The Medallion

"A Witch of the Holy Dragon Empire brought the treasure here? But..." Rocky hesitated. It seemed strange because this was not recorded in The Witch's Book. Why would they not record such an important incident in the book? It could only mean that the Witch who had brought the spiritual treasure did not want anyone to know about its origin.

"However, according to the teachings of the previous emperors, the spiritual treasure cannot be taken out of the forbidden area. I wonder if it would be possible for us to do the impossible," an elder said with caution in his words.

The other elders looked at each other with embarrassment for not being able to be more helpful.

"I have to make it possible. As a prince of the Holy Dragon Empire and as a son, I have to save my father. Could you please make an exception this time and let me go to the entrance of the royal forbidden area to take a look?" Rocky pleaded earnestly.

The elders gathered together in a small circle and started discussing the matter in whispers. It was a matter of great importance after all, so they had to think about it carefully. Especially after what happened with Alston, they had to be cautious, so as not to repeat the same mistake.

Rocky and Lena waited patiently. After around an hour, the elders finally came to a conclusion.

Elder Brendan stepped forward. "Your Royal Highness, the emperor and the Witch are the only ones who are allowed to enter the forbidden area of the royal family. But since the current emperor is imprisoned in the Dragon Master Clan, we will make an exception this time. But we need a promise from you," he said on behalf of the other elders.

"Go ahead." Rocky nodded curtly.

ascend the throne, it will appease the public. Moreover, it will quickly erase the troubles created by Alston, and bring peace to the Holy Dragon Empire." The other elders nodded in unison. Lena looked at Rocky's grim expression. After a pause, Elder Brendan continued, "We will save your father, the emperor from the Dragon Master Clan at all costs; we will not sit still and wait for the news of his

give us that much time. But if this is the condition for entering the forbidden area, then I give you my word," Rocky agreed. In view of the

wish," Elder

Rocky said gratefully, cupping his hands together.

Brendan gestured to the elder who had brought Rocky

and the three of them headed for the entrance of the royal

arch was more than ten meters high and was built against the mountain. Both sides of the stone

force your way in. The entrance is protected by a very powerful enchanted barrier. If

huge dragon sculptures in front of him. He then looked at Lena and said, "Let's go."

both his hands and the two stone doors, which were thicker than stone walls, opened slowly with a loud rumbling sound, as if they were heaving a heavy sigh because of the disturbance. It was pitch black behind the

open stone arch and into the darkness within. The moment they

both Rocky and Lena felt like they had fallen into a bottomless abyss. But soon, flames rose on both sides of the path.