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.

long story. Let's talk about it later. Where is my father?"

at the direction of the emperor's chamber.

into the emperor's

was hidden deep within his body, and it was in the process of awakening.

the evil power of the Holy Dragon

heard

had been through, he still had a serenity about him,

to the edge of

rashly? You shouldn't have taken the risk of breaking into the Dragon Master Clan just to save me. If something had happened to you

It 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

I owe you so much already..." the

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

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

still, he was your son." Rocky had thought that the emperor would be at least a little upset about it, but it seemed that he was more open-minded than Rocky had

much weaker now. I wish to abdicate the throne

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 and untied the knot in his heart. All he wanted right

never give up. A more dire situation would befall the Holy Dragon Empire soon enough. Moreover, with the continuous appearance of the

once he was done with getting enough sleep, Rocky had other plans which