Lord of the Sky City

Damara and Denise didn't attend the ball just to pay respect to Rocky; their identities were far too special. One was the daughter of an Alliance Elder, and the other was the future Sect Leader of Sigma Corporation. So their presence at the ball naturally represented more than just themselves, and certainly, they weren't there merely for the excitement.

In this circumstance, when Athena and Liliya approached these two women, naturally, they couldn't interact with them as they would with other noble ladies.

"Sister Athena, you really know how to keep a secret. You didn't reveal any of City Lord Rocky's plans to me,"

holding a delicate wine glass, Damara spoke up first when the two approached her.

As mentioned before, to accommodate Damara, a princess-like figure, Rocky had Athena accompany her during her visit, not only showing her around Carltos City but also taking her to Thunderhawk City and Backhill Village. Thus, Damara became more familiar with Athena.

However, after making this statement, Damara turned to Liliya, "Sister Liliya, doesn't City Lord Rocky have a new Armor under development?"

Although it was Damara's first real contact with Rocky, she already had a considerable understanding of him and clearly knew who was truly close to Rocky. Moreover, having interacted with Athena enough over the past few days to know that this woman was as difficult to deal with as the rumors suggested, she naturally turned her attention to Liliya, hoping to pry out some information from her.

Unfortunately, she was mistaken. While Liliya was not eloquent in making small talk or casual banter, she was clear and straightforward when it came to serious discussions. So when Damara finished speaking, Liliya smiled slightly, "Sister Damara, Rocky has always been learning from several masters, and in the process, he has indeed created some things, but they're not yet mature."

In response to Damara, Liliya was careful with her words—she was well aware that Damara represented the Sky Alliance and couldn't be offended. Therefore, she could neither say that Rocky had come up with nothing, because that would be unbelievable; nor could she confirm the development of new Armor, as that would affect Rocky's relationship with the Alliance. After all, as a member of the Alliance, Rocky should share any new Armor with the Alliance first.

Liliya chose a middle-ground answer, neither confirming nor denying, letting Damara guess for herself.

Upon hearing this response, Damara just smiled, "You're too modest, sister. The Tank Type 1 Armor that City Lord Rocky shared with the Alliance has been very well received, and my father has always been looking forward to him continuing the good work."

"It's just unexpected that City Lord Rocky has even greater ambition and has chosen to work with the Apple Tree Corporation, which is really quite surprising."

While speaking, Damara brought the glass she was holding to her lips and then glanced over at Rocky, who was mingling and laughing with a group of guests not too far away, before turning her head back, "Sister Liliya, how is the research on the new technology for the White Demon Armor going?"

"Master Aniye is constantly working hard. I believe it won't be long before it can be announced,"

"That's good to hear. With the tensions in the sky being so tight, the Alliance is very hopeful that the master's technology will play a decisive role in the war,"

After saying this, Damara nodded to Liliya and Athena, then made her way directly towards Rocky, clearly intending to have a personal chat with him.

And watching her walk away, Athena casually said to Liliya, "It seems that the Sky Alliance isn't quite pleased with the collaboration between City Lord Rocky and the Apple Tree Corporation."

"Yes..."

Turning her head, Liliya noticed that Damara had already positioned herself opposite Rocky, and the two were chatting, "I wonder if this will have any impact on Rocky..."

"It won't."

Upon hearing these words, Athena shook her head, "As long as City Lord Rocky still controls the key technology of the White Demon Armor, the Sky Alliance won't do anything to him. However, the Alliance is still the Alliance, and City Lord Rocky will need to make some trade-offs when necessary."

"Trade-offs of what?"

"His own interests, of course." While speaking, Athena glanced at Liliya, "Now that City Lord Rocky holds new technology in his hands, new technology means new products. He will have to share one of these with the Alliance, otherwise the Alliance really won't be satisfied."

As Liliya and Athena were discussing the Alliance's views on Rocky, Rocky was also conversing with Damara.

Just like how Liliya was cautious when facing Damara, Rocky also treaded carefully with the princess. However, everything Athena had just said he had already considered. His collaboration with the Apple Tree Corporation was sure to displease the Alliance.

Rocky was well aware that his foothold in the Alliance was based on the new technology he controlled. Cooperating with others would undoubtedly raise the Alliance's concerns. How to appease this behemoth, which also served as his greatest support, had become a challenge he had to face. Fortunately, he had already thought of a solution to this problem.

"Master Hammerfire has been developing a new kind of weapon recently. Although it is merely a concept at this stage, I believe that once it's successful, it will completely change the fighting style of the Void Magic Armor. So please relay to Elder Farey and tell the Alliance not to worry. I trust that Master Hammerfire will soon make progress."

Making the Alliance happy was simple, all he needed to do was share enough new technology or new products to satisfy them. Luckily, besides the Runes, Rocky now had some new gadgets up his sleeve, enough to fend them off for a while.

Sure enough, a smile spread across Damara's face after he finished speaking.

"City Lord Rocky, since you say so, I will convey your words to my father as they are."

Seeing the genuine smile on Damara's face, Rocky finally breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how he would face the Alliance in the future, the important thing was that he had gotten through the current predicament.

After chatting a bit more, Damara left. Her main purpose for this visit was to gauge Rocky's attitude. After all, as a member of the Alliance who held technology that was supposed to be shared with the Alliance, his collaboration with others was undoubtedly worrying. However, from Damara's observations, it seemed that Rocky had no ulterior motives.

And after she left, Denise approached Rocky.

"City Lord Rocky, we meet again."

Standing before Rocky, Denise looked at him and nodded slightly, while Rocky also revealed a smile.

Rocky was not unfamiliar with Denise; this was their second encounter. Last time they met, Rocky was simply a City Lord and a competing contestant in the Arena. But this time, their statuses had changed, because strictly speaking, Rocky had now become a competitor to Denise!