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?" Rocky asked.

Bryant said, looking at the direction

and walked in. As he walked into the emperor's chamber, Malcom's warning rang through his

sure that the real Basil's soul was hidden deep within his body, and it was in the process of awakening. His thoughts and impulse to

he could no longer unseal the evil power of the Holy Dragon Bead, or his soul would be lost forever.

when he heard a shaky old voice. "Is

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, imprisoned in the Dragon Master

walking to the edge

had happened to you again, how could I ever face your mother?" The emperor scanned Rocky's wounded face with a complicated, yet gratified look in his

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

me. I owe

to Alston,"

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

Rocky had thought that the emperor would be at least a little

I survived the ordeal, I am much weaker now. I wish to abdicate

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

Dragon Empire soon enough. Moreover, with the continuous appearance

Rocky had other plans which were much more important than