Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master
Chapter 617 An Expectation

"We got a news that Miss Laney was kidnapped here, so... But what on earth happened? Miss Laney,why did you..." Those figures looked at the clothes scattered on the ground with little confusion andcouldn't guess at all.

"I'm fine. My identity has been known to all, so I can't stay in Evian City any longer. We have to goback to the Timber Deity Empire right now," said Laney. She shook her head very calmly and thenwent out of the cave while wrapping her robe more tightly. But soon she turned around and said,"You better forget what you saw just now. If anyone dares to disclose it, don't blame me for beingruthless.”

"Yes, Miss Laney. We obey as you say." Those figures cupped their hands and bowed hurriedly.Soon Laney left the cave and disappeared in the dim moonlight under the protection of thesefigures.

As Rocky walked out of the dense jungle with tall dark conifers, he looked at Laney and otherfigures disappearing. Rocky sneered and said to himself, "You must be curious to know why I didn'tkill you? You are still useful for me. I would rather keep you alive than kill you. Maybe you can be atrump card of mine.” After that he disappeared from the land of tall trees in the jungle.

Lance had already asked someone to deliver the information to Isis informing her that Rocky wasback.

Isis had been sending people to look for Rocky during the period that he was missing. So when sheheard that Rocky was back, she finally felt relieved. Meanwhile, she went back to the base camp assoon as she got the news because Lance wanted to meet her urgently.

After returning to the base camp, she went straight to Lance's study.

His study was this vast room with mild yellow light and wooden cabinets. Isis always met her fatherthere when she had to talk in person.

"Father... I'm here," said Isis as soon as she entered Lance's study. Lance was stuck at a moment ofcontemplation when Isis arrived.

"You are back! Thank God," said Lance. With a kind fatherly smile, he was very happy to see hisdaughter after long.

"Is there anything important that you want to say as you asked me to meet you urgently?" askedIsis. She knew that her father would not call her back in such a hurry, unless the matter was of muchimportance.

Isis raised her brows with desperation to know what he had to tell her. She was confused.

Lance nodded gently. Then he stood up and walked to the bay window on the north. He sighed,looking a little bit worried. He tried to speak out, but ended up mumbling few words.

"Father, what's wrong with you? Is there anything bothering you?" Isis asked anxiously.

"Isis, do you think we can win in this final battle? I know we have worked hard," Lance asked bystaring into his daughter's eyes.

"If we use the power of the Elite Regiment, we will still have a good chance of winning," replied Isis.She thought about it for a while considering all possibilities. But she didn't have the confidence toconclude about the probability to win this battle. These things were quite unpredictable accordingto her.

"It seems that you think we only have a slight chance of winning even if we use the power of theElite Regiment. I can see that you are unsure,” Lance said as eyes darkened slowly.

"No one can predict the result of the war with complete assurance since ancient times. Even if oneside won, it would cost countless lives. The only thing that winner can get from the fight is onevictory and endless war," Isis said with deepened eyes. She had already experienced the cruelty ofwar and knew the terrible aftereffects.

"You are absolutely right. Even if one really wins, a great number of people would die for nothing.That's why I want to use the power of the Elite Regiment to finish this final battle. It is time to put anend to it no matter what result will be. We will try our best not to lose. We need to increase thechance of winning with proper planning," Lance said thoughtfully.

"Chance of winning? Father, do you mean?" added Isis.

"You should know better than I do," Lance replied.

"Are you talking about Rocky?" asked Isis in surprise.

Lance nodded firmly.

"But, Rocky has said that Crimson Dragon Army is none of his business any more. This must be hislast time to fight for the Crimson Dragon Army," said Isis. She knew this as she had gotteninformation from Marin that Rocky had made up his mind. Rocky stuck to his decisions always. Shewas wondering how could her father even think of this idea

"Exactly. Rocky told me the same too. So I offered him a trade-off in order to make him stay by myside," Lance said with wisdom.

"What trade-off? When did all this happen?" asked Isis anxiously. She looked at her father'sexpression and figured a sense of foreboding.

"Isis, don't blame me for making such decision for you without your permission. I have no choicebut to do it for both your happiness in future and the future of the Crimson Dragon Group. This isthe most sustainable and safe option we have right now. Please try to understand,” Lance said full ofguilt.

"Father, what on earth are you talking about? What do you mean by saying that for my happiness? Iam the one who is responsible for my happiness and I have the right to decide," said Isis by lookingat her father in shock.

"Listen, Isis. I advised Rocky to marry you. I had to... Please try to understand. You know that I won'ttake any decision that would harm you," replied Lance with hesitation. He wanted Isis to agree tothis proposal as it would lighten things up for everyone.

"What? How could you?" Isis was shocked. For a while, she stared at the wall with her beautiful eyeswide open. She had never expected that her father would make such a suggestion to Rocky.

"Rocky has promised to think about it. If he agrees to marry you, he will take the responsibility.Besides, it will also be a relief for me. I can deliver the Crimson Dragon Army to both of you to leadIf he can charge the Crimson Dragon Army, I believe that we will definitely win in this battle,” Lancecontinued

"Father, why did you do that? I don't need Rocky to be responsible for me at all. I am independentand I want to take decisions," said Isis angrily. She couldn't help shaking her head as her father justgave such an unwanted suggestion to Rocky without discussing with her in advance. Marriage was alife time decision and she wanted to be asked about such major things that would change her life."I know that Rocky only wanted to save you so that he... You will not blame him as you have lostyour virginity already. If you marry another man in the future, people are bound to gossip aboutyou. This may even result in an unhappy married life. As your father I do not want to see thathappen. This is the best option. But if Rocky marries you, everything will be totally different. You willbe fine," Lance said helplessly. His face turned red and voice soared.

"Father, tell me honestly. Did you force Rocky to marry me?" All of a sudden her face turned cold asshe was waiting for an answer.

Lance was surprised by his daughter's words and became silent for a little while. He was unpreparedfor a series of questions.

"I knew it. Otherwise Rocky would never agree to take it into consideration according to hischaracter. I know him well enough. Rocky is not such a person,” Isis shouted.

"You don't know him at all. In fact, he is very ambitious and hasn't been exposed yet. I can tell fromhis eyes that he wants to get the forces of the Crimson Dragon Group..." Lance shook his head andcontinued, "Isis, if Rocky marries you, he will be able to get everything he wants and the CrimsonDragon Group will also have the trump card to defeat the Timber Deity Empire. Moreover, I believethat he is a nice person at heart and he will treat you pretty well. What more do you want? Besides,you can lie to others, but not to me, your father. I know that you liked him from the very beginning."On hearing this, Isis trembled with fear and anxiety. She didn't dare to look straight into her father'seyes.

"Just as I expected.” Lance was not sure about it before. But now he had known the answer from hisdaughter's behavior and added, "Isis, my method may be a little sneaky. But I am willing to doanything for you and for the future of the Crimson Dragon Group. I have your best interests in mind.I won't do any harm. So, please think about it seriously. If you still don't agree with me, I will makeanother plan. But think!" Lance knew that he couldn't force Isis to agree on this. He decided to leaveher alone for a while to think in peace.

Isis" mind was very complicated at this very moment as she did not want to compel Rocky to doanything he didn't like. But her father was right, at present the Crimson Dragon Group neededRocky. Her feeling for Rocky was truly different from others. Although it was not that strong, it wasundeniable that there was indeed a love relationship between them. She always liked for his braveryand strength.

Isis lost her head when she realized that she was about to marry a man who was still strange to her.All of a sudden she didn't know what to do with him at all. But at the same time, there seemed to bea glimmer of hope deep down in her heart. She didn't know how to make a decision...