Chapter 585: Convincing with reason
Q: How do I keep my bar high?
A: Keep it mysterious, cook more chicken soup, and periodically show how powerful you are.
And Tedamire, it was this time that Rhodes showed his strong background.
Rhodes had decided to help Ash unify Freljord, so he naturally needed a bigger voice.
Although Ash respects Rhodes very much now, and often comes to consult Rhodes' opinion, Rhodes knows very well that in the Avarosa tribe, he does not have much say - his identity is just a staff member.
If Rhodes is really the "guide of fate", then there is nothing wrong with being a staff member, anyway, as long as Ash makes the right decision at a critical moment.
As for whether the whole process went smoothly and whether the road was tortuous...... That can be used as a test and experience for Ash, after all, becoming a hero is never an easy thing.
It's a pity that Rhodes is not.
Rhodes' purpose in coming to Freljord was to clean up Lisandro and the Frost Watcher from the beginning, and if he had the chance, it was best to get rid of Aatroxra together, as for whether Ash would become a real hero, Rhodes didn't care much.
Moreover, Rod's time is very precious, and he is not willing to wait for Ash to truly inherit Avarosa's will and become the hero of Freeljord, in this case, he naturally chooses to contribute to the trouble, and even help the seedlings.
For example, about Tedamir.
For Ash, the extinction of the Flame is bad news, but also an opportunity - if she has the support of Tedamir, then Avarosa will have the name of marching into Lakstark, and will have the absolute initiative in the next strategic deployment.
But if Rhodes doesn't show up, how will Ash ask for support?
Time to defuse Tedamir's hatred?
That's stupid.
Rhodes knows very well that a large part of the reason why Tedamir is strong now is that he has a deep blood feud, and the power of hatred Rod couldn't be clearer.
And if Ash did calm down Tedamir, she would certainly have the support of Fury, but a peaceful Tedamir...... What's the use?
It's a brutal topic.
There is no doubt that if Ash wants to unify Freljord, he will have to have the support of many clans; But in order to unify Freljord, Ash needs to give them enough motivation.
Ash's ultimate goal is to let the people of Freljord live happily and enjoy the fruits of peace, but in the process of unification, a happy life is an obstacle.
In a place where there is no idea of unification, the good living conditions can quickly wear down people's fighting spirit, and perhaps after giving Ash enough time, she can find the right balance between treatment and motivation, but Rhodes didn't have time to wait.
So Rod chose to intervene in advance.
Rhodes wouldn't try to persuade and teach Ash how to use others - on the contrary, Rhodes was happy to keep the heir of Avarosa innocent, because for Rod, who was accustomed to all kinds of deceit, this was the most precious thing.
The unfortunate Tedamir became the first casualty.
The thick wall of ice prevented Tydamir from slashing and charging, and on the surface, Rhodes seemed to be trying to persuade Tydamir to let go of his senseless hatred, but in fact Rhodes knew that the result of his actions was to set Tydamir on a darker journey of revenge.
Rod's voice was loud and full of energy, and the onlookers, including Ash, could hear his persuasion very clearly.
"Don't be blinded by hatred."
"See the consequences of your actions before you act."
"The fruit of hatred is destined to be bitter, and there are many other things in your life."
But in the battle, Rhodes deliberately raised his posture, using endless spells to wear down Tedamir's patience, and subtly conveyed the idea that "you can only shut up and listen to me because you are too weak".
These things are only reflected in the details of the battle, such as the deliberate demeanor, the tepidness of the gestures, and the ignorance in the face of ridicule......
Again, as a man with a lot of life experience, Rhodes knows better than anyone what the Avengers are thinking and what they care about more - just like the demon hunters are thinking about.
Some of the same words, which seem to others to be well-intentioned persuasion, are utterly arch fire in the eyes of Tedamir.
If Tedamir had been a few years older and had gone through a little more, he might have been able to see through Rod's methods.
But unfortunately, only two months have passed since that bloody night, and the blood of the clansmen is still vivid, and Tydamir can't calm down!
Finally, when Rod's ice wall stopped him from his path again, Tydamir freed himself from a force he had been unwilling to face.
This is the seed left by the existence that defeated itself on the night of the extermination.
For Tydamir, this is a faint seed of shame.
Although this seed seems to contain endless power, Tedamir has always avoided using it himself.
And this time, he couldn't help it.
"Ahh
With a roar, Tedamir finally broke through the wall of ice and came to Rhodes.
"You don't ...... at all Nothing to understand! ”
The heavy broadsword was raised high for the first time, and then slashed down on the head with fierceness and mercilessness - if before Tedamir was still engaged in a duel, now his attitude was as if he were taking revenge.
Rhodes seems to have become his enemy.
And that's exactly what Rhodes needs.
Seeing that Tydamir's attacks were becoming more and more ruthless, and even made a series of killing moves, looking like he was going to kill Rhodes, Rhodes finally released the attack spell.
First, he cast a spell to repel Tedamir in advance, and then he used a fireball spell.
The multicast fireball fooled Tydamir's defenses, and when he blocked the first fireball, thinking it was time for him to fight back, Rod's second fireball hit the bull's-eye.
The fiery fireball exploded directly in Tedamir's chest, smashing him alive for a long distance before diving headlong into a snowdrift.
"Look at you now." Rod's voice reappeared in Tedamir's ears, "Hatred is the driving force, but it is not omnipotent, you need to learn how to control it, not become a slave to it." ”
After struggling to get up, Tedamir looked at Rhodes again, still smiling, dizzy and bitter, and although the rage was still burning, the icy coldness of the snowdrift made him resist the urge to raise the knife again.
Tedamir clenched his teeth, and after a long time, he suddenly faced Rhodes and fell to one knee.
"Please teach me how to control my anger ......"
Tedamir prostrated on the snow with his head bowed, and Rhodes saw hatred in his fleeting eyes.
A Tadamir who is still driven by hatred - Rhodes knows very well that although Tedamir at this time has put on an appearance of humbly asking for advice, he is definitely not convinced.
Of course, Rhodes didn't want him to be convinced
Hatred...... This is exactly what Rhodes needs.