Rocky had heard of establishing a land base, but he never considered it feasible since he felt certain he lacked the conditions and capabilities required for such a significant undertaking.
However, after occupying Backhill Village, he felt that he could consider this matter now!
The resources in the sky were extrely scarce—it could be said there was nothing but sunlight. However, land was different. It had minerals, forests, crops, and even countless Demons—all of which were resources. In order to obtain these resources to develop and expand Sky City, the idea of a land base was thus conceived.
The purpose of this idea was to establish a base on land that belonged to him, turning it into a dual-core setup alongside Sky City, and then continually supply resources to Sky City, allowing it to grow and develop incessantly.
And for the current world, this was no longer rely an idea. Many cities in the sky had turned this idea into reality, possessing their own land bases. The most typical examples were The Three Great Alliances and The Three Holy Cities.
As ntioned before, the relationship between The Three Great Alliances and The Three Holy Cities was incredibly close, and to so extent, The Three Holy Cities were the land bases of The Three Great Alliances!
Although The Three Great Alliances and The Three Holy Cities were not in a direct subordinate relationship, The Three Great Alliances were responsible for protecting The Three Holy Cities, which in turn survived and developed on land under this protection, thereby continuously providing resources to The Three Great Alliances, enabling their developnt and expansion. So to so extent, The Three Holy Cities were indeed the land bases of The Three Great Alliances.
That was why when Tulip City fell, the Sky Alliance imdiately dispatched troops, because Tulip City was not only a Saint City but also a land base of the Sky Alliance, which was indispensable to the Alliance.
Besides The Three Great Alliances, other alliances and so powerful large Sky Cities also established their own land bases on the ground. So of them followed the example of The Three Great Alliances and built connections with The Forsaken People, while others simply carved out a small territory on land and constructed their bases. In any case, these bases established various connections with the ground to continuously supply resources to Sky Cities.
Of course, although this idea sounds wonderful, making it a reality was not so easy, because establishing a land base was not sothing that could be accomplished simply.
After all, Demons had long occupied the land, so establishing a base on land was essentially confronting Demons head-on. Just this point alone was not sothing ordinary Sky Cities could achieve. Apart from this, it also required substantial financial support and strong military forces to ensure security, as well as finding a suitable location and other conditions, all of which were extrely difficult to et yet indispensable.
Thus, in summary, while land bases had many advantages, the conditions and requirents for their establishnt were extraordinarily stringent. Therefore, even though so Sky Cities had established their own bases on land, these were either alliances or large Sky Cities, as ordinary Sky Cities simply did not possess the capability.
Rocky, as a City Lord, had heard of these matters, but he had never considered them, because he never thought he and Thunderhawk City had the capabilities. However, after occupying Backhill Village, he thought this matter could be considered.
Because Backhill Village was naturally a land base!
First of all, it had natural defensive advantages. Originally, Backhill Village, with its village militia and rudintary weapons, had resisted the Demons for decades. Now, with the backing of Thunderhawk City and the substantial protection of the airborne Fleet, the village was even more impregnable.
Secondly, Backhill Village had a mine within it. Although geographically desolate, the mineral resources alone could provide a steady inco for Thunderhawk City. Moreover, let's not forget the countless Demons here.
While Demons were extrely dangerous, they were also considered resources. As long as the defenses were maintained, the endless Demons equated to endless resources! Thus, relying just on mineral resources and Demon Materials, Backhill Village could bring infinite profits to Thunderhawk City.
Last of all, it was the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild that had imnsely helped Rocky.
If it were not for the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild having occupied Backhill Village ahead of ti and transford it during their occupation, Rocky would not have conceived the idea of turning it into a land base, because he absolutely could not afford to spend hundreds of millions of Gold Coins to rebuild it. Even if he wanted to, he didn't have that kind of money.
However, the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild had already laid the groundwork for him before Rocky took over Backhill Village. The Proud Dragon Comrce Guild had already built Backhill Village into a respectable shape. Although it was still a distance from becoming a true land base, it was a good start. This allowed Rocky to simply continue expanding on this foundation.
Thinking of this, Rocky could not help but repeat to Glan,
"Lord Glan, regarding the matters of the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild, we will need more of your and the Alliance's attention. I think they definitely won't let things go easily."
The more he felt good about Backhill Village, the more Rocky believed that the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild would not easily relent. Such a fine place, with so much invested in it, probably would not back down easily, even if Lord Glan himself were to intervene, just because of a few words about the Sky Alliance.
Thus, he had to ntion this matter to Glan again.
"Yes, there is indeed that possibility."
Hearing this from Rocky, Glan also showed a serious expression because he not only saw how important Backhill Village was but also recognized the investnt of the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild. From the outer walls to the platforms on the cliffs, to the mansion they were in at the mont, everything was built by the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild. With so much invested here, even if the opponent were a small comrce guild, it could not be dismissed easily with just a few words.
However, after a mont of gravity, Glan smiled again, and quickly said, "City Lord Rocky, rest assured, the Alliance has already sent people here. They will arrive in a few days, and once the Alliance Army arrives, this matter will be resolved, hehe."
Even though he knew the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild wouldn't just give up and would certainly strike back, Glan did not care, because he had already reported the matter of the Backhill Village Mine to the Alliance. The Alliance would definitely send people imdiately to verify this. In this process, the Alliance Army would certainly be involved, so as long as the Alliance Army arrived, the matter would be resolved. Otherwise, if the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild dared attack the Alliance Army, it would be tantamount to declaring war on the Alliance, and the Alliance would crush this small comrce guild like a bug.
Therefore, Glan was not worried at all, and this was precisely his confidence as a mber of the Alliance.
Yet, just when Rocky had finished hearing Glan's words and had not even had the chance to breathe a sigh of relief, Felly suddenly rushed in from outside!
"My Lord!"
Hastily approaching Rocky, Felly appeared very anxious, but after glancing at Glan, he didn't speak.
"Lord Glan is one of us, there's no harm in speaking frankly."
Glancing at Felly, Rocky frowned because among all his subordinates, Felly was the most rule-abiding. Since he ca rushing directly to him without notice, it must an there was sothing urgent. Therefore, he allowed him to report directly.
"My Lord, we have just lost contact with three reconnaissance ships!"
Seeing that Rocky allowed him to speak, Felly no longer hesitated and promptly reported to him.
Earlier, to prevent a counterattack from the Proud Dragon Comrce Guild, Rocky had dispatched all reconnaissance ships from Thunderhawk City. Just monts ago, three of those ships suddenly lost contact with them!
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