For Kavos, the recent Starlight Mercenary Regiment is a bit of a stretch for him to see.

After Lijie and the others were attacked before, ordinary mercenaries like Kavus and Shanna were actually very nervous, although Deep Rock City was not small, but the mercenary circle was not large, so the previous battle between Lijie and Annie spread throughout Deep Stone City in the blink of an eye. At that time, many people muttered in their hearts when they heard the news, and they didn't know what to say. During this time, they had already been tossed and scared, and now that something like this happened, some mercenaries were even more worried that this Starlight Mercenary Group was still planning to fight with the regular army?

Of course, this kind of worry was shared by Kavos and the others, but they were also anxious and did not show it. If Starlight really had this intention, it would definitely be a big blow to these new mercenaries. Although after so many missions, many mercenaries have already gained a sense of belonging to the mercenary group. But to confront the authorities, these mercenaries still don't have the guts. Of course, these are the thoughts of ordinary mercenaries, as for the mercenary leader like Kavos, he thinks even more far-reaching, he is the aristocratic status of the likes of Daorod and Marlene, if they really face the confrontation like this, with their identity, this is not a peasant uprising, at most it can only be regarded as a power dispute. This kind of thing is not something that a little mercenary like himself can resist, he can only look at it.

In the struggle above, it is always the little people who are unlucky.

However, the truth was not as bad as Kavos and Shanna feared, the officials of Deep Rock City did not take any action against the Starlight Mercenary Group, and according to the information they received, it was not the local soldiers who clashed with Lijie and Anne at that time, not only that, but the official Krauser even personally visited their stronghold, seeing that this usually high-ranking big man looked worried, and it didn't seem like he would come to trouble them.

But that's not all.

After that conflict. However, the Starlight Mercenary Group suspended all business and did not take on any more tasks. Although it was a lot of harvest before. The mercenaries below won't have any thoughts about this little thing. But it will definitely not work to sit and eat like this. However, although Kavos and Shanna were a little anxious, Rhodes seemed a little unhurried, and did nothing except occasionally let those mercenaries go up the mountain to collect medicine and hunt. Opposite. He's just with Lijie and Marlene every day. Annie, Joey and Lando mingle and seem to be a little unconcerned about the mercenary group's affairs.

What was the captain thinking?

Cavos didn't know what to do. Shanna is a little better. But it's not much better. Rhodes didn't tell anyone else that the Starlight Mercenary Regiment would represent the Parfield region at the Midsummer Festival, and the Mercenary Guild wasn't stupid enough to announce it. Otherwise, when the time comes, what will happen if the other mercenary groups blow up the pot? Everyone is a mercenary group, why let them represent us instead of us? Starlight hasn't been established for half a year, where did they come from to represent the mercenaries in the Parfield area?

Although most mercenary groups will remain silent with the concept of "harmony and unity", the mercenary association also knows about it. There are always a few thorns in these mercenary groups, once they know about it. If you come to the door, it will not only make the association feel a headache, but also make the mercenary associations in other regions see the jokes, how depressing it is.

Therefore, the mercenary association simply closed the door and did not say a word, and waited until the midsummer festival was about to start before announcing it, and even if someone wanted to make a fuss at that time, there would be no time.

But Kavus didn't know what to do, and frankly, in his heart, he really wanted to be able to do more tasks. Due to Starlight's series of moves over this period of time, they have jumped directly from third in the standings to first place, pulling down a full three points from behind. This is a very good result, and in Kavos's opinion, if Starlight can continue to do so, then by the time of the winter break, Starlight will be the first mercenary group worthy of the name. …,

The First Mercenary Group, the name sounds very pleasant to the ear, and it makes people feel comfortable, doesn't it?

Although Kavos also led the mercenary group, the mercenary group he led before was all low-end, hovering in a dozen all the year round, and being able to walk shit and get into the top five was enough to make Kavos excited for three days and three nights without sleep. At this moment, seeing that Starlight's status is so secure now, and the gap between it and the back is so big, it is natural to think about widening the gap, and it is best for the Starlight mercenary group to laugh proudly or something......... Although he used to be just a small mercenary captain, he also had a little dream, didn't he?

So now, seeing that Rhodes looks lazy, and it seems that he doesn't pay attention to these things at all, Kavos is a little "the emperor is not in a hurry, and the eunuch is in a hurry".

Shanna doesn't have the idea of Kavos, as a female mercenary leader, she still wants to be safe, and she doesn't have the concept of "having to fight for the first" that many male mercenaries have, in Shanna's opinion, as long as her mercenary group can live well, it doesn't matter how many times she is. But even so, she was a little worried that if she continued like this, it would have some bad impact on the mercenaries.

Although the two sides had different starting points, the two decided to talk to Rhodes after getting together, at least to know what the leader of the group thought about the development of the mercenary group.

Coincidentally, when the two came to Rod's study, they happened to see Rhodes talking something to Marlene and the others there, and next to him, Christie was sitting there obediently, holding a paintbrush in her hand, watching everyone intently. The girl has now found a new job for herself, which is to paint portraits of people, and according to the girl, she wants to use the brush in her hand to record everything in front of her so that she can reminisce about it later. Originally, Rod was also a little skeptical about Christie's proposal, but later saw that Cridis's painting speed was indeed fast, and he did not force himself because of this, so he acquiesced to the girl's approach. At this moment, Christie was sitting next to Rod, quietly watching the crowd, while the paintbrush in his hand flew quickly across the white paper, making a slight rustling sound.

Seeing Kavos and Shanna arrive, Rhodes seemed to have expected them, and he nodded to the two of them, then motioned for them to wait for a moment, and then turned to the others again.

"After these days of training, your strength has improved to a certain extent, and for now, it can be regarded as a passing grade."

Although Rod's words can be regarded as compliments. But hearing his words, everyone, including Marlene, showed an embarrassed expression——— Rod's so-called passing grade did not mean that they could already defeat or draw the five illusions in Phantom Space. Opposite. His so-called "passing" criterion meant that they were able to withstand the opponent's attack for three minutes, and as long as they could do that, then for Rod, these people were considered passing.

However, it is clear that the parties themselves do not think so. Especially after so many days of constant hard training, although they were able to hold on for three minutes. But nothing has changed in the end............ Therefore, when they heard Rod speak at this moment, everyone didn't know how to react, but Rod obviously didn't care what they thought. With their strength. It's impossible to defeat those five phantoms, at least so far. Through this period of training, Rod's goal has been fully achieved. After so many high-intensity and high-level trainings, the five people, including Marlene, are already very familiar with the battle against strong enemies, and they have also learned how to protect and counterattack in an unexpected situation. That's the end of what training can achieve, and the next thing is actual combat.........

"So. As I said, you can already start preparing for the next steps, and don't forget our purpose. Rod nodded, and then he turned back to Kavos and Shanna.

"I think the reason why the two of you are here is probably for the next work of the mercenary group."

"Yes, sir."

Seeing that Rhodes had understood his intentions, Kavos no longer hesitated, but opened the skylight and said something bright.

"Recently, there has been no action in the regiment, and everyone is a little impetuous, and ............ The mercenary groups behind are chasing after each other, and I wonder if we should take on a few more missions............"

"Nope."

However, to Shanna and Kavos's surprise, Rhodes waved his hand and vetoed their opinions.

"You tell everyone to prepare these days, and then we will head to the Golden City."

"Golden City?"

Hearing this word, the two couldn't help but glance at each other, worthy of being veterans of this industry for many years, and soon, they both noticed the meaning behind this sentence.

"What do you mean, my lord............ Midsummer Festival? ”

Although the Midsummer Festival is the territory of the major mercenary guilds, it does not mean that the mercenary group is gone, as a mercenary association, of course, they know that the strength of the lower level of the mercenary path is the most important, if they don't give the mercenary group some bait, they are not interested in advancing to the mercenary guild, then they will not be able to continue to develop. Therefore, in addition to the individual and team competitions that the mercenary guild participates in, the Midsummer Festival also has an out-of-circle competition for mercenary groups and indiscriminate brawls for ordinary mercenaries to participate. The latter two belong to the battle between the mercenary group and the regular mercenary, but the winner of the latter can also win the right to fight the mercenary guild. This is a good thing for everyone, the mercenary group is hungry for fame, and if they can win at the Midsummer Festival and fight the groups of the Mercenary Guild, then their fame will undoubtedly increase. In addition, whether it is a group battle or an individual battle, there is a limited number of people, so the mercenary guild cannot use the crowd tactics to defeat the mercenary group, both sides are equally outstanding, if the mercenary group can defeat the mercenary guild in the midsummer festival, then it will undoubtedly become the biggest favorite.

Of course, this is undesirable for the mercenary group, so every midsummer festival will also have a lot of mercenary groups and idle mercenaries to participate, but it is very lively.

For Shanna and Kavos, however, the event doesn't mean much.

"My lord, I think......... We don't need to participate in events like the Midsummer Festival, we are short on manpower, and we have to fight a lot of mercenary groups in the out-of-circle competition, which is really draining...............

After thinking about it, Cavos still felt that this matter was very unreliable, indeed, being famous at the Midsummer Festival was undesirable for those mercenary groups. However, Starlight does not have such strength, and the process of the out-of-circle competition is very long, and it is very difficult to get to the bottom of the circle. What's more, those small mercenary groups are doing everything to win, and a nascent mercenary group like Starlight doesn't have any masters, but if they hurt a few more at the time, then it will be a big trouble.

"Of course I know that, but this time, we're not going to compete outside the circle."

However, Rod's answer still surprised the two.

Not going to an out-of-circle competition?

Hearing this, the two looked at each other, and each other couldn't help but have an idea that shocked them.........

Don't...............

But before the two of them came to their senses, Rod had already revealed the mystery very blandly.

"We're going to the Golden City this time to represent the Parfield region for the Midsummer Festival."

PS: The second update, is there anything else behind? ……%…