Lord of the Sky City

"City Lord!"

Upon realizing that Rocky was standing behind him, Sandro and the surrounding guards immediately set aside all their work to salute him. The people lined up, however, showed a baffled expression on their faces.

Clearly, these people never expected to encounter the esteemed City Lord in such circumstances, not even Sandro had anticipated it.

In fact, Rocky did not come here to intimidate anyone. He had originally planned to meet Karina, as she had mentioned having matters to discuss with him upon her return. However, due to Rocky being too busy at that time, his visit was delayed. Now that he had finished his tasks, Rocky naturally went to see Karina to inquire about the matters she intended to discuss with him.

While heading to the Skyport, he happened to pass by this area and got off his carriage to take a look.

His appearance immediately quieted the scene. The people in line especially seemed as if they were frozen in place, with each face expressing total bewilderment.

These people had just arrived in Thunderhawk City recently and had barely seen Rocky, thus, when he appeared unexpectedly, the unprepared crowd was completely dumbfounded.

Rocky was not surprised by their reaction, as he was well aware of the respect his presence commanded and how ordinary citizens reacted upon seeing him. He then turned to Sandro, "Sandro, what was happening just now?"

"My lord, here's what happened..."

Triggered by Rocky's question, Sandro immediately recounted the events.

"Hmm..."

After listening to Sandro's explanation, Rocky nodded, then turned to Annie and waved her over.

Seeing Rocky signaling her, Annie was initially stunned and then her face displayed a mix of panic and confusion, clearly unsure of what to do.

No wonder, as Annie was just a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, about the same age as Dusa and from a simple family background. Facing Rocky, the towering City Lord, and especially when he called her over, her mind went blank, clueless about what to do.

"The lord is calling you, come on..."

Realizing Annie had not reacted for a while and Rocky hadn't shown any signs of anger; the people around her became anxious first. To remain indifferent in front of the City Lord took a lot of nerve, so they hurriedly whispered while pushing her out of the line.

Thus, being pushed out of the line by everyone, an unprepared Annie hastily bowed her head and stood trembling in front of Rocky, completely unable to speak.

"Your name is Annie?"

"Yes..."

"Did you come here seeking employment to take care of your mother?"

"Yes..."

Faced with Rocky's questions, Annie dared not lift her head nor speak, merely nodding continually.

"Sandro, give her a form."

Seeing that Annie could barely speak in his presence, Rocky knew it was difficult for her to continue, so he directly told Sandro to give her a form.

"Thank you! Thank you, City Lord!"

After receiving the form from Sandro and constantly avoiding looking directly at Rocky, Annie finally lifted her head and could not help but repeatedly express her gratitude towards Rocky.

For those like her who had newly arrived as refugees in Thunderhawk City, even though the City Lord's Mansion ensured their basic living needs temporarily, this support was not sustainable and barely sufficient for subsistence. If they wished for a better life, efforts from their side were essential, especially for people like Annie. They needed genuine employment to sustain themselves, or they faced a grim fate. This urgency explained why so many rushed forward when the recruitment notice was first posted, as a job was extremely crucial for them.

Being aware of these people's circumstances, Rocky, as the City Lord, was naturally aware of these challenges. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so eager to collaborate with the Apple Tree Corporation or sought to open markets for luxury products because creating more jobs in Thunderhawk City was vital; otherwise, the new population would literally starve.

Afterward, Rocky took a step forward, standing before everyone, pondered for a moment, and then spoke, "You have been in Thunderhawk City for a month now..."

"During this time, you must have become familiar with the city, and I believe you have heard what Thunderhawk City was like in the past."

"Now, as the master of this city, I want to tell you..."

"It won't be long before there will be more and more job positions waiting for you. As long as you rely on your own hands and are diligent enough, you will definitely find employment, and this job will surely improve your lives! Remember, as long as you work hard enough, you can achieve it!"

After delivering these words, Rocky looked towards Annie, who was stunned, and then smiled, "Annie, it's good that you are striving for this job now; it shows you are a hardworking child. But I want to tell you, and all of you, that it won't be long before the city's leather factory will recruit a new batch of trainees specifically for you. Then, you can receive training from professional technicians, and possibly even become real designers. So even if you don't succeed in getting a job this time, do not lose heart as there are plenty of positions in Thunderhawk City waiting for you!"

"Really?!"

"That's wonderful!"

"Thank you, City Lord!"

"Thank you, City Lord!"

"Long live the City Lord! Long live the City Lord!"

"Long live the City Lord!"

After Rocky finished his speech, the stunned crowd finally reacted, erupting into a wave of cheers. Everyone showed expressions of uncontrollable excitement, and some even cried tears of joy. Rocky's words undoubtedly gave them hope, and hope was what they needed most right now.

Facing the cheers and shouts of the people, a smile also appeared on Rocky's face, as this indeed pleased him. He had heard many cheers and shouts before, but he must admit, only when the residents of his own city cheered for him did he truly feel satisfied.

Afterward, Rocky left, as he still had important matters to attend to. However, after his departure, the people at the recruitment area didn't need promptings from Sandro or others anymore; they lined up spontaneously, and their expressions of anxiety and urgency lessened, replaced with slight smiles.

Meanwhile, after leaving the recruitment area, Rocky quickly reached the Skyport, and then took a ship to Rose City, where he finally managed to meet Karina.