Chapter 214: Chapter 220 Major Events and Minor Sentiments


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    Facing Rocky’s concern, Orton laughed straightaway, “Kid, when did I ever say that only the two of us would be involved in this plan?”


    “What?”


    Orton’s words left Rocky stunned on the spot, momentarily unable to react.


    “I’ve already contacted a few old friends and invited them here to join us in the research.”


    Seeing the startled Rocky, Orton casually explained.


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    It turned out he never planned to complete the Rune Armor project by himself; he had already contacted others long ago!


    But as soon as he said this, Rocky jumped up immediately!


    “Teacher, when did this happen?”


    “It was just a few days ago.”


    “Why didn’t you tell me?”


    “I forgot.” Sёarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Orton said nonchalantly while picking his nose with his little finger, then rolled his eyes at Rocky, “Kid, look at you! What, do you see everyone as robbers, all set on stealing the mana runes?”


    “Well… I… I didn’t mean it that way…”


    Hearing Orton’s words, Rocky’s face flushed instantly because Orton was right; he was, indeed, worried about more people finding out about the mana runes.


    “You… When will you start thinking more broadly?”


    Faced with Rocky’s flushed face, Orton sighed helplessly, “Kid, you need to realize that not everyone in this world is blinded by profit. Those old friends of mine may not be as capable as I am, but they are skilled, and most importantly, they are truly passionate about academia, so you can rest assured.”


    “And don’t forget, the content in the research notes is merely the rune foundation left by Senior Wensel. Only through further research on this foundation can the runes truly shine. I remember you once said that the mana rune technology is something you eventually plan to share with the world. So, before sharing it, don’t you plan to do further research?”


    “Don’t you intend to fully explore the runes before sharing them, ensuring that even if others know about the mana runes and grasp the basics, they will always be a step behind you?”


    After saying this, Orton patted Rocky on the shoulder, “Kid, possessing the mana runes gives you a greater advantage than others, so it’s time to broaden your horizons and deepen your ideas.”


    “……”


    Orton’s teaching was deafening to Rocky, leaving him stunned.


    Obviously, after interacting with Rocky for so long, Orton had identified his shortcoming—his vision was too narrow and his perspective too limited. Of course, this wasn’t his fault; after all, as the City Lord of a small Sky City, how profound could his vision be? How broad could his perspective be?


    In reality, this was not just Rocky’s issue; many City Lords of small Sky Cities had the same problem. But Orton made it clear, Rocky was different from other City Lords. Those City Lords might spend their entire lives as just City Lords of small Sky Cities, but since Rocky had mastered the top-notch technology of mana runes, his future was boundless. Under such circumstances, he had to expand his vision, deepen his perspective, and avoid showing a small-minded attitude.


    Of course, this wasn’t something that could happen overnight, so after saying all this, Orton called him to the small blackboard in the lab to give him an early lecture on some ideas about Rune Armor, so he wouldn’t be clueless when the other masters came.


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    Many events occurred in October of the 117th year of the Sky Era, some of which people quickly learned about, while others became known years later.


    For example, the fall of Tulip City, once known through Wilton’s report, the Sky Alliance considered concealing it. This was also the wish of the other two alliances. The Three Great Alliances even contacted the Shadow Alliance to this end. After all, Tulip City, which had stood for less than a hundred years, had long become a symbol in people’s hearts. If the news of its fall spread, it would inevitably cause panic to some extent.


    Unfortunately, this matter was too big to hide. Even if the Shadow Alliance did not spread it, any Sky City flying over Tulip City could learn about it. The truth couldn’t be hidden, so even though the Three Great Alliances deliberately concealed it, over time, many people learned about the fall of Tulip City through various channels.


    As expected by the Three Great Alliances, once the news spread, it immediately caused a sensation across the sky, causing the people to panic. In such a situation, the Sky Alliance had no choice but to release a statement to the world through various channels, including the Shadow Alliance.


    In this statement, while confirming the fall of Tulip City, the Sky Alliance assured everyone that they had gathered a large number of troops and that Holy Knight Wilton would lead the effort to reclaim Tulip City as soon as possible.


    Only after this statement was released did the people in the sky finally calm down.


    However, this only applied to ordinary people. Those with more foresight were not fooled by a mere statement. To them, if even the well-defended Tulip City could be breached, how easily could it be retaken?


    Moreover, now that the city had fallen, what use would retaking it serve? The statement was released a month after Tulip City was conquered. In that long month, everyone in Tulip City had been slaughtered by demons. So even if Wilton successfully reclaimed Tulip City, what good was an empty city?


    In truth, perceptive individuals saw that the Sky Alliance’s statement was just to pacify the masses, and insightful people cared less about the city itself and more about the implications of Tulip City’s fall. That was the key.


    Therefore, after the Sky Alliance issued the statement, the matter of Tulip City seemed to calm, but an undercurrent began to flow through the sky.


    Firstly, the other two forces in the Three Great Alliances, the Kafka Empire and the Magic Energy Research Society, made a series of moves. The two alliances successively dispatched a large number of Sky Cities to the other two cities on land, namely Gesya City and Mount Wanshan City, clearly to prevent the fate of Tulip City from happening to these two cities.


    On the other hand, staying true to their word, in the second month following the statement, the Sky Alliance dispatched a massive force straight to Tulip City!


    This force comprised three large Sky Cities and five medium-sized Sky Cities, with Wilton himself as commander. The fleets under these cities numbered in the thousands! They marched grandly toward Tulip City!


    The mobilization of such a massive force naturally drew the world’s attention, and everyone was eager to see if they could retake Tulip City.


    However, at the same time, a seemingly insignificant event went unnoticed: during this period, Thunderhawk City saw an unusual stream of guests.


    Orton’s old friends arrived one after another during this time!


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