Summoning the Holy Sword

As a festival, the Mid-Summer Festival is actually not a name—because it was originally created by the mercenaries themselves. Everyone ate, drank, drank, and enjoyed each other. Later, because the mercenary association wanted to "play with the people", That ’s why I expanded the scope to make it look like a festival, but even so, the Midsummer Festival itself has not always been valued, because the mercenaries themselves do n’t like publicity, they prefer to yell “Open food” "", And then eat and drink. Instead of making a variety of things like many ceremonies, then come up with a few people to talk and express expectations of the ideal mission-mercenaries are alive today and do not know if there is anyone tomorrow, expect the ideal thing For them, they are the same as they are. As for the mission-is their mission other than making money?

Therefore, the previous Midsummer Festival was very deserted in terms of rituals. Just like the previous jihad rituals, everyone came to the lot to draw lots and swear, then you can eat and drink and wait for the game to begin. Therefore, in the usual Midsummer Festival, in fact, the competition between the mercenary guilds that attracted the most attention, the rituals are all cutscenes, the mercenaries themselves do not care, those civilians do not care much, they are more willing to go directly to the ring. , Waiting for cheers.

But this time, I changed Lidia to be the host of the Midsummer Festival. How could this highness, who has always been known for its luxury, extravagance, and gorgeousness, endure such a deserted and meaningless festival?

So an unprecedented, magnificent festival began just before dawn.

With loud, low salute sounds, countless magical fireworks whistling and flying into the air, they hovered in the sky, scattered, and then merged with the first nascent sunlight, for a time, as if the top of the entire Golden City was at Wake up in this dazzling sunlight.

Rhode looked at the scenery outside, his eyes widened in surprise, and Li Jie and Annie beside him were completely stunned.

Only one night passed, the Golden City in front of them looked like a new city, and the flags representing the major mercenary associations and associations fluttered in the blue sky with the wind, and the golden sunlight spread like an invisible river running down the sky. Countless petals fell from the sky, accompanied by a faint floral fragrance, giving a very comfortable feeling ...

"This is ... the Midsummer Festival?"

Joey scratched his head and looked at everything in front of him in panic-yes, it was panic. Lydia likes big scenes, and she likes them very much, but this does not mean that other people also like this lively big scene, especially for these mercenaries who are about to play games, the bigger the scene, The more nervous they are, the less likely they are to show their strength-this is the performance of a normal person, and an already anxious anxiety such as anxiety can start the game immediately and then slap opponents down and enjoy the cheers is the minority.

"Well, this is nothing, you all calm down."

Looking at the scenery in front of him, Rhodes did not behave abnormally. Although the scale of this festival looks a bit large, this is just a comparison of the Midsummer Festival in peacetime. But compared with those regular festivals and festivals, the current scale is not much worse than those. And the most exaggerated ritual is the Dragon Soul Festival-that is the real carnival of the whole country. Compared with that, the Midsummer Festival in front is really a small scene.

But even so, Rhodes actually sighed in his heart-this highness will really make trouble for himself, the more lively the ceremony is, the more nervous his group will be? Fortunately, he already had a countermeasure, otherwise, he didn't know what it would look like.

Thinking of this, Rhode looked back and glanced at the others.

"Okay, get ready, and let's go when the time comes --- before that, enjoy the scenery of the festival."

Having said that, Rhode paused, and then he took a subconscious glance at the crowd. It was normal for Marlene's figure. After yesterday's ceremony, she told herself to go home. Today will be Headed straight to the sacred arena, and Rhode also allowed her to take a leave. After all, he also knew that the Golden City was the place of the Xenia family. Since Marin had returned, she couldn't justify going home. So he didn't say much. The mercenary group had been closed at the station for so long. The Xenia family didn't come to the door. It wasn't too much for him, wasn't he? Keeping the heirs of the people in the mercenary regiment and not letting them go home-although the Midsummer Festival is indeed very important, but it has not reached this level ...

So in the end, Rhodes agreed to Marlene's "leave".

However, now that he hasn't seen Marin's figure, Rhodes still feels weird. Since Marin joined the mercenary regiment, he has become accustomed to the young lady quietly following her son. And unlike Li Jie, Ma Lin is very keen on observing many things and can help herself to deal with many problems. If Ping said she was there, and now she saw Rhode's glance, Marin must have already stepped up, looking at herself with some confusion and a little dignified asking what happened.

Thinking of this, Rhodes shook his head and threw this deep inside helplessly. Anyway, they are also the heirs of the Xenia family. Ken Lai Star Mercenary Corps has been a deputy for such a long time. It's pretty good-in fact, after Rhodes has made this midsummer festival, Marin may be ready to leave the mercenary regiment. Didn't he forget why the young lady joined the mercenary group at first, or did she just need a certain degree of practical experience?

Now there is no shortage of actual combat experience. Ma Lin's practice has also allowed her to make great progress. This Midsummer Festival is actually regarded as Ma Lin's final exam. If the young lady performs well, it means her exam. Pass, this way --- --- In this way, Marin naturally has no reason to stay in Starlight.

To say that for Malin's departure, Rhodes didn't feel sorry that it was a lie. Malin was the first member who actually came to join the Starlight Mercenary Corps. She can be said to have been involved in a series of changes in the mercenary regiment from its creation to the present, and this young lady is a very modest person, very calm and calm, and quite aware of the situation. Of course, her surname was a bit arrogant, but in Rhode's view, this wasn't considered Malin's fault. In addition, she is also highly respected and loved in the mercenary regiment. She has sufficient majesty and is well-organized in organizing things. Not only can she clearly follow Rod's instructions. Even when Rhodes didn't give instructions, Marin knew what to do for the mercenary regiment. As the heir of a large family, she naturally learned a lot in this area. Otherwise, when she inherited a huge family like Xenia, would she let her rely on her mage strength and face to rule the people below?

From the heart, of course, Rhode is unwilling to give up such a good deputy. Although Qi Lian works well with herself, but Qi Lian's surname is too detached. Although Li Jie is very obedient, she is too obedient and doesn't have much of her own opinions. In addition, Li Jie's surname Gwen is gentle and gentle, and she is not good at leading and directing others. When Rhodes was there, she probably had no problems, but as soon as Rhodes was away, there would be problems.

As for Annie—don't even think about it.

In fact, from another aspect, Celia and Celestina also meet Rhode's requirements, but as the elves of the Divine Sword deck, they cannot stay outside 24 hours a day. Therefore, there is no other way-when thinking of the possibility of having a headache for the new deputy of the mercenary group after this midsummer festival, Rhodes can't help feeling a little depressed.

And he admitted deep down that he really didn't want Malin to leave himself.

Of course, based on reasons other than the above.

But Rhodes is also very clear, this reason is hard to say too clearly.

"... What's wrong? Rhode ...?"

Christie's voice came to his ear. Rhode lowered his head and looked in the direction of the sound. Only then did he find that Christie was pulling his sleeves, looking up with anxiety and anxiety. Yourself.

"... Just now Rhodes' expression is bad ... Is he uncomfortable ...?"

"No, Christie, I just thought of something and felt a little trouble."

Looking at the girl in front of him, Rhode smiled slightly (this is also a rare opportunity for everyone to see Rhode's smile). Then, he squatted down, stared at Christie, and reached out his hand to help her comb her hair.

"I'm just thinking ... if Marilyn is leaving, what to do next."

"... Sister Marin is leaving ...?"

After hearing this, Christie's eyes widened in surprise. Although her relationship with several other people is not as good as that of Rhodes, but after so many days of getting along, Christie is already familiar with Marin and others. Now, of course, she didn't want to look this serious, but her sister who was very kind to her left.

"... why is Sister Marin leaving? Rhode ... has been here all the time, with you ... isn't it?"

Hearing Christie's words, Rod shrugged helplessly and shook his head with a grin.

"She has her life, Christie, we have our life ... And, I'm just saying it's possible, maybe she won't leave?"

"... Sister Marlene won't leave ..."

Upon hearing Rhode's answer, Christie showed a confident smile.

"... I know, Sister Marin likes everyone ... Sister Marlene won't leave ..."

"I hope so."

Hearing this, Rhode said nothing more, he stroked Christie's hair lightly, then stood up again, then looked out the window.

There, the sacred arena was shining brightly under the sun.

It's time to play on your own.

(To be continued)