When Rhode walked into the room, he saw Christie sitting in front of the easel, carefully depicting a beautiful landscape painting.

After not seeing each other for a while, the girl's skills seemed to have improved. At least in Rod's view, the landscape paintings drawn by Christie were almost the same as those of the photos... Perhaps it might be more beautiful than the photos. He did not speak out immediately, but stood quietly at the door and stared at the girl in front of him.

Christie has changed a lot now when he met her at the beginning. At that time, she was weak and haggard. According to Marlene and Lijie, Christie was even skinny and bone-skinned at that time, which made people feel distressed when they saw it.

Now with sufficient nutrition and diet, Christie's body is much better than before. At least it looks like an ordinary girl this age should have. However, I don't know if it is because of congenital weakness, the girl's physical development is not very good. Look at Anne, Christie is only about one year apart, but her figure is good, even Marlene and Lijie are a little jealous... Of course, there is always a gap between people.

Rhodes have been very busy these days. To be honest, he didn't have much time to accompany Christie, but the girl was really obedient. She did not show any dissatisfaction with it, but instead rested in her room obediently. She had free time on weekdays and was just drawing and reading, but for Rhodes, it was a bit monotonous.

Christie was indeed very serious when painting, and she did not notice Rhode's existence at all. Rhode did not disturb her, but just stared at the girl quietly. It was not until a moment later that Christie put down the brush in her hand. Rhode stood up and coughed gently.

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

“………Rod……………”

Christy jumped out of the chair and ran towards Rhode, then rushed into Rhode's arms with an excited smile. Rhode stretched out his hands and hugged the girl's soft body, revealing a gentle smile.

"I'm back. Christie, are you in good health recently?"

“………………………………………………………………”

Hearing Rhode's inquiry, Christy hurriedly raised his head from Rhode's arms and pointed a little at him.

"That's good..."

Hearing Christie's answer, Rhode couldn't help but smile. Then he reached out and gently stroked Christie's long hair.

"I have been busy for a while and haven't come to see you..."

Speaking of this, Rhode couldn't help but hesitate.

"Christy, I will leave here tomorrow and return to the land of atonement. You should know that it will become the territory of our Mercenary Guild."

"………Um……………"

Hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Christie's eyes, but she still nodded obediently. Seeing her expression, Rhode was a little hesitant, but in the end, he still spoke.

"But... if you want to go, I can take you with you. But Christie, you have to know that the conditions there are very difficult and not as prosperous as those in Deep Rock City. There are no people around. If you don't want to go, then I won't force you to take you there."

"………ah…………"

Hearing this sentence, a ray of light suddenly flashed in Christie's originally dim eyes. She opened her mouth and wanted to answer, but suddenly hesitated for a moment, and then she said.

"………But if Christie goes… will it cause trouble for Rhode……everyone…?”

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

Rhode smiled and shook his head.

"I can assure you that you won't be a trouble for anyone."

It was not until this time that a smile appeared on Christie's face. Then, she raised her head and stared at Rhode, then nodded happily.

"………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

"No problem, since you are willing to go, of course we welcome it."

Speaking of this, Rhode let go of Christie, then looked up and down at the girl in front of him with a smile.

"So, Christie, go change your clothes, we'll go for supper later, and remember to pack your own things?"

"……Um……"

After hearing Rhode's words, Christie nodded happily. Then the girl quickly turned around and began to clean up the drawing board and drawing paper in her room. Rhode quietly looked at the girl in front of her. After a moment, he smiled helplessly and shook his head, then turned around and walked out of Christie's room.

I have to say that at the beginning, Rhode was a little hesitant about whether to take Christie to the fortress. Because he knew very well that a year later, there would be a very fierce war. But Rhode was not at ease to leave Christie here alone, especially after hearing Shanna's report - Rhode would not be so naive to think that the group of guys from the south had a business with him so simple. There was definitely no good thing for these guys to come here. Now all of Rhode's elite forces have been sent to the Land of Atonement. He had no time to withdraw his hands to protect Christie specifically, but in this way, the chance of her accident was higher. Not to mention that many people know that Christie and Rhode have a good relationship. Rhode loves his "sister". Just the face exactly like Rhode is enough to make Christie the target of many hostile forces.

Rhode did not want Christie to suffer in the fortress, but he was not at ease to leave Christie here alone. In the end, he decided to let Christie choose by himself. If the girl wanted to stay, then he would just change his own person to see him. Anyway, there was a Summoning Realm Gate, and it was not a big deal to enter and exit the fortress. If Christie was willing to go to the fortress with him... then Rhode would need to work hard by himself.

But that's fine.

Thinking of this, Rhode shook his head with a wry smile, and then he walked down the stairs and arrived at the corridor on the first floor of the underground.

At this moment, the basement was empty and there was no sign of a person. Only some strange sounds echoed in the corridor. Rhodes didn't care about these sounds. He walked straight to a heavy, closed door, then reached out and knocked on the door.

The messy sounds soon stopped, and then a timid voice came over.

"Ah, please, please wait a moment, I'll open the door right away!"

Accompanied by this panic sound, the collision sound of "ding ding dang" came from the door. After a while, everything returned to silence. It was not until this time that the originally closed door opened with a "creak" sound, and then Labis appeared in front of Rhodes.

"Ah, big, sir?"

Seeing Rod, Labis was obviously shocked. She hurriedly took several steps back, subconsciously patted the dust on her body, and then looked at him timidly.

"You, you are back..."

"I'm back, the fortress has been dealt with, so I'll come back and take a look."

Speaking of this, Rhode looked curiously behind Labis. From the gap behind the girl, he could see that it was almost like an air strike inside.

"What are you doing?"

"Ah, I, I'm just doing some alchemy research on the Belhems clan. For the improvement of the magic weapons you mentioned before, I think I've probably found some ways to find some ways, but I still need to continue experimenting..."

"Okay, let's talk about these later."

Rhode waved his hand and interrupted Labis's speech. He knew that although Labis usually looks timid, has no opinion, and is timid and afraid of things. But once it involves her, she can't stop talking for half an hour or an hour. Rhode has no time or mood to hear her say these things, so he simply interrupted Labis's words.

"The fortress over there has been completed. I want you to clean up and bring all the things you need. Then I will take you to the fortress... Don't worry, I have prepared a special alchemy workshop for you. I think you will like that place very much."

"Alchemy house?"

Hearing this word, Labis's eyes immediately lit up, and then she nodded vigorously to Rhodes.

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

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

"Of course, sir, I won't forget it!"

Speaking of this, Labis immediately closed the door. Soon, Rhode heard the sound of "ping-pong-pong" coming from inside again.

This is really……………

Listening to the sound coming from the door, Rhode shook his head and turned around and left.

Just as he walked up the stairs and arrived at the hall, Shana suddenly ran over with breath. Seeing Rhode, her eyes lit up, and then immediately ran to Rhode's side.

"Master, you are here just in time. Someone wants to see you."

"See me? Now?"

Rhode frowned when he heard Shanna's words.

"Who is it?"

"He called himself Mess, who was from the Silver Libra Chamber of Commerce......"

"oh?"

Hearing this, Rhode raised his eyebrows.

"I understand, please come in." {Piaotian Wenxue Thanks to all book friends for their support. Your support is our greatest motivation}
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