The Medallion novel Chapter 1018

Rocky wanted to shrug, but he thought twice about it and nodded noncommittally instead. On the other hand, Alyssa soldiered on despite his non-answer.

"Then I want to ask you, why are you confident that you can take down Alston alone? I don't think your power in the Holy Dragon Empire is enough to fight against him. Although the emperor of the Holy Dragon Empire has given you some measure of power by naming you Prince Crimson, it's nominal and barely enough to fight against Alston. The Crimson Dragon Group is probably the only force that supports you in the Holy Dragon Empire! Marcia seems to treat you favorably, but even her power in the Holy Dragon Empire is not enough to help you defeat Alston. Do you honestly believe you can shake Alston's current position as the successor in the Holy Dragon Empire? You understand what I am saying, right?" Rocky raised one eyebrow at Alyssa. It seemed to him that she had given this so much thought, considering that it had nothing to do with her.

"That's enough. Once I return to the Holy Dragon Empire, I can use the power controlled by Marcia and the Crimson Dragon Group to continue to cultivate my ability. I believe that I will soon have the resources to compete with Alston. Besides, in terms of strength alone, I have already surpassed him," Rocky replied confidently.

"Even so, do you think Alston will give you a chance? He is a despicable man who has even killed his brother for power. You are in danger as long as you are in his territory..." Alyssa insisted with a frown.

"Maybe you are right. However, I am not the same Rocky that left the Holy Dragon Empire years ago. Even if Alston wants to deal with me, it won't be that easy for him," he answered coldly.

"If I were him, I will not deal with you directly, but I will start with the people around you." Alyssa was quite good at the strategy and psychological warfare. She could put herself in Alston's shoes and tell what he would do next.

"Then, I will protect them with all I have. This time, I won't let anyone get hurt." Of course, Rocky would not make the same mistake again, nor would he allow Sue's tragedy to happen once again.

"That is easy for you to say, but words don't mean anything. You have to back it up with your actions. Unless you become more ruthless, someone who would use anyone with no care for their lives, it will not be easy for you to deal with Alston. By the way, there is something else that I need to tell you, and this is detrimental to you. I have known this for some time, but I haven't told you about it," Alyssa said seriously.

Rocky's forehead scrunched up, puzzled, as he asked, "What is it?"

"I need you to remember that this came from one of my most trusted sources, so I know that this information is reliable." Alyssa paused, prompting Rocky to look at her impatiently. "Isis is pregnant with your baby. You are going to be a father soon..."

As expected, Rocky was shocked beyond words, and for a minute, he could do nothing but shake his head in disbelief. "That's impossible. I only had sex with her once, and we were forced to do that. Even though we are married, it is in name only. I don't think she can be pregnant with my baby."