Ascent of Hero on the Dragon Throne

Boyd and the other commanders couldn't help but cast a few more glances at the three women. They couldn't imagine what this Prince Crimson was thinking by bringing these beautiful and charming women when he was supposed to help the Black Dragon Group out. Before they could even hear him out, they had already regarded him as a mere lecher.

"Family members'?" Isis couldn't help but raise her brows unpleasantly. "Commander in Chief, don't you know her?" she asked as she pointed at Sabina's direction.

"Well, should I? Who is she then?" Boyd actually hadn't met Sabina before because he was stationed in the border all year long. Except going to the Imperial City to give his regular report to the emperor a couple of times throughout the year, he hardly got the chance to encounter the members of the other groups. Thus, it was normal for him to not have met Sabina before.

"Greetings, Commander in Chief. I'm Sabina Ji. Maybe you haven't heard about me before, but I believe that you must know my master, General Marcia," Sabina, stepping forward, introduced herself with a cold expression on her face.

"Wait. Sabina… Sabina from the Ji Clan? You mean you're General Marcia's apprentice?" As Boyd started hurling questions, the arrogance on his face had quickly faded. Recently, Rocky had really become famous in the entire empire. Boyd knew that he had married the only daughter of General Lance, and now, he just heard that General Marcia's apprentice was also working for Rocky.

The smug look on the faces of the commanders behind Boyd also disappeared instantly. They found it hard to breathe upon hearing about Sabina.

"And this one is the former chief of the Cao Clan, the top clan in Timber Deity Empire." Isis moved on from Sabina and introduced Lucilla, who was on the other side.

"The chief of the Cao Clan… the top clan of Timber Deity Empire?" Boyd's voice began to tremble as he repeated Isis' words. It was too much of a shock for him to take it all at once. Isis knew Boyd's personality, so she deliberately put so much pressure on her introductions so as to ensure that Boyd and the other commanders would know their place.

As Isis finished speaking, a few coughs were heard from the commanders as if they were trying to clear their throats. It was also very visible that these men couldn't help but swallow their saliva in nervousness. Never did they expect that apart from Rocky's level in cultivation and position as a prince, he really stood on top of every man with General Lance's daughter as his wife and Marcia's apprentice as his confidant. Even the former chief of the Cao Clan was at his disposal.

If they learned beforehand that each of those women around him did not just have a striking appearance, but also a prominent background, they wouldn't act so presumptuous before them. Now, it was as if they wanted the ground to swallow them.

"So, General Boyd, do you still think that Prince Crimson is just taking a tour while bringing his family with him?" Isis asked, fixing her piercing eyes on Boyd.

At that time, Boyd just lowered his head and was rendered speechless.

"Isis, that's enough." Rocky called

nly starve ourselves to death," Sabina added.

"You're right. Since they want to fight us, that's what we'll give them," Rocky declared in a stern voice.

As the commanders, including Boyd, heard this, they immediately looked at him with disbelief in their eyes.

"What are you talking about? Fight them? I think that's equal to suicide! With our current force, we can't fight them head-on. If we really have to fight them, we need to wait until the reinforcements come!" Boyd protested hysterical. He felt that Rocky was disregarding the lives of his soldiers, so he wouldn't let him do as he pleased.

"I came here under the direct order of His Majesty. I have been tasked to get your group out of the trouble you made. If you won't allow me to do my job, then I don't have any reason to stay further." Rocky made himself clear that he didn't want to waste any time. Upon saying this, he turned around and prepared to leave.

The three girls didn't utter any word and also followed him.

Taken aback at Rocky's sudden change of heart, Boyd had to give in. Right now, it was clear as day that Rocky was their only lifeline. It was either they entrusted their lives to him or waited in despair before they died inside the pass. Without any hesitation, he shouted eagerly, "Please don't leave, Your Royal Highness. Please forgive my rudeness. I shall do whatever I can to cooperate!"

Upon hearing this, Rocky immediately stopped walking and turned around. His gaze swept across the people present and said, "Well said. From now on, I will be in full charge of the Black Dragon Group. Anyone who disobeys my order shall be punished according to the military law!"

As soon as Rocky finished his declaration, his oppressive aura made Boyd and the other commanders tremble on their knees. That was the moment they realized that Prince Crimson was not all for show. Even they, who had experienced countless battles before, were overwhelmed by Rocky's mere presence.

From that moment, Rocky took over the Black Dragon Group and started a desperate counterattack against their mysterious opponents.