Summoning the Holy Sword

Rhode turned and looked in the direction of Christie's fingers.

At this point, the two have arrived on the circular staircase square in the center of the market. Here is a place for everyone to relax, but now it is morning. Everyone is busy working. No one has come here to rest, only some The child and the old man were sitting and chatting, and there were some street performers preparing for the show.

Christie was referring to a man standing in a park, wearing a green costume and a feather hat. He was sitting on a chair, writing and drawing in front of the white drawing board in front of him.

"That's an artist."

Rhode had a glance and knew the identity of the other party.

"They paint landscapes and portraits here. If anyone likes them, they will buy their paintings. Of course, if these guys see the people they want to paint, they will also ask ..."

Having said that, Rhode raised his eyebrow. In fact, he was stopped by these artists when he passed the market more than once, hoping that he could paint his portraiture. Of course, Rhode was unwilling, but the other party was just an ordinary person. He is not a mercenary, he is not good at taking out a sword to cut people directly, so after connecting several times, he will no longer come to this ghost place ......... Now if it is not for Christie, Rhodes also Would not choose to appear in this place again.

"Why are you interested?"

But looking at Christie's gleaming eyes because of curiosity, Rhodes knew that he couldn't escape today.

"Then let's check it out."

Speaking, Rhode sighed, then took the girl's hand and walked to the artist's side.

"Oh, two of you, it's a sunny morning."

Seeing the arrival of Rhodes and Christie, the artist who was playing with the drawing tools immediately jumped up and saluted them with exaggeration and enthusiasm. His unusually exaggerated tone sounded like singing--only But it's the one with a very bad tone.

"Excuse me, what do you need for my service? If you want a portrait, I promise to give you two hundred percent enthusiasm to please the two, please rest assured, I ’m very confident A famous painter in Shicheng, and the price is very reasonable, as long as five silver coins. Five silver coins, I can draw an extremely beautiful portrait for you, if you are not satisfied, you can pay nothing! "

"... sir ... are these all drawn?

Christie did not seem to have any reaction to the statement of the artist who claimed to be Francisco. She just looked at the drawing board in front of her with interest, and the picture of the peaks of Deep Stone City had to be said, The artist's paintings did have one hand, anyway, at least Rhodes understood what he had painted. Some artists painted things for a long time, and he couldn't figure out whether the other person painted something or something alien or something that was not a person at all-Rhode had low requirements for the identification of art, and he considered himself a vulgar Just enjoy what you can understand. As for the postmodern avant-garde art that is so messy that it can only be complimented only by lines and colors, let those who know it to toss on their own.

"Of course, dear lady."

Looking at Christie's dress, the lace-inlaid cloak, and the timidity behind her hiding behind Rhodes, Francisco felt that this girl should be the lady of the noble family, sneaking out He played, so he didn't pay much attention, but still introduced Kristi with a eager smile.

"All these paintings are my works. If you are interested, please enjoy them."

Upon hearing the answer from the other person, Christie hesitated, but eventually did not come out from behind Rhodes. She just held Rhodes's hand, and curiously extended her head. She looked at the paintings like that and looked at it The scenery and characters, silent, seem to be thinking about something. And Rhode didn't ask, he just touched Christie's hair lightly, waiting for her next decision.

However, he soon discovered that Christie was deliberately looking at a portrait next to him. The picture shows a girl and her mother. The mother hugged the child, and the two smiled brightly. I have to say that this Francisco's painting technique is not bad. At least anyone who sees this painting can feel the happiness of the people in the painting. It's just ... whether it's happy for Christie, that's not necessarily the case.

Just then, Christie finally spoke.

"... sir ... could you please draw me a picture?"

"Of course this is not a problem, dear lady."

Seeing that the guest really came, Francisco's enthusiasm immediately raised one step again. He quickly took out a white canvas next to it and quickly laid it out. Then he prepared himself with great care, and then attentively He made a gesture to Christie.

"Please stand here."

"Want ......... Want me there?"

Upon hearing the artist's request, Christie's eyes widened in surprise. She grabbed Rod's clothes and asked in a low voice. Hearing her question, Francisco laughed. He thought the girl was so interesting, didn't she know what to do?

"This is of course, ma'am, I have to look at you, and then draw again. Now you wrap yourself so tightly in a cape, how can I draw you? I can't take you now. Draw it like that. "

With a smile, Francisco explained to Christie, waving the carbon pen in his hand. The girl was still a little hesitant. She looked uneasily at the crowd around her, not knowing what to do. However, Rhodes has already seen Christie's thoughts. It can be seen that Christie really wants this sketch, but she didn't like the crowded place. Now it is so lively here, you can Imagine that if Christie takes off her cape and stands in front of the easel, it will definitely attract the attention of many people. For Christie, it is definitely a torment.

"Don't worry, Christie."

Rhodes patted the girl's shoulder lightly, then comforted softly.

"Just do it if you want, I will protect you by the side, rest assured, no one dares to treat you."

"..............."

After hearing Rhode's consolation, Christie nodded, then she was silent for a while, and walked forward with courage, but before taking two steps, the girl stopped again, and she looked at the portrait again. Then he turned around again, holding Rod's corner.

"... Rhode ..."

"What's the matter? Christie?"

"Can you come with me?"

"..............."

Upon hearing Christie's request, Rhodes felt for a moment that the pit he had dug for himself really made him jump too deep ......... Emotionally speaking, Rhodes was a hundred people who did not want to be in the crowd. Faceless, Christie was scared, but he was disgusted. Anyway, Christie is a girl, and when she saw her, she would only sigh "What a beautiful and lovely girl". This is also a positive praise. But what about yourself?

"What a lovely man ..."

Thinking of this, Rhodes had the urge to slash the sword directly.

For another person to mention, even if Li Jie made this request to him, Rhodes would definitely not lose her face. But in the face of Christie, Rhodes was unable to do so, just as Christie remained wary of many people, but could only be happy with him. Even if Rhodes was able to refuse everyone's request, there was absolutely no way she could refuse her request. He didn't know why, just as Christie didn't understand why he was so attached to Rhodes. The same faces may be just one reason, but there are some deeper reasons that even they ca n’t understand.

In the end, Rhodes could only grin his teeth and agreed to Christie's request, and stood with her in front of the artist.

I have to say that Rhode's worry is indeed very reasonable. After taking off the cape, the two soon received a lot of attention. The elderly and children resting in the step park came to them, curious. Looked at the two of them. Even those who came and rushed for their livelihood couldn't help but cast a peeping glance at them. After all, two people who are so beautiful and look exactly the same are really eye-catching.

And Francesco was also very excited after seeing the two of them. As an artist, of course, he expected to keep beautiful things. Although Francisco planned to praise the two again, Rhodes' apparently murderous and warning surname finally let his boiling enthusiasm drop quickly, and he resumed his work obediently.

In the face of the crowd, Christie was obviously a little uncomfortable. She leaned in front of Rhodes, clutched Rhodes's clothes tightly with her hands, and looked at them uneasily. And Rhodes stroked the girl's long hair, and at the same time, looked around with a cold and alert look, to ensure that no idiot wanted to come to them. His statement was indeed useful. When Rhodes was dissatisfied, many people were aware of their impolite behaviors and resigned. And those who were still mischievous also stopped at this moment. Although Rhodes doesn't like his face, its unique characteristics are still very good publicity-no one who knows that Rhodes is in The glorious killings at the mercenary association's door, and his characteristics are so obvious that no guesswork is needed at all.

Of course, they don't want to be turned down into corpses like those stupid mercenaries, so after a moment of unwillingness, those guys did not have the courage to challenge the truth of the rumors. If Rhodes is really as horrible as the rumors say, then even the provocation on their lips will probably lead to the murder.

After dispersing those who watched the fun, Rhodes and Christie finally relaxed a lot, and Francesco began to show his skills. He watched the two while he was fast on the canvas. Flying past, depicting the appearance of the two.

As a life-loving artist, Francisco is not slow at all. This is normal. If he needs several hours to paint a picture, is there any reason why he is standing here as his model? doubt. Coupled with the obvious warnings and urgency in Rhodes' eyes, he also forced the artist to speed up to ensure that his guests were satisfied. For Francesco, the only thing that made him lucky was that both of them were outstanding in temperament. They didn't need to think and be groomed like other guests, which saved a lot of time.

So without letting them wait too long, Francisco finished the painting on hand.

"Two, please see."

After receiving the painting from the artist's hand, after observing it carefully, Rhode also had to admit that the artist did have two brushes-he seized a very fine movement between the two people to make the subject, and he was painting On the other hand, Rhodes stroked Christie's hair and looked down at the girl next to him, showing a gentle smile. The girl looked up, clutching Rod's clothes tightly, her eyes full of attachment. After seeing this painting, any person can't help but marvel at the harmony and beauty between the big and the small. Even Rhode, who is accustomed to the photo ps, is greatly amazed after seeing this painting. Admire.

"Limited time, I can only do this, two guests."

Francesco smiled helplessly.

"If you allow me, I think I can spend some time decorating it, then it must be ..."

"No, it's great."

Looking at the black and white portrait in his hand, Rhode nodded with satisfaction, then he handed the painting to Christie, then reached into his arms, took out a gold coin and passed it. And Francesco was somewhat unprepared to face the gold coin. He took the gold coin in surprise, looked at it with disbelief, and then bit it in his mouth with a strong bite. Excited smiley.

"Thank you for your generous and respected guests. You are so generous. Frankly speaking, I don't intend to charge you. As an artist, it is my pride to be able to keep the beauty forever. I am truly honored at this opportunity, I ... "

Rhode was not interested in hearing what he said, but nodded directly, then pulled up his cape to leave, and at this moment, a sharp female voice rang.

"I didn't expect to have such a beautiful girl here."

Along with this voice, a woman with dark makeup walked in front of Rhodes and Christie. She looked at the girl in front of her with a smile, then held out her hand.

"Come on, little guy, let your sister take a good look at you."

In the face of the woman's outstretched hand, Christie was obviously a little scared, and she retracted her body, and at this moment, Rhode took hold of the opponent's wrist.

(To be continued)