The Medallion novel Chapter 1017

"Mr. Rookie, is there anything bothering you?" A sweet voice came from behind Rocky, startling him.

He whirled around and saw Lucilla, who walking gracefully toward him.

"Chief Lucilla, what brings you out here?" Rocky asked with a faint smile pulling at the corners of his mouth.

"Please, call me Lucilla. I just wanted to thank you for protecting Queenie that day. If it weren't for you, Mr. Rookie, she would have been in danger," Lucilla said gratefully. She greatly appreciated what Rocky had done for her and the Cao Clan, whether it was intentional or not.

"It's no big deal. Anyway, it's the last time." Rocky calmly shook his head.

She couldn't help the gasp that escaped her lips when she heard his words. Her face paled slightly, and her hands trembled by her side. Although she was mentally prepared, she didn't expect that this moment would come so soon. "Are you leaving so soon?"

"I have finished what I planned to do in the Timber Deity Empire. There is no reason for me to stay. Besides, I have other important things to do," Rocky said bluntly.

"I see..." she murmured quietly, looking pitiful and sad.

"What's wrong? Are you missing me already?" replied Rocky jokingly, as his own way of lightening the mood.

"Maybe you are right, but I know you won't stay for me, Mr. Rookie," she answered straightforwardly. From the start, she had a feeling that Rocky could not be hers alone, so she did not harbor any illusions.

"You are right. I cannot stay, but you can consider going with me, as long as you are willing to let go of everything you have now," Rocky said tentatively.

"Mr. Rookie, you know I can't do that... Even if I want to, I can't!" grumbled Lucilla, frowning cutely at him.

"That would be a pity. I thought something more could grow between us, Lucilla." Rocky pretended to be regretful, but Lucilla could see the boyish smirk he was hiding.

"You are so mean. Stop teasing me! You are going to leave already, so why are you making me think about all these things?" As Lucilla spoke, she suddenly leaned forward in Rocky's arms and continued, "When I'm with you, I feel safe. I feel at home. I can put down any disguise and act like an ordinary woman, but we are not destined to be together. Perhaps, you are the only man in my life who has successfully charmed me. I'm afraid that if I let you go, I will regret it for the rest of my life..."

"I understand. Take good care of yourself, okay? This could be our last meeting, or maybe, we will meet again someday. But I cannot stay here any longer," Rocky said frankly. After all, if he returned to the Holy Dragon Empire and regained his status as Prince Basil, he would not be able to appear in the Timber Deity Empire again, at least not aboveboard.

Hearing this, Lucilla's eyes turned red, and it took every ounce of her self-control to stop herself from crying. She took a deep breath, calming herself because this was the last time they could be together. She didn't want him to see her in such a pitiful state.

"I'll go inside first." Then, Lucilla left Rocky's arms. She looked at Rocky with a smile, her beautiful eyes wet with unshed tears. She tried to look strong, but the sadness in her eyes could not be concealed. She gave him a final nod and left.