Looking at the bottle on the table, Rod didn't even move, he just raised his eyelids, glanced at the crystal potion bottle, and then asked. 【Full text reading.baoliny.】

"What is this?"

"This is the bottle of poison, Mr. Rod, and I can assure you that this is the result of an in-depth investigation by our Alchemist Guild."

"Oh."

Hearing the old man's answer, Rod let out an "oh", as if a lottery player who had not won the lottery had listened to this month's lottery numbers, with an indifferent and indifferent face. In the face of Dassos's words, Rhodes only responded to this, and then fell silent again, as if waiting for the old man to speak next. But for Dathos, he was extremely embarrassed at the moment -- because the old man had almost already said what he should have said, and in Dassos's imagination, he had said so much, and the young man on the other side should have expressed something no matter how poor he was. But I didn't expect that Rhodes didn't even react at all, and in the face of his words and evidence, this young man behaved so calmly. This had to be a big surprise to Dassos, it seems that this young man can have such a large background and strength, it is definitely not just a matter of luck............... But Rod's non-statement also made Dassos more and more worried, and he didn't know if it was because Rod thought it had nothing to do with him, so he didn't care? Or do you want to get out of the relationship so you pretend that you don't care? But no matter which one it is, it is definitely not a good choice for Dassos at the moment. So the old man had to cough in embarrassment. Bite the bullet and continue.

"We have found an alchemist's logo on this vial, which is exactly the same as the alchemy flask that your guild sold in Parfield a few days ago. There is no difference. That's why we're coming to your guild to investigate, hoping to get your guild's cooperation. ”

This time, after Dassos finished speaking, the parlor fell silent again, and Rhodes was still the same old monk, if it weren't for the fact that his eyes were still slightly open, it would even make people mistakenly think that he was asleep. And Dassos was not upset by Rhodes's silence. He didn't live in vain at such an age, and no matter what Rhodes wanted to do, he had to have an attitude to show it here. Although the Alchemist Guild is not as powerful as the Mercenary Guild and the Church, it is not to be bullied.

Of course, how much courage is behind this determination, that's another matter.

As the minutes ticked by, the atmosphere in the living room was unusually dull. Except for Dassos, the other alchemists were a little unable to sit still. However, the old man's prestige was indeed very high, and although a few of them showed eagerness, they were glared at by Daxos and sat back obediently.

As the sun sets, a bright red glow shines through the bright floor-to-ceiling windows of the living room. I don't know how long it has been. Rhodes raised his eyebrows, then moved his fingers slightly, as if he had finally recovered from his pretense of sleep, but this time, his eyes were still not focused on the crystal potion bottle. Instead, he glanced at everyone lightly, and then said lazily.

"No wonder a group of idiots broke into our guild's alchemy workshop in broad daylight and demanded that we hand over the murderer. That's all it takes? ”

“………………！！”

Hearing Rod's words, Dassos's complexion changed slightly, and his originally calm eyes suddenly set off a little wave. He had long wondered if Rhodes had any opinions about him, otherwise, why would he have been blocked by those mercenaries when they asked to enter the fortress at the beginning, and then moved out of a ** division in the legendary realm to be a dismount, and now the president of this guild ignores them and doesn't bother to care, it turns out that this is the case!

Thinking of this, Dassault couldn't help but put down the teacup in his hand, although his expression was still very calm, but deep down he couldn't help but beat the drum. Originally, after this incident, there were both radical and conservative attitudes within the Alchemist Guild, and those activists believed that Starlight was just a small guild organized by vulgar mercenaries, and they didn't need the consent of the other party to investigate. If these mercenaries dare to refuse, then they will show the barbarians the power of alchemists!

Most of these people are members of the Guild, they are far away from the Duchy of Moon, and they don't know much about the power of Starlight, and if they just look at the paper, they will indeed mistakenly think that this mercenary guild is just a small group that was barely established by shit luck at the Midsummer Festival, and there is nothing worth their attention at all. Most of the conservatives led by Daxos are in the country of Moon, and because of Moon's developed magic skills, the alchemists here will naturally have some communication with the high-level of the royal family, of course, they know that this Starlight Guild is not simple, and acting rashly will only bring trouble and disaster. Of course, this is not just a matter between the two factions, as the guild is unconscious, and there is also a power struggle between the alchemists' guilds. But these things naturally have nothing to do with Rhodes.

Naturally, Dassault had heard that the General Assembly had formed an investigation team and was about to come to the Starlight Guild to investigate. He also knew the high-flying and domineering virtue of those people in the Principality of Moon, so he hurriedly formed a team of investigators and rushed to the Land of Atonement, hoping to be able to take the first step before the General Assembly arrived, so that he could still talk to the other party with his own popularity in the Principality of Moon. And once you have already intervened, it will naturally not be good to continue. But he didn't expect that he was still a step too late -- I really couldn't see that those guys who had been drowsy except for meetings on weekdays were able to make such a resolute decision this time. If the Alchemist Association had half of its current strength, it wouldn't even be as good as the Mercenary Association...............

Thinking of this, Daxos couldn't help frowning, but he still coughed awkwardly, and then spoke.

"Mr. Rhodes. I think there's a bit of a misunderstanding here..............."

"I don't care if it's a misunderstanding, Master Dassault. I have a lot of respect for alchemists, but that doesn't allow me to let them mess around on my turf. Those idiots have been kicked out of the city because of this, and I don't want to see them again........." Rhodes coldly interrupted Dassos, stared at him and said, "If they continue to cause trouble on our Starlight Guild's territory, then I can hardly guarantee that they will be treated kindly." I hope you can understand this. ”

“…………………”

Hearing Rode's blatant threat, one of Dathos's old faces couldn't help but turn blue. But before he could say anything, Rhodes made a gesture and continued.

"However, those idiotic things are their business, and they have nothing to do with us. Master Dassos, I have great respect for you, which is why I invited you into the fortress. Now you can say......... How are you going to investigate my guild? ”

"This ..............."

It was only at this time, after listening to Rod's words, that Dassos finally put his mind at ease, and it was obvious that the young man in front of him had seen their problem, and the meaning of Rod's words. Dassos is not an idiot, he naturally knows very well that the other party is trying to sow discord, but now Dassos doesn't care about this, at least, Rod has relaxed in front of him. Agreeing to them to investigate instead of kicking them out of the city is already a good reward.

As for the guys from the General Assembly. Well............ Dassos only hopes that they are smart enough not to provoke this dangerous young man again, he is definitely not a soft-hearted person, you must know that at the Midsummer Festival, Dassos also sat in the stands, and saw with his own eyes how Rhodes easily crippled the two guilds of Heavenly Sword and Wings of Freedom. He didn't want the Alchemist Guild to follow in the footsteps of the other party.

"This ......... If I could, I'd like to have a closer conversation with the alchemist who makes the potions for your guild. ”

Hearing Dassos's request, Rhodes did not answer immediately, but was silent for a moment, then he tilted his head, and soon, through the connection between the souls, Rhodes found the canary who was drinking tea in the workshop.

"Canary, bring Labis to the living room, just say that the Alchemist Guild wants to see her, tell her not to be nervous, just explain what happened before."

"Good, Rod."

Hearing the canary's answer, Rod turned his head, looked at the old man in front of him again, and then nodded slightly.

"No problem, Master Dassault. But I have a request, and I would like to be present when you question her, in order to avoid any unpleasant misunderstandings. ”

"This ......... Of course there is no problem. ”

In the face of Rod's proposal, Daxos was still a little hesitant, but now the situation is not strong, so he can only nod and agree. However, although this old man is very embarrassed on the surface, but deep down he is still a little proud, although Rhodes proposed that he stay is a disadvantage, but Dassos can also use this to test the attitude of the Starlight Guild, if Rod points fingers at his subordinates' answers or secretly presses them, then this matter will not be separated from the Starlight Guild in any case. And if Rhodes really made this suggestion only for the purpose of protecting his own men, then it was much more likely that it was just a coincidence -- and for Dassault, of course, he would be happy to see it come true.

However, even if Dassos was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but be surprised when he saw Labis who came to everyone tremblingly through the portal, the girl in front of him was only sixteen or seventeen years old, and it didn't seem to have grown up at all, just a child......... Could she really be able to make an alchemical potion like that?

"Ro, Lord Rhodes............!!"

Seeing these menacing alchemists, Labis invisibly felt a strong pressure, she couldn't help but take two steps back, grabbed her cloak uneasily, turned her head helplessly, and looked at Rhodes with a sad face. Before coming here, Labis had no idea what was going on in the Dao, and the poor alchemist elf even thought that Rhodes was planning to throw her to these terrible alchemists and leave her alone.

"I, I didn't mean to ............"

"Alright, Labis. Don't be so nervous. ”

Faced with the girl's crying pleading, Rod gestured expressionlessly. Blocked her from speaking.

"These alchemists are here to investigate the matter of that bottle of elixir, you know, in the guild, all alchemy potions are made by you, so you don't need to be so nervous, I called you here just to ask you to answer their inquiries, and I don't plan to drive you out of the hall. Nor is it intended to punish you. Okay, take it easy, with me, they don't dare to do anything to you. ”

"Ah............h

Hearing this, Labis let out a long sigh of relief, and at the same time she turned to look at the alchemists, and she couldn't help but blush. She actually made such a big stink in front of outsiders, which made Labis, who was already introverted and shy by nature, even more uneasy, but she also knew that this matter was very important, so she forced herself to calm down and began to respond to these alchemists' inquiries word by word.

In fact, there is nothing particularly noteworthy about the interrogation process, and Rhodes is on his side. These alchemists naturally can't be too presumptuous, and Labis is also very honest, originally she was just worried that she would be punished after making potions for others in private and being known by Rhodes, so she would be so nervous and cautious when facing Rhodes. But in the face of these alchemists, Labis was a rare calmer. There was even some resentment -- if it weren't for the fact that someone from your Alchemist Guild came to me to do this, how could I be so scared.

It's simple. Labis didn't mean to hide it, because for her, it was just an ordinary job. On the contrary, the alchemists were very surprised by this girl, after all, the bottle of poison had also been analyzed afterwards, and it was something that required a very high degree of alchemy skill to complete. Even a master alchemist like Dasus would find it very difficult to complete this potion. But the current girl actually has such a powerful alchemy strength, which really amazed Dassos, at the beginning he saw Labis, and thought that Rod was deliberately disobedient and found someone to fill the number. Therefore, he also asked Labis a lot of alchemical problems from the side. Unexpectedly, this seemingly submissive, timid and introverted girl actually answered very fluently, and even many senior alchemists need to think for a long time to get the answer to the question, and even opened their mouths in the girl's mouth, as if one plus one equals two. Moreover, from Labis's mouth, Dassault also received the exact recipe for refining that bottle of potion, which was naturally very beneficial to them. This unexpected gain also relieved the respected old alchemist, although until now, there were still many doubts about the fact that the president was poisoned. But at least judging from Rod's attitude, this matter really has nothing to do with them.

Because Labis was very cooperative, and there were really not too many doubts, the interrogation was quickly over. And until this time, confirming the strength of the girl, Dassaults had a new idea.

"Miss Labis, there's one thing I'd like to get your help with."

"This, this ..............."

Hearing Dassos's inquiry, Labis immediately became nervous, she was now bitten by a snake, ten years afraid of the well rope, before being pitted by the Alchemist Association, now Labis heard that there are Alchemist Association people to ask for help from her, immediately entered a nervous state, looking at the old man in front of her, the girl first subconsciously took two steps back, glanced at Rod, and then looked at the old man in front of her vigilantly. Seeing Labis's movements, Daxos couldn't cry or laugh, but the old man was calm after all, looking at Labis's vigilant expression, he just smiled bitterly, didn't say anything, but quickly opened his mouth and put forward his request.

"Through your story, we already know that you are innocent in this matter. Miss Labis, however, I think you are well aware, that this poison is very harmful to people, and it is very difficult to remove. Anyway, since you have the ability to make this bottle of poison, could you please make an antidote to it? ”

"This .................."

Hearing Dassos's request, Labis hesitated, while Rhodes coughed lightly at this time, although he didn't say anything, but Dassos naturally understood what Rhodes meant. Soon, a smile appeared on the old man's face.

"Well, I also know very well that it is very difficult to make an antidote, if you need any materials, but ask me, as long as you can complete the antidote, our Alchemist Guild will definitely try our best to provide materials to help."

"So ..............."

The so-called nature of the country is easy to change, and when she heard this, Labis's eyes immediately lit up, and she opened her mouth to agree. However, she had just made a start, but Rod coughed again, interrupting Labis's bath.

"Master Dassos, I have a lot of respect for you, but I must dispute your claims a little."

"Mr. Rhodes, please."

Hearing Rod's words, Dassos couldn't help but restrain the expression on his face and became serious again, he knew very well that the man in front of him was not easy to deal with at all.

"Simple, Mr. Dassos. I think you already know what happened, my subordinates did not plan to murder the president of your guild, she just made this potion at the request of someone in your guild, as for what this potion was used to make after that, it has nothing to do with our Starlight Guild, and I can't blame Labis. Will you trouble the man who forged the sword because a man killed someone with a sword? ”

"This ..........................."

Hearing Rod's words, Dathos couldn't help but be dumbfounded, completely unsure of what to say. But Rod apparently didn't give them a chance to defend himself, but waved his hand and continued.

"So, I'm very unhappy with your argument that 'you make a mistake and you have to make up for it', even if that bottle is made by Labis, it's not up to her to decide what to do with it, and if any of you take it to water the flowers, then there will be no problem? So, it's not my subordinates' responsibility. And if you want her to make an antidote for this..............."

Saying this, Rod paused rarely, he looked at the alchemist in front of him proudly, and then continued.

"Then you'll have to pay for it."

"This, this ..................!!"

Hearing this, the alchemists were completely wide-eyed and completely speechless. Including Dassault, they didn't expect that this young man would be able to say such a crooked reason so boldly, originally in their opinion, it was already a very morally responsible person to come to the Starlight Guild to investigate and not trouble them. Unexpectedly, this young man actually hit the snake with the stick, not only did he admit his responsibility, but also asked the Alchemist Association to bleed!

This simply makes no sense!

A few alchemists tried to open their mouths to refute, but they opened their mouths, but they didn't know what to say. Although Rhodes is a fallacy, they really can't refute him......... Indeed, if things are exactly as Labis said, then even if Labis made this potion, the responsibility is not on her - and worse, if they insist that Labis is responsible, then they are also involved as an alchemist?!

Looking at Rhodes in front of him, Dathos smiled helplessly, of course he knew that this young man was not easy to deal with, and the so-called reward would probably make the association bleed, but now, he had to admit it.

"Well, I agree with you, Mr. Rhodes, I think we can talk about the details."

"Knock knock!!"

And just when Rod was about to discuss the current situation with Dassos further, suddenly, a rapid knock on the door came, and hearing this knock, Rod couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly, and then spoke.

"Come in."

With Rod's words, the door opened, and then Joey ran into the meeting room out of breath, he saw Daxos and other alchemists at a glance, but this thief was also very excited, after seeing them, he didn't say anything, but quickly came to Rod's side, and reported to him in a low voice.

"Boss, we followed those alchemists and found out that they were carrying something troublesome."

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