"What are you going to do now that the Tiger Whisker Pass has fallen to the enemies? Are you going to just hide here in the Wild Hill Pass and wait for the worst to come? That's definitely not your style!" Because Shirley knew Rocky so well, it was like she could read his mind. She was sure that he would never just sit on the sidelines and wait for death to show its face.
"No. I have figured out the reason why the spiritual race has chosen to occupy Tiger Whisker Pass, and I successfully nipped their plan in the bud. Now, it's time to focus on recapturing the Tiger Whisker Pass!" Rocky said with determination in his eyes.
"Do you need my help?" Shirley offered. She craved to work alongside Rocky again.
"No thanks. I have a more important job for you," Rocky replied.
"What is it?"
"I need you to look for a man." From his back pocket, Rocky removed a portrait. The person in the portrait was Elder Lenard, the man who had made the deal with Phelps. Rocky wanted to find out Elder Lenard's true identity. That way, they may be able to discover who he worked for.
Shirley took the portrait from him, scrutinized
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. The spiritual race army won't stop fighting until they get it back. By that time, the battle will be out of our hands!" Rocky predicted.
"But it looks like we are left with no other choice. Now that we know what the spiritual race is trying to do, we must keep the troop distribution map in our possession. They can't get their hands on it again," Tucker said firmly. There was no time to cower. If he wanted to protect his people, he had to act.
"I just hope that you are mentally prepared for what will come!" Rocky said with relief after Tucker made up his mind.
"Thank you. I'm sorry that we have to rely on you again." Tucker felt some shame wash over him. He was the commander of the army, but he was well aware that if Rocky hadn't come to their rescue in time, things might have been much worse for them.
"It's no big deal. I'll go and make my preparations now." After saying that, Rocky disappeared.
"Basil is so talented. It's unfair that he is only a captain. If he can successfully take back the Tiger Whisker Pass and help us keep it, maybe I can promote him to my assistant!" Tucker murmured to himself.