The Medallion novel Chapter 1138

"Chief Bryant only wishes the best for our empire. He has no obligation to consider marrying off his granddaughter, the successor of their clan, to you. It is a sacrifice, and we shall appreciate him for his service to the empire," the emperor sighed.

Rocky remained silent and his eyebrows knitted in thought.

Both Isis and Lena had their eyes on him, also lost in their own thoughts.

A long silence ensued and finally Isis remarked, "Basil, you don't have to worry about hurting my feelings. It's fine." She knew that it was hard for him to give an answer to the emperor in her presence. But from the moment she had decided to marry him, Isis never expected Rocky to solely belong to her. He was like the wind—free and wild. He would always attract any women in his path with his unique charm; she had accepted that long ago.

Rocky turned to glance at her. Seeing her gentle smile, he turned to his father and said, "Father, I've made my decision. I will announce it in front of the people."

The emperor was hesitant. He couldn't tell what was going through Rocky's mind. He wanted a clear reply, but decided to respect his son's decision.

"Basil..." Isis whispered. She had so much to say to him, but stopped herself and looked at their son who rested silently in her arms.

"Father, if there's nothing else, I will make the announcements to the public." The emperor nodded slightly. Rocky bowed to him, turned around and headed to the door.

"Father, what will his replies be? Will he marry Shirley?" Isis asked, unable to contain her anxiety after Rocky disappeared through the open doors.

"Whatever he chooses to do, I believe he will make the right decision for the empire and for himself," the emperor replied solemnly.

Isis exchanged a glance with Lena, and both of them walked to the door to witness the announcement.

Bryant and Marcia walked up to Rocky when he entered the palace hall.

"Your Royal Highness, I believe that His Majesty told you about his decision?" Bryant asked straightforwardly.

Rocky nodded.

"And? Do you agree?" Bryant asked tentatively.

Rocky didn't reply. Instead, he walked out of the hall, and Marcia and Bryant followed close behind him.

The whispering of the crowd quieted down instantly when he walked out. Everyone's eyes were focused on Rocky, Prince Crimson of the Holy Dragon Empire. They held their breath to catch his every word.

"His Majesty has three announcements to make today," Rocky said, loud and clear for everyone to hear. He swept his eyes over the excited crowd.

The suspended whispering began once again. They shared questions and assumptions, wondering what the announcements were going to be.

After the return of the emperor, all kinds of rumors were spreading throughout the Imperial City. The people of the empire expected great changes to happen. The most wide-spread rumor was that the emperor would soon pass the throne to Prince Crimson.

Before the turmoil, the forces against Rocky included more than half of the Holy Dragon Empire. After Alston was killed, the forces that had once aided him scattered and turned to other princes, who were hardly any match for Rocky. None of these princes held a responsible position; they lacked the strength and ability to lead. Rocky was the best candidate to inherit the throne, and was the emperor's only choice.