Zongman: The wrong person on the ground, double Shenwei at the beginning

Nize suddenly thought of a certain old man's terrible personality and couldn't help but frown.

"But we're offering such a large quantity this time. If the other party's main god finds out, they might try to lower the price. Should we check beforehand whether they're part of a clan?"

Leila squinted her eyes.

"No, if we really encounter that stingy God who tries to lower the price, it would actually be a good thing for us."

"Eh?"

"At that time, you will pretend to be unwilling and make a condition that Amid comes to assist you next time as compensation."

Rod turned to look at Lyra, unable to help but express his admiration for her strategy with his eyes. Lyra met his gaze with a slight smile.

"It's impossible for them to refuse this offer, after all—"

"Any god would be curious about how we managed to find so many rare dropped items and bring them all back in such a short time."

Celty clapped her hands and chuckled softly.

"So that's how it is. Even the gods were outmaneuvered by Lyra."

However, even if "spies" are sent to investigate, the other side will only find nothing.

Because they didn't possess any intelligence at all, but relied entirely on Rhodes's luck and cheat codes from beginning to end!

On the contrary, if the other party really sends Amid over, it will reveal their top-level healing magic to Rhode's eyes that can replicate everything!

In the end, they will only lose both their wife and their army.

Maru suddenly realized what was going on and couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. She was also happy that Rhodes was becoming stronger.

"Although I'm a little unwilling to admit defeat, when it comes to healing abilities alone, that battlefield saintess's magic is indeed among the best in Orario!"

Chapter 29 The Arrogant Liu, Seeing Through Rhodes' Layla (Seeking Flowers and Votes)

Liu quietly pricked up her ears and eavesdropped.

If she had heard of such a "conspiracy" plan under normal circumstances, she, being upright and stubborn, would probably have felt very uncomfortable.

But now, just imagining Rhodes possessing Amid's magic, the corners of her mouth, hidden beneath her mask, couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

Amid lost nothing, Rhode became even more versatile, and the Astraea Familia now possessed powerful healing and logistical capabilities to save even more lives...

Well, no one lost, so it's a win-win-win situation!

Yes, that’s it!

Once again, Rhodes was deeply moved by the girls' wholehearted kindness in thinking of him, and his resolve to protect them was strengthened.

Having traveled through time, one should do something, right?

"Ryu, Celty, and Nize, I'll trouble you to take these remaining miscellaneous dropped items to the Hephaestus Familia to exchange for them, and while you're at it, bring back our goddess!"

Liu suddenly became a little anxious and couldn't help but speak up.

"Why is Lyra the only one left with Rhodes... I... I didn't mean to say I wanted to go with Rhodes, I just strongly demand that I be treated fairly!"

Even so, Ryuna's blushing rebuttal could not at all dispel the teasing looks from the girls.

Before Ryu could completely lose her temper due to shame, Leila forcibly suppressed her laughter and spoke up to comfort her.

"Alright, after all, Rhodes is the biggest contributor and he's already exhausted today, and I'm just a weak and powerless little throne, I can't be expected to carry such a heavy backpack..."

To protect Rhodes' abilities, everyone took out their items and magic stones and carried them on their backs before leaving the dungeon.

Inevitably, their exaggerated backpacks attracted a lot of attention. If it weren't for the symbols of the sword of justice and wings on their bodies, someone would probably have already made a move.

After all, this era is by no means a peaceful one.

Even though they anticipated that it would cause some trouble, the girls unanimously agreed that keeping Rhode's abilities a secret was of paramount importance.

Although he himself didn't care—after all, Kamui's most overpowered feature wasn't its storage space function—his objections were forcefully ignored by the girls...

Although Ryu was still somewhat reluctant to hear Leila's explanation, she eventually accepted it.

She slung the backpack, which was taller than herself, and looked back at Rod with lingering reluctance, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

Rod smiled and waved.

"Come back soon, I want to continue practicing swordsmanship with you, Ryu-sensei!"

Liu's slightly furrowed brows relaxed instantly, her eyes filled with joy, and then she couldn't help but give a reproachful sound.

"I told you not to call me that... I... I will teach you all my skills, but don't get carried away with your progress today!"

As soon as she finished speaking, perhaps out of shyness, Liu took off running and disappeared.

"Ryu, wait for us!"

Celty was quite helpless about her tribe's embarrassing performance and privately considered whether she should offer her some advice on dating strategies.

Being arrogant isn't fashionable these days!

But what should she do if she has no dating experience herself?

Should we practice with Rhodes first before teaching him to Ryu?

Contemplating her bold idea, Celty couldn't help but feel a little tempted. She secretly glanced at Rhodes, then, as if to cover up her feelings, quickly called Nize to chase after Liu and escape together.

The two who remained watched with smiles as their companions disappeared into the distance.

A moment later, Lai stretched and suddenly spoke.

"Let's go, it's time to deal with that troublesome matter that's been bothering you."

Rhodes looked down in surprise, while Lyra shrugged.

"Don't look at me like I'm a charlatan. I don't have the ability to read minds. It's just that you trust us too much, and you didn't mean to hide anything at all."

Leila glanced at Rhodes provocatively.

"Or is it that my presence is getting in your way, and you're planning to leave me behind to do something troublesome?"

"It's not really a problem, but it's my private matter, and I didn't want to involve the rest of the clan."

Rhodes pondered for a moment, looking at Lyra of the dwarf race as if he had thought of something.

"But you don't seem like an outsider, so why don't you come with me?"

Leila was speechless. After a while, she seemed to touch the area under her nose unintentionally.

"Okay, okay!"

Am I not an outsider...?

Lyra lowered her head, hiding her joyful face in Rhodes's back, and followed him slowly, as if she had become his shadow.

Why do you always pull these surprise attacks? Get a grip, you idiot!

Chapter 30 Ais: You've gotten even stronger in just one day?! (Please give me flowers and votes!)

The House of Dusk.

Leila looked up at the extravagantly grand clan residence and couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

"As expected of one of the two strongest clans in Orario right now, so are we here to thank them for their help last time?"

Rhodes was carrying fruits and vegetables. Lyra had considered buying a more expensive gift, but Rhodes stopped her.

After all, the Loki Familia lacks nothing, and overly precious gifts would only sour the friendship.

"That's part of the reason... Besides, we also need to ask the Loki Familia for a favor."

Leila's eyes widened slightly.

"Is it something even we can't help you with? You're willing to risk the Loki Familia's favor?!"

If that's the case, Lyra even suspects that Rhodes might be planning to wage war against Freya's Familia.

Rhodes shook his head, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"We do owe a favor, but it's not that we owe the Loki Familia, it's that Finn owes us."

"Wait, if I heard correctly, you mean you want the Loki Familia to help you with something, and you'll owe them a favor? And how does that have to do with our clan's hero?!"

"Hehe, you'll see in a bit~"

"Damn it! I told you I hate riddle people the most! Don't fill this role that our clan didn't have before!"

The Loki Familia's residence was a mansion that looked as if it had been carved by fire.

The stadium, long and large as if built on a narrow plot of land, features towering spires that overlap like a forest of guns, creating a spectacular scene reminiscent of Chengjian Mountain.

This was Rod's third time stepping into this place, and each time his feelings were slightly different.

"You... have become stronger."

Blocking their way was still the blonde, golden-eyed doll girl.

Ais tilted her head, looking at Rhodes with curiosity and wariness.

Last time, it was just a guy with a slightly unusual speed.

But this time, I have a dangerous feeling...

Moreover, his eyes changed, becoming more confident and determined.

Is it really possible for someone to transform into a strong person in a short period of time?

"abnormal...."

Ais complained in a flat, monotone voice.

"Hey, I can hear you! And... someone who's already level 3 at ten years old has no right to call me a pervert!"

Rhodes looked around, searching for Riveria.

However, Ais, noticing Rhodes's actions, suddenly became angry, puffed out her cheeks, and reached for the scabbard behind her back.

"Let's have a contest... Uncle Grace says you're better than you seem, and Riveria often praises you too..."

"Definitely next time."

"I... huh?!"

To deal with the jealous but oblivious little girl, Rod decisively used his newly learned Iaijutsu, pulling out a potato ball and instantly stuffing it into her mouth.

After glaring angrily for a moment, Ais quickly became engrossed in the delicious food in her mouth, and gradually lowered her eyebrows to happily enjoy the meal.

"If you can, could you call Finn for me? I'll wait for him in the meeting room. The fries are advance payment, you know."

Rhodes waved and left with his fruits and vegetables. Lyra glanced back at Ais, who was staring at her innocent and naive self, her feelings complicated. Finally, she frowned, sighed softly, nodded, and quickly followed Rhodes.

Ais ate her potato balls, silently watching Rhodes's departing figure, recalling the action he had just taken.

"So fast..."

"Ais, have we had a guest? What are you looking at?"

A beautiful fairy with long golden hair walked out from the doorway carrying a longbow. Her demeanor was impeccable, perfectly matching human imagination of the fairy race.

She exudes unparalleled elegance in every gesture, yet her aloof expression creates a sense of unapproachability.

"Alicia, you're back. It's Rhode..."

"Rhode?"

Alicia gave Ais, who had a stern face, a look that seemed to say, "When did you, an airhead, actually remember the name of someone you've only met once?" before revealing a subtle expression herself.

"It's that man that Lady Riveria often talks about. I really don't know what it is about him that makes the royal family so concerned about him, since he's not even an adventurer."

Ais turned her head, took the potato ball out of her mouth, and retorted seriously.

"Rhodes... is very strong!"

Alicia was surprised by Ais's somewhat intense reaction.

"Are you referring to his speed? It was indeed somewhat surprising, but ultimately it was just a trick..."

Ais shook her head.

"He's much stronger than when we last met; he's like a completely different person. His swordsmanship is incredibly fast..."