Ascent of Hero on the Dragon Throne

"Please don't get the wrong idea, Master Lucas. I only admire Mr. Rookie for his ability. There's nothing more to it," Lucilla explained hurriedly, her face flushed red out of embarrassment. She didn't expect that Lucas would misunderstand that she had a crush on Rocky. But only she knew that she closed her heart long ago and vowed to never open it again for the rest of her life. Therefore, she would never fall in love with any man ever again.

"Chief, you asked me before how to convince him to stay with our clan, right? Forgive my bluntness, but isn't the only reason why we want Mr. Rookie to stay with us because he will be of great help in the future development of the clan? I've thought about it thoroughly over the past few days. I think the only way to keep him here is to win his heart. Believe it or not, if you placed mountains of gold and silver in front of him you still wouldn't be able to change his mind," Lucas reasoned out with the facts.

"If that's the case, then there's nothing we can do to change it. Mr. Rookie may possess extraordinary skills but he keeps a low profile. He's not the type to fall in love and get into a relationship with another." Lucilla voiced out her perspective as a woman.

"I disagree. We all see how kind he's been treating Miss Juey. From the looks of it, he's not as heartless as you think. Since ancient times, heroes have always associated with beauties. How can you know if you never try?" Lucas said as he stroked his beard.

"Even so, it doesn't have to be me! Our clan has no shortage of beautiful women. If Mr. Rookie is the type to fall for such women, then he can have fun with them for as long as he wants to!" Despite what she said, she was still repulsed by the idea—not of Rocky, but the idea of using a woman to seduce and corrupt him. If he did turn out to be such a man, then his image that she held in her heart would be ruined. Men's minds were unpredictable. This was enough reason for her to refuse Lucas' advice.

"It seems you still haven't understood, my chief. I never suggested that you try to seduce him. I j

he disciple, who came to report the news, replied.

Lucilla furrowed her eyebrows and paced back and forth.

"Chief Lucilla, I'd like to take the lead to buy more time for the Cao Clan. I'll do my best to delay the game. I hope that Yang can wake up in time!" Travis recommended suddenly.

Lucilla stopped pacing and directed her gaze to Lucas for advice.

"It may not be a bad idea," Lucas replied after a moment's consideration. Technically, Travis was stronger than Mary so he had a good chance at extending the competition's duration. If Yang woke up in time, then the Cao Clan still had a chance at winning.

Travis immediately cupped his hands and bowed to Lucilla and Lucas. Without wasting another second, he headed towards the battle ring. But what people failed to see was the horrible smile that began to creep across his face the moment he turned away.

Meanwhile, Rocky and Juey arrived at the Cao Clan's waiting area and were surprised by the air of grief that hung over the people. They wondered what was going on.

"There you are, Mr. Rookie. How's your injury?" Lucilla asked as she stood up to greet him.

"Nothing serious. What happened? I have this weird feeling…" Rocky immediately asked.

Once Lucilla told him everything she knew, Rocky turned his gaze towards Travis who, with each step towards the ring, made the strange feeling within him grow stronger.