Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master novel Chapter 562

"If the Commander in Chief can't make it in time, someone must command the garrisons of Evian City," Elite Commander Ron said steadily.

"Didn't the Commander in Chief make it clear that if Rocky could get back to Evian City, he should have the Crimson Dragon Token and the command to defend the city?" Commander Wang interjected as he pulled out the token from his pocket, eyeing it as though it were a holy treasure.

Upon seeing the Crimson Dragon Token, all the commanders were shocked. A few days earlier, when Lance declared he would give the token to Rocky, they were in a dire situation and didn't have the time to react. It was only when they returned to Evian City safely did they start doubting Lance's decision.

The Crimson Dragon Toke was the commander's seal of the Crimson Dragon Group. Anyone who possessed it would have command over thirty thousand soldiers. Of course, it was also a status symbol, as it was so rare. Apart from the Commander in Chief, only Deputy Commander in Chief Isis possessed one. Thus, presenting Rocky with a Crimson Dragon Token meant he was entrusted with an important responsibility.

This was precisely why the commanders were puzzled.

"Wasn't Rocky just demoted from Elite Commander to logistics camp by the Commander in Chief? So why would the Commander in Chief hand over the Crimson Dragon Token and the right to command the city to him?" a commander pondered aloud.

The commanders exchanged glances with one another, each one unsure as to why Lance would make such a contradictory decision. Of course, they hadn't known that the Crimson Dragon Token was Rocky's all along. It just so happened that after the accident with Isis, Lance took it back as he wronged Rocky.

"Rocky hasn't shown up yet. What a coward! Hmm, just let him command the city garrison of Evian City. I really don't know what Commander in Chief was thinking." All the Commanders including Flank, who had a deep resentment towards Rocky, were annoyed when they heard that Lance actually handed Crimson Dragon Token to Rocky and let him command the city garrison. Thus, everyone silently hoped Rocky wouldn't show up.

Among everyone in the room, only Marin knew Lance's reasons. However, because Rocky still hadn't shown up, she was a bit worried. With the thirty thousand men of the Timber Deity Empire fast approaching, the Evian City defenses were sure to fall if no one were to take command by then.

"I'm sure Rocky isn't coming. We should select a new commander to lead the city garrisons, from Commander Wang, Commander Ron, Commander Li, and Commander Lin," a Frontline Commander suggested, gesturing at the four Elite Commanders.

"Commander Wang, I think you should be the leader," Flank immediately said. "Commander Wang is the most experienced commander among us, and the right-hand man of the Commander in Chief himself. That's why Lance gave the Crimson Dragon Token to him. He meant that if Rocky didn't come, Commander Wang would have responsibility over the defending forces," Flank explained with a satisfied look.

"No, I can't," Commander Wang hurriedly declined. "Commander Ron is the sole person here who has the ability and experience to command and control an army." Commander Wang had a pained expression, as though someone had tossed him a steaming hot potato.

"Me?" Commander Ron squeaked incredulously. "Come on. The last time the army of the Timber Deity Empire attacked the three passes, I was screwed over by a hidden traitor! I almost lost the Wild Heaven Pass. I think Commander Lin should hold the post, as he always does." Commander Ron laughed nervously, seemingly having no intention whatsoever to shoulder this responsibility.

"You've got to be kidding me. I'm nowhere near as good at leading an army as this guy!" Commander Lin gestured desperately to Commander Li.

"I'm the most inexperienced among the four Elite Commanders. If you three are not eligible for the position, then neither am I," Commander Li said calmly.