Lord of the Sky City

Chapter 375: Chapter 346: The Mysterious Woman_2

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“Yes.”

“You should know more about this matter than I do, shouldn’t you?”

“All I know is the surface, I want to know everything.”

After a conversation with her father, Cyril realized that her family’s campaign against Rocky was not as simple as it appeared on the surface, and since her father had sent her to inquire of Athena and ask for her opinion, there was clearly a reason for it.

That’s why she asked in such a way.

After listening to her, Athena pondered for a moment, then, just like before, took out several books from the bookshelf beside her and began to flip through them, one by one.

After about a few minutes, she closed the books and put them back in the distance, then looked back at Cyril.

“Does your family have any relation with the Kafka Empire?”

“Huh?”

Startled by the question, Cyril was momentarily stunned before she shook her head, “We have little contact with the Kafka Empire; our interaction is minimal.”

“I see…”

Nodding her head, Athena glanced at Cyril and after a moment, she spoke, “Sister Cyril, if I’m not mistaken, the Kafka Empire’s influence lurks behind your family’s actions this time.”

“The Kafka… Empire?”

Athena’s words made Cyril’s eyes widen in shock; the conclusion was too startling and incredible. How could the Kafka Empire be involved in her family’s campaign against Rocky?

“Athena, could you be mistaken? Our family has little to do with the Kafka Empire; moreover, this campaign against Rocky has nothing to do with them. How could they possibly be involved?”

After regaining her composure, Cyril asked with a frown. She admitted that Athena was a remarkable woman, incomparably more capable than herself, but she couldn’t believe Athena’s current conclusion.

“How do I make you understand…”

Athena wasn’t surprised by Cyril’s reaction and didn’t argue with her. After thinking for a while, she began to say, “Sister Cyril, you know about the fall of Tulip City, don’t you?”

“I do… What does that have to do with what we’re talking about?”

Cyril certainly knew about the significant event of Tulip City’s fall, but she didn’t understand how it was related to what she came to inquire about.

“It’s related, and significantly so.”

With a slight smile, Athena continued, “You should be very aware of the relationship between the three Saint Cities on land and The Three Great Alliances. From a certain perspective, the Saint Cities serve as the land bases for The Three Great Alliances, with both being nearly inseparable.”

“Because of this inseparable relationship, the fall of Tulip City is a colossal blow to the Sky Alliance. Outsiders might not see it, but those who know the details understand that it’s severe enough to cripple the Sky Alliance.”

“This is why the Alliance had Wilton immediately lead troops to strike. Their goal isn’t to take back Tulip City; what the Alliance truly wants is to find the next suitable land base.”

“However, in this process, the Sky Alliance’s power is already at a disadvantage compared to the other two major forces. This is not only clear to many, but it has also stirred many who are eager to test the waters and see if they can shake this behemoth at its most vulnerable—that’s the first point.”

“Second, as far as I know, during the combat skill competition in the Arena of Eternal City, Rocky killed a competitor named Xia Nai who was the son of an Imperial Marquis of the Kafka Empire.”

“Third, according to the information I’ve gathered, in the span of two months, your family’s Lexington and Kelly have met with the Kafka Empire’s envoys several times…”

“What!”

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This piece of intelligence almost made Cyril stand up from her seat!

How could such a thing occur?!

Lexington and Kelly had multiple contacts with the envoys of the Kafka Empire… How come she didn’t know about it? No, it wasn’t surprising that she was unaware, but did her father, the Clan Leader, know?!

Being too unexpected, Cyril’s mind became somewhat jumbled for a while before she regained her senses.@@novelbin@@

“Athena, what exactly is the purpose of Lexington and Kelly’s contact with the Kafka Empire?”

“It must be to seek protection,” Athena replied after glancing at Cyril. “After all, Rocky joined the Sky Alliance. Lexington and Kelly, for safety’s sake, apparently plan to collaborate with the Kafka Empire, to make the Alliance think twice; it’s also a good opportunity for the Kafka Empire.”

“Rocky killed the son of an Imperial Marquis, so it’s only logical for the Empire to take part in the punitive action against him. The key point is, the Empire can use your family’s power to test the waters of the Sky Alliance, and that is the real purpose of the Kafka Empire.”

“So… that’s why our family mobilized so many troops…”

After Athena finished speaking, Cyril froze, murmuring to herself.

Having had this explanation, she finally understood the true reason behind her family’s campaign against Rocky; she finally grasped why they sent out such a force to punish him. She had thought it was just a precaution, but now it seemed that was not the case!

The campaign against Rocky was merely a pretext; on the surface, it was about punishing him, but in reality, her family was teaming up with the Kafka Empire to probe the Sky Alliance!

It was because of such a factor that the Kafka Empire’s shadow appeared in the midst of this…

No wonder, no wonder her father had previously said Lexington and Kelly were playing with fire. Cyril finally understood the meaning of his words.

After making sense of all this, Cyril’s eyes gradually lost their luster. She couldn’t comprehend how things could have turned out this way.

This was the Sky Alliance, after all!

Had Lexington and Kelly lost their minds? Did they really think they could provoke the Sky Alliance with their family’s power? Even if the Alliance was severely weakened due to the fall of Tulip City, it was still the Sky Alliance, not something anyone could challenge on a whim!

“Sister Cyril, you needn’t worry too much,” Athena said, noticing Cyril lost in thought. “What if your family wins? If you could extinguish Rocky under the protection of the Sky Alliance, the entire world’s power dynamics might change because of it.”

“Are you saying… we could win?”

Hearing this, Cyril immediately snapped back to attention and eagerly looked at Athena.

Unfortunately, in response to her question, Athena just lazily shook her head. “Of course not, that’s impossible. Right now, the Sky Alliance’s biggest concern is someone challenging them. To the Alliance, Rocky’s life and death are trivial, their dignity is paramount. Your family sticking its neck out at this time, especially with the Kafka Empire behind it, the Alliance will definitely not let you off. Your family will inevitably face the Alliance’s destructive strike. Without a doubt, the two medium Sky Cities and all the troops your family sent to punish Rocky will be ruthlessly wiped out by the Alliance Army. Then the Alliance will come to punish your family, and for self-preservation, your family will have no choice but to join the Kafka Empire, after which the Kafka Empire will formally declare war on the Alliance. No matter who wins or loses this battle, the dynamics of the skies will change because of it.”

“In the end, that should be the outcome. However, during this process, Rocky and his Thunderhawk City will certainly be annihilated; that much you can be certain of.”

When Athena finished speaking these words with nonchalance, Cyril couldn’t help but feel a chill down her spine, her hair standing on end!

Could things really turn out this way?!

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