CHAPTER 603 HE WENT MISSING

One year ago, when Basil was sent to the Gehenna Border, Alston felt relieved since Basil was a big

problem for him and his plans. Besides, Alston also knew that the spirit manipulators who were sent to

the Gehenna Border seldom had chances to come back. Especially, with Basil's strength at the first

grade of the Earthly Stage, he might have already died in the battlefield. Alston had almost forgotten

the existence of Basil. If it wasn't for the battle between the Crimson Dragon Army and the Timber Deity

Empire, he probably wouldn't have remembered Basil.

"Everyone, I'd like to hear your opinions," said the emperor of the Holy Dragon Empire in a grave tone.

"Your Majesty, according to the emergency report, General Lance is unable to return to the Evian City

in time due to an ambush. I'm afraid the safety of the Evian City is fraught with grim possibilities. We

should make a plan to deal with it as soon as possible."

"Your Majesty, if the Evian City falls into the enemy's hands, the Holy Dragon Empire will lose face. The

Crimson Dragon Army is so useless! If they lose the Evian City to the Timber Deity Empire, they must

take full responsibility."

"If the Evian City falls into the hands of the Timber Deity Empire, they will definitely take the opportunity

to make unreasonable requests, but we will never compromise!"

The military officers also shared their own opinions, the aggressiveness never leaving their faces as

they spoke their hearts out. But they all thought of one same thing: the Evian City was going to fall into

the enemy's hands.

"Marcia, what do you think?" The emperor's face turned solemn when he heard the military officers'

words. Then, he turned to a beauty standing at the corner, waiting for her reply. The beauty was none

other than Marcia. She nodded to the emperor and took a step forward to make her presence known.

"The reason why the Crimson Dragon Army suffered such a huge loss this time is that they

underestimated the enemy's capabilities. Moreover, the Commander in Chief of the Timber Deity

Empire is Alyssa Mu. Have I mentioned her to you before, Your Majesty? Last time, when I was

ordered to search for the treasure, I met her. She is not a simple and easy person!" Marcia said coldly.

If it were not for Basil, also known to some as Rocky who had come in time to save her, the

consequences would've been unthinkable.

"I've heard of other things about Princess Alyssa as well. She was sent to the spiritual race at an early

age, and only returned to the Timber Deity Empire a few years ago. It's said that she's adept with both

the pen and the sword, and she is a military genius," Alston said with a nod.

"Even so, the Crimson Dragon Army shouldn't have fought like this with General Lance's experience?"

The emperor was also a bit puzzled. The Crimson Dragon Group had been guarding the Gehenna

Border for a long time now, and nothing had ever gone wrong before. But this time, the Crimson

Dragon Group was completely tricked by the Timber Deity Empire.

"Maybe there are other reasons why the Crimson Dragon Group has arrived in this bad situation," Content held by .

Marcia said calmly. In fact, Sabina would send a letter to her every two or three days, telling her every

move of Rocky and the Crimson Dragon Group. Therefore, Marcia knew the current situation of the

Crimson Dragon Group like the back of her hand. The Crimson Dragon Group was at a

disadvantageous position right now because there might be a possibility of a traitor hiding in the dark,

leaking classified information to the Timber Deity Empire. Even Lance was beguiled into an ambush. If

it weren't for the fact that Rocky had helped the Crimson Dragon Army out several times, the Crimson

Dragon Army would have lost to the Timber Deity Empire a long time ago. In fact, Rocky had made a

great contribution to the Holy Dragon Empire.

"It seems that we have no choice but to wait. Let's call it a day. You may leave now." The emperor

dismissed them with a deep sigh. He did not seem to be in the mood to deal with the state affairs

either. He beckoned all the ministers to retreat, and only Priest Dean was left behind.

"Is there any news about Basil?" the emperor asked Priest Dean, who was standing in front of him.

"No, Your Majesty." Priest Dean shook his head.

"It's strange. How did he go missing all of a sudden?" The emperor looked downcast and grim. At the

same time, he was puzzled. How was it possible that he had heard nothing about Basil after he was

sent to the Gehenna Border? The emperor had long sent Priest Dean to secretly look for Basil, but until

now, there was no news about him.

"It's my dereliction of duty, I must apologize, Your Majesty. I didn't expect that the Timber Deity Empire

would suddenly start a war with the Holy Dragon Empire, and the army that His Royal Highness has

joined has been also reorganized. That is why we've lost the whereabouts of His Royal Highness.

Besides, the identity of His Royal Highness is top secret, and nobody in the Crimson Dragon Group

knows that. So it's very difficult to find His Royal Highness at this moment," Priest Dean responded.

"No matter what it takes, you must find Basil as soon as possible. But you have to keep it a secret.

Don't let anyone else know it," the emperor ordered. He immediately turned away and left, his fading

footsteps echoing in the empty hall.

After the emperor was out of sight, Priest Dean turned to walk out of the Grand Holy Hall. But a figure

suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his path.

"Is Father still looking for Basil?" Alston asked Priest Dean with a dark expression. He had long known

that his father had asked Priest Dean to secretly look for Basil. He had also guessed that the reason

why the emperor had only asked Priest Dean to stay was because of Basil's whereabouts.

Priest Dean nodded and looked at him.

"Just spin things out as long as possible. We must not let Father know any information about Basil,"

Alston said in a cold, authoritative voice. He believed that there must be some reason for his father to

look for Basil. He worried that the emperor would become soft again and let Basil return to the royal

family as easy as that.

"I have never sent anyone to look for him, and it is really difficult to find him. When His Majesty asked

me to look for him, I asked around and learned that the Crimson Dragon Group has no one named

Basil. He may have changed his name when he entered the military camp. Now that the Crimson

Dragon Group is in a mess, it is not easy to find him," Priest Dean said nonchalantly.

"He might have already died in the battlefield." Alston laughed like a devil.

"That's what you truly want, isn't it?" said Priest Dean with an evil smile.

"He deserves it. He overestimated himself and..." Thinking of what happened in the past, Alston felt

deep resentment, and his eyes turned ferocious.

"By the way, I received news from the Dragon Master Clan that Her Royal Highness has already

finished her cultivation, and not long after that, she would return to the Holy Dragon Empire," said

Priest Dean when he remembered the news.

"Lena is coming back?" Alston was surprised. Lena left the Holy Dragon Empire and went to the

Dragon Master Clan without telling anyone. She derailed all his plans.

"Your Royal Highness, it seems that you need to work hard this time. If you can win Her Royal

Highness's heart, you will be in a stable position as the successor. The other princes do not have the

strength to compete against you," Priest Dean reminded him.

"I have my own plans. There's no need for you to concern yourself with that matter," Alston replied and

left silently.

The next day after the victory of the Evian City over the war, Lance finally returned to the city. He

looked haggard, as if he hadn't slept for days. It seemed that a lot of things had happened to him

during his disappearance.

After Lance went back to the headquarters of Crimson Dragon Group, he didn't have time to rest, and

immediately summoned all the Commanders first thing.

Many people gathered in the conference hall, including Sabina and Allen, the head of the Elite

Regiment.

"Where is Rocky?" Lance asked in confusion. Everyone was present, but Rocky was nowhere to be

seen.