Chapter 1076 Journey To Wal City

Shirley nodded before taking a seat beside him. "Grandpa, are you thinking about Alston's proposal?" she asked him gently.

"What do you think?" Bryant asked her with another question.

"I'll obey whatever you decide for our clan's future. I don't think my opinion matters." Shirley's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. Her past self would have done whatever she wanted. But now that she was more cognizant of the Ximen Clan's future, she became a more mature woman.

"I would still like to hear your opinion on the matter, my dear. I assure you, it matters to me," Bryant replied lovingly, instructing her to go ahead.

"I used to admire Alston. With his ability, strength, and being heir to the throne, I thought he was perfect. Everyone looked up to him and obeyed his every order. But I was so naive. Ever since he was appointed the acting emperor, the noble prince I once knew has vanished. He wiped out all the clans who refused to bend the knee. His cruel methods still give me goosebumps to this day. Perhaps it's his nature. It doesn't matter. Whether as a husband or as an emperor, he can't be trusted!" Shirley admitted frankly.

"So you don't want to marry him, correct?" Bryant asked her earnestly, his voice carrying no other sentiments.

She hesitated for a moment before nodding and replying, "Whatever you believe is necessary, grandpa. I will support whatever you decide. You might get in trouble if we turn them down. Alston expects the support of our clan. He won't give up so easily!"

"If you don't want to marry him, my dear, then don't. Leave the rest to me. Once Alston arrives, you can find an excuse to turn him down. Don't worry. Everything will be fine," Bryant assured her after thinking over the matter for a while. His words clearly showed how much he adored his granddaughter.

"I see. But what excuse can I give that's convincing enough?" she asked, her eyebrows furrowed.

"You were engaged to Prince Basil. Although the engagement was called off after Prince Basil's death, his father never officially nullified it. Technically, the engagement is still valid. If you're willing to marry a dead man, then Alston can't force you into the marriage." Bryant grinned as he stroked his mustache. He remi

," Rocky reminded Sabina with a subtle nod.

"Why?" a confused Sabina asked.

"Because if I can get there tonight, it will be possible to rescue him by dawn. I need you to buy some time for me. Neither General Marcia nor General Lance can do it. Only you can," Rocky replied. It seemed he had finally come up with a plan. However, one small mistake could lead to a huge consequence. He needed to get to the Ximen Clan before Alston could convince them. He needed more time in case anything unexpected occurred. What he asked of Sabina was of utmost importance.

"But..." Sabina wanted to add something but was cut short by Marcia. "Basil is right. With our current situation, he's our best bet at rescuing Flint."

Sabina turned her gaze towards Marcia and then to Rocky. She found herself at a loss for words. On one hand, she knew her master was right. On the other, she didn't want Rocky to risk his life.

"I'll leave the rest to you," Rocky said, gesturing towards Marcia and Lance.

"Be careful," Marcia reminded him.

"Do you want to say goodbye to Isis?" Lance asked.

"No. I don't want her to worry about me. I'm leaving now," Rocky uttered with a straight face before turning away.

"Lucilla, I'm going to write a letter. Have it sent out for me immediately," Marcia ordered once Rocky left the room. An idea suddenly sprung up.

Lucilla nodded quickly.

Once Rocky was out of Lance's study, he summoned Ken and mounted its back as they flew towards Wal City.