Lord of the Sky City-Chapter 847 - 829: Major Boost

At the same time as the Kalhan Region was largely brought under control, His Excellency the Holy Knight also sent good news: the massive army under his command, which had been advancing tirelessly, had finally reached the Peach Blossom Basin.

In terms of speed, the forces led by Wilton advanced relatively slowly. On one hand, this was due to differing strategies, and on the other hand, it was because the environment of the Blue Snow Peak region was far too harsh. This area could be described as a frozen wasteland stretching thousands of miles, with endless snowfields. Even progress through the air was exceedingly slow, so the advancement of the main army was undoubtedly severely hampered.

But even so, Wilton still managed to reach the Peach Blossom Basin shortly after the Kalhan Region was secured, completing the strategic goal with an urgency akin to a forced march over a great distance.

"Looks like the Sky Alliance and Kafka Empire are really at each other’s throats."

Upon hearing the news, Rocky, who was at the research institute, smiled faintly. He handed over the task at hand to other researchers and returned to the City Lord’s Mansion with Liliya.

After arriving at the City Lord’s Mansion, while heading toward the study, Rocky said to Liliya: "This time, the main forces of the Allied Forces are led by the Sky Alliance and Kafka Empire. As for the Magic Energy Research Institute, they are primarily in charge of providing advanced equipment. Because of this, the Sky Alliance and Kafka Empire have been fiercely competing for dominance within the Allied Forces."

"Are you certain?"

"I am. You can tell just by looking at the commanders of both armies."

Rocky nodded affirmatively with a slight smile. "His Excellency the Holy Knight and His Excellency the Marshal are undoubtedly the top military leaders of their respective factions. For them to personally take charge of commanding this battle at this stage seems premature, don’t you think? Obviously, both sides are seeking to prove who’s better. The Alliance sent Wilton, while the Kafka Empire deployed Mannstein. Clearly, both factions are eager to outshine the other."

"So, who won this time?"

"It was a draw."

Rocky glanced at Liliya and gave the answer he believed in. The contest between Wilton and Mannstein this time could be summed up as a stalemate. Marshal Mannstein seized the Kalhan Region in significantly less time than the Allied Forces had anticipated, which was quite an impressive feat. However, Wilton also reached the Peach Blossom Basin, nearly matching his opponent’s speed. More importantly, the troops under Wilton’s command suffered minimal casualties, which was something Mannstein couldn’t rival. As a result, the two sides ended up equally matched.

By this time, Rocky had stepped into the study. As always, he stood in front of the sand table and immediately marked the Kalhan Region and Blue Snow Peak region.

So far, the counteroffensive campaign had lasted for nearly half a year. The Allied Forces had already fully controlled the Marta region and had largely taken over the Kalhan and Blue Snow Peak regions, securing significant swaths of land.

However, this was far from the end, as the territory currently under Allied control still accounted for less than one-tenth of the world’s total land area. Vast stretches of land remained beyond the Allied Forces’ grasp, so the task ahead was still tremendously challenging.

Nonetheless, with the Kalhan and Blue Snow Peak regions falling into Allied hands one after another, their subsequent operations would become far more convenient. In fact, even without being on the battlefield, Rocky could already predict the Allied Forces’ next moves.

Without a doubt, the Allied Forces’ next focus would center on two points. On one hand, they would consolidate the Blue Snow Peak region while dispatching troops to establish a presence in the Peach Blossom Basin, turning this idyllic area into a major rear base on land, fully preparing for the protracted war that was bound to come.

On the other hand, they would establish contact between the Kalhan Region and Gesya City. By doing so, the Allied Forces could secure a tremendous boost, as Gesya City was one of the last remaining cities on land. Not only did it possess formidable combat capabilities, but its knowledge of the terrain far surpassed that of the Allied Forces. With Gesya City’s support, their operations would undoubtedly become much easier.

Regarding these two objectives, Rocky was highly confident in his judgment—and subsequently proven correct. Over the next month, the Allied Forces sent back wave after wave of good news, with the highlights being the developments concerning the Peach Blossom Basin and Gesya City.

Regarding the Peach Blossom Basin, the Allied Forces had deployed a hundred Sky Cities to settle in the area. Over the following period, these hundred floating cities would begin developing the region to provide ongoing supplies for the war effort.

The news about Gesya City was even more inspiring. The top leadership of the Allied Forces had met with the members of Gesya City’s council and reached a swift agreement on various aspects of the counteroffensive campaign. This formally marked Gesya City—one of the two remaining "Holy Cities" on land—joining the Allied Forces, along with the promise of deploying substantial troops.

The announcement of these two pieces of news immediately sent the rear lines into a frenzy of celebration, as though the Allied Forces had already won the counteroffensive. This joy was somewhat exaggerated but not unwarranted, as Gesya City’s participation was indeed a tremendous boost for the Allied Forces. Coupled with their unstoppable momentum since the beginning of the campaign, it was no wonder morale soared.

Meanwhile, as the good news from the frontlines came one after another, Rocky’s side also delivered uplifting news. After a long period of research and development, the first prototype of the new generation Land Combat Armor was finally completed!

Rocky had placed high hopes on this new Land Combat Armor. To ensure its successful creation, the entire research team of Thunderhawk City had joined forces, turning it into a collective effort that significantly accelerated the development process. In the end, it became the most powerful mass-produced armor independently developed by Thunderhawk City to date.

Because nearly the entire research institute had pitched in during the later stages, this piece of armor encompassed nearly every technology within Rocky’s grasp. It incorporated not only their own Rune Technology and Elemental Technology but also numerous traditional technologies obtained from the Magic Energy Research Institute. The design even borrowed concepts from Magic Conduction Technology and the sixth-generation armor, making this armor a truly comprehensive masterpiece.

It was precisely because of this tremendous investment that, when the prototype was completed and ready for field testing, Rocky, who hadn’t personally participated in a mission for a long time, couldn’t resist taking matters into his own hands. He decided to pilot the prototype himself to gather various performance data and personally verify whether this Land Combat Armor, which embodied the collective efforts of everyone, was worthy of the resources and energy invested in it!