Without a doubt, Rocky's appearance, together with Robin and Ken's performance stunned the entire Ji Clan. On the other hand, Rocky, who had already left the Ji Clan, came back to Evian City's base camp right away so as not to expose his identity. After all, he knew that Elvis and Sabina would be able to deal with what might happen next.
After returning to the base camp, Rocky went back to the Isis Pavilion to see Isis and their son. However, when he got there, Isis and their son were with someone he had not seen for more than six months—Marcia.
At that moment, Marcia's maternal instincts kicked in as she cradled Nigel in her arms. She gave him the warmest smile as if she were staring at her own child.
It was not until Rocky appeared that Marcia returned Nigel to his mother, Isis. As soon as she let go of the child, her arrogance radiated again and she looked at Rocky with her eyes slightly shaking.
"When did you arrive?" Rocky asked Marcia as he raised his eyebrows.
"I just arrived yesterday," Marcia replied in a low voice. Then, she asked, "So, how is the matter with the Ji Clan going?"
"I think Alston must be mad right now," Rocky said with a gentle smile.
"Well done. But just so you know, a crazy dog will bite people," Marcia said expressively.
"The truth is, it's not Alston I'm worried about. What I'm worried about is that the Dragon Master Clan is in the backstage supporting him," Rocky said thoughtfully. Based on what he knew, Alston had sent people to look for the spiritual treasure. With this, he was certain that Alston had the support of the Dragon Master Clan.
"What? He has support from the Dragon Master Clan?" Marcia could not help but frown. When Rocky told her about this not long ago, fear surrounded her bones, for this was exactly what she was worried about. That was because, if the Dragon Master Clan supported Alston, then the situation would only become more complicated than it already was.
"General Marcia, tell me. How much do you know about spiritual treasures? What is it used for? Why did the clans of the spiritual race, including the Dragon Master Clan, scramble to find it?" Rocky interrogated Marcia.
"I only know that the sealed spiritual treasures are very ancient and can date back to the beginning of the spiritual race. Unfortunately, I don't know what it is used for. In the spiritual race, the matter regarding the spiritual treasures is considered as taboo, and only a few spiritual masters know about it." Marcia shook her head in dismay and continued, "But you're right. I also find it really suspicious that the Dragon Master Clan would suddenly order Alston to look for the spiritual treasure. And besides, do you think it is related to the disappearance of the emperor? Because there is actually a spiritual treasure sealed in the forbidden area of the royal family. "
"Wait, what did you say? There is a spiritual treasure in the royal forbidden area?" Rocky asked in surprise.
"Yes, it is said that a witch of some certain generation brought it back. Since its reopening, it had been sealed in the forbidden area of the royal family from that time. Only the emperor is allowed to enter the forbidden area of the royal family, and only the emperors know the way to it. In fact, even the witches could only enter the forbidden area under the leadership of the emperor." Marcia nodded as she spilled the facts.
"So, does that mean that Father's disappearance has something to do with Alston?" Rocky asked with clear certainty. After all, everything was so related that there could not be such a coincidence in the world.
"You know what? I should have seen this coming. I have always been so suspicious. Since Alston has tried his best to find the spiritual treasure, I think that the possibility is even greater," Marcia said noncommittally.
"But, do you think Alston killed Father just so that he can get his hands on that spiritual treasure?" At that moment, Rocky couldn't help but think of the worst situation.
"We don't have to make any baseless guesses right before we even conduct the investigation. Moreover, Alston can't deal with the emperor, especially with the strength that he has. Perhaps, there are other underlying reasons which we are not aware of. Generally speaking, the most important thing we have to deal with right now is to defeat Alston. We must make him resign from his position as the emperor and stop him from acting like this. Otherwise, the Holy Dragon Empire will soon collapse!"
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