The Medallion

"General Marcia and I will try our best to make the arrangements for you, and we will get as much help as we can. We will also try our best to rally all the clans and other forces to support us." Lance paused for a second, as a stray thought entered his mind, and he asked, "But how do we arrange Basil's residence? It needs to be somewhere safe..." Since Rocky's identity could not be exposed yet, his whereabouts needed to be kept secret, especially the place where he would live.

"That won't be necessary," Marcia interrupted as another idea popped up in her mind.

"I beg your pardon?" Lance exchanged glances with his daughter, and then both of them looked at Marcia, confused.

"From now on, he is no longer Prince Basil. So, we won't restrict him. He can go anywhere he wants to," Marcia declared, looking at Rocky. Her words were vague though, so it only confused the others more.

"General Marcia, what do you mean? I can't quite catch what you are saying," Isis asked, hoping that Marcia would explain her words.

"Here is the plan. From today onward, we cannot have any contact with him, and that will last for at least a few months. He needs to be all by himself. I believe Alston will pay more attention to General Lance and me when he is in charge instead of the emperor. It's highly likely that he will send people to monitor our actions. If we come into contact with Basil, we will surely expose his identity. And that is why Basil needs to go around alone temporarily. He can do whatever he likes, or he can find himself a turtle shell to hide in. Anyway, as long as his identity is not exposed, everything will be fine," Marcia further explained. All her plans were made for the sake of his safety. It might be torture for Rocky, who was eager for revenge, but she believed that he would understand its necessity. He had to be patient and wait for the best timing.

"You mean I have to act like a turtle retracting its head into its shell?" Rocky asked with a bit of disdain. He knew that Marcia meant well, and it was actually a good idea. But that didn't mean that he liked it.

all the powerful masters and the strongest warriors of the royal family. You have to at least reach the Divine Stage if you want to defeat Alston." Marcia was looking at the bigger picture. It may not be easy, but she believed that her plan would

Initially, he had planned to cultivate in seclusion once he was back, and he didn't expect to contact anyone. He would refine the pill

to wait for a few more months to be with him again. Can you do that?" Marcia asked, looking at Isis empathically. After all, the couple had just

don't say that, General Marcia. This is for his own good. I'm more than happy now that I know that he is alive. Besides, it will only be for a few more months. I can wait. Please don't worry about me," Isis replied sincerely with a heartfelt smile. She then snuggled up in Rocky's arms

stay with Isis from now on? Please take good care of her for me," Rocky requested. He trusted her more than the others right now, so she was the only one he could entrust with Isis. She was powerful

will," Lucilla replied without any

everything was finished, they

me first. General Lance, you may go with the others after we are gone," Marcia instructed before she disappeared from

at Isis and Lucilla, Rocky nodded at Lance and disappeared like Marcia.

moment later, the two of them reappeared in an isolated alley about a

This jade token is handed down from each emperor to his successor. It's supposed to be passed down when you have become an emperor, so I don't understand why His Majesty asked me to give this to you now. He must have his own intentions.

particular attention. To anyone watching, it appeared like Marcia had given him nothing important.