Lord of the Sky City

When Rocky learned of the family's decision from Cyril, he had no intention of "negotiating nicely" with Baron Wolin!

He was determined to use the toughest measures to give an answer to Baron Wolin—no, to the Mairente Family: no one was allowed to bully him anymore!

Therefore, facing Baron Wolin, Rocky showed no mercy. With every move he made, he aimed to kill, and Liliya, who had always been on his side, was even more ruthless.

Interestingly enough, it wasn't just Rocky and Liliya who wanted to kill Baron Wolin. Orton had also specifically instructed Rocky before his departure to make sure to kill Baron Wolin if possible.

Of course, Orton had no personal grudge against Baron Wolin—there wasn't even the slightest interaction between the two. Orton's request for Rocky to commit murder was purely for his research. Orton had a few theories regarding the relationship between Mana Runes and Void Magic Armor that he urgently needed to test and he required Armor of the fourth generation or above for his experiments.

So, he asked Rocky to go for the kill if he could, even if it meant cutting off an arm or a leg, as long as he could get his hands on the fourth generation Armor...

Under such circumstances, Rocky and Liliya attacked with a decisive lethal blow, hoping to catch Baron Wolin off guard and kill him on the spot!

However, as good as their intentions were, and as well as they seized the opportunity, even their execution was flawless—the only problem was that Baron Wolin was not an easy opponent!

Indeed, Baron Wolin was just a titular noble, but don't forget he had served the Mairente Family for over thirty years. During these thirty years, he participated in countless battles, his experience was so vast and his strength so formidable, far surpassing both Rocky and Liliya.

So, when the two swung their long swords with the intention of delivering a fatal blow to kill Baron Wolin on the spot, they heard two bangs. The Baron, who had been facing away from them, seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He spun around in mid-air, his left hand up, right hand down, blocking both their attacks at once!

At the same time he blocked the attacks, two Mana Swords appeared in Baron Wolin's hands. These weren't long swords enhanced with Magic Stones, but swords entirely materialized from Mana!

His Void Magic Armor was the purest form of Assault Type Armor, the Eagle Claw Type 3. The main feature of this Armor was its powerful attack capabilities and a variety of offensive methods. Its signature trait lay in the two Magic Energy Solidifiers mounted on the knuckle of each hand, which could solidify Mana into immensely powerful long swords!

The two Mana Swords that blocked Rocky and Liliya's attacks were created by the Magic Energy Solidifiers; made entirely of Mana and gleaming brightly, they effortlessly warded off the assault!

"You two... are seeking death!"

As an experienced Void Magic Warrior, Baron Wolin could sense the murderous intent of Rocky and Liliya, forcing him to abandon the idea of returning to command the Fleet and engage them in battle instead.

As the fight began, his formidable strength was immediately evident. After blocking their attacks, with a roar, Baron Wolin repelled both swords with his own and leaped into the air, emerging from the encirclement. After sprinting towards the sky for a moment, he suddenly reversed direction, diving down directly at Rocky!

As a fourth generation Armor, the Eagle Claw Type 3 had 2700 points of Mana. Coupled with the fact that it was specifically designed for assault, the speed was astoundingly fast. From the moment he broke out of the encirclement to his dive towards Rocky, this series of actions was completed in mere blinks of an eye.

By the time Rocky realized it, Baron Wolin was already above him, both Mana Swords chopping down in unison!

Faced with this mountain-crushing attack, all Rocky could do was immediately raise his long sword to barely block the strike.

While this strike was momentarily resisted, Baron Wolin didn't cease his offensive but suddenly increased the propulsion power of his Armor, immediately pressuring Rocky into a continuous descent. At the same time, the Mana Swords in his hands shone even brighter, clearly enhancing their Mana power.

Clearly, in a comparison of strength between Armors, Rocky was at an absolute disadvantage. This was not surprising, as the Blood Pattern Mark II could be called a real antique, and even though it was enhanced by Orton with Rune enhancement, it only reached the level of a second-generation Armor.

On the other hand, Baron Wolin's Eagle Claw Type 3 was a fourth-generation Armor, superior in Mana, technology, and offensive capabilities to Rocky's Blood Pattern Mark II. Coupled with Baron Wolin's exceptionally rich combat experience, he completely overwhelmed Rocky in their first encounter.

Though this first engagement sounds complex, it took place in an instant, so much so that by the time Rocky was suppressed to the point of being unable to lift his head, Liliya had barely arrived.

"Get lost!"

Noticing Liliya charging in from the side, Baron Wolin continued to restrain Rocky with one hand while sweeping his Mana Sword with the other, not only easily blocking Liliya's attack but also forcing her to retreat!

But Liliya was not one to give up easily, as she regained her footing and charged at an even faster speed towards Baron Wolin.

"Hmph!"

Catching a glimpse of Liliya charging at him out of the corner of his eye, Baron Wolin let out a cold laugh, then suddenly leaped up, dodging her just as she was about to reach him.

Damn!

Liliya panicked for a moment, not expecting her opponent to suddenly dodge, for now, the target she faced was Rocky!

During the time Rocky was being suppressed by Baron Wolin, he had been struggling fervently, with the Armor's thrusters running at maximum. So when Baron Wolin backed off, the previously countering Rocky shot upward abruptly, meeting Liliya head-on!

It must be said that Baron Wolin's combat experience was just too vast. Facing the pincer attack from Rocky and Liliya, he was calm and composed, skillfully playing them off against each other!

At this moment, it was too late for Liliya to react. Even if her mind caught up, her body could not, leaving her with no choice but to collide with Rocky head-on.

Thankfully, thankfully, Rocky was no amateur. His numerous battles with Demons had already qualified him as a competent Void Magic Warrior. In the split second that counted, he made the correct decision: swiftly turning his body mid-air, he kept his propulsion direction unchanged. Relying on the adjustment of his posture, he converted his movement into a downward dash, narrowly missing Liliya!

In an instant, Liliya and Rocky crossed paths, each narrowly avoiding the other with great peril.

"Liliya! Go after the warship!"

After brushing past Liliya, Rocky made another decision, which was to have Liliya give up the fight with Baron Wolin and instead go after the Floating Warship.

The moment he said this, Liliya's eyes hidden behind the helmet instantly reddened, because she had never imagined that one day, she would become a burden to Rocky...

What Liliya might never realize is how wise Rocky's decision was, perhaps the wisest decision of his life. Because of it, he saved both their lives!Nôv(el)B\\jnn

PS: Five chapters delivered! Hope everyone likes them, five more coming tomorrow!