The Medallion
Chapter 1363 We Need Your Full Cooperation

"It's true, but that's exactly what I want," Rocky seriously said.

Marcia and the other two immediately looked at each other. Apparently, they didn't understand what Rocky meant.

"Basil, are you saying that you want to create a false impression?" Isis suspiciously asked.

"Yes, you're correct. We just want to create a false impression that would make Alyssa think that we are in a disadvantageous situation," Rocky said as he nodded in approval of his idea. "But what good will that do to us?" Bryant immediately asked.

"Once the Magic Phoenix Empire, Timber Deity Empire and Holy Dragon Empire unite, their defense's range will be wider. The human army led by Alyssa will be fully devoted to it, and even that won't be enough. So, the spiritual race army will be sent to the frontlines. It won't cover the whole area though because their numbers are still not enough. So, Alyssa will certainly send the spiritual army to the most important positions. If we analyze it carefully, we can guess where she positioned the spiritual race army. In this way, we can have the upper hand. Of course, when you look at it from the surface, we are indeed in a disadvantageous situation. We will completely lose the home court advantage..." Rocky clearly explained.

"In other words, the purpose of giving up our control over the Magic Phoenix Empire's defense is to force Alyssa to expand their defense and scatter their forces. It will definitely look like they have the upper hand. But in fact, it's more convenient for us since we can plan an alternative attack while the enemy cannot possibly defend effectively," Marcia finally concluded.

"Yes, that's it. But knowing Alyssa, she must have thought of this already. We must assume that she had carefully considered the deployment of their troops. So, we must pretend to be passive at first. We can't take action until we have a complete understanding of her military deployment," Rocky quickly added.

"But if the Magic Phoenix Empire is unwilling to cooperate, then our plan will be in vain!" Isis mentioned the most important point that they had to consider.

"I'm afraid that the queen of the Magic Phoenix Empire won't agree to this," Bryant said with utmost certainty.

"So, we have to try our best to persuade her," Rocky said seriously.

"Whom should we send then?" Marcia couldn't help but glance at Rocky when she asked this.

"I will go and see her myself," Rocky firmly said. He knew that if they wanted to persuade the Magic Phoenix Empire's queen, he had to do it in person. Their whole plan depended now on his personality and charm to persuade her.

As time was pressing, it was also important to make the queen cooperate with them to break the stalemate as soon as possible. So, Rocky left for the Magic Phoenix Empire that night. Of course, he also brought Erica with him. Erica might be able to greatly help in the plan.

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to persuade the queen! Her Majesty would replace it completely ridiculous and unacceptable to give up her own defense and let the empire fall into the hands of Alston." Erica was worried that Rocky's plan might fail this time. According to her understanding of the queen, it would be almost impossible for her to voluntarily give up the Magic Phoenix Empire. Her master would also not agree to this.

"We have to try no matter what. It's the key to win this war. If we really want to win, the Magic Phoenix Empire must make a sacrifice," Rocky coldly said.

"But you have to also understand that once the Magic Phoenix Empire is captured by Alston, it will be a living hell for the people. The queen would not agree to that." Although Erica knew that Rocky's plan was for everyone's best interest, as a citizen of the Magic Phoenix Empire, she naturally loved her empire and didn't want her fellow citizens to suffer.

"Even if the Magic Phoenix Empire doesn't give up, Alston will attack them sooner or later. If it weren't for the United Army, Alston might have already attacked them. At this point, we can't be softhearted. Any decision can greatly affect the war," Rocky firmly said.

Erica certainly knew that what Rocky said was reasonable, but she still couldn't accept it. "Anyway, I will be completely quiet when you meet the queen. It solely depends on you whether you can persuade her or not."

Rocky glanced at Erica with a confident smile when she said that.

A few days later, the two arrived at their destination. In the entire Wild Spirit Land, only the Magic Phoenix Empire could currently protect themselves. Besides the help of United Army, they were also supported by the Phoenix Master Clan.

Less than a thousand members of the Phoenix Master Clan had survived after the whole clan being seriously injured in the battle with Alston and their vital energy had been greatly damaged. But the Phoenix Master Clan's elite power had been preserved, so it could still be useful in critical moments. Yet, the Timber Deity Empire was not that lucky. After the death of the Wood Clan's patriarch in the battle with Alston, the clan, like sheep without a shepherd, suffered a lot. As a result, the Timber Deity Empire supported by the clan were also caught on a hook.

Of course, if Rocky and Marcia had not led the United Army to support the Phoenix Master Clan along with the Butterfly Divine Clan and the Dragon Master Clan, the clan and its empire would have ended up with a worse ending than the Wood Clan and the Timber Deity Empire.

So, as soon as the Magic Phoenix Empire's queen heard that Rocky and Erica had come, she put aside her busy schedule and personally met them. Of course, Felicia accompanied her. Felicia was incredibly happy to see Erica, because she hadn't seen her precious disciple for a long time.

The queen and Felicia were both smart people. They knew that Rocky and Erica didn't come just to catch up on the good old days, so they immediately dismissed everyone, leaving only the four of them in the hall.

"Prince Crimson, what brought you here? Is there an urgent situation that we need to know?" the queen straightforwardly asked. She already knew that the United Army was in a disadvantageous situation now So, she felt that Rocky came here probably because he hoped that the Magic Phoenix Empire could send troops to support them.

"Now that you have asked, Your Majesty, I won't beat around the bush. I do have something especially important to discuss with you." Rocky went to the point.

"What can I do for you then? It must be something related to your army since you came here in person," the queen tentatively said.

"I think Your Majesty already knows the current situation of the Wild Spirit Land very well. The only forces who can fight against Alston now is the United Army. However, since the United Army had been restrained and our forces are insufficient, our previous plans have been greatly affected by the current situation, and can't be carried out. So, we intend to change our strategy. And this time, we need the full cooperation of your empire." Rocky prepared them for what he was about to suggest. After all, his proposal would probably make it difficult for the queen and Felicia to sit still, so he wanted them to be mentally prepared.

"If the United Army needs help, we're certainly obliged to do so. But Prince Crimson, you should also understand that our empire is on the verge of collapse. I'm afraid that we are not strong enough to do what you hope us to do," the queen said euphemistically. It meant that if it were just a small favor, the Magic Phoenix Empire would certainly help. But if it was a big favor, they were powerless to render assistance even if they wanted to.☐☐☐☐☐☐