Lord of the Sky City-Chapter 636 - 598 All in Vain

Chapter 636: Chapter 598: All in Vain Chapter 636: Chapter 598: All in Vain From the small gadgets found in Xini’s house, Rocky didn’t know what it was, but it was definitely a precision device, so in order to figure it out, Rocky had to meet with Orton and the others.

Just after he met Orton and took out the small device in his hand, Pelaya immediately snatched it away, and then furrowed her brow tightly.

“Master, do you… recognize this…?”

From Pelaya’s reaction, it was clear she recognized what it was, and from her expression, it was evident that the origins of this item were no ordinary matter.

Indeed that was the case!

Pelaya, having taken a careful look at the coin-sized device, turned to Rocky and without beating around the bush, gave the answer, “Rocky, this is a communicator used internally by the Magic Energy Research Institute.”

“Magic… Energy Institute?”

Upon hearing this answer, let alone Rocky’s expression, even Orton, Aniye, and Hammerfire who were by his side, opened their mouths in shock, and their faces suddenly turned exceedingly ugly.

Was this a product researched by the Magic Energy Research Institute? And it was also used internally?

Could that be possible?

Of course, it could!

As one of the Three Giants, the Magic Energy Research Institute differed from both the Sky Alliance and the Kafka Empire; this vast force maintained a neutral stance in many matters, and although regarding strength alone the Magic Energy Research Institute was not extraordinarily powerful, nobody should underestimate the Institute because they possessed the largest and most advanced technology of the day!

The reason why Pelaya recognized this device was that she had once served in the Institute for a period, so there was absolutely no mistake.

With this, the truth about Xini was completely revealed. Xini was definitely not wronged; he triggered Orton’s trap precisely because he wanted to steal the research data Orton was overseeing, and the behind-the-scenes agent was the Magic Energy Research Institute!

And if one thinks about it, one would realize that the time Xini moved into Thunderhawk City two years ago coincided with the time when Aniye and others announced to the world that they were researching a new generation of Armor Technology. That means that as early as two years ago, the Magic Energy Research Institute had actually sent people to Thunderhawk City to monitor the research being conducted by Aniye and his colleagues!

This outcome was truly unexpected by everyone, because no one had anticipated that the Magic Energy Research Institute had begun their schemes years ago; the thought was simply profoundly frightening.

At the same time, this also raised another question, why did Xini come to Thunderhawk City as early as two years ago, yet only blended into the research institute in the last half-year, and acted just in these last few days?

This question might be unclear to the likes of Aniye, since they, although aware of Rocky’s current predicament, primarily focused on their research, but Rocky knew!

The Magic Energy Research Institute was waiting for an opportunity, and this opportunity was Rick’s blockade on Backhill Village; during this distressing time for Rocky, wasn’t it the best time to steal the technology?

And what did this imply?

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After confirming that the behind-the-scenes instigator was the Magic Energy Research Institute, Rocky immediately returned to Thunderhawk City and then summoned Athena.

Having called Athena to his side, Rocky recounted his findings to her and then anxiously asked, “Athena, what do you think this means?”

In fact, Rocky had thought of the answer but couldn’t believe everything he had figured, which is why he asked Athena; he truly wanted to hear a completely contrary answer from her mouth.

However, faced with this question, Athena simply looked at him once and then shook her head.

Her shaking her head at that moment wasn’t out of ignorance of the answer but was telling Rocky that the answer he thought of was indeed the correct one, and there was no second possibility!

“Sir, it appears that Rick’s allies now include the Magic Energy Research Institute,” she said.

As Athena looked toward Rocky, she delivered the answer he least wanted to hear.

Upon hearing this, Rocky deflated like a punctured ball, slumping powerless into the City Lord’s throne, his gaze growing vacant…

He had never imagined that among his opponents there would be such a terrifying presence.

The Magic Energy Research Institute, one of the top three powers in the skies, had set its sights on him; such a situation, even just the thought of it, was enough to make anyone break out in cold sweat, and this was exactly what Rocky was experiencing.

Once this was confirmed, all the recent events began to make sense.

Why did the City of Fury dare to be so arrogant?

Why did the reinforcements from the Sky Alliance turn back?

Why did the Co-Governing Alliance retreat and avoid battle?

Everything made sense now!

Although Rocky was unaware of the Alliance’s decision to have the reinforcements turn back, he knew about other issues, like the sudden withdrawal of the Co-Governing Alliance. Clearly, the Co-Governing Alliance had been warned off by the Magic Energy Research Institute, and only a top force like the Institute could make the flourishing Co-Governing Alliance bow down—such was the power of the Institute.

How could he possibly contend against such an opponent?

Powerless in the City Lord’s Throne, Rocky wasn’t scared, but bewildered. After learning that his opponent was the Magic Energy Research Institute, he didn’t even know what he was doing anymore, because anything he did against such an opponent seemed futile!

In an instant, he was utterly defeated, and seeing him in this state, Athena opened her mouth as if to say something, but she ultimately didn’t speak, instead turning to look at Liliya.

When Athena looked at Liliya, Liliya wasn’t looking at her, but at Rocky. She just stood there silently by his side, watching him, saying nothing.

It was a long time before Liliya finally placed her hand gently on Rocky’s shoulder.

Feeling Liliya’s hand, the spellbound Rocky came back to his senses, then turned his head to look at her. It took him a while to finally ask, “What should I do…?”

Without a doubt, Rocky was now out of options. Facing an irresistible powerful foe, everything he did felt futile and meaningless, leaving him completely unsure of what to do.

Upon hearing this, Liliya gave a small smile, “Remember the Mairente Family we faced before? Wasn’t that situation even worse than now? Back then, we didn’t have a single warship, and the entire city had only you as a Void Magic Warrior, a single set of Void Magic Armor. At that time, the Mairente Family was much stronger than the Magic Energy Research Institute is to us now.”

“But in the end, we got through it. Under your leadership, we made it, right?”

“But this time…”

“It’s the same this time.” Liliya interrupted Rocky, looking at him with firm and utterly trusting eyes, “You will lead us through this challenge too. I believe in you, we all believe in you, so you must believe in yourself.”

“……”

Looking at Liliya, Rocky was silent for a long while before finally taking a deep breath. Then he turned to Athena and said, “Go bring Archimonde here!”