Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master novel Chapter 699

On the other side, just as Rocky had expected, since the Holy Sea Empire had lost twenty thousand soldiers, the massive loss left their morale so badly battered. For the time being, they could not even dare to attack the three cities anymore. Their remaining fifteen thousand troops stayed back in Mont City.

Still stationed in Heaven Unicorn City, Rocky had also received the news from Allen. He learned that Alston had failed to break the defensive line of the Timber Deity Empire. Furthermore, the Timber Deity Empire had gained reinforcements and counterattacked Crimson Dragon Army with the help of the Roaring Flame Empire. With their backs against the wall, the Crimson Dragon Army had now withdrawn to their main camp.

"Alston has always been such a slouch!" Rocky snorted in disappointment. As he spoke, a chilling coldness suddenly clouded his eyes. With great efforts, he had established an advantage for Crimson Dragon Army. But now, all that cushion was gone—easily given away by Alston, as if it didn't mean anything to him. But Rocky had foreseen the disaster. For all he knew, neither had Alston showed any particular skill nor a real personal drive to succeed. He may have had his strengths, but that burning desire as you'd expect of a great army general, Alston never had.

"Besides reprisals by Timber Deity and Roaring Flame Empires, there is another big problem. The Mont City has fallen to the Holy Sea Empire. We have to take back the city as soon as possible. Otherwise, we may have a hard time if we sit back and watch. Once the Holy Sea Empire brings in reinforcements, it will not be easy for us." Isis worried.

"You could be right in what you are suggesting, but as things stand, our forces can't take on the Holy Sea Empire army at all. Already, we have lost thousands of our soldiers while fighting in Heaven Unicorn City," Commander Qin said.

"The terrain of Mont City is easy to defend and launch attacks. As such, it will be difficult to retake the city without enough military forces," Louis added.

"That's right. Our forces, including those recruited in Yu City, and the garrison, are no more than five thousand. We should not even imagine taking them on, without further reinforcements and a pretty good strategy," agreed Rocky, nodding solemnly. With the current situation, he knew it would take nothing less of a miracle to launch a successful attack. Without major changes in tactics and massive revamping of their forces, such a bold step was almost unthinkable.

"Our best bet at the moment is, if we can force Flank to surrender the five thousand soldiers of Grande City. That way, at least, we'd have some momentum going for us. In any case, Flank is deserving of such severe action against him. For heaven's sake, he disobeyed our orders and even arrested the person we sent. Why should we be lenient with him? We have to find a way to make him pay. And while at it, we'll also be much on course in resolving our bigger problems," Isis offered.

"It seems I might have to go there by myself," Rocky said after thinking.

"If you really have to, then count on me for company. I'll no doubt go with you, seeing how dangerous it's for you to venture there alone," Isis volunteered.

"Are you forgetting that I have a bodyguard?" Rocky said, obviously hinting at something.

It was then that Isis remembered Sabina had followed Rocky all the time. After a moment's hesitation, she agreed.

Straight away, they started brief preparations, after which Rocky and Sabina left for Grande City.

That very moment, Alston was informed of Rocky's mission to the city.

"As Rocky goes to Grande City to get soldiers, this is the perfect time to kill him and lay the blame at someone else's door." Alston very quickly devised a scheme.

Without hesitation, he dispatched several of his most reliable mercenaries to Grande City.

By the time Rocky and Sabina arrived at their first designated post on the outskirts of the city, it was almost dusk.

"Get in," Sabina signaled to Rocky.

To her nudging, Rocky nodded and immediately flew into Grande City with Uriah. However, no sooner had he landed than a group of guards surrounded him.

"I'm Rocky, of Crimson Dragon Army. I want to meet Commander Flank," he introduced himself.

"Are you the Commander in Chief? Are you kidding me? How could the Commander in Chief be such a young man?" None of these guards had seen Rocky before, so they didn't recognize him.

Before Rocky could answer, someone, roared in the background, "Arrest him!" Responding to the command, several of them promptly rushed forward, ready to do as instructed.