In the face of Rhode's inquiry, John did not answer immediately. Instead, he carefully looked at Rhode in front of him, with a clear expression of trust on his face.

"This is a matter between me and the Rockfield family, Mr. Elrant, I don't think you have any need to intervene, and... I can't find a reason for you to intervene."

That's true.

Rhodes was also very clear about John's questioning that if he didn't know the value of the man in front of him, he would certainly not make such a decision. Although the Rockfield family had declined in the north, it was a traditional aristocrat after all. The difference between traditional aristocrats and emerging aristocrats is that traditional aristocrats do not represent the interests of a family, but the interests of a class. Any attack on traditional aristocrats will be regarded as a confrontation initiated by the entire class. This is related to the dignity of a ruling class, and if Rhodes acted rashly, then he would be very likely within the royal party.

It was unpopular. So it was reasonable for John to have such a question. If Rhodes were an emerging aristocrat in the south, it was not surprising that he would make such a request. The emerging aristocrats had always expected to overturn the rule of the traditional aristocrats and replace them, so they would definitely enjoy things like this. But Rhodes was different. He was in the north and had always been a member of the royal party. Although the Rockfield family was not a family of fame and strength in the north, doing such a behavior would undoubtedly commit suicide.

And now everyone in the south knows that Rhodes and the Shania family are very close. Marlene, the famous magic genius of the Shania family, is even in Rhodes' Mercenary Guild. Although no one from nobles to civilians, no one understands why a heir of the first major family in the Duchy of Moon would surrender himself to a mercenary guild (it was a mercenary group before), but you can also see the relationship between the Rhodes and the Shania family that appeared. The Shania family is the backbone of traditional nobles. You are so close to the Shania family, and you also say that you want to overthrow Rockfield. If you let this out, John will believe it.

Although John's doubts are reasonable, Rhodes cannot explain to him. He cannot tell John his political position. And although Rhodes will know what will happen in this continent in the future, he now cannot tell John like a charlatan.

But if it's just because of this, it's a little bit bad.

"The reason why I'm willing to help you is simple, because I appreciate your strength."

"My strength?"

Hearing this, John's expression finally calmed down a little.

"Yes, Mr. John, you have very good strength... I don't just mean you, but also your talent for commanding and combat, so I hope you can become my subordinate."

"This is a joke. Mr. Erant, even if I have a trick in marching and fighting, you can't give your mercenary guild to me. I'm blunt, if you're just happy with me, please stop here. Although I'm a prisoner now, I have dignity."

"Of course I know this. Mr. John, I am not idle and bored to find your happiness. Look at me, there are so many beautiful girls waiting for me. No matter how bored I will not find a man to have fun at such a late time."

Speaking of this, Rhode made a joke, and this made a smile appear on John's face. Indeed, Rhode did not say to him that he valued him very much, but now John also thinks this man is indeed very interesting, well, not just his appearance.

Before meeting Rhodes, John had no good impression of this man. Since the Midsummer Festival, Rhodes' reputation in the south can be said to be extremely bad, almost everyone shouting at him by rats. As a member of the Southern Legion, John has never heard his colleagues talk about this cruel devil. He is insidious, cunning, violent, cruel, barbaric, vulgar and shameless. Anyway, all the negative words in this world are definitely right on him. Not to mention that he used that cruel way to kill the heroes and proud Rhodesen in the Southern Harbor, and the Wings of Freedom were also destroyed in his hands. This makes people feel that Rhodes is simply a lackey of the royal family. Among the rumors among the civilians, Rhodes is portrayed as a scum with a heart like a scorpion and a sinister and cunning scum.

John had also paid some attention to Rhodes. Both sides were about the same age. Rhodes was even younger than him, but had achieved such high achievements. This would naturally attract John's attention, but John had doubts about the rumors in the market. If Rhodes were as sinister, cunning, despicable and shameless as the people said, then these people would not be able to see through his disguise. A truly sinister, cunning, despicable and shameless person would not be seen by so many people, otherwise his acting skills would be too bad. Even civilians could see what kind of person you are. Such a person would not be dead in the future? How could he get such a high evaluation from His Highness Lydia and the Royal Party?

And now it seems that it is.

"If you don't want to join the guild and be my subordinate, then I can give you another way."

As he said that, Rhode crossed his hands and stared at John confidently and proudly.

"How about it, Mr. John, are you interested in becoming my retainer?"

"Stock?"

When John was slightly stunned when he heard Rhode's words, he remembered that the man in front of him was not just the president of a mercenary guild, he was also a jazz who was officially awarded!!

An official aristocrat!

Thinking of this, John finally fell silent. As a mercenary, he naturally didn't want to choose this. But it would be completely different to be a retainer of a nobleman. This is a very good choice for many soldiers. Rod knew that John could become a powerful general in the Principality of Moon in the future, but he himself could not know this. John is just the next cavalry commander of the Southern Legion who seems to be quite promising. But he himself didn't know what it would be like in the future. It can even be said that if General Dyde had not taken care of himself like his own father, he might still be one of the many ordinary soldiers so far.

Now, General Ded has been arrested. Even if he fled back to the Southern Legion, he would have no place to stay. He might be locked up. However, if he became Rhode's retainer and his mother's revenge......

"Mr. John, how about this?"

Just as John frowned and pondered, Rhode spoke again.

"I can understand your worries and worries, so I have such a proposal. For two years, you will be a retainer for me for two years, and within these two years, I will find opportunities to fulfill my promise and avenge you. If I still cannot fulfill my promise in two years, then you can leave freely and I will never stop you. But I need to remind you that when to take revenge is up to me, and you should understand what I mean."

When John was stunned when he heard Rhode's proposal, he had to admit that this was indeed a solution, but... two years? two years later, will he really let himself go?

"The answer to this question lies in you, Mr. John. The degree to which we trust each other, I believe you will not go back on your word, and whether you believe in my promise depends on yourself."

Speaking of this, Rhode hugged his arms. Although his expression was still plain and cold, he was a little nervous deep inside. After all, there was no basis for commitment and cooperation between the two parties. John was worried that he would turn against him at that time. Why didn't Rhode worry that the man in front of him would pretend to keep his promise and run away in a blink of an eye, or take the initiative to provoke the struggle between himself and the Rockfield family when inappropriately, so as to achieve his goal?

These are not all delusions that are made out of nothing. In the game, Rhodes has seen many such despicable and shameless things. The player's lower limit is infinitely negative. If you are shameless, you can do anything. Especially large guilds like Starlight, which recruit a lot of fresh blood every day. Some of these players are eager to hold their thighs, some hope to use Starlight to achieve their goals, and some people are simply hostile guilds sent to undercover to try to split. Some people are specifically targeting those high-level female players, trying to do something overnight, online dating, nude chatting, etc. to ruin them. Xiao Xiao Bubble Gum and Canary have encountered similar things, which also shows that Starlight Tree attracts wind and is easily attacked.

In the history of the game, John's character is worthy of peace of mind, but seeing that he first destroyed Rockfield to avenge before fighting for the country, it means that in John's heart, the desire for revenge is huge, strong, and even desperate. If this is true, can he control him well?

Rhodes thought it over and over again, thinking it was worth a try. After all, if it succeeds, there would be more powerful generals under his command. Now Rhodes is a person who is good at roundabout combat. Only Anne is a tough guy who dares to attack head-on, but she is not good at leading the large army, and prefers to fight alone. However, in the battle against the Immortal Legion, the trick of roundabout alone has no effect at all. You must fight head-on and condense your team into a hard hammer and smash it hard to cause huge damage to those undead creatures.

John's potential threat is uncertain, while the threat of undead is certain. After comparing these two, Rhodes finally decided to give it a try. Anyway, if there is any problem, it would not be too late to solve it yourself.

Faced with Rhode's words, John was silent for a long time. It was obvious that he had the same concerns as Rhode. Moreover, John was worried more than Rhode. After all, in Rhode's memory, John's future is still a good foundation. But in John's eyes, Rhode has always had a bad reputation. Although most of the time now seem to be rumors, there is no wind or wave. Such a person with a bad review... can he really trust him?

"I have two conditions, Mr. Elant."

Finally, John made up his mind and looked up.

"First, I hope you can free my brothers. Second, I hope you can get General Dard away safely."

"I can agree to the first point, but the second point is impossible. You and I both know the value of General Dard. I can only guarantee the safety of General Dard's life, but it is impossible to let him go."

Faced with John's proposal, Rhodes answered very firmly and decisively. After receiving Rhodes' answer, John not only did not get furious, but instead showed a smile.

"So, from now on, I will be your retainer, sir."

Then John spoke.((To be continued
Chapter completed!