"Aha, yes, yes..." Rhode smiled and stroked Lilia's head, smoothly adding, "Books on magic-my favorite. If you truly let me read every rare book in the world, my lord, then I'm your man."
A wise man knew when to back down.
Besides, Lilia was here. He couldn't put her in danger.
He had brought her to dinner that evening just to let her enjoy some good food. Who would have thought being a guest in town could be dangerous?
This Blackmoore really was impatient.
His words seemed to ease the tense atmosphere in the hall at once.
Blackmoore took a sip of fruit wine and smiled. "Master Rhode-no, General Rhode-you certainly speak your mind. I admire that."
For some reason, watching the bearded, long-haired Blackmoore smile and say "I admire that" reminded Rhode of the actor Xu Jinjiang.
Where had that thought come from?!
Rhode shook his head, banishing the strange association, then picked up his own cup of fruit wine and drank. "Everyone has to make choices. I've simply made a wise one."
How could he do anything else?!
If he stood his ground now and three hundred armed men came charging out, he'd lose his head!
He might be a Mage, but he probably couldn't handle that many enemies at once.
And Blackmoore himself was a fairly capable Warrior, wasn't he? If a Warrior closed the distance, a Mage would be in serious trouble.
"Ha ha, well said!" Blackmoore laughed, then clapped his hands. "Taretha, come out and entertain General Rhode for me. I'll go arrange our next amusement."
What? There was more?
These nobles really knew how to live.
Just then, Rhode saw a blonde woman emerge from an inner room.
She had delicate features and a smile on her face, but there seemed to be a