Lord of the Sky City

The entire Mairente Family gathered to discuss a matter that was precisely related to Rocky!

“Elders… what are your thoughts on this issue?”

Sitting in the Clan Leader’s position, Atted surveyed the room with an incredibly composed expression before opening his mouth to speak.

But after he finished his statement, there was silence.

“What is it? Does nobody have anything to say on this matter?”

After waiting for a moment and seeing that no one spoke up, Atted asked again.

“Clan Leader.”

Finally, someone spoke up; however, when everyone followed the direction of the voice, they realized that the speaker was not any of the Elders at the meeting but a young man sitting against the wall.

As previously mentioned, this meeting included not only the Mairente Family’s Elders but also the younger generation who had already become involved in the family’s affairs. The person now speaking was one of the younger generation, and it was none other than Lexington’s son: Abraham.

Abraham, about the same age and generation as Cyril, belonged to the family’s young generation and was already involved in managing family affairs alongside his father, and therefore, he also attended this meeting.

Noticing that everyone, including Atted, had turned their attention to him, Abraham stood up and swiftly said, “Clan Leader, Elders, regarding the matter of Rocky, I think our family should no longer show leniency. While he has not yet fully spread his wings, we should eradicate him swiftly!”

Abraham spoke these words with such conviction that it seemed as if Rocky had already become the family’s greatest enemy.

His performance wasn’t entirely an act, because whether or not Rocky was the entire family’s greatest enemy remained to be seen, but he had definitely become the greatest enemy of his father, Lexington.

It had been over two months since the competition between Rocky and Xia Nai ended, and the Mairente Family was already aware of the Sky Alliance’s sanctions, specifically the inclusion of the Mairente Family on the unwelcome list. This meant Lexington’s series of actions targeted at Rocky were also known to Rocky.

And if anyone still remembered Lexington’s original plan, they would know that during the battle between Rocky and Wild Horse City, Abraham was supposed to swoop in like a yellow sparrow and seize Thunderhawk City, thereby acquiring the technology in Rocky’s possession.

Lexington arranged it this way, and Abraham was indeed prepared to act accordingly. So, when the battle between Rocky and Wild Horse City was taking place and many City Lords were spectating, Abraham was among them. Yet, before he had a chance to make his move, the Alliance Army appeared, and facing the formidable Alliance Army, Abraham, who had long been prepared, ultimately decided to stand down.

Nevertheless, having witnessed the entire battle between Rocky and Wild Horse City firsthand, Abraham realized that Rocky was certainly not an easy opponent. Now already the City Lord of a minor Sky City, Rocky had boldly declared war on Wild Horse City. If he were allowed to grow and gain strength, would his father, who had repeatedly targeted him, still have good days ahead?

Thus, saying that Rocky had become Lexington’s greatest enemy was not an exaggeration at all!

Therefore, Abraham suggested that the family continue targeting Rocky, trying to turn the personal grudge between Rocky and Lexington into a grudge against the entire family. This was not just his own opinion but represented the stance of Lexington’s faction, though it was voiced through Abraham.

No sooner had his words left his mouth than Sister Cyril beside him said, “Abraham, do you mean to suggest that our family should go to war with the Sky Alliance?”

Casting a glancing look at Abraham, Cyril also rose to her feet, “Clan Leader, Elders, now that Rocky has joined the Sky Alliance, I believe this is rather a good thing for our entire family.”

“Oh?”

Hearing her daughter’s words, Atted, seated in the Clan Leader’s position, glanced at her and then nodded with a smile, “Go on, elaborate.”

“Yes.”

After acknowledging with a word, Cyril continued, “Rocky has greatly changed from before. Not only has he joined the Sky Alliance, but he also possesses the most cutting-edge Armor Technology today, which is the key point. His potential for development is substantial, and I think everyone should be well aware of it.”

“Although it seems he has some conflict with the Mairente family, it’s not actually the case. He only has issues with certain individuals in the family. These are personal grudges and not related to the family as a whole. Moreover, let’s not forget that he has the blood of our family. No matter what, he is still a member of our family. Therefore, I believe the family should let bygones be bygones and take the initiative to ease our relationship with him. Only in this way can it be beneficial for both parties.”

As a woman who was the Clan Leader, Cyril was accustomed to the ways of the world. Even in such a high-level family meeting, her demeanor was not at all timid, and she articulated her ideas clearly and concisely in just a few words.

When she had finished speaking, many in the hall appeared to be deep in thought. As the Clan Leader, Cyril’s opinion essentially represented Atted’s, indicating that on the matter of how to handle Rocky, Atted wished for reconciliation.

Moreover, it must be acknowledged that Cyril’s words held some truth. Rocky indeed was no longer the person he used to be—now backed by the Sky Alliance and holding genuine new technology in his hands, whether one liked it or not, it was necessary to see him in a new light. In this context, the question of whether to oppose him or maintain a good relationship with him was obviously not a matter for debate.

Unfortunately, as reasonable as Cyril’s idea was, there were definitely those who would not agree.

“Hmph!”

As soon as she finished speaking, Abraham let out a cold laugh.

“Sister Cyril, I think you are putting too much personal emotion into this matter. Last time, you secretly informed Rocky about the family’s decision to reclaim Thunderhawk City. What now, are you planning to do the same thing again?”

“Or is it that you have already informed him of the matters of this meeting in advance?”

With a sneer and a look toward Cyril, Abraham spoke in a mocking tone, instantly causing Cyril’s expression to turn extremely unpleasant.

The fact that Rocky managed to defeat Baron Wolin had indeed been related to Cyril’s heads-up, a matter which in itself wasn’t an issue, and Baron Wolin’s defeat could not be blamed on Cyril. However, Abraham’s mention of these events at this juncture put Cyril on the defensive—she had just vigorously asserted her concern for the family’s interests, and Abraham’s insinuation now made it seem as though she had ulterior motives.

Following that, Abraham turned to the rest and said:

“Everyone, the conflict between Rocky and our family is not merely with one individual; he detests the entire Mairente family! He is just like his father, who betrayed the family for a woman, despising the entire family!”

Abraham glared, bitterly voicing this piece of the past that few people now spoke of.

Where did the relationship between Rocky and the Mairente family originate? Naturally, it stemmed from his father, who was a member of the Mairente family and also Atted’s brother, which made Rocky and Cyril cousins.

The complicated relationship between Rocky and the Mairente family was precisely because his father had left the family, with the reason being a woman—his mother.

In fact, there wasn’t much to tell about this tale. Both Rocky’s father and mother were born into prominent families, but the two families were adversaries. Hence, when the couple fell in love, they both left their respective families. Naturally, the process was incredibly complex and involved much entanglement, yet the story itself was quite simple.

In summary, Rocky’s father turned his back on the entire family to be with his mother. After his death, the family, coveting the inheritance he left behind—specifically, a medium-sized Sky City—sought out Rocky, leading to everything that happened afterward.

Now, Abraham had brought up the subject again and followed up without mercy, “Clan Leader, Elders, think about it. Can we possibly reconcile with someone filled with hatred for the family? Should we keep him, fostering a tiger that could become a danger, waiting for the day he seeks revenge on us?”