Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master novel Chapter 241

To Isis, only a fool or one with aggressive ambition would decline such an immense opportunity. A fool would be unable to weigh the pros and cons of such a decision's impact on his career. Meanwhile, the one with aggressive aspirations would retreat, perhaps biding time for another day, for the sake of advancing to a higher position. But she felt that Rocky did not seem to fit in either category. He was genuinely rejecting the olive branch her father had extended--an offer that many other men would've died for. There must have been a serious reason for rejecting the proposal. Or perhaps Rocky had a few more secrets he was trying to hide.

"Isn't it too rash to just reject me so quickly? Maybe you need more time to think it over. Take your time, sleep on it. You might change your mind. If that happens, you're welcome to come back to the home base to discuss it with me or my daughter at any time," Lance explained in a steady tone. The truth was that he had already foreseen Rocky's rejection. He had expected him to refuse; otherwise he would seem as though he were a conniving man looking to climb the ladder.

"Then please allow me to excuse myself," Rocky replied politely, and said nothing more as he turned away, bidding Lance and Isis goodbye with merely a deft fist-and-palm salute.

"Well, Isis? What is your opinion of this young man?" Lance asked, turning to his daughter after Rocky had departed.

"He seems capable enough for the position, but he seems like a strange guy. I feel like that we're not getting the whole story, like he has something to hide. But what I really don't understand, father, is why you want to promote him to be the probationary adjutant general," Isis finally said, her brow furrowed in confusion.

"I have my own plans. Tell Marin to spare some time and come for a visit here. I have something for her to handle," Lance told his daughter, deep in thought.

Isis only nodded her head dutifully, trusting him. She looked back the direction of where Rocky had walked away, and lost herself in contemplation.