Chapter Seventy-One: The Temptation of LeBlanc
In Noxus, there is no shame in surrendering to the strong.
Although Rhodes said that he was Cana's oracle, unlike Svein, who was bent on the gods, LeBlanc valued not Ganna behind Rhodes, but Rhodes himself.
LeBlanc knew better than anyone that Black Rose was not the Iron Will of Noxus at all, but the mage of Noxus (or rather...... Dark Mage) - Many times, the interests of the two are the same, but there are also times when the two sides disagree.
For example, when Noxus needed supernatural powers.
Svein wanted Noxus to have a god - because the gods don't interfere with the world, they only care about faith, and Noxus has the option to contribute his faith.
But LeBlanc wanted Noxus to have a powerful mage who would protect Black Rose's interests - of course, it would be better if the mage was himself.
In the end, the compromise between the two sides was to ignore this issue and swallow Zuan's Hextech - put aside the dispute and develop first.
For Rohdes, LeBlanc's promise is real.
If Rhodes chooses to join the Black Rose, he will indeed become the leader of the Black Rose.
LeBlanc will really fulfill her promise and sign any contract with Rhodes - anyway, in front of Rhodes, she has no face to speak of......
Mages understand mages—even if they all have different spellcasting methods and even power systems.
LeBlanc originally thought that Rhodes was a mage who relied on his own strength and crazy output, but when Rhodes triggered the arcane storm, LeBlanc finally realized that this was an extremely terrifying mage whose strength was a level higher than his own.
There are too few things at the level of laws that contemporary magicians can come into contact with, and this mage, who seems to be mediocre, can actually temporarily distort and deny the laws......
The last person LeBlanc knew of who could do this was a legendary figure – Zelas.
This is already a gap in the level of power.
When you are still bitterly using the power of known runes, people already have the ability to temporarily negate the power of runes, and the gap between them ......
It's like the difference between picking up a hammer discarded by a human and a chimpanzee that smashes nuts and the person who threw the hammer away!
If Black Rose had such a leader — LeBlanc would love to know how far this guy could go.
As for the contract......
Most of the charm of the master comes from strength, and Rhodes on another level is extremely charming at this time.
And LeBlanc believes that for Rhodes, he is "useful".
Judging from Rod's plan for Zaun, this mage is not kind, but at least he is not a pervert, and it is perfectly acceptable for LeBlanc to become his useful subordinate.
Look at a person, not by what he says, but by what he does.
Rhodes' behavior in Zaun...... Very much in line with LeBlanca's appetite.
If Rhodes is willing to join Black Rose and LeBlanc becomes his fan sister – why not?
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Looking at LeBlanc in front of him, Rhodes touched his chin.
When did you learn to shake the tiger's body?
This proposal...... To be honest, there was actually a moment when Rhodes was very tempted.
Becoming the leader of the Black Rose, the resources in this are not a little bit stronger than a part of Zuan's taxes.
But!
Become the leader of the Black Rose with more trouble and responsibility.
Don't forget, Rod's ultimate goal is to get home.
And after becoming the leader of the Black Rose, Rhodes will have to take on the responsibility of belonging to the Black Rose - has he never eaten pork, and has he never seen a pig run?
Look at Ronin, look at Khadgar, is it so easy to be the leader of a faction?
Rhodes was a mage, but he was well aware that he had an emotional side.
He didn't care, but when the demon attacked, he would still choose to stand in the first row of the Violet Mage Regiment.
There are very few outspoken people among the mages, and everyone has an ice cube face when they meet.
But in reality?
Antonidas, Rod, Ronin, Khadgar—and even Kael'thas Sunstrider—these mages usually pull one after the other, and when faced with the responsibilities they need to bear, has anyone flinched?
If you add the black rose, it may not be difficult to take advantage of it and get out after taking it, but Rhodes is unwilling to do this.
Everyone has a scale in their hearts.
Rhodes is very aware of his efforts and gains - he is at ease with embezzling Zaun's taxes, because he liberated Zaun, but if he joins Noxus and Black Rose in this way, he will run away with the resources......
Sorry.
(And Rod didn't like Noxus's style, which reminded him of the orcs - it's okay to work together once in a while, but to join in...... Forget it! )
So, in LeBlanc's expectant eyes, Rhodes said that he was very moved, and then decisively rejected her.
LeBlanc was stunned.
When the Trickster used to fool others, the other party would often be deceived by her - but this time she told the truth once and even suffered a loss, and the result was ...... But he was rejected?!
Don't bring it like this!
"I am the priest of Cana—my duty is to protect Zuan."
Rhodes added decently.
The atmosphere was starting to get weird.
Rod quietly looked at the frustrated LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is equally quietly skeptical of life.
Is the belief in the gods so miraculous?
Thinking about Rhodes' performance from the beginning to the present, everything he has done for Zuan - is it really because he believes in the gods who protect Zuan?
Rod knew the details of LeBlanc, but LeBlanc didn't know anything about Rohdes.
If LeBlanc had known Rhodes' nickname for "dying for money" in Zaun, he would have known that he had been persuaded in the wrong direction.
Don't talk about responsibility, it's best to talk about benefits directly.
"So you'd better put away your other thoughts—I've chosen what works best for both Noxus and Zaun." Rod retracted his gaze and moved his stiff neck again, "Don't say anything about feelings between countries, we only talk about interests." ”
Seeing LeBlanc show a sad expression, Rod added a cheap sentence.
"But we can still have a deep conversation with each other personally, or you can be my apprentice and I will teach you arcane, how about it?"
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Rhodes Character Tips:
As a mage with a grudge against each other, Rhodes is grateful for saving his Lothar when he was a baby, and is willing to follow Lothar's wishes to study in Dalaran.
Rhodes was a good guy — the kind he was often tagged with — who had his own values and liked to do things that robbed the rich and gave to the poor.
Rhodes has always believed that you have to be worthy of what you get, for example, he has paid a lot for Zaun, so he will definitely be at ease when misappropriating Zaun's taxes in the future; Although he is greedy, he will never rob, at most knock on the bamboo pole (and he only knocks on the bamboo pole of the rich).
Also, regarding the Void aspect, Cassadine is a special person who is infected by the Void and is an "Isorant".
The Excavator is a Void creature, and she and her people are themselves the promoters of the Void Boundary, and her tunnels are not just for hunting, but also for bringing in Void energy.
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