Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master
Chapter 117 The Banishment

Very soon there was only Rocky, the emperor, Marcia, Alston and Priest Dean left on the WitchPalace.

"Basil, you have shown no remorse up to this point. On top of all that, you barged into the WitchPalace, wreaking havoc. I am very disappointed at you." The emperor said coldly as an effort tocontain his anger while staring at Rocky. His face twitched and contorted, attempting to contain therage at what he had just heard.

"I..." Just as Rocky was about to explain himself, he heard Marcia ask the emperor, her voicebrimming with confusion. "Your Majesty, what did he do this time?"

The emperor's face darkened as he knew that he could not keep it a secret much longer with Marciaasking. Of course, it wouldn't be ideal for him to keep it from his own general. After all, nothingstayed hidden forever, so it was better for it to come from himself instead of others. Openness andtransparency was the only way to go. However, the emperor was still extremely angry about whathad happened last night, and so only told her a brief summary. His brows were knit together, clearlyembarrassed and infuriated.

Marcia froze for a second hearing the emperor's word. She had never thought that Rocky wouldhave done such a thing. Yet judging from Rocky's desperate attempt to save Lena, Marcia thought itwas not that simple. The way she saw it, Rocky was a cynical man. But he was a cynical man withbackbone, and he would never kick a man when he was down.

"General Marcia, you should have known by now that he is just a villainous, despicable man. He'sutterly worthless, with no sense of honor." Alston cut in with much hatred and frustration in hisvoice. He would have killed Rocky if it had not been for Marcia's interference!

"If that is the case, he deserves a more severe punishment. How about abolishing his status as aprince again and send him away to the frontier. If he makes out of there, it will be for his own luck.And if he dies, well, then it will be that. That way, we can avoid an internal conflict in the royal familywhile showing the world your kindness and generosity,” Marcia said, raising an eyebrow and lookingat Alston, who was still fuming.

Rocky was surprised as he had assumed and expected that she would be on his side. He neverthought that Marcia would propose his abolishment from the royal family and his furtherbanishment to the frontier. He stared at her with much resentment emanating from his gaze.

What Rocky failed to understand was that what Marcia did was actually trying to save him. If it cameto a trial by the royal family, it could end cruelly for him with a death sentence.

Alston and Priest Dean exchanged a look as they sensed that Marcia seemed to be protectingRocky. Their eyes met, a silent agreement passing between them. Priest Dean said to the Emperor,"Your Majesty, I think the punishment on Prince Basil should be considered thoroughly. It cannot betreated lightly like a child's play. I recommend to have him on royal trial. This is the way to showpeople that royals are fair and will not cover the crimes done by one of their own.”

"That's right, father. You cannot let him get away with it that easily. It would not be fair to Lena.”Alston deliberately mentioned Lena in hopes of jogging up the image of Lena in a weak andhelpless state. Perhaps, this would cause the emperor to become angry with Rocky again and puthim for a trial. Alston knew clearly that he had to take this chance and get rid of Rocky once and forall. Otherwise, his status as heir to the throne would be in jeopardy.

"If we put Basil on a standing trial, we will not be able to preserve the good name of the Witch.Everyone in the country will know. This is an infamy for our Holy Dragon Empire. If the word of thisgets out, it will also hurt Lena for a second time. How would she get along? So whatever happens, Ineed everyone to keep this a secret, full discretion.” The empire looked determined and beyondnegotiation. This was the only way to protect the grace of the Holy Dragon Empire while alsopreserving what was left of Lena's dignity.

"However Basil made such a grave mistake, which is beyond forgiveness. He must pay for it. GeneralMarcia's proposal sounds good. I should add this abolishment must be irrevocable as I feel thisshould be the proper compensation to Lena to some degree. After the banishment, he may notreturn to the Imperial City without my permission. If he does, I will have him killed.” The emperormade a decision after a moment of contemplation.

"Your Majesty!" Alston and Priest Dean both looked a little disappointed as this decision by theemperor gave Rocky a way out.

"My decision is made. I will announce to the entire country that Prince Basil is terribly sick duringthe practice of martial arts and he needs rest. His matrimony with Ximen Clan is to be postponedindefinitely.” The reason for the emperor's decision was Rocky's identity. He was not just a princeanymore but also a key role that had been in place to curb the Ximen Clan. If the word about Rockygot out, Ximen Clan would use it as an excuse to reject the marriage proposal. No matter whatreason they might use, if it came to that, all the arrangements the emperor had been planning forso long would have been in vain.

Rocky smiled coldly as he heard the emperor's decision, and realized that the reason his so-calledfather kept him alive was to extract whatever remaining value that he had.

Both Alston and Priest Dean also grew solemn as they could tell that the emperor had made up hismind. On the bright side, Rocky was banished from the royal family for good with no possibility ofreturn, which fit quite nicely with Alston's original plan. There had been twists and turns, and yetthings had gone his way after all. With such a strong contender like Rocky gone, Alston almost hadthe position of the emperor locked down.

"How about sending him to the troops at the Gehenna Border? That place is like hell, which isperfect for him to rethink his own actions!" Marcia suggested to the emperor.

"How could you!" Rocky's face twisted with anger. It looked that Marcia had been against him eversince she saved him as if she meant to torture him. His days in the future might be very tough forhim.

Alston and Priest Dean again exchanged a meaningful look. Deep down they were very happy withthis arrangement. General Marcia who had tried to protect Rocky just announced his deathsentence.

It was well known that Gehenna Border was the place tantamount to hell in the Wild Spirit Land aswar had been raging for many years now. Thousands of spirit manipulators were sent there everyyear and few came home intact. It was well known to be the point of no return for most spiritmanipulators.

Even the emperor was shocked by Marcia's proposal. He hesitated for a moment before he finallyapproved it. “Fine. I will send Basil to the Gehenna Border as General Marcia's proposal.”

Alston smiled to himself. With the emperor's consent, this bastard was as good as dead once he wassent to the Gehenna Border.

"On the other hand, I have sealed the power of the Holy Dragon Bead inside of his body. Unless hemakes it to the Heavenly Stage, he can no longer use it.” Marcia told them another piece ofshocking news.

The emperor was stunned at this new piece of information. He had never thought that Marcia wouldbe this cruel to Rocky. Now both Alston and Priest Dean began to think that Marcia wanted Rockydead as much as they did.

Rocky shouted at Marcia with hatred in his voice. "What have I ever done to you?"

"Do you hate me? Then hate me as hard as you can before you die. Remember, without the powerof the Holy Dragon Bead, you are as good as dead being at the Gehenna Border." Marcia shot him acold smile before she turned into a shadow and disappeared.

"Priest Dean, get your men ready and escort Basil out of the Palace City to the Gehenna Border. Therest is up to him from there.” The emperor looked at Rocky with disappointment in his eyes beforehe left. The best he could do was not sentencing him to death right this instant.

"He is all yours now." Alston looked at Rocky with pure hatred burning in his eyes and then left forthe Witch Palace.

Soon after that, a couple of royal spirit manipulators rallied before Priest Dean. These men had beenhis close associates.

"Get him to the military camp at the Gehenna Border as soon as possible, Make sure of it," PriestDean instructed.

"Let me take my spiritual beast with me!" Rocky demanded at Priest Dean, his voice shaking withfury.

Priest Dean hesitated, before nodding slightly. His royal spirit manipulators nodded in compliance.They lifted Rocky, who was still completely bound and immobilized, with a stretcher. Uriah wasplaced beside him.

Rocky turned to look at the Witch Palace, which was growing smaller and smaller in the distance. Hewondered if Lena indeed did not want to see him anymore. 'Do you really hate me this much?" hethought morosely, tears welling up in his eyes.