Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master
Chapter 1368 Other Intentions

In the Magic Phoenix Empire,

earlier that morning, the queen requested Rocky and Erica to meet her in the hall. Felicia was alsothere.

"Although I've promised to hand over the Magic Phoenix Empire, I can't leave my people behind.”She cut straight to the point.

"Are you saying that you're going back on your word, Your Majesty?" Rocky asked her coldly.

"I am aware that, as the queen, my words carry tremendous weight. And I will use my own way tofulfill my promise. Today, I'll issue an imperial edict to withdraw all the Magic Phoenix Empire troopsand relinquish military leadership to Erica. After that, I'll accept Alston's offer on the condition thatmy people won't be involved in the war," the queen announced.

Rocky thought it was a good plan. Although it appeared the empire surrendered to Alston, itstroops would actually be handed over to the United Army. By the time Alston found out, it would betoo late.

"I'm afraid that once Alston replaces it out, you'll be in great danger,” Rocky addressed the queen withconcern.

This made Erica look at the queen nervously. Although she still denied that she was her daughter,blood was thicker than water. She wouldn't allow her mother's life to be put in danger.

"If Alston vents all his anger out on me so I can protect my people from this war, then it's a sacrificeI'm willing to make. Don't worry, Prince Crimson. Those who achieve great success don't care aboutsmall details. What I hope is that the Magic Phoenix Empire will regain its strength one day throughErica's leadership,” the queen expressed in anticipation.

"Prince Crimson, Her Majesty is putting herself at risk by placing the future of the Magic PhoenixEmpire on you. I hope you won't let her down. As for Erica, I'll leave her in your care. I trust you'lltreat her very well," Felicia added.

"Master, do you also want to..." Once Erica heard those words, she understood that Felicia waswilling to surrender to Alston as well.

"You're an adult now. You should know how to care for yourself without me," Felicia commentedlovingly.

Tears welled up in Erica's eyes. She knew that this may be the last time they saw each other.

"My child. I'm so sorry. I know you've been lonely for so many years. I've always felt so guilty. Butmore than anything in the world, I've always wanted to hear you call me... call me mother..." Thequeen experienced sorrow and regret as she admitted her feelings to her daughter. They would beseparated soon and didn't know when they'd see each other again.

Erica's mouth opened slightly but the words failed to come out. She wasn't mentally prepared. Tearsstreamed down her face like two tiny rivers. She looked grief-stricken.

The queen quickly stood up and took Erica into her arms for a hug. Actually, she was alreadysatisfied when she could tell her daughter that she was her mother.

"Mo... mother..." Erica managed to stammer.

The queen trembled as she wept with her daughter in a tight embrace.

To help buy the Magic Phoenix Empire's army some time, the queen planned to head to the HolyDragon Empire with Felicia and surrender to Alston. However, this dangerous journey would be likestepping right into a tiger's den. After a while, Alston would know she lied and he'd be furious.Despite this, the queen and Felicia moved forward with no hesitation, leaving Rocky and Ericabehind. After the two gathered all the soldiers of the Magic Phoenix Empire, they led the army toretreat and join the United Army.

Back at the base camp located at the junction of the Holy Dragon Empire and the Timber DeityEmpire, Alyssa devised a plan. She managed to restrict the three United Army groups completely.The three groups found it difficult to take even a single step forward, which ruined their originalplan. This reassured Alyssa that Rocky wouldn't be sitting still awaiting death. He'd adjust hisstrategy. She, thus, had to prepare in advance.

The only opponent Alyssa cared about was Rocky. He was her arch-nemesis during the previousbattle between the Crimson Dragon Group and the Timber Deity Empire. Now that she knew moreabout his abilities, she wouldn't let her guard down around him this time.

"Commander in Chief, I heard that Prince Crimson and that exceptional spirit manipulator from theMagic Phoenix Empire named Erica got married. Is that true?" a commander at the camp asked hercasually.

"Who knows?" Alyssa answered back just as casually.

"It was also said that you and Prince Crimson had quite a good relationship, Commander in Chief..."another commander added meaningfully.

The other commanders exchanged glances. It was no longer a secret that Alyssa was Rocky'swoman. Many people knew she turned against him because of the death of Woods—her youngerbrother and the former emperor of the Timber Deity Empire. It was the reason why she decided tojoin forces with Alston and lead the army for him. She even managed to successfully defeat theUnited Army. It was precisely because of this that they all became curious about Alyssa’s truethoughts.

"Don't you all have anything better to do?" Alyssa's pretty face turned serious and her stare was ascold as ice. This made the commanders lower their heads in regret for prying too much.

"But while we're on this topic, the news of Prince Crimson marrying Erica has indeed spreadeverywhere. With the United Army's current situation, he is supposed to be more focused oncommanding the army. It's not his usual style to get married at the Magic Phoenix Empire now."Alyssa showed concern, but not for Rocky. She was worried about the dangerous situation theUnited Army was in. If they pushed through with their original strategy, then she certainly had achance of beating them. It would be impossible for Rocky to not understand at this point. Therefore,he ought to change the United Army's fighting strategy as soon as possible. It wasn't reasonable forhim to suddenly marry Erica at the Magic Phoenix Empire, regardless of the United Army's crisis.Alyssa, unlike the others, knew very well that Rocky was secretly manipulating the United Army.Marcia, Bryant, and even the late Lance remained loyal to him. This time, Alyssa was on high alert toRocky's unusual behavior.

"What are your other intentions?" she murmured. As cunning as she was, Alyssa was suspicious.However, she couldn't think of any direct connection between the United Army and Rocky'swedding.

Although she couldn't figure out what he was up to at the moment, she immediately ordered theclose monitoring of the United Army just to be safe. As long as she was able to control their everymove, she'd be able to predict what Rocky would do next.