Chapter 60: Late Night Banquet
Translator: AtlasStudios Editor: AtlasStudios
“Pa!”
A vase crashed onto the floor, shattering into countless fragnts.
“Why did you invite that b*stard, Daddy!?”
Helen stood in the living room, glaring at Keller who looked solemn.
“Now isn’t the ti to throw a tantrum.”
Looking at his daughter’s swelled face, Keller sighed. But expression imdiately hardened again.
“In any case, soone else saved your life. At least you need to say sothing, have you forgot everything that I’ve taught you before?”
Keller raised his voice considerably, causing Helen to shrink back slightly. But once she realized her own cowardice, she stood back up straight again.
“I don’t care. Anyway, I hate that guy! I will never thank him even if you kill !”
“You...! You spoilt...!”
He pointed his finger at his rebellious daughter and shook with anger. He couldn’t figure out why his usually docile girl would suddenly beco so stubborn.
“Go back to your room. NOW! Tonight, little lady, you’re grounded!”
“I’m not going anywhere! Hmph!!”
Helen stomped her stubby feet fiercely and turned around, leaving the room in a huff. Keller watched as his daughter’s figure disappear behind the door, then, he sat back on his chair and gave a huge sigh. At this mont, it was as though his face aged another ten years.
He was exhausted.
“Master...”
Ben walked up to Keller’s side softly and bowed respectfully. He looked at his Master’s worn expression and hesitated for a while before asking, “About Miss...”
“Keep an eye on her. For tonight, don’t let her out of the room.”
Keller waved his hand and sighed once more. He pinched his brows with one hand while impatiently gesturing Ben to get out of the room with the other.
Keller waved his hand, then sighed. He was holding his forehead while impatiently waved his hand.
“Just... just go back. I’m tired, and I want to rest. Report to when the gentleman arrives, I will personally welco him.”
“Yes.”
After receiving Keller’s order, Ben imdiately left. Keller closed his eyes for a long ti and said nothing. Right now, the pressure on him was too much for him to handle. Not only family matters weighed down on him, but the rchant Association was also a problem. When they tried to kidnap his daughter to threaten him, he resolved to draw the line with the rchant Association. Never would he have thought that those guys with only money in their brains would suddenly beco so bold. But ever since he fird his resolve, he decided not to associate with them anymore. For safety reasons, he even ordered Helen not to go out, or at least until the matter concluded. Surely he’d expected that Helen would be extrely displeased about being grounded, but still, as the head of the family, he had to be responsible for everyone.
Keller had a feeling that sothing was wrong these few days, but he was unable able to figure it out. Although there was no activity in the Golden City yet, Keller knew that once that girl made her move, it
ant that his position as head of the family would be over.
Keller shook his head to throw these negative emotions and thoughts out of his head. Since he couldn’t figure it out, then he wouldn’t think about it anymore. This ti, the dinner party would be graced with the presence of the rcenary Association’s President and the Duke. He must grasp this opportunity to discuss with them about this issue in depth as it was of utmost importance. Furthermore, he couldn’t afford to wait until the last minute to solve it.
Initially, Keller did not intend to reveal certain matters since it was the rchant Association’s internal problem, but after the attempted kidnap of his daughter, he felt that sothing was amiss. If it were just an ordinary comrcial dispute, they wouldn’t have exerted such an extre thod to force him to comply.
No matter what, it was still better to have so sort of preparation.
Thinking up to this point, Keller couldn’t help but recall the young man who saved his daughter’s life. Although Deep Stone City was a small town, finding one single person still wasn’t an easy task. However, Rhode, in particular, was sowhat infamous, thus, investigating information about him wasn’t as tricky as Keller thought it would be.
Once he stepped into Deep Stone City, he was imdiately assessed by the legendary Sereck and won. After that, he managed to beco a leader of a rcenary group with only two people. Then, he spent his money to purchase the ill-fad Cyril’s Haunted House. Furthermore, according to rumors, the young man’s appearance was absolutely beautiful. Frankly, if not because of the fact that his feats were nigh impossible based on his circumstances, then it’ll be hard to believe whether he was actually trying to attract attention or not.
Astonishingly, this young man had led his ‘mini’ rcenary group to subdue the Necromancer in Pavel Cetery which was a four Star-Ranked mission. Even though many people doubted the legitimacy of the mission props, the rcenary Association’s staff affird the people that the Necromancer’s head and staff were the real deal.
Rhode didn’t realize that he was the focal point of many people currently. The fact that he could lead a few people to complete such a dangerous mission ant that he must be soone extraordinary. rcenaries were also humans. Naturally, they wished to work for the strong as they often put their life on the balance.
So, who is this young man?
What kind of person is he?
Keller closed his eyes and mused to himself.
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When the night fell, the quiet environnt soon began to brighten up.
A chandelier refracted countless of lights as many luxurious carriages moved back and forth. Now was the best ti for nobles to interact with one another. Whether if it was a formal or informal banquet, they were here to enjoy themselves.
And so, tonight’s banquet beca extrely lively.
“This place could actually house these many people?”
The Old President walked down from the carriage, muttering unhappily while observing the nobles donned in fancy clothing.
“Whenever I co here, it feels as though I’m entering a market. Hearing thousands of ducklings yapping in my eardrums is extrely upsetting!”
“Well, old friend, Mr. Keller rarely invites us. Don’t be a grumpy old man.”
Compared to the rcenary Association’s President who wore a casual outfit, Sereck was dressed more elegantly. The Deep Stone City’s celebrity absolutely resembled a nobleman with his stunning attire. On his waist, his iconic magic sword hung loosely.
“That man is just trying to stir up problems.”
Ignoring the dissatisfied eyes from the attendant, the Old President entered the grand hall, then, he took out his pipe and tapped on the door.
“If not, why did he beco low profile? See, even Klautz that wily old fox ca. It seems like there’s a really huge problem.”
“Maybe. I heard that sothing happened to the rchant Association, but... if that was the only problem, he wouldn’t look for us, the rcenary Association, nor Klautz to help him solve whatever issue he is facing. What do you think is the problem?”
“I’m not interested in these troubleso things. If there’s soone who dares to look for trouble, I will just hamr him to death, don’t you think so?”
“That may not be right, since...”
Sereck hadn’t finished his sentence before the door opened once again.
The noisy hall suddenly beca quiet.
For these nobles, there were only a few things that could attract their attention. But now, they’ve completely shifted their focus to the three new faces who walked down the hallway.
Rhode was naturally at the front. He wore a dark set of clothes, emphasizing his pale skin and thin body shape which made him appear like a frail child. His dark, long hair fell onto his shoulders, and his eye-catching face combined with his usual cold expression was giving off a strange charm.
Following behind him were two ladies who were equally dazzling.
Marlene’s dress wasn’t much different from the usual; she was still in her luxurious robe which perfectly matched her movents. Her ruby wand by her side emitted an elegant aura.
anwhile, compared to the other two, Lize’s dress was more modest. She was in a sparkling white dress, as though she was a white lily which aroused love and affection from people.
Everyone in this hall were outstanding individuals, but these three newcors still stood out with their unique aura which drew the attention of so many people. Soon, so groups began to whisper and gossip.
“Hmph... It looks like the banquet was a little better than I thought.”
Marlene completely ignored the crowd around her and looked around.
“M-Marlene, that’s too rude.”
Lize stretched out her hand and pulled Marlene’s sleeve gently.
“You don’t have to mind it Lize, just relax.”
However, Marlene apparently did not take Lize’s advice seriously.
“We’re here to have so fun. Moreover, this lady is willing to participate in this low-class banquet; it’s already enough to give him face.”
Just after Marlene ended, a well-dressed middle-aged man with a staunch face entered the hall. After noticing Rhode and the others, his eyes lit up and quickly made his way towards them.
“Hello, Mr. Rhode... I am Clayor Keller. I’ve heard about you from my daughter and hoped that we could et since then. Right now, my wish is fulfilled. On behalf of the Keller family, I welco you to this banquet.”
“Don’t be modest, Mr. Claytor. It’s my pleasure to receive your invitation.”
Facing the middle-aged man before him, Rhode replied in neither humble nor overbearing attitude. While he obviously wasn’t a noble, he participated in similar events back in the ga. Though he didn’t personally experience it, he saw it many tis. Back in the ga, he could recall at least two or three typical noble dialogues.
Hearing Rhode answer, Claytor displayed a pleasant smile. Then, he switched his attention to the people behind Rhode.
“You don’t have to be that polite, Mr. Rhode. These two people are...?”
“Greetings,” Marlene took half a step forward and slightly raised the hem of her skirt, “My na is Marlene Senia, very pleased to see you, dear Mr. Claytor Keller.”
“Senia?”
Hearing Marlene’s answer, Claytor was stunned for a mont. His face imdiately flashed a trace of surprise and looked at Rhode.
Is this man associated with the people from the Senia family?
What is his identity?
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