Lord of the Sky City

Chapter 778: Chapter 740: Half a Year Has Passed

Sirius City had returned to Backhill Village almost half a year ago, yet there had been barely any contact between the two during this six-month period.

This was quite normal, as Howling Sky was a member of the Alliance after all. Rocky might not have any particular opinion about Howling Sky himself, but considering his own position, it was certain that he would not have much contact with him. Likewise, the same situation applied to Howling Sky; he bore no grudge against Rocky. On the contrary, their relationship was rather good. However, considering the Alliance’s current stance towards Rocky, Howling Sky could no longer associate with Rocky as before.

Because of this, in the nearly half a year, aside from a personal visit to Red Water Lake to meet Rocky, the two had had no other contact. Even when Rocky returned from Red Water Lake to Backhill Village, Howling Sky merely sent greetings through the Alliance Ambassador Glan stationed in Thunderhawk City, nothing more.

However, with the time nearly reaching the six-month mark, the pre-mobilization assembly for the summoning was about to be convened, so the Alliance issued an order to Howling Sky to reconnect with Rocky and arrange for him to attend the conference in Eternal City.

Receiving this order, Howling Sky, however reluctant he was, had no choice but to head to Thunderhawk City, reuniting with Rocky after half a year together with Glan.

If it were in the past, given the relationship between Howling Sky, Glan, and Rocky, their meetings would mostly be private, either in Rocky’s study or by Rocky visiting them, relaxed and cordial. But this time, when Howling Sky and Glan met Rocky, it was in the City Lord’s Hall. Although it appeared very formal, it also subtly set a distance between them.

“City Lord Rocky.”

“Howling Sky City Lord, Lord Glan.”

Upon meeting, they greeted each other. Perhaps it wasn’t cold, but it wasn’t warm either.

“Rocky, the pre-mobilization assembly convened by The Three Great Alliances starts next month. When shall we leave?”

After glancing at Rocky, Howling Sky sighed inwardly and then spoke up, not beating around the bush and getting straight to the point.

Everyone present was intelligent; there was no need for beating around the bush, and meaningless pleasantries wouldn’t solve anything. Just like now, if Rocky was willing to go to the conference, he would nod at a word from Howling Sky. But if he didn’t want to, no amount of persuasion from Howling Sky and Glan would be effective. Therefore, Howling Sky wasted no words and went straight to the point.

“Is it in a month?”

“That’s correct.”

“Specifically when?”

“July 5th, at the City Lord’s Mansion in Eternal City.”

Although The Three Great Alliances intended to make a move against Rocky in this counter-offensive conference, they didn’t overpower the host to dominate the meeting. Mobilizing everyone to participate in the counter-offensive was still the main purpose of this conference, so The Three Great Alliances simply arranged the venue at the City Lord’s Mansion in Eternal City, indicating how important this conference was to everyone.

However, for Rocky, when he learned that the counter-offensive conference was to be held in the enormous City Lord’s Mansion of Eternal City, he felt a pang of unease in his heart. Could it be that regarding the matter against him, even the Committee of Eternal City was involved?

Thinking of this, Rocky furrowed his brows slightly, but soon they smoothed again. After all, those against him already included The Three Great Alliances, and adding Eternal City to the mix wouldn’t make the situation any worse.

So after shaking his head with a wry smile, he looked back at Howling Sky and after a while finally spoke, “Brother Howling Sky, are you sure you want me to go?”

Out of the blue, Rocky suddenly asked this.

When Howling Sky heard his words, he was slightly stunned at first, and then a helpless expression mixed with a bit of struggle appeared on his face.

It was quite some time before he turned his head to glance at Glan beside him, sighed softly, and spoke, “Brother, Big Brother is also helpless in this. Please don’t make it difficult for me.”

After all, everyone present was smart; some things were well understood by all, even if unspoken.

“Hmph.”

After Howling Sky had finished speaking, Glan, who stood nearby, let out a barely audible huff, clearly dissatisfied with his words.

This was no surprise since Glan was representing the Alliance. As the Alliance Ambassador, although Glan had a great relationship with Rocky during their honeymoon phase with the Alliance, this was not built on personal friendship but on official business. Now that Rocky and the Alliance were essentially at odds, it was natural for Glan, as the representative of the Alliance, not to be close to Rocky.

And at the same time as Glan huffed softly, Rocky also looked at Howling Sky, nodded slightly, sighed, and then said, “Brother Howling Sky, I remember all the help you’ve given me.”

After this, Rocky stood up, his gaze resting on Glan for the first time, “Inform the Alliance that I am ready to leave at any time.”

Having said this, Rocky then left the City Lord’s Hall, and following his departure, Glan and Howling Sky were also escorted out by the guards.

Having left the City Lord, Howling Sky and Glan rode in a carriage directly to the downtown area, silent all the way. There really was nothing to say. Glan, as the Alliance Ambassador, despite his good relationship with Rocky, could not stand by him, while Howling Sky, although also a core member of the Alliance, had more autonomy than Glan and had many private dealings with Rocky outside of official matters, which made his feelings much more complex than Glan’s.

The two thus returned to Glan’s Embassy in silence and reported the matter to the Alliance.

By the next day, Rocky had received a notification from Howling Sky, and they immediately set out for Eternal City!

This trip to Eternal City, Rocky only took Thunderhawk City with him, leaving Carltos City to defend Backhill Village; accompanying them to Eternal City was also Sirius City. Although ostensibly there for protection, the real reason was to keep an eye on Rocky to make sure he didn’t flee en route.

Rocky was fully aware of the Alliance’s motives, but he didn’t care because since he dared to attend this war mobilization conference in Eternal City, he was fully prepared.

Considering the distance, from Backhill Village to Eternal City wasn’t exactly close, especially since the flight speed of Sky City was slow, so at the very least, it would take about half a month to arrive. Of course, if Thunderhawk City had traveled alone, it would have taken much less time, as the flight speed of Thunderhawk City had more than doubled after upgrades. However, Rocky did not do so. Traveling slower was fine by him; instead, it allowed him more time to prepare thoroughly.

Therefore, on the journey to Eternal City, all matters within Thunderhawk City were being managed seamlessly. The city area was still expanding, and the Beastman Specific Armor test armor was also completed, with He Nan already participating in the trials. Meanwhile, as they were about to reach Eternal City, Orton, Hammerfire, Aniye, and Pelaya also ceased all their current work and began preparations for the final task.