Lord of the Sky City

Chapter 524: Chapter 488: Tired Heart Chapter 524: Chapter 488: Tired Heart When the Elder of the Sky Alliance arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion, he encountered Bernardo and others leaving, but it was already too late.

More importantly, it was unclear whether it was Bernardo and his company who had spread the news in advance, or if someone did so deliberately; either way, the news that Bernardo was to represent the Mairente Family in a challenge against Rocky had become known to everyone.

In the eyes of Bernardo and his companions, this was naturally a good thing. They were representing the family, after all, and to drive out Rocky, who represented the Sky Alliance, was a matter of great honor!

Unfortunately, what seemed like a good thing to them looked entirely different to the family elders. But everything was too late now. Rocky had accepted Bernardo’s challenge, and for some reason, the word had spread. If the Elder approached Rocky to cancel the challenge now, it would not just be outsiders who would look down upon their family; even the residents within would hold them in contempt.

Therefore, out of necessity, the Elder took Bernardo and the others immediately to Soaring Dragon City to report the matter to Lexington.

However, as they rushed to the Skyport in a carriage, Athena’s figure appeared at the window of a hotel on the second floor.

Looking down at the family’s carriage as it ran past on the street, Athena smiled and returned to her room by the tea seat, leisurely picking up her teacup for a sip…

By the time Bernardo and the others accompanied the Elder to see Lexington and relayed the matter to him, the entire family was in an uproar!

“Nonsense!”

Looking at Bernardo, Abraham’s spit nearly splattered on his face.

“Big brother, this is a great opportunity for us!”

Bowing his head to meet Abraham’s eyes, Bernardo couldn’t help but mutter, “Rocky has already said, if he loses, he’ll roll out of the family…”

“You!”

Seeing Bernardo continue to talk nonsense, Abraham would have slapped him if it weren’t for the fact that his father was in the next room.

He was really beginning to miss Cyril. Although she never saw eye to eye with him, Cyril’s abilities were exceptional. If she were still with the family, wouldn’t he feel so much less burdened facing this crisis? After all, even if Cyril didn’t help him, she would never add to the chaos like the current bunch of good-for-nothings.

Perhaps accustomed to their uselessness, Abraham took a few deep breaths to compose himself before speaking, “Bernardo, and the rest of you, what exactly are you thinking?”

“We want to help the family!”

“So you confront Rocky? Do you take the family’s troubles for a game? Is an issue between the family and the Sky Alliance something that can be resolved with a mere challenge?”

Glancing at Bernardo and the others, Abraham spoke earnestly. Not that he wanted to explain to them, but the family’s predicament was already dire, and yet they managed such a childish act, it was truly disgraceful. No wonder Rocky dared to swagger into the Mairente City Lord’s Mansion. With people like Bernardo, isn’t Rocky free to do as he pleases?

And having been told this, although they dared not argue back, it was clear they were still unconvinced. Thus, someone muttered under their breath, “Even if we can’t drive Rocky away, it would be good to win against him and take down his arrogance…”

“Do you think he would lose?”

Hearing this, Abraham could no longer hold back his anger and bellowed, “Do you have any idea what Rocky is called in warfare?”

“The Demon on the battlefield!”

“On the battlefield, he’s a monster, even more terrifying than the real Demons! And you few think you can win against him?”

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As Abraham roared at Bernardo, his father, along with Bernardo’s father and many family Elders, were in the adjacent conference room, also debating the matter.

“Clan Leader, let me talk to Rocky…”

Looking at Lexington, Bernardo’s father couldn’t help but speak up.

As one of the family Elders, Bernardo’s father was naturally able to see the bigger picture, and he clearly understood how meaningless his son’s actions were. More importantly, if Bernardo really fought with Rocky, his son would be finished!

Though he had never been on the battlefield, as one of the family Elders, Bernardo’s father had visited the Tulip Battle Zone and was well aware of the fearsome reputation Rocky had there—that he was a presence that even the Imperial Army would dread upon hearing of on the battlefield. How could his son possibly be a match for Rocky?

Therefore, he would rather sacrifice his own pride and apologize to Rocky than allow this duel to go ahead.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately expressed opposition.

“I disagree, if we call off the duel, even go to beg Rocky, how will the people of Sky City view our family?”

“Yonny! Do you want my son to go to his death?!”

“Your son has caused such a problem, should the family bear the consequences?”

“You!”

In an instant, the conference room erupted in argument, turning the solemn family meeting into a cacophony as chaotic as a marketplace. Lexington sat in the Clan Leader’s seat, helplessly watching everything unfold amid the noise.

In that moment, he zoned out, suddenly feeling weary at heart.

Before Atted was driven away, he had always wanted to sit in the Clan Leader’s seat, willing to fight tooth and nail with Atted for it. But now that he was finally sitting there, why did he wish to hand it over to someone else immediately, especially at times like this?

After a moment of distraction, Lexington snapped back to reality, but the arguing in the conference room was still ongoing.

“Enough!”

Suddenly, he bellowed and hammered the table forcefully. With a smack, all chaos ceased.

“Look at yourselves now!”

He scornfully eyed the several Elders who had stood up from their seats and were even ready to roll up their sleeves, rebuking them, “Everyone sit down!”

With a reprimand, all the Elders had no choice but to sit back down, and then everyone turned their eyes to Lexington.

After contemplating for a while under the gaze of everyone, Lexington finally slowly began to speak, “The family can no longer bear any more blows, so the duel cannot be canceled.”

“Clan Leader! But Bernardo…”

Upon hearing this, Bernardo’s father panicked, but before he could finish his sentence, Lexington waved his hand and continued, “You need not worry, the family will not let Bernardo die. Not only that, we will make him win!”

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