The Medallion

As soon as Marcia and Rocky pulled out of the Dragon Master Clan, they received some much-needed good news from Moira. The members of the Mu Clan she had sent out earlier had successfully escorted Bryant and the emperor back to the Imperial City. There were some obstacles on the way, but with the elite forces of the Ximen Clan supporting them on Bryant's orders, the group had already returned to the Imperial City safe and sound.

Rocky and Marcia rushed back and headed straight to the Palace City.

They met Bryant and the others outside the emperor's chamber. Lena was with them.

"Master! Basil!" Sabina and Lucilla exclaimed as soon as they saw the two enter. They had been waiting anxiously for a while, and it was obvious that they had been worried sick. Seeing them alive, the group breathed a sigh of relief.

"Basil, are you okay?" Lena asked with great concern, seeing the wounds on Rocky's body.

"My dear disciple, how are you even standing up straight with those injuries?" Sheridan commented, staring at the bloodstains all over him. "I would have passed out a long time ago."

"I'm fine," Rocky assured with a smile.

"Did you hand over the spiritual treasure?" Bryant inquired, looking between Rocky and Marcia.

"No." Rocky shook his head.

"Then, how did you..." Bryant asked doubtfully, and then looked at Marcia. From the look in her eyes, he understood that something must have happened after they left.

Later, he would be surprised to know that the two of them had witnessed an appalling internal war within the Dragon Master Clan.

talk about it later. Where is my

Bryant said, looking at the direction of the emperor's chamber.

he walked into the emperor's chamber, Malcom's warning rang

and it was in the process of awakening. His thoughts and impulse to save the emperor had been influenced

another reason why he could no longer unseal the evil power of the Holy Dragon Bead, or his soul would be

heard a shaky old voice.

dragon bed in the center of the resplendent, magnificent chamber. The emperor lay on his bed. After everything he had been through, he still had a serenity about him, and his face was much ruddier now, considering how much he had suffered in the past six months,

Rocky replied, walking to the edge of the

the Dragon Master Clan just to save me. If something had

is my duty to protect you. For the Holy Dragon Empire and for—" Rocky stopped on second thought. He knew that it was not really him who had wanted to desperately save

save me. I owe you so much already..."

must have heard about what happened to Alston," Rocky mentioned carefully, narrowing

had to do. Don't let it bother you. It's not your fault," the emperor said, waving his hand.

would be at least a little upset about it, but

I am much weaker now. I wish to abdicate the throne and announce the new ruler. I want you to take over. The throne would have been yours sooner or later. This is the

refused politely, "You should continue to rule the Holy Dragon Empire, Father. I'm not suited to be the emperor." He had been through enough trouble already. Alston was dead, and the emperor was safe. He met Lena again

continuous appearance of the spiritual

done with getting enough sleep, Rocky had other plans which were much more important than being the emperor.