"Master, please don't make things difficult for Prince Crimson." Erica was in a shambles as well.
"This is the queen's order. I can't do anything about it," Felicia said slowly, allowing her tone to fade out on purpose, as though she really could do nothing to help.
"Basil, since the queen of the Magic Phoenix Empire is so generous, you'd better accept her offer. It's normally how two countries establish friendly ties," Marcia said to Rocky, shooting a look at Erica.
"But..." Rocky trailed off. He was surprised that even Marcia supported the idea, because no matter what, the Magic Phoenix Empire probably had their own motives to marry Erica to him.
"Just do as I say," Marcia snapped. Obviously, she had a plan of her own.
"Yes, just accept the proposal. You are Prince Crimson. Even if they offer eight or ten women to you, you have to accept them all. Otherwise, you will be looked down upon by them," Alyssa echoed, standing by Marcia.
Seeing the playful smiles on the faces of Marcia and Alyssa, Rocky knew that the two women were up to something. However, if the Holy Dragon Empire wanted to successfully ally with the Magic Phoenix Empire, he couldn't refuse. Moreover, he was Prince Crimson of the Holy Dragon Empire now. He needed to save face, despite knowing that the Magic Phoenix Empire had ulterior motives.
"Then you can stay with me from now on, as long as you are fine with it." Rocky finally resigned himself, turning to face Erica calmly.
When Erica heard that Rocky had agreed, her beautiful face lit up, but she nodded at him calmly.
"Basil, our emperor wishes to speak with you. Can you come with me to the Timber Deity Empire?" Alyssa said to Rocky abruptly.
"Alright," Rocky nodded and then looked at Marcia.
"Then, I'll take my team back to the Holy Dragon Empire to report," Marcia said.
"Okay." Rocky nodded once more.
And with that, Marcia left the Magic Phoenix Empire with the elite spirit manipulators of the Holy Dragon Empire, whereas Rocky went to the Timber Deity Empire with Alyssa and the other women, including the newest member, Erica.
It took them two days to get there. Lucilla and the other women went to the Cao mansion first, and Rocky followed Alyssa to the royal palace to meet with Woods.
When Rocky and Woods were reunited, the two clasped hands like old friends, and spent the next hour catching up first. Then, Woods told him the reason why he asked him to come.
"You mean you plan to carry out the genetic modification plan in the Timber Deity Empire?" Rocky's eyebrows shot up in surprise when Woods filled him in.
"I've heard from Laney that you've started a genetic modification plan in the four army groups of the Holy Dragon Empire, which can make the spirit-manipulated beasts stronger. It is said that the plan is going very well, so I want to carry out the same genetic modification plan in the Timber Deity Empire as well..." Woods said bluntly, his eyes flashing excitedly.
Rocky didn't respond for a while, as he was lost in thought.
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