The Medallion

"I'm relieved to hear that, Chief Bryant," Rocky said with a smile.

While they were talking, a graceful and plump figure came in. She had a cold expression on her face, but as soon as she saw Rocky, her face brightened with happiness though it was only for a moment.

"It's nice to see you, Miss Shirley." Rocky recognized her immediately. It was Shirley who just came in.

"What are you doing here?" Although Shirley was happy to see Rocky, she hid it well and spoke to him in the same arrogant voice she often used.

"I'm here to talk with Chief Bryant," Rocky replied, not minding the cold treatment from her, as he was already used to it.

"Oh, I see," she answered, suddenly hesitant, as she looked from Rocky to Bryant. Finally, she felt that she had disturbed them, so she nodded at them politely and turned away. "I'm sorry I disturbed your conversation then. I'll go out first."

But before she could leave, Bryant stopped her. "Wait. We are done here, actually. And it's the first time that Prince Crimson has come to our Sky Army Group, so why don't you show him around for me?" he suggested.

Shirley hesitantly faced them, a look of unwillingness on her face. Unfortunately, she couldn't say no to Chief Bryant, so she just looked at Rocky, expecting him to turn the offer down.

However, Rocky had no reason to turn down Bryant's offer. It would be impolite to reject his kindness after all. So, he stood up and bowed a little toward Bryant before he walked to Shirley. "Thank you, Chief Bryant. I will be happy to see your Sky Army Group. Thank you, Miss Shirley, for your time."

Shirley snorted slightly and didn't deign to reply to Rocky. Then, she walked out without waiting for Rocky, who hurried after her after nodding at Bryant one last time.

camp of the Sky Army Group. It looked like an impregnable fort, and it was bigger and more majestic than

silent most of the tour, except when she had to tell Rocky about the places they went to, and even then, she kept them as brief as possible. However, despite

she felt that Rocky wasn't looking at her. Finally, Rocky was fed up and asked her

a lot of questions for him, but didn't know where to start. This was the first time that they were alone since Rocky refused her in person. Although they saw each

went. Even though

a crush on me?" Rocky suddenly stopped and said to

hit the nail right on its head, although she could not even admit it to herself. Instead of answering, she avoided his eyes and hastened her steps, as she tried to get away from him as fast as possible.

He forced her to look at him, and he lowered his head closer to hers so that he could peer into her eyes.

and repeat what you just said. I won't believe you if you can't say it to my face," said Rocky lowly,

to look away from him again. She bit her lips in embarrassment, and soon, it was almost as red as

story." Rocky probed deeper as he studied

grandfather say to you?" Shirley

can figure it out one day. I owe them all as much. But for all the people close to me, I will cherish and protect anyone of them. That is my only promise," Rocky frankly answered. He knew that

of them. Isis had a child with him; Sabina had supported him for so long; Lucilla had given up everything for him, and he always felt guilty as he once hurt Lena. Anyway, he had a unique and unforgettable reason for each of them. The last thing Rocky wanted was to add more women to

he could nip it in the bud because he

you love them?" Shirley quietly asked after she had been silent for a while,