As soon as the crowd heard the voice, they all turned their heads and saw three beautiful figures coming towards them. One was walking in front, while two more ladies were flanking the first one from behind. The leading figure's aura was very rare in the Holy Dragon Empire, and she looked as gorgeous and delicate as a violet.
In the next breath, the crowd burst into an uproar, as they recognized the figure that appeared. It was none other than Marcia, one of the Three Great Generals in the Holy Dragon Empire, whose influence was only second to Bryant.
At the same time, the two women behind Marcia also attracted the attention of all the people present. One was coquettish and charming, and she was like a rose covered in prickly thorns. On the other hand, the one beside her appeared gentle and self-confident, and it was evident from the way she carried herself that she came from a prestigious family.
"Isn't she the eldest daughter of the Lan Clan?"
"But what about the other one? Who is she? I haven't seen her before. She is so beautiful!"
"Yes, she is almost as beautiful as the daughter of the Lan Clan. But of course, she is a little inferior to General Marcia."
In an instant, the audience was up in arms because of the three women's appearance.
Meanwhile, Alston's face darkened when Marcia showed up at the critical moment, as he knew that she would throw another wrench in his plan.
When the two peerless masters at the Divine Stage saw her, they also looked a little concerned. They knew that even if the two of them worked together, they might not be able to defeat Marcia.
After all, Marcia was the strongest fighter in the Holy Dragon Empire, apart from Bryant and several royal founding members who had reached the level of the Immortal Stage.
Soon, the three women walked to join Rocky, and Sabina stopped attacking the others to stand with them. The four women stood together with Rocky at the same time, which immediately piqued the jealousy and envy of many men who were watching the scene unfold. They all thought that he was fortunate, for there were four beautiful women, including an extraordinary woman like Marcia that were on his side.
The fact that Marcia moved to Rocky's side meant that she was there to help him. The people could not help but discuss what that could mean, as Marcia dared to help Rocky in front of Alston. Only one thing could explain her behavior—Rocky
will do anything to reign over this empire," Alston said doubtfully, for he would never let Marcia and Rocky succeed in foiling his well-made plan.
"Well, Alston, we'll see who's right and who's wrong soon!" Marcia sneered, and then announced, "From today on, the Rime Army Group and the Crimson Dragon Group will unconditionally support Prince Crimson, who is also known as Prince Basil, until he ascends to the throne."
Her announcement immediately caused an uproar among the crowd again, and exclamations sounded from all directions.
The Rime Army Group and the Crimson Dragon Group were both parts of the four major groups in the Holy Dragon Empire, and they guarded the critical borders of the empire. If the Rime Army Group and the Crimson Dragon Group were loyal to Prince Basil, then he could control the boundaries of the Holy Dragon Empire. That was to say, if he wanted to, he could make the perimeter of the empire as guarded or as weakened as he wished. Prince Basil was now in charge of the life and death of the Holy Dragon Empire!
"Do both the Rime Army Group and the Crimson Dragon Group want to rebel? Well, you can do whatever you want. The Holy Dragon Empire can live without you. I'll send my army to squash you traitors..." Alston laughed wildly with a sinister look on his face, acting as if he was unaffected. But he knew that once the Rime Army Group and the Crimson Dragon Group joined hands, he would be at a disadvantage unless he had the help of the Ximen Clan. However, he still had the support of the royal family and some big clans and forces, so he would never easily compromise.