Sumeru City.

A green-domed archway appeared before Rhodes and Desia.

This is the gate to Sumeru City.

Unlike the city gate of Kawan, where a large group of thirty people was stationed to prevent people from smuggling across the border, causing trouble, or carrying contraband.

There are no guards here at all.

some.

They were just a group of patrolling soldiers led by an instructor.

When they met Dixia, they hadn't made any moves yet.

Upon seeing Rhodes, they stepped forward and stopped the two of them.

The leading instructor was very polite: "This gentleman must be visiting Sumeru City for the first time, right?"

Rhodes nodded: "Yes."

"Hello, my name is Bernard, and I am the instructor in charge of registering the identity information of travelers coming to Sumeru City."

"Could you please tell me your name, place of origin, and what you do in Xumi?"

"Don't worry, it's just a simple registration process, and we won't disclose your personal information."

After saying that, Bernard placed his left hand on the virtual terminal next to his ear, ready to fill in Rhodes' information at any time.

“Rhodes, from Aru Village, is here to attend the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival in Sumeru City.”

Rhodes reported this information truthfully.

"To participate in the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival?"

The beginning was fine, but when he heard the last sentence, Bernard frowned slightly.

However, he didn't say anything. He still diligently registered this information in the void, then stepped aside and said in a standard businesslike manner, "Mr. Rhodes, welcome to Sumeru City. May the wisdom of the Grass God always be with you."

Complete the entry registration.

The moment I stepped into Sumeru City.

Instantly, one is surrounded by the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, and as far as the eye can see, there is a constant flow of traffic and people coming and going.

Rhodes paused, stopping to look ahead.

He only started moving again when someone urged him not to block the way.

"You're surprised to see such a big city for the first time, right?"

Dixia said unsurprised, "Everyone who comes from the desert will react like you when they first see Sumeru City."

However, Rhodes' answer was not what Desia had expected.

He shook his head slightly and chuckled, saying, "My hometown is a hundred times more prosperous than this place, and there are countless cities like this. How could I possibly be surprised by this so-called prosperity?"

"A hundred times more prosperous. So many that they can't be counted."

Desia's lips twitched, but she was immediately rendered speechless by Rhodes's words.

What else can I say?

As they say, the prosperity of Sumeru City is incomparable to that of their hometown.

Continue to boast about the prosperity of Sumeru City?

It took Dixia a moment to realize what was happening.

"What were you looking at just now?"

If he wasn't shocked by the prosperity of Sumeru City, then why was Rhodes standing here looking like he was carefully observing something?

"nothing."

"I just saw a face that looked like someone I knew."

Rhodes looked back in the direction he had come from and smiled. "It seems I was mistaken."

there.

A figure emerged from the crowd and returned to his post.

That familiar outfit.

Although he couldn't see the face clearly, Rhodes was still able to identify the person.

Catherine, the receptionist at the Adventurers' Guild.

Hmm, it should be 'she', right?

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 69 Apprentice Adventurer Rhodes

"Towards the stars and the abyss."

Even though he had already walked far away, Rhodes couldn't help but turn back to look when he heard that familiar voice again.

The iconic Adventurers' Guild uniform, the maid-like headdress, and that classic opening line.

no doubt.

This person is Catherine, the well-known receptionist of the Adventurers' Guild.