Rhodes soon saw the men Anne had spoken of in front of the gates of the fortress.

Indeed, on the surface, these people are similar to the guys who tried to break into the alchemy workshop before. They also wore red and white robes, with hats with wide brims that only alchemists would wear. Still, Rhodes quickly noticed the difference between them and the idiots before him. That is, the age of this group of people is generally older, and the alchemists who broke into the alchemy workshop before are relatively young, and the oldest is only in his thirties. And most of these alchemists in front of him are about fifty or sixty years old, and unlike those menacing guys before, these alchemists are obviously more in line with the world's consistent impression of alchemists——— they are polite and gentle. Compared to them, the idiots before were completely uninvited bandits.

Because of the previous conflict, the mercenaries were obviously not very friendly to these uninvited guests, and they surrounded these alchemists with weapons in hand. And in the face of the mercenaries, these alchemists were still silent, and it was not at all obvious from their flat expressions that they were not the slightest dissatisfied and complaining about this.

But it wasn't these things that made Rhodes care, on the contrary, there was only one person he paid attention to, and that was the old man standing at the front of the line——— he had a waist-length white beard, a burly and tall figure, the old man's right eye wore a one-sided gold-rimmed glasses, and under his arm, a hardcover, heavy golden book. From the outside, it looks like the scholar NPC character who always appears in the stories of heroic games to guide adventurers. But when Rhodes saw him, his heart sank slightly.

"I really didn't expect this guy to come here."

Rod frowned and looked at the figure standing outside the fortress door not far away, then he turned to look at the canary.

"Canary, I'll leave it to you, hold them steady, though I guess the Alchemists Guild won't come looking for them for no reason. But it must not be an easy thing for this old fellow to take his turn. You go and 'entertain' this uncle for me, and I'll come when I go." ”

"Where are you going? Rod? ”

"I'll go find Labis."

Hearing the canary's inquiry, Rod raised his eyebrows, and then quickly replied.

"I think. That guy must be hiding something from me. I have to say. I didn't expect that she would still hide such a secret............ I'm curious to see what else Labis has been hiding from me except for Berghems. ”

When Rhodes walked into the alchemy workshop again. Soon she saw Labis fidgeting on the side, as well as Christie and the little mermaid beside her. I have to say that Christie does have a very peculiar charm, and Rhodes found that the elves around him have a considerable affection for Christie. Needless to say, Seven Love, even Celia and Celestina rarely comment on Christie. Especially Selestina, who has always eaten with her poisonous tongue and sarcasm, she dared to mock everyone in front of Rod, and only kept a rare silence on Christie. And the little mermaid is the same, as a freshman summoned elf that has just been created, the little mermaid is full of curiosity and fear about the outside world, and since she was summoned by Rod, she has been following Rod's side every inch. Always evasive from other people's gazes. Even Anne and Lijie, although on the way back, smiled at the little mermaid and persuaded each other with kind words. But the little mermaid still doesn't want to communicate with them more. Instead, after meeting Christie. The little mermaid and Christie only looked at each other for a moment, and then quickly became affectionate like sisters they hadn't seen for many years——— although Rod didn't know how the talkable little mermaid and Christie communicated with each other, but thanks to this, he was able to have a chance to break away from the little mermaid's follow. Go and talk to Canary and Little Bubblegum about improving swordsmanship.

Right now, the little mermaid was levitating in the air, staring curiously at the white paper on the table next to her through the water balloon, and Christie was rarely very excited. Something is drawn on a blank piece of paper. Both of them seemed very engrossed, completely unaware of Rhodes' presence. Rather, it was Labis after seeing Rhodes walk into the workshop. "Rub" jumped up from the chair, pale, raised his head uneasily, and secretly peeked at Rod——— like a child who failed an exam and was afraid of being beaten and scolded by his father.

Labis's performance made Rod also shake his head with a wry smile in his heart, but no matter what kind of fluctuations Rode's heart was, the expression on his face did not change at all. In the face of the girl's uneasiness, Rhodes didn't say much, but stretched out his hand and made a gesture to Labis, motioning for her to go into the back room with him to talk. Seeing Rod's gesture, Labis hesitated for a moment, and then followed Lot to the room in the workshop——— looking at her, as if she was going to the execution ground.

"Sit down."

Rod closed the door and looked at the helpless Labis funny, and had to admit that he was really stupid, he had beaten the goose all his life, and he was actually pecked blind by the goose at the end. He didn't expect that the girl who usually seemed to be trembling, introverted and quiet, would actually hide something from herself. And Rod didn't even notice it, which was really an accident for Rode.........

Hearing Rod's words, Labis nodded reflexively, and then sat down in the chair stiffly. But the girl's body was not yet steady, and Labis stood up from her chair as if her butt was on fire, raised her head uneasily, and looked at Rhodes with eyes like a puppy about to be abandoned by her master.

"Luo, Lord Rod, I really didn't mean to......... Deliberately withholding your ......... I ..............."

"Alright, Labis, calm down."

Looking at the panicked girl in front of him helplessly, Rod couldn't help but be a little funny. It seems that in the future, you really have to pay attention to Labis, but don't let this alchemy elf be abducted, otherwise, with her fragile psychological quality, I'm afraid she will explain everything before the enemy is punished. It's really funny to say, the dignified royal family of Belchems, the master alchemist, has such a poor psychological quality, it can really be said to be a strange news. If he could materialize the value of Labis, Rod would know without thinking about it. I'm afraid that the "will" of this alchemy elf is not even 5 o'clock.

"I don't mean to blame you, no matter what problems exist between the Alchemist Guild and you, you are all from our guild, and it is a pipe dream for the Alchemist Guild to want to snatch people from me. So you don't have to be so nervous, relax. Tell me. What the hell is going on, why are people from the Alchemist Guild coming to you? ”

“………………………”

Hearing Rod's words, Labis let out a long sigh of relief as if she was relaxed, and then sat back in her chair. Still, she rubbed her hands together with some uneasiness and looked at Rhodes with a worried look.

"Lord Rhodes............ You're not going to drive me away........."

"No, it won't."

Hearing Labis's inquiry, Rhodes was really angry and funny, looking at the poor alchemy master in front of him, Rhodes really didn't know what to say. But you can't blame Labis for that. After all, most alchemists need events to grow up. And their hearts, character, and will will be honed in the process. But Labis is different, she was originally just an uninhabited alchemy apprentice, and if it weren't for the coincidence of chance, she would not have possessed the alchemy knowledge and master-level alchemy skills of Belchems. It can be said that for Labis, this is completely pie in the sky, although her current strength is a master, but Labis's mentality. But he is still the little apprentice who only promises.

However, this is not a question that Rhodes needs to care about at the moment, he is more concerned about when did Labis "hook up" with the Alchemist Guild?

After making sure that Rhodes would neither kick herself out of the guild nor lock her up, Labis finally let go of her psychological burden. Fifteen and Ten told Rhodes about the whole thing——— in fact the matter itself was not that difficult, it was when Rhodes led people out of the fortress to the front line in Parfield, when a guest from outside the city was introduced to the alchemy workshop. Hopefully, Labis will be able to make a potion for him. Labis was naturally very curious about such a request, but the girl was cowardly. But it's not stupid. Your own alchemy workshop is the property of the guild, and you can't make potions and alchemy constructs for others without permission. But the man was very sincere, not only did he promise a large sum of money to be paid, but he even revealed his identity——— it turned out that the guest was a member of the Alchemist Guild, and the reason why he came here was because he heard about Labis, so he came to ask for help. Not only that, but the man told Labis that if she could help him with the potion, he would recommend her to join the Alchemist Society.

It was this that impressed Labis, after all, until now, although Labis has the strength of an alchemist, her formal identity is still an apprentice. For Labis, if she can be recommended to join the Alchemist Guild and "turn positive" to become a real alchemist, it will undoubtedly be a dream come true.

"So you agreed?"

Hearing this, Rhodes couldn't help frowning slightly, he also knew that Labis's inner will was not the kind of person who was very firm, and he also knew very well that Labis's true identity was indeed an apprentice. But Rhodes never took this kind of thing to heart, as he had a lot of things to do, and Labise's "apprentice" status was not in Rhodes' consideration. Second, Rod didn't think it was a big deal, even if Labis was an "apprentice"? The strength of other alchemy masters is real, so why care about those false names?

I have to say that Rod's idea is indeed a bit biased, and for Labis, he brought it in according to his own position. People whose strength has reached the height of Rhodes no longer care about their false fame. Even in the game, most of the truly powerful alchemy masters live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, have eccentric personalities, and don't care about fame and fortune. How can I think of the idea of a normal person like Labis——— no matter how strong Labis's strength is, her mentality is the same as that of ordinary people, eager to be famous, eager to be recognized, and eager to be able to climb to a higher stage......... It's not a sin.

"No, no!!"

Hearing Rod's inquiry, Labis waved her hand in panic, and she bowed her head deeply, trembling slightly.

"I don't know what to do......... Lord Rod, I would have liked to have consulted with someone, but Miss Canary and Miss Bubble are not in the fortress most of the time......... Others............... It doesn't help much......... And......... And .................."

Speaking of this, Labis hesitated.

"And what?"

"And............ The man also said......... If I can become a regular alchemist, I can apply for some alchemy materials from the Alchemist Guild to use them for free............... In that way, the guild's alchemy equipment will ............"

“………………………”

Hearing this, Rod looked and lowered his head. Labis, who didn't dare to say anything more, couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

It's been a long time, and it's really my responsibility to make this kind of thing......... Indeed, Rhodes is also well aware that there is such a rule in the Alchemist Guild. And the higher the level of the alchemist, the more materials can be obtained. If the other party moves out of this. Labis is forgiven for not being able to resist the temptation. After all, within the guild, although Labis can also make potions and alchemy equipment, most of them are simplified. If you want to say that when the conditions are bad, you can simply endure it because of ugliness. But if you want to be simple for a lifetime. If it were Rod himself, he would definitely be a hundred unwilling. Not to mention that Labis has a lot of tasks and a lot of pressure. It took so much time and effort to improve the Golem alone, and it was also related to the fact that Rhodes did not have enough materials in his hands.

"It's not your problem, ......... Labis"

Looking at the cowering girl in front of him, Rod couldn't help but smile bitterly. Then he reached out and patted Labis on the shoulder.

"Okay, look up, I don't think it's going to be that simple. I'm a little upset that you made your decision, but it's my responsibility after all, and if it weren't for the guild's current dire situation, you wouldn't have chosen this option......... So it's not your fault, look up, Labis, I think. That's not what you're worried about. ”

"Uh-huh..............."

Hearing Rod's reassurance, the expression on Labis's face seemed to be much better, she wiped the corners of her eyes slightly, and then raised her head to look at Rod.

"Although there are reasons for this......... But Lord Rhodes......... I'm scared ................"

"Are you afraid?"

Hear Labis's answer. Rod couldn't help frowning slightly.

"What are you afraid of?"

"Well, the bottle of potion ............"

As she spoke, Labis's face began to turn pale again, and she stammered. He spoke with uneasiness and hesitation.

"That man......... Let me deserve it......... Not a good potion ..............."

"Poison?"

Hearing this, Rod's heart jumped. If that's the case, then things are in trouble.

"I, I don't know what to do."

Labis shook her head uneasily, and with a sad face, she continued.

"That person told me that this was to test my alchemy skills, so he provided the recipe and materials, and I was only responsible for completing the ......... Although, though I don't know what kind of potion it is. But judging from the composition of those materials, even if they are configured, they must not be a good thing......... I don't think it's going to poison people, but it's likely to make people feel like they're sick and weak............"

“………………………”

Hearing Labis's answer, Rhodes frowned slightly, he was already vaguely aware of the truth of the matter.

"Labis."

"Yes............ My lord. ”

"Is that potion difficult?"

"Yes............ Yes, my lord. ”

Hearing this, Labis frowned, recalled carefully, and then nodded affirmatively.

"Ordinary alchemical techniques are difficult to accomplish because they require a high level of raw material content and timing, and they are ......... Moreover, the configuration of that potion still requires a little alchemy knowledge unique to the Belhemes clan to complete, so not everyone can do it. ”

Rhodes nodded at Labis's answer, and then he turned around and thought silently for a moment before he raised his head and looked at Labis.

"I see, Labis, don't leave the alchemy workshop just yet, stay with Christie and Light Snow. I'll have Anne and Lizzie come and accompany you. Don't worry, no matter what the Alchemist Guild is going to do when they come to you, I'm in charge of everything, plus canaries and bubbles, I don't think they can play any tricks, don't worry. ”

Hearing Rod's answer, Labis's face couldn't help but blush slightly, but Rhodes didn't notice Labis's abnormality at all. Now that he knew why, there was no point in staying here. After instructing Christie and the little mermaid not to run around, and at the same time telling them to keep an eye on Labis. Rhodes left the workshop and walked in the direction of the fortress.

And just as Rhodes was about to enter the fortress, he saw Joey running over in a hurry, sweating profusely. Seeing Rod's figure, the young thief's eyes couldn't help but light up, and then he hurriedly came to Rod's side.

"Ah, Boss, I've finally found you. I originally wanted to go to the workshop to find you, I really didn't expect to meet you here, but it's okay this way, don't delay things............" Saying this, Joey seemed to remember the purpose of his coming here, he couldn't help but cough in embarrassment, and then continued. "By the way, didn't you ask me to send someone to follow those guys in fancy clothes and see what they were doing in the Land of Atonement? After hearing your order, I quickly sent someone to follow those idiots, hey, those alchemists are really a bunch of idiots, they are being followed but they are not vigilant at all, if you didn't just let us follow, the brothers would have ............ them a long time ago."

"Getting to the point."

Rod coldly interrupted Joey, which made the young thief smile awkwardly before continuing.

"Uh......... This one......... Although those idiots were not vigilant, they were not stupid enough to say anything, and our men followed for a while before they managed to get some information......... According to them, these people seem to be here because......... It's because ............" said this, and Joey himself looked incredulous. "Say yes......... Labis poisoned someone in their guild..............."

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