CHAPTER 617 AN EXPECTATION

"We got a news that Miss Laney was kidnapped here, so... But what on earth happened? Miss Laney,

why did you..." Those figures looked at the clothes scattered on the ground with little confusion and

couldn't guess at all.

"I'm fine. My identity has been known to all, so I can't stay in Evian City any longer. We have to go back

to the Timber Deity Empire right now," said Laney. She shook her head very calmly and then went out

of the cave while wrapping her robe more tightly. But soon she turned around and said, "You better

forget what you saw just now. If anyone dares to disclose it, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Yes, Miss Laney. We obey as you say." Those figures cupped their hands and bowed hurriedly.

Soon Laney left the cave and disappeared in the dim moonlight under the protection of these figures.

As Rocky walked out of the dense jungle with tall dark conifers, he looked at Laney and other figures

disappearing. Rocky sneered and said to himself, "You must be curious to know why I didn't kill you?

You are still useful for me. I would rather keep you alive than kill you. Maybe you can be a trump card

of mine." After that he disappeared from the land of tall trees in the jungle.

Lance had already asked someone to deliver the information to Isis informing her that Rocky was back.

Isis had been sending people to look for Rocky during the period that he was missing. So when she

heard that Rocky was back, she finally felt relieved. Meanwhile, she went back to the base camp as

soon as she got the news because Lance wanted to meet her urgently.

After returning to the base camp, she went straight to Lance's study.

His study was this vast room with mild yellow light and wooden cabinets. Isis always met her father Content held by .

there when she had to talk in person.

"Father... I'm here," said Isis as soon as she entered Lance's study. Lance was stuck at a moment of

contemplation when Isis arrived.

"You are back! Thank God," said Lance. With a kind fatherly smile, he was very happy to see his

daughter after long.

"Is there anything important that you want to say as you asked me to meet you urgently?" asked Isis.

She knew that her father would not call her back in such a hurry, unless the matter was of much

importance.

Isis raised her brows with desperation to know what he had to tell her. She was confused.

Lance nodded gently. Then he stood up and walked to the bay window on the north. He sighed, looking

a little bit worried. He tried to speak out, but ended up mumbling few words.

"Father, what's wrong with you? Is there anything bothering you?" Isis asked anxiously.

"Isis, do you think we can win in this final battle? I know we have worked hard," Lance asked by staring

into his daughter's eyes.

"If we use the power of the Elite Regiment, we will still have a good chance of winning," replied Isis.

She thought about it for a while considering all possibilities. But she didn't have the confidence to

conclude about the probability to win this battle. These things were quite unpredictable according to

her.

"It seems that you think we only have a slight chance of winning even if we use the power of the Elite

Regiment. I can see that you are unsure," Lance said as eyes darkened slowly.

"No one can predict the result of the war with complete assurance since ancient times. Even if one side

won, it would cost countless lives. The only thing that winner can get from the fight is one victory and

endless war," Isis said with deepened eyes. She had already experienced the cruelty of war and knew

the terrible aftereffects.

"You are absolutely right. Even if one really wins, a great number of people would die for nothing.

That's why I want to use the power of the Elite Regiment to finish this final battle. It is time to put an

end to it no matter what result will be. We will try our best not to lose. We need to increase the chance

of winning with proper planning," Lance said thoughtfully.

"Chance of winning? Father, do you mean?" added Isis.

"You should know better than I do," Lance replied.

"Are you talking about Rocky?" asked Isis in surprise.

Lance nodded firmly.

"But, Rocky has said that Crimson Dragon Army is none of his business any more. This must be his

last time to fight for the Crimson Dragon Army," said Isis. She knew this as she had gotten information

from Marin that Rocky had made up his mind. Rocky stuck to his decisions always. She was wondering

how could her father even think of this idea.

"Exactly. Rocky told me the same too. So I offered him a trade-off in order to make him stay by my

side," Lance said with wisdom.

"What trade-off? When did all this happen?" asked Isis anxiously. She looked at her father's expression

and figured a sense of foreboding.

"Isis, don't blame me for making such decision for you without your permission. I have no choice but to

do it for both your happiness in future and the future of the Crimson Dragon Group. This is the most

sustainable and safe option we have right now. Please try to understand," Lance said full of guilt.

"Father, what on earth are you talking about? What do you mean by saying that for my happiness? I

am the one who is responsible for my happiness and I have the right to decide," said Isis by looking at

her father in shock.

"Listen, Isis. I advised Rocky to marry you. I had to... Please try to understand. You know that I won't

take any decision that would harm you," replied Lance with hesitation. He wanted Isis to agree to this

proposal as it would lighten things up for everyone.

"What? How could you?" Isis was shocked. For a while, she stared at the wall with her beautiful eyes

wide open. She had never expected that her father would make such a suggestion to Rocky.

"Rocky has promised to think about it. If he agrees to marry you, he will take the responsibility. Besides,

it will also be a relief for me. I can deliver the Crimson Dragon Army to both of you to lead. If he can

charge the Crimson Dragon Army, I believe that we will definitely win in this battle," Lance continued.

"Father, why did you do that? I don't need Rocky to be responsible for me at all. I am independent and I

want to take decisions," said Isis angrily. She couldn't help shaking her head as her father just gave

such an unwanted suggestion to Rocky without discussing with her in advance. Marriage was a life

time decision and she wanted to be asked about such major things that would change her life.

"I know that Rocky only wanted to save you so that he... You will not blame him as you have lost your

virginity already. If you marry another man in the future, people are bound to gossip about you. This

may even result in an unhappy married life. As your father I do not want to see that happen. This is the

best option. But if Rocky marries you, everything will be totally different. You will be fine," Lance said

helplessly. His face turned red and voice soared.

"Father, tell me honestly. Did you force Rocky to marry me?" All of a sudden her face turned cold as

she was waiting for an answer.

Lance was surprised by his daughter's words and became silent for a little while. He was unprepared

for a series of questions.

"I knew it. Otherwise Rocky would never agree to take it into consideration according to his character. I

know him well enough. Rocky is not such a person," Isis shouted.

"You don't know him at all. In fact, he is very ambitious and hasn't been exposed yet. I can tell from his

eyes that he wants to get the forces of the Crimson Dragon Group..." Lance shook his head and

continued, "Isis, if Rocky marries you, he will be able to get everything he wants and the Crimson

Dragon Group will also have the trump card to defeat the Timber Deity Empire. Moreover, I believe that

he is a nice person at heart and he will treat you pretty well. What more do you want? Besides, you can

lie to others, but not to me, your father. I know that you liked him from the very beginning."

On hearing this, Isis trembled with fear and anxiety. She didn't dare to look straight into her father's

eyes.

"Just as I expected." Lance was not sure about it before. But now he had known the answer from his

daughter's behavior and added, "Isis, my method may be a little sneaky. But I am willing to do anything

for you and for the future of the Crimson Dragon Group. I have your best interests in mind. I won't do

any harm. So, please think about it seriously. If you still don't agree with me, I will make another plan.

But think!" Lance knew that he couldn't force Isis to agree on this. He decided to leave her alone for a

while to think in peace.

Isis' mind was very complicated at this very moment as she did not want to compel Rocky to do

anything he didn't like. But her father was right, at present the Crimson Dragon Group needed Rocky.

Her feeling for Rocky was truly different from others. Although it was not that strong, it was undeniable

that there was indeed a love relationship between them. She always liked for his bravery and strength.

Isis lost her head when she realized that she was about to marry a man who was still strange to her. All

of a sudden she didn't know what to do with him at all. But at the same time, there seemed to be a

glimmer of hope deep down in her heart. She didn't know how to make a decision...