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

After the door was closed, Rod casually pointed to a nearby chair.

May I sit down?

"Oh, please have a seat! Water... please have some water!"

Cheng Xiaoyu hurriedly handed over the cup, his hands trembling slightly.

Rhodes' every move carried an indescribable sense of power, and behind every gentle word he uttered lay an instinctive sense of awe and submission.

This was a change that even Rhodes himself hadn't noticed, and it symbolized the transformation in his temperament after obtaining the [Demi-human God].

An unshakeable pressure permeated the air.

Even though Rhodes was smiling and showed no hostility whatsoever, Cheng Xiaoyu instinctively held his breath, tensed his body, and even straightened his back.

He knew all too well that the other party was the apex predator in the food chain of this world. If the other party had a single thought, a weakling like himself wouldn't even have a chance to struggle!

He must show respect to the other party!

In the end, he couldn't help but speak up, feeling extremely nervous and apprehensive.

"You... what brings such an important person like you to see me?"

Rhodes took a sip of water, his eyes narrowing slightly in the light and shadow, and got straight to the point.

"I can save your mother."

The air seemed stagnant.

Cheng Xiaoyu looked up in an instant, his eyes widening.

"W-what?...That disease is incurable...."

He was halfway through his sentence when Cheng Xiaoyu immediately realized something.

If anyone in this world can perform miracles, it must be an S-class hunter at the very top!

There was absolutely no reason for the other party to come all this way to play such a joke on me.

Ultimately, I have nothing about myself that would make the other party want to deceive or covet me!

He couldn't contain his excitement and hope, and knelt down with a thud, his expression humble and pleading.

"You...you can really save my mother? I may be weak, but I...I can do anything!"

Rod raised an eyebrow slightly, showing neither annoyance nor surprise, and said calmly.

"Promise me two things—first, after you heal your mother, you must not reveal any information about me to anyone. I hate trouble."

Although his mother’s unusual recovery was bound to attract attention, Rod didn’t want to get entangled with her too soon.

"Second, continue at your usual pace and accept tasks as usual, but send me a message before each task."

"When a suitable mission comes along, I will personally participate in your operations."

"I will heal your mother after the mission is over."

Rhodes also wanted to find the double dungeon ahead of time, but Cheng Xiaoyu had already been chosen as the successor.

Without him, it would have been impossible to reach the Temple of Kathon.

Cheng Xiaoyu instantly understood the other party's intention.

What Rhode wants lies in the missions he may take on in the future!

Although it's unclear how the other party determined this, the fact that an S-rank hunter could travel such a long distance in such secrecy means that it must be an absolute treasure that could drive the entire world crazy!

However, Cheng Xiaoyu felt no greed and nodded decisively.

"I'll cover for you then, and say you're my... friend, here to protect me."

Rod smiled, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

"smart people."

"Um...can I ask about your goals..."

Rod glanced at the nervous Cheng Xiaoyu and said nonchalantly.

"Don't worry, as long as no one stops me, I'll take what I need and leave. I have no interest in this country."

Aside from the ever-reigning neon lights, this world is generally characterized by a spirit of unity and friendship.

In the original future, when the monarch attacked, Cheng Xiaoyu would have taken the initiative to provide assistance to Country Z.

Therefore, he harbored little ill will towards Cheng Xiaoyu or the country of H in this world.

Cheng Xiaoyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The next second, Rhodes raised his hand and waved it, and some inexplicable energy swept through the air.

A clear, ethereal voice suddenly echoed in Cheng Xiaoyu's mind, startling him so much he almost jumped up.

Recently, because I noticed he was under a lot of pressure, my sister sent him some translated Chinese novels to help him relieve stress.

He's really gotten a bit addicted to it lately, to the point that he almost thought that the voice he just heard was the legendary system awakening!

This made him somewhat regretful, and then he found his own thoughts laughable.

How could there possibly be such a thing as a system in this world? Even if there were, it wouldn't choose a weakling like me!

He gazed cautiously at the silver contract floating in his consciousness.

The contract is extremely clear—once both parties sign it, neither party can break any of their promises!

Rhodes will heal his mother, and he will do his best to help Rhodes achieve his goal.

He would never have believed such a miraculous contract under normal circumstances.

But Cheng Xiaoyu did not hesitate at all and solemnly signed his name.

At that moment, he probably didn't know that even if he didn't sign the contract, he would gain the power to save his mother in the future, and even become the strongest.

However, this opportunity was snatched away by Rhodes.

After that, Rhodes used the hunter's phone that came with his identity from the system to exchange contact information with Cheng Xiaoyu and then decisively took his leave.

As soon as Rod left the hospital, he spotted the girls.

In the coffee shop across the street, Cheng Xiaoya was gesturing exaggeratedly with a small spoon, her bright eyes sparkling with excitement, clearly talking about something she was proud of.

Across from her, Noin's pretty short hair swayed slightly as she laughed.

A small piece of white cream clung to the corner of her mouth, but she was completely unaware of it, only stuffing a big mouthful of strawberry mousse into her mouth, her eyes squinting with happiness.

Leyana, on the other hand, was much quieter.

She gracefully held the small silver fork between her fingertips, sipping the tiramisu on her plate, a indulgent and gentle smile on her lips, as she listened quietly to the two chatting.

Clearly, the three girls became very close in a short period of time.

"Ugh, girls' friendships really come about so unexpectedly..."

Rod smiled helplessly, stopped watching, and strolled across the street.

The wind chimes hanging on the door of the coffee shop made a crisp "ding-a-ling" sound.

Without immediately disturbing the girls who were chatting happily, he went straight to the front desk, casually pointed to their table, and paid the bill.

After doing all this, he slowly walked over, gently tapped the table with his knuckles, and spoke softly.

"It's almost time to go."

The clear voice brought the three girls back to their senses at the same time.

When Cheng Xiaoya saw that it was Luo De, her face flushed instantly, and her previous excited expression vanished, replaced by a somewhat flustered demeanor.

She quickly stood up and bowed.

"Ah... Mr. Rhodes."

Rod nodded to her, then turned to leave.

Cheng Xiaoya watched Rod's retreating figure as he prepared to turn and leave, her heart pounding. It was as if a voice in her mind was shouting: If you miss this chance, you'll never have another one!

A surge of courage welled up inside me, though I don't know where it came from.

She suddenly spoke, her voice trembling slightly with nervousness.

"Um... could I have your contact information?"

As soon as she spoke, she held her breath, her hands nervously gripping the hem of her clothes, her anxious yet expectant gaze fixed on Rhodes, as if the air itself had frozen.

Rod turned around and met her clear yet nervous eyes. He was surprised for a moment, then chuckled softly.

"Okay."

Two words that were described so casually, but to Cheng Xiaoya, they were like heavenly music!

"yeah!"

This is the first S-rank hunter I've ever met!

Cheng Xiaoya couldn't help but let out a small cheer, her blush becoming even more radiant with excitement, and her whole being radiating a light called "joy".

Noin and Leyana exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes.

Well, maybe there will be one more.

Now the Court of Stars is truly going to be overcrowded.

Rod smiled at her lively demeanor and added.

"When you have time, take Noin and Leyana out for a stroll more often."

He didn't dislike this lively and cheerful girl.

"No problem! Keep it on me!"

Cheng Xiaoya immediately patted her chest and agreed.

She secretly glanced at Noin and Leyana, feeling that there was something strange about these two unreal girls.

Their speech and mannerisms carried an innate elegance and... antiquity?

They don't look like foreigners; they seem more like people who have stepped out of some ancient era.

But their eyes were clear and their kindness pure, which made her give up her desire to investigate.

After the three left, Cheng Xiaoya reluctantly took out her empty wallet to pay the bill at the front desk, only to be told by the clerk that the bill had already been settled.

"Eh?!"

With Rod's image appearing in her mind, Cheng Xiaoya's impression of him improved even more.

"An S-rank hunter who's on par with high-ranking government officials is actually this approachable...?"

"But I'll have to invite him back next time. Hmm, I'll have to work hard on weekends!"

After making the decision with great confidence, she looked down at the new contact information on her phone and chuckled to herself.

"But what would someone like that want from you, brother? I'll ask him when we get back."

-

The place where Rhodes and his two companions stayed was a detached, fully-furnished villa.

Upon entering, the central air conditioning blows out cool air, and the comfort of modern civilization immediately washes over you.

"Wow--!"

Noin let out a satisfied cheer, and like a kitten, she threw herself into the large, soft, off-white fabric sofa in the living room without hesitation.

She rolled around comfortably twice, and finally rested her head on Rod's lap, squinting her eyes happily.

"Is this what modern society is like? Sofas so soft you can sink into them, delicious food you never get tired of, and oh, and this greatest invention of all—air conditioning!"

"I apologize, Your Majesty. This place is so delightful; I have no desire for the Garden of Stars!"

Today, Norin was wearing a light yellow cropped sweatshirt that revealed her waist. As she moved, a section of her fair and slender waist was faintly visible.