Karina left, vanishing in front of everyone in a flash of red, and only after she had gone did Rocky somewhat confusedly enter the Magic Elevator.
The City Lord of Rose City made a lasting impression on Rocky, not because of her beauty, but rather because Karina gave off a peculiar aura, and her words were intriguing. It sounded as though she wanted to collaborate with Rocky?
Shaking his head, Rocky couldn’t figure out what the woman was really after and didn’t pursue the matter further. Perhaps her words were just a polite gesture, and there was no need to take them too seriously.
However, Karina’s appearance did broaden Rocky’s horizons since, including her, he had met five or six City Lords along the way. Based on the behavior displayed by Karina and the previously met Berg, it was clear that each City Lord of the Sky Cities had their unique personality.
Although he had met quite a few City Lords and was acquainted with two of them, Rocky had no intention of befriending these people, not because he was arrogant, but because the time was not right.
Currently, Thunderhawk City was still weak, and hastily engaging with other Sky Cities was not a wise move when his own strength was not solid enough. After all, the others were also City Lords, and who knows if they would view Thunderhawk City as their next expansion target.
Moreover, Rocky possessed the secret of the Mana Rune, and too much contact with the well-informed City Lords might let them catch a hint of this secret, which would only bring trouble upon himself.
Therefore, after checking into his room, Rocky summoned everyone to his room and conveyed his new orders: keep a low profile.
Whether it was on the Star of the Sky or outside, he wanted everyone to remain discreet and not be ostentatious. After all, they had come here to make and spend money, and attracting other troubles was the last thing they needed.
This request was naturally unopposed by the others, who were also busy with many tasks in the Eternal City and had no time to show off even if they wanted to.
However, unfortunately, while Rocky’s intention might have been good, the events that followed ensured his low-profile strategy was doomed from the start, as the commotion he’d caused at the Skyport made it impossible to stay under the radar any longer.
In fact, just overnight, by the next day, visitors were queuing up at his door.
The dispatch of over a hundred Demon Corpses, several boxes of Demon Cores, and thousands of pounds of ore at the port was widely known the next day thanks to those with an interest in spreading the word, which drew a lot of attention. Otherwise, how could City Lords like Berg and Karina, who had never met Rocky, recognize him at first sight?
Besides these well-informed City Lords, the ones paying more attention to Rocky were the merchants from various Chambers of Commerce.
After all, he had in his possession over a hundred Demon Corpses, several boxes of Demon Cores, and thousands of pounds of ore. He surely hadn’t brought all of these items to the God City just for show; they were meant for trade, and any Chamber of Commerce wouldn’t refuse such an opportunity; they would even take the initiative to knock on his door.
So, on the next day, the knock on Rocky’s door came, and one Chamber of Commerce after another sent representatives to connect with him, hoping to strike a deal.
Unprepared for this turn of events, Rocky, who had intended to be discreet, never expected to attract so much attention. Could it be… could it be because he was too outstanding?
Quickly discarding this absurd thought, Rocky immediately called for Aileen and irresponsibly handed all these matters to her, as she was supposed to be in charge of them anyway.
As for himself, he then took Liliya, Monte, and Lin Feng and left…
As a result, Aileen was completely confined to the room on the Star of the Sky, as there were many Chambers of Commerce planning to negotiate with Rocky. Three groups of people arrived early in the morning, followed by another three in the afternoon, keeping Aileen indoors all day long.
However, these visits weren’t entirely a bad thing since Aileen did need to sell all the goods she had. Since the Chambers of Commerce took the initiative to come to her, it saved her the trouble of going out.
On the other hand, having left the Star of the Sky, Rocky headed straight for the weapon market.
He had many tasks to accomplish in the God City, but among them, the two most important were the purchase of Void Magic Armor and a Skyship. These two matters were not only directly related to the strength of Thunderhawk City but also accounted for a substantial part of the expenses, necessitating extra attention from Rocky.
Once they reached the weapon market, Rocky led Liliya and the others straight to a store specializing in Void Magic Armor.
He intended to buy a set of Void Magic Armor for Liliya!
After the last mission, especially the final battle in that mission, Rocky made a decision. Liliya had nearly lost her life under a high wall during that battle. If it hadn’t been for his timely arrival, Liliya might have been buried in the ground by now.
This was something Rocky absolutely could not accept. Since coming to this world, Liliya had always stayed by his side, caring for and protecting him. Rocky might not care even if he lost a Sky City, but he could not afford to lose Liliya. Therefore, he planned to arm Liliya with the Void Magic Armor!
Besides, he was now wealthy and didn’t need to count every penny anymore, so he could afford this.
With this in mind, it wasn’t long before he led everyone into a decently-sized Void Magic Armor specialty store. The three-story building wasn’t small, and as soon as they entered, the attendants immediately came with a warm greeting. However, they did not rush to recommend Armor but instead invited everyone to sit down and served tea and fruit.
“Sir, what is this…”
Lin Feng, who had never experienced such a scene, looked at Rocky with a puzzled expression as he sat down.
“Brother Lin Feng, don’t be nervous, this is just the protocol,”
Such a matter naturally did not need Rocky to explain, so Monte spoke up instead, “The shops that sell Void Magic Armors are quite different from ordinary weapon stores. After all, a set of Void Magic Armor can cost tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Gold Coins.
Thus, the service here is exceptionally comprehensive, and there will be a specialized attendant to accompany and introduce the products.”
As if to prove Monte’s words, no sooner had he finished explaining than a young and beautiful woman gracefully approached them.
This young woman looked to be only about twenty years old. Not only was she exceptionally attractive, but she also had an impressive demeanor. She approached the group and, instead of speaking right away, she smiled and looked around before resting her gaze on Rocky.
“Sir, my name is Zi Feng. How may I assist you?”
With a slight bow in front of Rocky, Zi Feng spoke slowly, clearly recognizing Rocky’s status among the group.
She was the specialized attendant that Monte mentioned, responsible for helping customers select their Void Magic Armor.
“I want a set of women’s Void Magic Armor,”
Looking at Zi Feng, Rocky said directly.
“Oh…”
Zi Feng nodded upon hearing this and glanced at Liliya, naturally understanding that the women’s Armor Rocky spoke of was intended for her. She then quickly followed up with a question, “Sir, which generation or model of Armor would you like, and do you have any specific requirements?”
“No. The third or fourth generation is fine. Preferably the guardian type,”
Rocky had already decided on the type of Armor that would be best for Liliya. It had to be the guardian type with strong defense and didn’t need to be anything too advanced like the latest fifth-generation Armor—which they couldn’t utilize at the moment anyway.
Additionally, Rocky felt that there was no need to show off between him and Liliya; a third or fourth generation Armor sufficient for their current use would suffice.
“Very well, sir, please follow me to the second floor,”
Having heard Rocky’s preferences, Zi Feng now had a clear understanding of his requirements and led the group to the second floor of the store.
As mentioned before, the store spanned three floors and had a considerable size. So when Rocky and his party were taken to the second floor, they were instantly met with display stands lined up one after the other, each containing a complete set of Void Magic Armor!
The entire second floor housed dozens of display stands, meaning there were dozens of sets of Void Magic Armor of various models!
“Sir, this way please,”
While the array of Void Magic Armors left Rocky and his companions dazzled, Zi Feng led them to one of the display stands.
“Sir, this is the third generation Void Magic Armor, the Fire Butterfly – Guard Type 5.”
Having brought Rocky and the others to the stand, Zi Feng looked at the Armor within and slowly began her introduction, “The Fire Butterfly series is a line of Void Magic Armor custom-tailored for women by the renowned Armor manufacturer, Mag Industry. It comes in assault and guardian types, and the Fire Guard Type 5 is a classic among them.”
As Zi Feng continued her introduction, the gazes of Rocky and the others were fixed on the Fire Butterfly Armor.
The Armor was designed specifically for women, distinguishing it significantly in many ways from the Armor Rocky wore. It was notably more compact and delicate in design. As its name suggested, the Armor was a fiery red color, sleek and streamlined, and it resembled a form-fitting bodysuit.
Even the heels were crafted with high-heel-like construction, which gave the entire suit the appearance of a gracefully dancing lady.
The Armor was also equipped with a small shield and a standard-issue longsword, and the forearm of the left arm featured a protrusion that seemed to be some sort of special equipment.
While Rocky and his companions gazed intently at the Armor, Zi Feng continued to elaborate:
“Although this Fire Guard Type 5 Armor is only a third-generation model, its magic energy value reaches 1800. Furthermore, it incorporates Magic Energy Semi-Control Technology and Magic Energy Flow Technology, allowing the wearer to freely distribute half of the Armor’s mana during combat for ease in both offense and defense,”
“As a guardian-type Armor, the Fire Guard 5’s defensive ability is naturally exceptional. In addition to its standard Magic Energy Shield, it is also equipped with an operational Defensive Net that, even to this day, remains the mainstream.
Once this Defensive Net is deployed, it can block attacks from all angles, even withstanding direct hits from Magic Cannons with a power of 1000 magic energy points – a fact supported by real battle data,”
“On the offensive side, the performance of this Armor is also quite impressive. Beyond the standard-issue Mana Sword, the left arm is equipped with a Magic Energy Bullet Emitter.
It can channel the Armor’s magic energy to fire powerful Magic Energy Bullets with a force exceeding that of a Sixth-Level Mage’s energy bullets, allowing the wearer to engage in combat without being distracted by casting spells,”
Zi Feng’s string of highly professional introductions left Rocky and the others gaping, as beside Lin Feng, none of them knew much about Void Magic Armors. They all understood that Void Magic Armors were powerful, but the precise details, the technology that set them apart from ordinary equipment were unknown to them.
Among the group, probably only Lin Feng had some understanding, and to tell the truth, after Zi Feng finished introducing this Armor, Lin Feng was quite tempted!