Chapter 455 The Best Choice


    "So, the Commander in Chief wants me to intercept the main army of the Timber Deity Empire at the


    Nine Grottoes, and this would buy some time for the main base to assemble the army." Rocky


    perceived Lance''s intention immediately.


    Isis nodded casually in agreement. Though it didn''t show up on her face, she was quite surprised to


    see Rocky''s ability to decipher her father''s mind in a sh.


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    Just then, Marin, Sabina and Dunn arrived at the scene and Isis filled them in on what was happening


    at the frontline.


    "So what are we waiting for now? I shall have the army assembled immediately." Marin turned and left


    the tent.


    Dunn followed behind her.


    Now, there were only Rocky, Isis and Sabina left at the tent. All of a sudden, a weird silence fell


    between them. They looked at each other, lost in their own thoughts.


    Eventually Rocky broke the silence and asked Isis, "How long will it take to get to the Nine Grottoes if


    we set off now?"


    "At least a day and a half. I''m afraid that the main army of the Timber Deity Empire might already be on


    their way to the frontline," Isis said in a worried tone.


    "That''s very unlikely. We have already burnt down their six supply ships in this battle and my guess is


    that those supplies on the ships were prepared for their main army. Without those supplies they could


    hardly make any move in a short time." Rocky shook his head.


    "So, it''s part of your n and you have already seen thising?" Sabina was quite surprised. She


    had been wondering why Rocky had taken all the trouble to burn down the six ships, and now, she had


    her answer.


    "By gaining control of the Hippo Land, they want to make sure that as their main army advance into the


    hearnd, they would receive their food and supplies as soon as possible. It doesn''t take a genius to


    know that the six supply ships are for their main army." Rocky had thought about it in advance. In order


    to stop the advancement of the Timber Deity Empire, it was most important to cut off their supplies.


    This was the reason why he chose the Hippo Land as his primary target. It proved to be a wise


    decision. Otherwise, their main base in the frontline would have been in danger.


    "So, their food and supplies must be running low now," Isis said with relief. Finally there was some


    good news.


    "Right. Now, they will stop at the Nine Grottoes to wait for food and supplies. And the Dead Silence


    Mount is right beside the Nine Grottoes. If we have the Dead Silence Mount under control, we can cut


    off their supply route and starve our enemy." Rocky grinned with mischief.


    "Are you suggesting that we should attack the Dead Silence Mount instead of the Nine Grottoes?" Isis


    asked incredulously. It was a bold n and if Rocky was wrong, the main base in the frontline would be


    in dire straits.


    "That''s right. It''s called, ''relieving the besieged by attacking the supply of the besiegers.'' Their main


    army would do whatever it takes to hold the Dead Silence Mount, if they ever want their food and


    supplies delivered. In that case, we would easily get all the time we want." Rocky nodded with certainty.


    "What if the Timber Deity Empire decides to attack our main base anyway?" Sabina asked in


    disagreement.


    "If I were themander of the Timber Deity Empire army, I would make sure I have a fallback n. If


    they are willing to get our main base even at the cost of their food and supplies, then let them have it.


    After taking hold of the Dead Silence Mount, we can still get back to acquire the Nine Grottoes. By then


    their army would be the fish in a barrel. If so, then the situation would weigh in our favor," Rocky


    exined seriously.


    "But, still there is a risk." Isis narrowed her eyes.


    "Go out on a limb, because that is where the fruit is. If we just go attack the Nine Grottoes, we are just


    asking for trouble. It would certainly buy us some time, but is definitely not our best choice. It will cost


    us greatly," Rocky said grimly.


    "He has a point. Better fight wisely than go head-to-head with our enemy." Sabina nodded in


    agreement.


    Isis thought for a while and said, "I''ll send word to the main base. I want to hear my father''s views on


    what you propose."


    "Whatever you want. You are the one who will bemanding the army, not me," Rocky said with a


    shrug.


    "What do you mean?" Isis frowned.


    "We just need to make a feint on the Dead Silence Mount and when their main army approach to


    counter it, we would retreat and take the Nine Grottoes. It would be easy pickings for us and we could


    solve the main base''s problem without losing a man. It is simple and it doesn''t have to be me to


    said, narrowing his eyes.


    "Away? Where are you nning to go?" Isis asked swiftly, quite surprised by this news that Rocky was


    about to leave at a critical moment like this.


    "I will take a Carrier Beast with me, so that you can get in touch with me whenever you are in need,"


    Rocky said, ignoring Isis'' query. He had no intention to tell her where he would go.


    "No, you can''t just leave." Of course, Isis never wanted Rocky to leave. If he could stay, then she would


    have at least someone to turn to if something went wrong.


    "Why not? Are you going to tie me up?" Rocky stared at her, folding his arms across the chest.


    "If necessary, I will do whatever it takes to make you stay," Isis said determinedly with darkened eyes.


    "You really want me here?" Rocky queried resignedly.


    "We need you now." Though Isis was unwilling to admit, the truth was that Rocky had brought a sense


    of reassurance to the Crimson Dragon Army. They believed that as long as they had Rocky with them


    they were invincible.


    "I will certainly rethink about it. But now if you will excuse me…" Rocky replied as he exited the


    Commander''s tent.


    "Isis, do you really think he wille back?" Sabina squinted at Rocky''s retreating back and turned to


    ask Isis.


    That was when Isis realized what had just happened. She dashed out of the tent but Rocky was


    nowhere to be seen.


    "Damn you, Rocky! Don''t let me see you again!" Isis shouted exasperatedly. She had never expected


    Rocky to leave this way.


    Hearing her shout, all the soldiers in the camp were startled, as they had never seen Isis so angry.


    Rocky, who had run away from Isis'' grasp, was riding on Rubygon and threading his way through the


    marsh area, knowing that if he had chosen the main road, it would be easy for Isis to intercept him on


    her Silver Wind. Just like that, he quickly left the Hippo Land quietly and quickly.


    "The Myriad Beasts Ground at the Gehenna Border is the best ce for me to break through into the


    next level. It is dangerous, but now, it is my best option." Rocky muttered to himself as he patted at


    Rubygon''s back. Then they raced towards the Myriad Beasts Ground.