Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master novel Chapter 466

During that time, all the royal members of both the Timber Deity Empire and the Holy Dragon Empire were proud of themselves for being able to become primordial spirit manipulators. And because of this, Woods got little to no attention and care from the royal family. Not to mention his father, the Emperor of the Timber Deity Empire, who even treated him as a good-for-nothing scum of the earth.

However, just like his sister Alyssa, Woods was considered to be a gifted and brilliant strategist when it came to military tactics. And within the realm of the Timber Deity Empire, it was only Alyssa who could outdo Woods in tactics.

Unfortunately, Woods was very unlucky as he was not able to become a primordial spirit manipulator. Hence, he was treated badly, and even got isolated by his own family. Without Alyssa's help, Woods would have been totally ignored. In fact, the Wood Clan offered Alyssa a course in the training program. Right after she finished it, she came back to the empire and got very well recognized by the Emperor with regards to her excellence in military governance. And because of her return, Woods' misfortune had become a little bit lessened.

Nevertheless, Alyssa was a princess who could not, in any occasion, become the successor of the throne. In their kingdom, it was only the princes who was next in line for the throne held by the aged incumbent Emperor. Expected to resign from position soon, the Emperor still had not made his decision on whom he would choose as his successor.

With this in light, all of his sons were engaged in the consolation of their own factions and conflict by wielding their expertise in a particular field. With pressure on their shoulders, all of them wanted to get their hands on the crown.

Though he was a prince, Woods seemed to be obviously at a disadvantage in the dispute because he was deliberately excluded by the other princes.

However, as the younger biological brother of Alyssa, Woods still got a lot of support from his sister. Alyssa's rise and fame helped Woods retain his influence to some extent. Nevertheless, Woods was still an underdog as he was continually overshadowed by those princes who had made a head start in presenting their power.

Witnessing with her own eyes, Alyssa advised the Emperor into appointing Woods as her assistant in the war against the Holy Dragon Empire. With this, she aimed to create chances for her brother to learn more about the field and distinguish his service in the war and reinforce his campaign team.

In view of Alyssa's high status, it was possible for Woods to soon be conferred with royal titles and assigned to own a key position. If this happened, then he might gain it to his advantage in pursuit of the crown and position.

Thoughtfully enough, Woods knew that his sister was offering a great opportunity to train him in the war and make friends with talents who, if became his close advisors, would certainly bring firm support to his ambition of becoming the next Emperor.

Meanwhile, thinking to himself, he thought that Rocky was special, as he was out of the ordinary. He even thought that it would be a good idea to befriend him. Though Woods felt some remorse for being defeated by Rocky in a war, it was still the kind of defeat that made Woods see Rocky's undeniable strength in fighting.

"If I would encounter that guy again by any chance, I must make a way on how to persuade him to be a part of my team," Woods told to himself with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"Alyssa, what's your next plan? It is just to maintain our control over the Dead Silence Mount while we seek for a gradual movement toward victory?" Woods asked his sister with a beaming smile that almost nearly made his eyes half-closed.

"The Crimson Dragon Army attempted to stall us with their attacks on the Dead Silence Mount. Currently, we are short on food and materials. If we storm the main force of the Crimson Dragon Army at the battlefront, our reserve will surely run out within two days. If this happens, then it is nearly impossible for us to defeat its main force within such a short period of time. For the long term consideration, we have to continue by keeping our control over the Dead Silence Mount." Although dissatisfied by her quitting a possible raid, Alyssa had to adapt to such plan only because it was the best plan in their current situation.

"Wait, I might just have a good idea. It is possible to make the Crimson Dragon Army lose the greater for the less. And I believe that if this would work, then I would surely see that guy again for another heap of advice," Woods vaguely said while having a cunning smile.