Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master
Chapter 185 The Great Courage

"Commander, I recall that you just reduced Rocky to be a breeder at the beast farm. He has noposition over the sixth team once you did that. Why did you promote him to be the leader of thefirst team so soon? I don't think it's appropriate,” one of the Deputy Commanders said in objection.In theory, since Evan was transferred, the leader of the first team would typically be selected fromamong the members of the team. It was the standard protocol, and it was really unusual that Marinappointed Rocky as the leader of the first team. This decision came off as terribly was irrational.

All of the other team leaders were quite unconvinced. Evan's transfer had affected them greatly.They were wracked with fear and dared not openly communicate an outright protest to Rocky'spromotion. Hearing the Deputy Commander voice their concerns, they all nodded in agreement,hoping that Marin would revoke her order.

Originally, they all had a chance to fill the position that Evan had so suddenly lost. Though becauseof Rocky the first team had lost three members and Evan had been transferred, the remaining fourmembers were all outstanding spirit manipulators. The first team had always been the strongestgroup in the northeast military camp. Since it was now severely lacking in members, it wouldcertainly be reorganized. Because of this, only a powerful spirit manipulator could assume theposition of its leader and take on the responsibilities. What concerned everyone the most was thattypically, the team leader of the first team was usually a candidate for the position of DeputyCommander. It was well known to all that if the team leader of the first team performed well, inseveral years he would be promoted as the Deputy Commander of a small military camp. This wasthe biggest dream for most spirit manipulators in the military.

"I ordered the appointment after a long time of questioning and consideration. The war is nearly athand. You all know it's a time when persons of capability will be greatly needed. When I went to thesupreme headquarters a few days ago, I was informed that the Holy Dragon Empire was about tomake war on the Timber Deity Empire. All the armies are waiting for the order of His Majesty. It'sjust a matter of time. After the disturbance, the power of the teams here in the northeast militarycamp was greatly damaged. That's why I didn't transfer Deputy Commander Chen and chose tokeep him in his position rather than dismiss him. Only an exceedingly powerful spirit manipulator isqualified to be the leader of the first team. Who of you can rival Rocky?" Marin explained, her sharpeyes scanning through the other team leaders.

Hearing Marin's words, everyone shifted uncomfortably. It was clear that Marin's arguments werebeyond their means of protest. They witnessed that Rocky at the second grade of the Earthly Stagedefeated and even managed to wound Evan, who was at the third grade of the Earthly Stage. It wasindisputable that Rocky was the most capable candidate to become the leader of the first team. Noone else's power was anywhere close to Rocky's.

"Rocky, if you don't have any problem with that, you can come back tomorrow. Anyway..." Marinsaid straightforwardly, not noticing Rocky's cold stare.

"Yes, I have a problem. I refuse to be the leader of the first team.” Rocky crossed his arms as hemade this startling statement.

All the people including Marin were stunned. Among the other team leaders, Rocky's wordsprovoked glee. They all thought that Rocky was a fool who didn't see the opportunity right in frontof him. They never expected that he would have turned down such a good opportunity, but whowere they to complain? His declination fit in perfectly with their wishes. In this way, they would stillstand a chance to be the leader of the first team.

"Why?" Marin questioned. Never could she have anticipated that her commission would be rebuffedby Rocky without hesitation. She was perplexed and a bit irate.

It seemed that Rocky was not in the mood to explain anything to them. He turned to Marin and saidcurtly, "Commander, I won't hinder you since you are busy.” Rocky nodded and sharply turned awaybefore the others realized what was happening. They were left astounded.

"You perverse imp," Marin muttered with furrowed brows.

When Rocky walked out of the tent, Deputy Commander Chen followed him and stopped him.

"Oh, Sir. What seems to be the matter?" Rocky asked icily.

"Rocky, I-- Evan manipulated me so I would help him cover up for Matthew... I know you won'tforgive me, but I still want to extend an apology to you for my wrongdoing," Deputy CommanderChen said sincerely. The sly and cunning Evan had departed quickly and shrewdly to escapeconviction. As a result, Deputy Commander Chen alone carried all the crimes and blame. He knewthat if not for the impending war, he would have been booted from this place immediately.

"From your perspective, a man is expected to fight for himself, so you just did what was beneficial toyou. Though I won't forgive you, it is good to hear that you have a sense of repentance,” Rocky saidexpressionlessly.

"Why did you refuse to be the leader of the first team? It's a rare chance. With your current abilityand your previous management of the sixth team, I know you will be able to accomplish greatdeeds. It's a pity that you're declining the opportunity,” Deputy Commander Chen said hesitantly.He was still rather confused at Rocky's refusal and didn't know how to gauge this mysterious youngfellow.

"I have no ambition for that,” Rocky replied lightly and walked away, leaving Deputy CommanderChen behind.

"What kind of person is he? He even has such broad vision and striking courage...” DeputyCommander Chen sighed in admiration as he watched Rocky stride away.

Rocky went out of the northeast military camp and went to the lair under the Ghost Village, only toreplace that the Dark Heaven Insect had laid a Dark Heaven Egg. Though it was just at the preliminarystage, its growth was much faster than he had foreseen. This misfortune might be a blessing indisguise.

Satisfied that his months-long efforts had paid off, Rocky was in a good mood. He dug two barrowsof soil and took out a drop of the magical saliva to reward the Dark Heaven Insect in order toencourage it to make persistent efforts at nesting the egg. For Rocky, one Dark Heaven Insect wasfar from enough. Therefore, he went back to the northeast military camp to arm himself to replacemore Dark Heaven Insects in the Carcass Valley.

He spent two days at two spots. Unfortunately, nothing came his way apart from some wild spirit-manipulated beasts from which he collected some treasures.

On the third day, he was still adamant about his project and refused to give up hope. He went tothe last spot in the Carcass Valley where the home to the Dark Heaven Insect was most likely to be.This particular area was located in the most dangerous region of the Carcass Valley. Due to theseconditions, the wild spirit-manipulated beasts living here were far more powerful than Rocky hadmet before. Some of them were equivalent to the spirit manipulators beyond the Earthly Stage!With so many powerful beasts around, luring the Dark Heaven Insect in this area was hazardous.However, Rocky had made adequate preparations to cope with any crises. He made a simple trapwith the materials he obtained from the wild spirit-manipulated beasts. Along with the Centipede-snake's venom, he seemed quite confident about the capture of another Dark Heaven Insect.

After he organized the trap on his spot of choice, he didn't ask Uriah to carry the magical saliva tolure the Dark Heaven Insect out in case that it would attract several powerful wild spirit-manipulatedbeasts once a time. Using that old ruse, he would still be distracted. Instead, Rocky decided to use arope to hang the bottle on a branch of a big tree. He adjusted the rope's length so that the bottlewas hung about half a meter above the ground. Then he hid to the side with Uriah and LittleRubygon, waiting for the Dark Heaven Insect to come crashing through the earth.

After about half an hour, several wild beasts came, and none of them were mighty enough toescape from the trap. At their capture, Rocky killed them at his fastest speed, not wanting to keepthem suffering. Suddenly, it seemed that all his patience had paid off. Rocky sensed that the groundwas shaking. It seemed that something was about to come out of it.

"Is it coming?" Rocky muttered to himself as his eyes remained fixed at the spot right below thebottle with the magical saliva.