The Medallion novel Chapter 1882

"Your Majesty, what is the meaning of this?" Gilbert was struck dumb by the king's sudden orders. They had just entered the hall, and this was what welcomed them.

"Didn't you know? Odin deliberately hid the fact that he had the Purgatorial Tripod, and he had no intention of handing it over to the royal family. That is enough proof of his attempt to incite a rebellion. Do you not agree, Leader Gilbert?" The king was fuming in anger and continued, "The Purgatorial Tripod that is sealing Phillip's soul is guarded by the royal family for generations now. Taking it without permission is strictly prohibited. Who knows what he will do with it?"

Hearing the king's argument, Gilbert was at a loss for words. This was what he was afraid of the moment Rocky told him about the tripod. Thus, he could just turn to Rocky and hint at the young man to explain it himself.

"Your Majesty, it is true that I have the Purgatorial Tripod with me, but I did not mean to hide the truth without any good reason. I was just afraid that things might get even worse if it was handed over to the royal family. I don't think it is a good thing if too many people know that the tripod has been taken out of the Demon Sealing Palace!" Rocky argued with reason.

"Now, you are saying that you want to protect me? Then, why didn't you tell me that you have it when you and Layla met with me? If Enoch did not tell me that you have the tripod, when are you planning to reveal it?" Of course, the king deemed Rocky's explanation as questionable. The moment he hid the truth from the king, it had already somehow tarnished his integrity.

"Your Majesty, I don't see any need to hear more of Odin's nonsense! The fact remains that he and Princess Layla concealed the secret about the Purgatorial Tripod, and the only logical reason behind it is because they want to plot against the royal family. Moreover, not only did they take the tripod from Zain, but they also cruelly injured him in the process. Now, they are trying to frame me up, saying that I colluded with the demonic race. What a ridiculous thing to say! Didn't these idiots know that it is impossible for a member of the demonic race to enter the Ghostly Demon Land? How outrageous! Fortunately, I was able to save Prince Zain and find the remaining teleportation point in time to get back and expose their conspiracy. I cannot start to imagine what kind of disgraceful things they could have done if I was not able to return!" Enoch immediately seized the opportunity to pin the blame on Rocky and Layla. It seemed that he had already planned exactly what to say when this moment came.

"Your Majesty, Enoch is twisting the truth. It was him who colluded with the demonic race, and their goal is to free Phillip's soul. That is the only reason why Odin was forced to take the Purgatorial Tripod. He needed to protect it at all costs and prevent it from falling into the hands of those who want to destroy the Shura Race!" Princess Layla could not suppress her emotions anymore and also spoke up. At the back of her mind, if only Zain had not been seriously injured and beaten unconscious, they would not have to be falsely accused like this.

"Suppose you are telling the truth, I don't think that is enough reason why you did not tell me about the Purgatorial Tripod," the king firmly declared.

"That is my own idea, and it has nothing to do with Princess Layla. I have called the shots since it is my duty to protect the Purgatorial Tripod. I am just simply following orders." Rocky bravely took the responsibility and thought of a very good reason to defend himself.

"What did you say? Whose orders are you following? Is there anyone who's superior to the royal family?!" The king was instantly infuriated by Rocky's statement, thinking that he was being very disrespectful to his authority.

"This is the order from the gods!" Rocky snapped back.

When these words left Rocky's mouth, the entire hall burst into an uproar. After all, if that was the case, then Rocky really had more than enough reason to take the Purgatorial Tripod. A Godly Genius had direct communication with the gods and they could indeed bypass the authority of the royal family.

Hearing this shocking revelation, the king could not help but frown. This was the perfect defense, and in this situation, Rocky's explanation did make sense.