Lord of the Sky City

Chapter 270: Meeting Xia Nai Again!



Xia Nai was unaware that she was queuing to enter right behind him, and it didn't take long before he made his way into the dance party venue.

Even though Rocky had attended more than one dance party before, he still got startled by the grand gesture of the Sigma Corporation when he entered the venue; the place was decorated too beautifully.

The huge venue had two floors and could easily accommodate several hundred people. The interior decorations and arrangements were of the highest quality, which didn't need to be specified, and even the waitstaff looked noble, evidently having undergone strict training.

At the same time, there was a massive stage inside the venue, where a full band was playing music non-stop. Amid the melodious music, guests were either dancing with their partners or chatting in small clusters, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Master Aniye."
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Not long after Rocky and the others had just stepped into the venue, Denise, dressed in a magnificent outfit, came over and approached the group.

Although they would meet many times in the future, now was the first time Rocky was seeing Denise, and even he had to admit that she was different from ordinary women. Denise seemed to combine the best qualities of Liliya and Aileen; she exuded a knightly spirit and nobility's elegance, making her extremely eye-catching.

"City Lord Rocky."

Denise nodded politely to Rocky as a greeting when she approached the group and then turned to Aniye and the others: "Master Aniye, it is our honor to have you here."

"Master Hammerfire, you're still as robust as ever."

"Aunt Pelaya, it's been a long time."

"And Master Orton, my father always mentions you to me..."

After giving a simple nod to Rocky, Denise enthusiastically started greeting Orton and the others. She was not only warm but also seemed particularly familiar with them.

In fact, Denise wasn't that close to Orton and the others, but they had indeed met before and recognized each other. With her status, it was not unusual for her to have attended various events and met various distinguished figures to know Orton and the others.

And after exchanging pleasantries with the masters for a while, Denise asked inopportunely, "Masters, what do you think of today's competition?"

Clearly, Denise was very adept at networking. For example, her question provided a common topic for everyone and also served as an asset for her own conversation bank.

Orton and the others were all academic masters deeply involved in Armor development, so if she could get them to praise the Holy Angel Armor, whether out of politeness or not, Denise would have something to talk about with others.

Moreover, Denise was clever. When discussing the competition, she only spoke about the competition itself and mentioned the Holy Angel Armor sparingly, making it hard for Orton to find the opportunity to ask questions.

Of course, she treated not only Orton this way but also all the attendees that day. While everyone present came for the Holy Angel Armor, Denise, when chatting with them, hardly overemphasized the Armor itself.

Why was she doing this?

Of course, it was to keep them on tenterhooks!

Everyone who had come to the dance party was here for the Holy Angel Armor. If they got what they wanted too soon, how could she create a buzz? It's like a woman undressing—the act is most enticing when it happens gradually. If she strips down all at once, it loses its appeal.

So in face of everyone at the party, Denise was proactive and enthusiastic in conversation, but regarding the Holy Angel Armor, she only gave them a taste and then steered the conversation to other matters.

For example, now, facing the continuous questioning of Orton and others, Denise, while smiling deceitfully, deflected the conversation and said to everyone, "Gentlemen, my father is also here, and he surely has many things he would like to discuss with you all. Please, come with me."

At today's dance, Denise's father, Tom, who is also the Sect Leader of Sigma Corporation, was present. So, facing the increasingly sharp questions from Orton and the others, Denise brought up her father, effortlessly shifting the conversation before leading Orton and his group to meet Tom.

After they had left, City Lord Rocky, who was left behind, glanced at Liliya and displayed a wry smile.

He could see that at this dance, he really was just an accessory. If it weren't for learning about Orton's presence in Thunderhawk City, Denise certainly wouldn't have sent him an invitation. Indeed, in such a setting, his presence was hardly necessary.

However, Rocky didn't care much about this. He was clear in his mind that the only reason he had come to the dance was to accompany Orton and his party. As long as Orton and his friends were having fun, that was all that mattered to him.

So, when Denise took Orton and the others away, Rocky and Liliya casually strolled through the venue together.

The two chatted as they walked, appearing much more leisurely than the others, and in the process, they were not entirely alone, for they quickly encountered two acquaintances: a steward from the Green Apple Chamber of Commerce and the Guild President of the Ruby Chamber of Commerce. Since Rocky had business dealings with both, he was familiar with them, and they had a cheerful conversation when they met.

In summary, although Rocky wasn't the center of attention, he was content to relax at the dance, and when the music started later on, he even asked Liliya for a dance. Holding Liliya's slender waist, he felt the evening was well worth it.

"How was it? My dancing is not too bad, right?"

After the dance ended, Rocky took two glasses of red wine from a waiter, handed one to Liliya, and asked.

"I don't know... I can't dance..."

Taking the exquisite glass from Rocky, Liliya shook her head with a blush, because she really couldn't dance. Her mind was a complete blank while she was dancing with Rocky, almost entirely stepping on his feet, which resulted in her face still being red.

Seeing Liliya's flushed face, Rocky smiled and then glanced unintentionally at the venue, and in that glance, he froze slightly.

But just as Rocky was slightly stunned, a voice came from another direction.

"City Lord Rocky, we meet again."

This sudden voice was not soft. Not only did Rocky hear it, but many nearby people did as well, and when Rocky looked in the direction of the voice, he couldn't help but frown.

Xia Nai.

When Rocky followed the sound, he saw Xia Nai approaching him with a grin that barely hid his scorn, and he wasn't alone; he was accompanied by several others of similar age, dressed in a way that clearly marked them as guests.

It didn't take long for Xia Nai to bring the group to Rocky, and then he cheerfully said to those around him:

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is City Lord Rocky whom I mentioned to you all."

"Him? Impossible!"

As soon as Xia Nai finished speaking, a lady with an air of nobility made an exaggerated expression, asking in surprise, "Isn't he the City Lord of a small Sky City? How did he manage to get into an event like this?"


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