Lord of the Sky City-Chapter 866 - 848: Speaking Frankly

High-level demons are indeed strong; in a one-on-one situation, even the Slaughter Battle Armor stands no chance against them. However, compared to the endless number of normal demons, high-level demons are too few in number. Thus, when the Guard Corps grouped together, leveraging their numerical advantage to advance collectively, the mighty Lava Demons quickly fell.

And as the high-level demons were defeated, the number of demons began to decrease sharply. This was because, with the Rune Armor joining the battle, the bombardment on the ground became more intensive, and the power was even greater. Consequently, the number of demons that could break through the firepower net suddenly dwindled. Although there were still some, it was no longer enough to pose a threat.

Meanwhile, Rocky’s Void Magic Corps also began to drive away the Flying Demons. There was no other way; the number of Flying Demons was just too overwhelming. Even with the dual advantages of warships and armor, Rocky’s side could only hold its ground without losing. It was almost impossible to annihilate all the Flying Demons, yet this was still impressive enough.

After that, the battle continued; the demons kept trying to assault Qingyuan City but were never successful again. With Rocky and his subordinates joining the fray, Qingyuan City’s defensive power was enhanced by more than just a few levels. It was exceedingly difficult for the demons to break through.

Thus, the battle continued into the night, and from the night, it went on until the next morning, when it finally drew to a close, and the demons finally retreated.

With the demons’ departure, all that was left outside Qingyuan City was a chaotic mess. Over twenty thousand demon corpses were left behind, their bodies covering the entire grassland, with blood dyeing the land a deep red. Yet despite this hellish scene, there was a cheer throughout the Mairente family stationed inside Qingyuan City.

Indeed, the Mairente family members had reason to cheer, as they originally thought this would be their last battle, a fight they couldn’t possibly win. Yet they survived, and with this battle over, the demons no longer had the strength to fight again. The Mairente family only needed to hold out for some time to await the reinforcements from the Allied Forces. How could this not inspire them?

While the ordinary soldiers cheered jubilantly, those led by Cyril felt somewhat embarrassed because ordinary soldiers didn’t have to face Rocky, but they did. Especially this time, if it weren’t for Rocky’s timely intervention with an unexpectedly powerful force, they might have long been torn apart by demons. So whether they were willing or not, they had to meet Rocky, and this time Rocky was no longer their enemy, but their benefactor.

Thus, on the second day after the war, Cyril led several elders of the family to Thunderhawk City to thank Rocky.

"What are your plans going forward?"

Upon meeting Cyril and the others, Rocky did not wait for them to thank him because, in his view, such thanks were meaningless and unnecessary. After all, he and Cyril shared a blood relation. Even though the other family members weren’t good to him back in the day, Cyril had helped him quite a bit, so Rocky did not see saving her as an extraordinary deed.

He was more concerned with Cyril’s future plans.

The Mairente family members apparently didn’t expect Rocky to be so straightforward. Stunned, they couldn’t help but be moved. Rocky truly was different now.

Rocky’s current demeanor clearly showed he no longer cared about the past grievances between them. This displayed not only his generosity but also his strength. It’s known that only the strong side has the right to ’let go’; the weaker side doesn’t have this privilege. And between Rocky and the Mairente family, Rocky was evidently the stronger one, strong enough that he no longer cared about past grievances.

This was the mentality and courage only great figures possessed!

Facing such a Rocky and thinking about his powerful troops, to be honest, the elders of the Mairente family were convinced. They no longer hated or resented Rocky because Rocky’s strength had long surpassed the level where they could hold a grudge.

Compared to those elders, Cyril didn’t think about it too much. Instead, she recalled the first time she met Rocky years ago in the Eternal City. Back then, he was just a small City Lord, struggling to fend off Baron Wolin’s attacks. She didn’t expect that after so many years, he had grown into a real big figure in the sky. Cyril wasn’t jealous; instead, she felt a bit gratified since she was, after all, Rocky’s sister.

So after taking a deep breath, Cyril said, "I plan to lead the family back to the Marta Region, regroup, and then continue to participate in the war."

Looking at Rocky, Cyril spoke her thoughts without reservation. She intended to continue leading the family in the counter-offensive war.

This idea wasn’t a temporary impulse but a well-considered plan. It wasn’t because Cyril was belligerent, nor because she felt tied to the land, but because she and her family had no choice but to continue fighting.

The Mairente family had long declined over the years and was no longer what it used to be. In today’s circumstances, the only way for the family to revive was through war. So even after such a severe crisis, Cyril was determined to continue leading the family into battle, to keep gaining military merit through combat. Only this way could the family have a chance of revival; it was her only choice.

"Is that necessary?"

However, after Cyril finished speaking, Rocky slightly frowned.

"Rocky, the family needs us to..."

"What I mean is, do you still have the capability to continue fighting?"

Cyril wanted to explain further, but Rocky interrupted her and bluntly asked the most critical question: did the Mairente family still have the strength to continue fighting?

This was a war after all.

It involved a top-tier global conflict. After experiencing this nearly exterminating crisis, even if the Mairente family took some time to regroup at the rear, could they still have the power to continue participating in the battle?

It’s often said that war requires willpower, but let’s not forget that without soldiers or warships, no one can stand on the battlefield. What use is strong willpower then?

Without troops as a foundation, Cyril and the Mairente family, no matter how strong their willpower or desire is, do not qualify to keep fighting. And this would be considered a good scenario. If the war becomes intense and the Allied Forces abandon them as sacrificial pawns, the Mairente family might be thrown onto the battlefield as cannon fodder. That would be the worst-case scenario.

And regrettably, this is precisely the situation Cyril and the Mairente family are facing.ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com