Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master -
Chapter 322 Being Unappreciative
"I'm glad you understand. The Commander in Chief told me that you would be transferred to theSupreme Headquarters when you get promoted to a Frontline Commander. Behave yourself. Don'tact like a punk. Your actions will reflect on the reputation of the northeast military camp,” Marin saidseriously.
"Do I act like a punk? A handsome punk, though, right?!" Rocky said jokingly.
Sue, who stood close by, couldn't help but chuckle so she tightly covered her mouth with her hands.Marin rolled her eyes at Rocky and hummed as if she was so bored. Then she turned away.
"Sue, please take care of Uriah," Rocky said as he went after Marin.
Rocky soon arrived at the training field of the headquarters with Marin. Thousands of people linedup in the seats as they eagerly awaited the start of the ceremony.
A flag with "Crimson" and a glorious dragon embroidered in the middle was erected on stage.Lance sat in the middle of the stage. The Commanders and the officers of the Crimson DragonGroup stood on both sides of Lance.
The six Deputy Commanders, including Dunn, who were qualified for the second round were alsopresent.
Strangely, Isis was nowhere to be found.
Rocky and Marin’s arrival created a ripple effect on the people who were present. Heads turnedtowards their direction and everyone's eyes watched their every move. Whispered conversationswent on as they walked
Rocky brilliantly turned the battle from a disadvantaged position to finally defeat Dunn whosepower was at least a grade higher than his during the last round of the competition yesterday.People still talked about his victory a day after and likely even in the days to come. They admiredhim for his unflinching courage and unswerving determination. But only Rocky and Dunn knew theentire truth. It appeared that Dunn hadn't told anyone that Rocky actually reached the ninth gradeof the Earthly Stage. If he told anyone, it would create a stir in the headquarters.
Some of the Frontline Commanders were hostile towards Rocky; most notably Flank. He was badlybeaten in the Army Flag Contest by Rocky and was disgraced ever since. Beyond everyone'sexpectations, at the competition between the different military camps, Rocky showed his remarkableskill on all aspects and won the ultimate victory.
Rocky went from rags to riches. He was a breeder who jumped to an equal footing with theFrontline Commanders. This made some of the narrow-minded Frontline Commanders angry andjealous.
"Commander in Chief..." Rocky and Marin saluted Lance after they walked through the crowd"Since everyone is here, I will now announce the people who will be promoted to FrontlineCommanders. Rocky, the winner of the final round, will be promoted to Frontline Commander andtransferred to the headquarters. Due to his outstanding performance, Dunn, the DeputyCommander of the east-southeast military camp, will also be promoted to Frontline Commander. Asfor the other Deputy Commanders, although you finished the competition to the best of yourability, you still need to make up for your deficiencies!" Lance said bluntly.
"Commander in Chief, thank you very much for your appreciation! I will dedicate all my strength tothe Crimson Dragon Group. I won't hesitate to go through fire and water for the Crimson DragonGroup!" Dunn said in excitement at his promotion. He then saluted Lance to show his respect. Hisdisappointment for being kept as a Deputy Commander all these years vanished in a flash.
The Commanders who once had been in conflict with Dunn looked as if they swallowed a bitter pill"Hey..." Marin nudged Rocky with her elbow to remind him to say something to thank theCommander in Chief since Rocky seemed to have no intention to say anything at all.
After taking a look at Marin, Rocky saluted Lance and said, "Commander in Chief, I really appreciateyour recognition, but I never planned to be promoted to Frontline Commander. I hope that you willallow me to go back to continue my job as the breeder of the northeast military camp.”
Astonished at Rocky's words, the crowd burst in an uproar instantly.
All the people stared at Rocky with incredulous eyes. They all thought that he was crazy. He refusedthe opportunity that was offered him for his victory, an opportunity that every spirit manipulatorwould willingly kill and die for!
"What are you doing?" Marin asked Rocky angrily. She was in complete shock. She never expectedthat Rocky would decline the promotion to Frontline Commander in front of so many people.
As it should be, Lance was most embarrassed.
The last time he tried to promote Rocky and transfer him to the headquarters, Rocky refused him.Since it happened in private, Lance did not take offense from Rocky's reaction.
This time, Lance held the competition to let Rocky show his talents and abilities before the public sothat he could promote Rocky without any controversy. Lance initially thought that the reason thatRocky refused the promotion in private was because of the possible controversy that it wouldcreate. This time, he even announced his intentions to promote Rocky to Frontline General and yetRocky refused once more.
Even a Commander in Chief with a tolerant nature would feel humiliated by Rocky's refusal.
Rocky declined Lance's offer twice, which was something that had never happened before.Everyone present felt afraid for Rocky's audacity. His refusal had embarrassed Lance in public.However, no one knew that the real reason why Rocky fought so hard to win was to ask that hisrequest be granted.
He wanted to show Lance that he was not a man that could be forced to do what he did not want todo.
Lance clenched his jaw as his heart rate increased. A powerful aura started to radiate from his body;like a freezing wind that made the skin of the Commanders and officers near Lance shiver with cold.They were aware that Lance was enraged at Rocky's response.
"Commander in Chief, I am sure that Rocky is not yet ready for the promotion. Please allow mesome time to convince him. I am sure that I can change his mind," Marin said as she bowed toLance. She knew that if Rocky continued to refuse the promotion, he would be punished for defyingorders, or even exiled.
Marin went out of her way to ease the tension that was created by Rocky's refusal and this pacifiedLance somewhat. He did not want to embarrass his niece in any way.
"I'll give him three days! After three days, he must go to his new post!" Lance replied back to Marinand then glanced at Rocky with a disappointed look. He stood up immediately and left the areafollowed by the Commanders and officers.
The people present stared at Rocky as they shook their heads. Some thought that Rocky was a manwho did not know how to properly respond to favors that must be appreciated instead of refused.The crowd then left the area as soon as Lance had gone.
"You really make my blood boil!" Marin exclaimed, glaring at Rocky.
"Didn't you want to know what I thought about the promotion? Well, now you do!" Rocky repliedcasually. He sounded as if offending the Commander in Chief was not a big deal at all for him.
"So you have planned all of this since the beginning?" Marin asked, stunned at Rocky's expressionof apathy.
"I have no intention to be promoted to Frontline Commander. If I will be promoted to Commanderin Chief then I will probably consider it. If there is nothing else, I need to go. I still need to dosomething,” Rocky said and walked away leaving Marin to ponder his words.
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