As early as when Rhodes obtained the title given by Lydia, there was a vague statement in the mercenary circle that Rhodes' aristocratic identity would be a good shield for the mercenary guild. Not to mention anything else, just talking about the number of people, the mercenary guild cannot exceed 500 to 800 people. However, Rhodes can obtain the qualification to have at least 2,000 private soldiers with just one title. If they conflict with which mercenary guild or mercenary group in the future, is the right mercenary of Rhodes, the president of the Starlight Guild? Or Rhodes' private soldiers as a noble sir?

The former is okay, mercenaries, everyone depends on the size of their fists, and whoever wins will listen to whom. But the nobles are different. Mercenaries do not have a noble background. Once the two sides conflict, just one contempt of the nobles will be enough to make them unable to bear it. At that time, what if Rhodes take this opportunity to expand his power, what should other mercenaries do? Resist? Or compromise?

At first there were only sporadic concerns, but after Rhode became the lord of Glenbel, this voice became louder and louder, because as a lord, Rhode's private soldiers were no limit. Basically, as he could raise as much as he could, as long as he was not worried that it would arouse dissatisfaction in the royal family. It is precisely because of this that in the mercenary circle, there are more and more criticisms and concerns about Rhode. They are worried that if Rhode continues like this, they will dominate the whole family and completely suppress other mercenaries, so that they can't turn over. Moreover, as a noble, Rhode is now unpopular among mercenaries. Not to mention that Rhodes still has another problem, that is, his Starlight Guild belongs to Parfield in name. But now, Rhodes himself has become the lord of Glenbel. If we look at this, then Rhodes is almost equal to mastering the internal mercenary forces of the two territories Glenbel and Parfield. Does this conform to the rules of the mercenary association?

Actually, Rhode knew that he now had a title outside, that is, the mercenary lord.

However, this title is not a good nickname. Generally speaking, no one is a noble or a mercenary, and they have no good feelings for it. In the eyes of the nobles, since they are a noble, they should have a noble status. Whatever mercenary they go to work for is simply a self-definition, which makes people look down on them. Marin had encountered opposition from the family when she was going out to practice before, but Marin herself was very determined, and at that time she did not obtain the official title and status of aristocrat, so it was not too outrageous. But Rhodes is different. He is now a lord with a formal identity, but he has to lead a team of mercenaries to run around to complete the tasks issued by others, which is inevitably ridiculous.

Not to mention the mercenaries, they are naturally desirable to the nobles. They think they are cunning and cunning, and only know how to use others and be hypocritical. And the aristocratic identity of a lord, such as a nobleman, will naturally not be welcomed by mercenaries.

There have even been rumors that many mercenary groups have joined forces to demand that the mercenary association cancel Rhode's guild qualifications, because Rhode is already a nobleman and no longer a working class with deep hatred. He is not qualified to occupy a mercenary guild. Moreover, they believe that if this continues without restrictions, Rhode's power will likely cover up the sky.

They are really right.

That's what Rhodes planned.

Although it is strange to manage a guild and a territory at the same time, Rhodes doesn't find it strange at all. In the game, most player guilds come here. They first act as a mercenary guild, accumulate enough strength, equipment and experience, and then go to open up the chaos land, and then gain control of the territory. Then everyone put the leadership of the guild on the territory, and it's basically done.

Although in reality, Rhodes has realized that due to cultural level and other issues, he cannot copy the entire set of his game. But this does not mean that he will give up the Mercenary Guild. Although in ordinary people, the lords in a territory have much greater power than the Mercenary Guild, and it doesn't make sense to stop Rhodes from siege Guild. But Rhodes is very clear that the two sides are actually different.

It has been said before that in a territory, mercenaries are always more popular with the masses than those soldiers who protect public security. Because the primary purpose of the soldiers is to ensure the stability of the territory, they cannot give up their work of guarding the town and go deep into the jungle cave to find missing relatives. If a bandit or bandit attacks the town at this time, and they are unable to protect the people due to insufficient manpower, who will be the losses and responsibilities caused?

This is the difference between responsibilities and identities. The primary responsibility of the city guards is to protect the towns, rather than going to lost caves all over the mountains and fields to find missing people. The mercenaries do this specifically, saving people from water and fire, and are naturally supported by the people.

But now, Rhodes are arrested in two ways, and private soldiers are used to protect the land and maintain public order, while the Mercenary Guild will bear the responsibility of "serving the people" and is just a fee.

Now in the Land of Atonement, Rhodes's idea has been practiced quite a bit. When he took the elites in the guild to do the five-star mission, the other mercenaries in the guild were not idle either. They started to take over some very ordinary commissions based on small teams, such as a relative who had been running into the forest for a long time, or a task that protected the caravan leaving. The completion was pretty good, and the Starlight Guild had the background of the noble lord Rhodes, which made them also have

Very relieved. After all, although the mercenaries do not have much favoritism for the nobles, in the eyes of ordinary people and merchants, the mercenaries are vulgar, barbaric, and unreasonable. It is hard to say anything if there is any dispute. Now that the president of the Starlight Guild is a noble, he must be a person who is reasonable and believes in it. At least they don’t have to worry that the members of the Starlight Guild will take their backs on the way and greedy for their property and kill them... This is something that many merchants will worry about when hiring mercenaries.

In order to maintain "stability and harmony" in his territory, mercenaries are an indispensable force, but if you give up the Mercenary Guild, then if Rhodes cares about what happens to the mercenary in the future, it will be suspected that he bullies the small with the big one. So it is better to take the Mercenary Guild into your own hands. It is easy for Rhodes to know any trouble at that time, and when gathering combat power... there will be additional surprises.

So Rhodes has decided that in the future, as long as his territory expands, the Starlight Guild will expand to.

This is exactly what other mercenary groups are worried about.

But now, it is difficult for the Mercenary Association to change this rule.

First of all, Rhodes is the only one among the mercenaries who have obtained the status of aristocratic status. If the Mercenary Association changes so nakedly, it is undoubtedly to tell everyone that they are targeting Rhodes. It would be fine if Rhodes are weak and can be bullied, but looking at the outcome of the Alchemist Association, the Mercenary Association will definitely not think that it has to make the same mistake. Moreover, there is another very fatal point, that is, Grand Duke Lydia's attitude.

After quelling the chaos in the south, Grand Duke Litia was very dissatisfied with the incitement and participation of many mercenaries in this rebellion. She even formally warned the mercenary association to restrain the mercenaries in their jurisdiction and not do anything "beyond your identity". This naturally scared the mercenary association. After negotiating with the royal family, the mercenary association had to choose to compromise. That is, after this, the mercenary group was not adopted in the Duchy of Moon for the past, but temporarily managed all mercenary groups in the Duchy of Moon for the time being, the three mercenary groups in the Duchy of Moon for the time being, but the three mercenary groups in the Duchy of Moon for the time being jointly managed by the three mercenary guilds in the Duchy of Moon for the time being!

Under this background, it is natural that Rhodes expands his power, and the Mercenary Association cannot do anything to do on it.

But even so, Rhodes would personally express his attitude so that those idiots who were ready to move would realize this and would have to pay a huge price to go against him!

But Rhodes's purpose of attending this time is not just that.

When the first thin snow fell slowly in the cold winter, the carriage that Rhodes was riding in had already arrived in front of the Moon Association of the Mercenary Association in Sphinx City. Unlike the low-key association in Deep Rock City, Sphinx's Mercenary Association always looked very tall and full of majesty. It was the eve of the winter festival, and many mercenaries were in and out, and Rhodes' arrival naturally attracted the attention of many people.

Like usual, Rhodes wore a black noble dress, which almost became his symbol. But what was surprising was that there was no long sword hanging around Rhodes' waist. On the contrary, he was carrying a small bag in his hand, not knowing what he had put. And in this way, under the gaze of everyone, Rhodes walked into the gate of the Mercenary Association expressionlessly. Soon, he saw Victor and Bartel standing in the hall, chatting. At this time, the presidents of the two Mercenary Guilds who were chatting naturally also saw Rhodes.

"Hello, Lord Rhodes, long time no see."

Seeing Rod, Victor showed an elegant smile, then bowed slightly to Rod. But Bartel laughed and reached out and waved at Rod.

"Oh, boy, it's been a long time since I saw you. It seems that you are doing well!"

"Hello, Mr. Victor, Mr. Bartel."

Seeing the two, Rhode nodded and responded, then he looked at Bartel. Then, Rhode quickly walked forward, and a warm smile appeared on his face.

Then, Rhode walked to Bartel and grabbed his hand.

"Long time no see, Mr. Bartel, I think you still remember the bet between us."
Chapter completed!