Ascent of Hero on the Dragon Throne

"Prince Crimson, do you know exactly why I let Erica be with you back then?" the queen of the Magic Phoenix Empire asked Rocky after Erica left the hall.

"Isn't it because you wanted Erica to bear my child?" Rocky frankly replied. He knew what the queen and Felicia were thinking, so he and Erica had always been very respectful to each other.

"That's only one of the reasons for sending Erica to you. The main reason is that I hoped Erica can bear your child to cultivate a better heir to the throne of the Magic Phoenix Empire," the queen said as her eyes flickered.

"What? The heir to the throne of the Magic Phoenix Empire? Wait, is Erica...?" Hearing that, Roc

take any responsibility at all. Our marriage is just a formality anyway," Erica frankly said.

"Well, it's good to hear that that you understand, although I have to admit that it's a little unfair to you." Rocky was surprised to see Erica so calm despite the sudden turn of events.

"Why aren't you saying that it's unfair to you? I have never thought about whom I will fall in love with, let alone getting married. In the past, I didn't care about it. Even now, it doesn't matter either. For me the most important thing is..." Erica wanted to say something but immediately stopped on a second thought. She didn't go on, but Rocky already knew what was on her mind.