The Medallion

"Chief Bryant only wishes the best for our empire. He has no obligation to consider marrying off his granddaughter, the successor of their clan, to you. It is a sacrifice, and we shall appreciate him for his service to the empire," the emperor sighed.

Rocky remained silent and his eyebrows knitted in thought.

Both Isis and Lena had their eyes on him, also lost in their own thoughts.

A long silence ensued and finally Isis remarked, "Basil, you don't have to worry about hurting my feelings. It's fine." She knew that it was hard for him to give an answer to the emperor in her presence. But from the moment she had decided to marry him, Isis never expected Rocky to solely belong to her. He was like the wind—free and wild. He would always attract any women in his path with his unique charm; she had accepted that long ago.

Rocky turned to glance at her. Seeing her gentle smile, he turned to his father and said, "Father, I've made my decision. I will announce it in front of the people."

The emperor was hesitant. He couldn't tell what was going through Rocky's mind. He wanted a clear reply, but decided to respect his son's decision.

"Basil..." Isis whispered. She had so much to say to him, but stopped herself and looked at their son who rested silently in her arms.

"Father, if there's nothing else, I will make the announcements to the public." The emperor nodded slightly. Rocky bowed to him, turned around and headed to the door.

"Father, what will his replies be? Will he marry Shirley?" Isis asked, unable to contain her anxiety after Rocky disappeared through the open doors.

"Whatever he chooses to do, I believe he will make the right decision for the empire and for himself," the emperor replied solemnly.

Isis exchanged a glance with Lena, and both of them walked to the door to witness the announcement.

Marcia walked up to Rocky when he

Royal Highness, I believe that His Majesty told you about his decision?" Bryant asked straightforwardly.

Rocky nodded.

you agree?"

he walked out of the hall, and Marcia and

focused on Rocky, Prince Crimson of the Holy Dragon Empire. They held their breath to catch his every

Rocky said, loud and clear for everyone to hear. He swept his eyes over the excited

again. They shared questions and assumptions, wondering what the announcements were

rumors were spreading throughout the Imperial City. The people of the empire expected great changes

was killed, the forces that had once aided him scattered and turned to other princes, who were hardly any match for Rocky. None of these princes

at the centennial celebration of the Ximen Clan and was willing to marry him. At that time, Rocky had also presented her with rare treasures and spiritual crystals, including a mutated Dark Heaven Insect. The people were curious

receive undisputed support from the Ximen Clan, the first clan of the Holy Dragon Empire. They would consider him as their own and provide him with all their resources. He would become the pillar of the empire with the support of the Three Great Generals, along

when that day arrived, Rocky would be able to do whatever it was that pleased him and completely rule

throne, he would be unbeatable. It sent shivers down the spines of

emperor has decided to name my son, Nigel, as the heir to the throne," Rocky announced, with no emotion in

again by this sudden news. His son, and not him? Why didn't the emperor choose Prince Crimson as the heir? Was this the emperor's decision or Rocky's? The

the throne to Prince Basil. But he has no intention or desire to be the emperor, and hence, refused the rights to the throne. After careful consideration, His Majesty decided to name Prince Basil's son, Prince Nigel, as the heir. This was by no means

among the crowd. "He refused the

it something he's supposed