Lord of the Sky City-Chapter 695 - 658 My Rules

Chapter 695: Chapter 658 My Rules Chapter 695: Chapter 658 My Rules Rocky had his own ideas about where to get the money. He didn’t want to borrow it because the more people found out he possessed Rune Technology, the more favors he would owe, and the more complicated his future would become. So, he thought of the Sky Alliance.

Rocky’s relationship with the Sky Alliance had become increasingly subtle. After the Demon attacks had ended, the Sky Alliance also transferred Sirius City away. Though they provided some reasons at the time, everyone knew these were just excuses, effectively representing a stance taken by the Alliance.

This attitude undoubtedly signified that their relationship had completely derailed from its initial course, which was evident from Rocky’s interactions with Lord Glan.

When Rocky had just joined the Alliance, he and Glan met almost every few days, whether Rocky visited him or he visited Rocky, their interactions were exceptionally warm. This phase could be considered Rocky’s honeymoon period with the Alliance.

However, as Rune Technology was revealed, and the City of Fury’s blockade of Backhill Village began, Rocky’s relationship with the Alliance started to grow distant. The most direct sign was that he met with Glan less and less. When City of Fury had just begun the blockade, they still met occasionally. But later, they stopped meeting entirely; Rocky no longer sought out Glan, and Glan didn’t come to him either.

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The last time they met was concerning the issue of Sirius City being transferred. As the Alliance’s ambassador, Glan was responsible for informing Rocky about this matter. Their meeting was very cold. Rocky simply inquired why the Alliance decided to transfer Sirius City. After all, stationing Sirius City in Backhill Village was a promise made by the Alliance after the war, tantamount to a reward. Glan provided a few reasons and then… there was nothing more, and that was already half a month ago.

Therefore, it could be said that Rocky’s relationship with the Alliance had plummeted from its initial honeymoon period to an all-time low, with virtually no communication between them.

But even so, even though their relationship had become extremely rigid, at least superficially, Rocky was still a member of the Alliance, and an integral one at that. Whilst the Alliance had transferred Sirius City, they still hadn’t openly broken ties with Rocky, which made their current situation quite delicate.

It was precisely because there was still a subtle connection between them that Rocky thought of asking the Alliance for money.

Of course, he was not going to ask for money directly, but planned to sell technology to the Alliance to raise funds!

With the official announcement of White Demon and Thunderhawk Armor, combined with having authorized the Apple Tree Corporation to start manufacturing Rune Battleships, the whole world knew he held advanced Rune Technology. Rocky felt that rather than letting everyone covet what he had, it would be better to proactively sell some of it—just a little bit—to make a decent amount of money.

And his first target was the Sky Alliance.

Under these circumstances, he quickly summoned Glan to the City Lord’s Mansion for an overdue meeting.

“Lord Glan, does the Alliance have any interest in Mana Runes?”

Upon seeing Glan, Rocky didn’t make small talk or beat around the bush, but went straight to the point with his question.

Such directness even stunned Glan. He certainly knew what Mana Runes were. As a master dispatched to Thunderhawk City by the Alliance, Glan knew much more about Rocky than outsiders. Despite having barely seen Rocky recently, he had been closely observing his every move. So, when Rocky asked the question directly, Glan almost couldn’t believe his ears.

Was Rocky planning to share Rune Technology with the Alliance?

This disbelief haunted Glan. He had witnessed Rocky’s behavior over the past few months—there was no sign of compromise with the Alliance. How could he have suddenly changed his mind?

But after some thought, Glan realized there was nothing surprising about it. Although it appeared that Rocky had extricated himself from his predicament, danger lurked everywhere, and it wouldn’t be long before he faced a greater crisis than before. Glan didn’t believe Rocky was unaware of this, so it made sense for him to have a change of heart at this time.

Having realized this, Glan, as an experienced diplomat, immediately knew what to do.

“Lord Rocky, the Alliance has always been open to new technology. If you wish to share Rune Technology with the Alliance, that would be most welcome. Once evaluated, the Alliance will surely honor its initial agreement, as promised. I can assure you of that,” Glan said, emphasizing the last part to remind Rocky that as long as he was willing to share Mana Runes, the Alliance would continue to support him regardless of past grievances.

“That’s excellent,” replied Rocky, smiling at Glan, and nodding his head while seated on the City Lord’s Throne, “In that case, I wouldn’t mind sharing some Rune Technology with the Alliance. I’ll sell the method for drawing Basic Runes to the Alliance, provided the price is right.”

“Lord Rocky, rest assured, the Alliance will not be stingy with Contribution Points.”

“No, I don’t want Contribution Points. I want Gold Coins,” Rocky said, shaking his finger at Glan, making it clear that this time he wasn’t interested in Contribution Points—he wanted Gold Coins!

Glan was taken aback, then frowned slightly, “Lord Rocky, that’s not in accordance with the Alliance’s rules.”

On this matter, Glan truly wasn’t trying to be difficult with Rocky. The Alliance had its rules: any member who shared technology with the Alliance, no matter how cutting-edge, would only receive Contribution Points. But that wasn’t an issue because Contribution Points could be exchanged within the Alliance for many things, including Gold Coins and even items that couldn’t be bought with Gold Coins.

However, that wasn’t what Rocky wanted. Contribution Points were indeed useful within the Alliance, but let’s not forget his current relationship with them. Although they hadn’t openly fallen out, things were already extremely strained, and Rocky knew very well that, for the technology he held, the Sky Alliance might turn against him any day. If that happened, what use would an abundance of Contribution Points be to him? They’d be as good as waste paper, nowhere near as valuable as Gold Coins!

So, Rocky immediately shook his head firmly and declared, “Lord Glan, this time we’ll do it by my rules. I’m only selling for Gold Coins. If the Alliance disagrees, then I’ll have to find another buyer.”