CHAPTER 680 A MALICIOUS SMILE

While the two of them were intensely indulged in their own thoughts, a spirit manipulator suddenly

barged into the tent. "We received an important report from Mont City, saying that the Holy Sea Empire

has rallied its forces again."

Everyone ultimately fell silent at the unexpected report, and their heads slightly tilted to one side. It

seemed that the Holy Sea Empire was determined to take over the Mont City.

Apart from Rocky, everyone else's attention was fixed on Alston, who was supposed to deal with the

Holy Sea Empire after he went to the Gehenna Border. But now, it seemed that the enemy had no

plans of negotiating and even plotted to go against them, the Holy Dragon Empire.

"Damn it! The Holy Sea Empire has gone too far!" Alston exclaimed, stomping his right foot hard while

rubbing his temple with his right hand.

"Your Royal Highness, I think we should try to recruit more reinforcements. If the Mont City can last for

a few days until the defense line of the Timber Deity Empire breaks, the Crimson Dragon Army will be

able to assist the city," Lance proposed, mustering his courage with a heavy breath and intently looking

at Alston.

"It will take at least two or three days even if we transfer reinforcements now, and the Mont City can't

last for that long! Once the Holy Sea Empire army puts its stake on it, the Mont City will be destroyed!"

Alston answered with finality, now with both his hands on his waist.

"Maybe it's better to have Commander in Chief Rocky go to the Mont City and command the city

guards. With his ability, he may be able to lead them to last for a few more days," Elite Commander Lin

suggested with a hopeful smile as if a bulb had lit up on his head.

Hearing this, everyone suddenly turned to look at Rocky, waiting for his response.

"Yeah! That's a good idea!" The other Elite Commanders agreed, nodding frantically in utter

expectation.

Meanwhile, Lance and Isis kept their mouths shut, denying their opinions to be expressed. If Rocky

went to the Mont City, then who was going to command the Crimson Dragon Army to break through the

defense line of Timber Deity Empire? Without him, it would be more challenging to achieve that.

"I'm afraid this won't be good. We still need Commander in Chief Rocky to lead the Crimson Dragon

Army in penetrating the left wing defense line of the Timber Deity Empire. He has just frustrated the

Roaring Flame Empire army, and it's a perfect time for him to take advantage of that victory. If we send

him to the Mont City at this moment, we're just giving the Roaring Flame Empire time to recuperate and

rebuild their strength. Our triumph would be for nothing!" After hesitating for a while, Isis finally

garnered some tenacity to speak up.

"But if we lose the Mont City, countless citizens will die in the war. I'm afraid no one can take the blame

then. Am I right, Commander in Chief Lance?" Alston said seriously, glancing at Lance, whose face

suddenly turned grave. After all, what Alston said was true––they couldn't turn their backs on innocent

citizens.

However, at the same time, if they were to transfer Rocky to Mont City, the Crimson Dragon Army

would probably lose their best chance to break through the defense line of the Timber Deity Empire.

Thinking about this dilemma, Lance was caught in utter silence.

"If you have no objection, Commander in Chief, I will transfer Commander in Chief Rocky to the Mont

City and command the city guards," said Alston, who obviously could not wait for Lance's reply.

"I refuse!" exclaimed Rocky in a voice full of conviction. He then turned to Alston with cautious eyes.

When he saw a flash of a sneer on Alston's face, he immediately realized that this must be a trap set

by the cunning prince. But he would not give Alston the chance to set him up.

Everyone was stunned by Rocky's words. They didn't expect that he would refuse openly. Obviously,

he didn't take Alston seriously.

"The Mont City is in danger, I know. But if I go there, I'll be foolishly falling into Alyssa's trap," Rocky

said, trying to reason with Alston.

"Even so, Commander in Chief Rocky, are you going to let the innocent citizens of the Mont City suffer

because of this war?" Alston asked with a serious face. His tone was almost condescending.

"Your Royal Highness, you came to the Gehenna Border to deal with the matters of the Holy Sea

Empire, right? If you don't want to see the citizens of the Mont City suffer, you can go there yourself

instead." Rocky's defiant tone was even more emphasized with his arms crossed against his chest.

"Commander in ERocky, you really disappoint me!" Alston snorted.

"I never planned on gaining your favor in the beginning, Your Royal Highness," Rocky answered,

making Alston fly into a rage.

"Rocky..." Isis couldn't help but mitigate the heated encounter. Her husband could not openly disrespect

Alston when everyone knew he was the next in line to the throne, the future emperor of the Holy

Dragon Empire.

"Commander in Chief Rocky, I don't care whether you are willing to go to Mont City or not. I have the

command of the Crimson Dragon Group. If you disobey, I will not hesitate to remove you from your post

as the Commander in Chief." Alston's eyes burned with sheer anger, not expecting Rocky to defy him

openly. It seemed that the young man was not afraid of him, less intimidated. Damn, he even had the

balls to equal his grim glare.

"I don't care whether you have the command or not; I only follow the orders of Commander in Chief

Lance. If he wants to remove me from my position, I will not object. I can't follow your orders, Your

Royal Highness," Rocky answered, wanting to irritate Alston so that he could expose his true colors.

The more aggressive a beast was, the more likely it would display its flaws. Aggravating Alston was the

only way for Rocky to bring his real character to light.

Meanwhile, as the two bantered under their teeth, the Elite Commanders glared at each other in

consternation. They were obviously surprised at Rocky's sudden stubbornness. Although that was

within his character, it was still too bold considering who he was talking to––a royal prince.

Isis, who also stood quite alarmed, was worried about the outburst of Alston. If the heat would not turn

down, right now, she could only imagine the consequences it had for Rocky.

"I'm sorry, Your Royal Highness. Rocky didn't mean to offend you. He could be a straightforward person

sometimes. My apologies." Isis hastened to mediate the dispute, bowing several times to show how

dedicated she was.

But Alston only snorted as a response, not even minding to look at the woman bowing to him. Thinking

that Rocky would not stand a chance against him, Alston then turned to Lance and said, "Commander

in Chief Lance, you heard Commander in Chief Rocky's words. You must know how to deal with him

better than I do." Scheming as he was, Alston was obviously trying to put pressure on Lance, forcing

him to send Rocky to the Mont City.

Lance raised his head to look at Rocky, his brows slightly furrowed as he took his time to think. After a

few seconds of contemplating, he then cocked his head to Alston and asked in a serious tone, "Your

Royal Highness, if you transfer Rocky to the Mont City, who would replace him in leading the battle

against the Timber Deity Empire? I have fought with Princess Alyssa many times, but I have never

won, not even once. Commander in Chief Rocky, on the other hand, has won so many battles against

her, and even I feel ashamed of my inferiority. If only there is someone who can take over Commander

in Chief Rocky's position in dealing with the Timber Deity Empire, then I'd be more than eager to send owns this text.

him to Mont City without any hesitation. Your Royal Highness, if you have someone in mind, you have

to guarantee that he can break the defense line of the Timber Deity Empire. And if he fails, will you be

fully responsible for it? If that happens, I will report everything to His Majesty."

Lance's snooty inquest immediately made Alston's face grim and his eyes stern cold. The prince could

tell that Lance was siding with his half-brother and even protecting him. He even had the guts to frame

him into taking responsibility if he would push through with his idea of sending Rocky to Mont City.

'I didn't expect that Lance would be so protective of Rocky, ' Alston thought to himself, flashing an evil

smile as a vile idea came to his head.