The Medallion

Finally, a day later, the now exhausted patrol troops were able to retreat from the forest. As they got out of the primeval forest, the spiritual beasts that had been chasing them all this time stopped all of sudden. It was as if there was something that restricted them from leaving the forest.

After confirming that their lives were not in danger anymore, the patrol troops immediately camped on a nearby spot to rest for a while. Then, they checked the conditions of each member and counted the number of casualties. It turned out that more than a third of their total number was either badly injured or killed. All in all, there were about two hundred soldiers that died in their encounter with the army of spiritual beasts.

Obviously, it was because of Rocky's brilliance that the patrol troops were able to avoid an extremely disastrous situation.

"Spiritual King Basil, we are indeed lucky that you are with us. Otherwise, there was no way that we could have gotten out of that forest." Deputy Commander Lin expressed his gratitude.

"You don't have to thank me. I'm a member of this team, so I just did what I could to get us to safety. Moreover, I think the credits should go to everyone, including you. If you didn't make the right call, we wouldn't have survived," Rocky humbly replied.

Deputy Commander Lin was evidently very happy that he was flattered by Rocky. He talked more with Rocky for a while before he finally left.

Right after the deputy commander left, Kye suddenly came out of nowhere and said, "When we go back, that guy will definitely claim all the credits for what happened."

"Kye… I heard you and the deputy commander are relatives, but it seems that you are not that fond of him," Rocky uttered softly.

"No. We are not close. And I didn't rely on him when I joined the army. Besides, I think he's just someone mediocre. Even you must admit that he doesn't have the talent to lead the army. Am I right?" Kye asked bluntly.

"I don't think he would become a deputy commander if he was not qualified," Rocky said with a faint smile.

"Well, we can just agree to disagree. Anyway, previously, I wasn't able to figure out how you could help Deputy Commander Ma and the others retreat successfully under the siege of the spiritual race's troops. But after seeing what happened earlier, I finally got it. You must have a powerful treasure that can make the whole army have the power of a spiritual warrior, right?" Kye surmised as he cast a meaningful glance at Rocky.

"You can put it that way. But the number of times I can use that power is very limited. Hence, I only reserve it at very crucial moments to maximize its effects," Rocky answered with a serious expression.

efficient on the battlefield as it would greatly increase the combat power of the army," Kye

to have that chance to freely test it in battle,"

a shame. But you know what? With how things go, it may not be that far when you replace him,"

wasn't just aiming for the position of deputy commander. His real goal was to become

don't know either. Somehow, I just have this gut feeling." After

had already rested well, Deputy Commander Lin

come back safely. Deputy Commander Lin reported everything that happened to Tucker, and even the commander broke

credits, claiming that he tried very hard to manage and lead the patrol troops to escape in such a dangerous situation. He

Lin to handle that situation alone. He just didn't say anything because he didn't want to embarrass the deputy commander. Deputy Commander Lin had been working for him for several years. He might not have many great contributions, but he was very hard-working. Hence, although Tucker knew that not everything was reported to him, he

Tucker summoned Rocky

can I do for you, sir?" Rocky

talk and ask you

Tucker poured a cup

moment, the two of them

the patrol mission," Tucker said with emotions that were clearly coming from the

course,

came to see me earlier before you arrived," Tucker said

out?" Rocky asked with a faint

your timely response and brilliance on the battlefield. I also did some investigation about the matter and found out that everything he said was true. I

since I am more experienced in dealing with spiritual beasts than Deputy Commander Lin, I did what I had to do," Rocky replied