Lord of the Sky City-Chapter 843 - 825: The Grand Strategy

The official outbreak of the counterattack war had little impact on Rocky, and instead, it made his living environment surprisingly good. For a few years, he had the rare chance to develop peacefully without worrying about being disturbed by anyone.

At this time, indeed, no one would come to disturb him—not that they didn’t want to, but they genuinely didn’t have the time.

Now, all those capable of contending with Rocky are wholeheartedly engaged in the war, as Rocky had previously anticipated. After successfully capturing the cities of Grans, Mamai, and Dawn Light, the Allied Forces commenced a large-scale offensive.

The experiences from the previous two counterattack wars had taught the Allied Forces that in the face of their sudden offensive, the Demons would usually be caught off guard. Therefore, the period before the Demons could respond and organize an effective counterattack was the best opportunity for the Allied Forces to attack.

During this time, the number of Demons in various regions of the world was quite limited. Consequently, the Allied Forces, with their long-prepared offensive, encountered little resistance, allowing them to seize large tracts of land. This was true for the previous two counterattack wars, and it was the same this time around.

After consecutively losing the major cities of Marta City, Grans, Mamai, and Dawn Light, the Demons in the entire Marta Region were no longer a significant threat. Most of the Demons were killed in the sieges, and a considerable number were eliminated during the sweeps. Although some Demons remained, their numbers had already significantly decreased. On the other hand, the Allied Forces had effectively gained control of the Marta Region, establishing their headquarters on the land, centered around Marta City, using Grans, Mamai, and Dawn Light as a barrier. It was not so easy now for the Demons to mount a counterattack.

Clearly, the ambitions of the Allied Forces extended beyond reclaiming four cities. While repairing and consolidating Grans, Mamai, and Dawn Light, they continued their next steps, dispatching large units to capture other cities.

Using the newly acquired three cities as a starting point, the Allied Forces pressed forward like a broken bamboo, taking control of the entire Marta Airspace within a mere two months.

Thus, five months after the counterattack war began, the first phase officially ended. The Allied Forces, composed of almost all the Sky Cities, declared their complete control over the Marta Region as a signal, announcing the return of humans and other races to the land!

Afterwards, many Sky Cities from behind began to converge on the Marta Region, which would ultimately become the center for the Allied Forces, with all supplies passing in and out of this region.

On the other hand, after occupying the entire Marta Region, the Allied Forces strengthened their defenses while continuing to dispatch troops, splitting their forces into two. One army marched towards the northern Blue Snow Peak Region, while the other led forces straight to the southern Kalhan Region.

These two regions were adjacent to the Allied Forces Headquarters. The Blue Snow Peak Region, due to the presence of Blue Snow Peak, was in a perpetual state of winter. However, do not underestimate the importance of this area; although Blue Snow Peak is a renowned icy peak in this world, behind it is a basin comparable to a paradise, surrounded by mountains. Despite the eternal winter outside, the basin experiences perpetual spring, making it a major wonder of the world.

Due to its unique climate and advantageous geographical position, this basin in the Blue Snow Peak area is named Peach Blossom Basin, arguably the least demon-damaged place in the world today.

Thus, reclaiming the Peach Blossom Basin from the Demons would provide the Allied Forces with a ground-based granary. The Peach Blossom Basin, due to its environment, can produce a large amount of crops, greatly alleviating the Allied Forces’ supply pressures. This is precisely why the Allied Forces sent troops into the Blue Snow Peak Region, and to ensure the complete success of the campaign, they dispatched their most trusted commander — Sir Wilton, the Holy Knight!

As relations between the Alliance and Rocky continued to deteriorate, Wilton’s contact with Rocky also waned. This wasn’t surprising, as they weren’t particularly close to begin with. Although Rocky had saved Wilton’s life back then, Wilton repaid the favor by helping him join the Alliance and even reclaiming Carltos City from the Mairente Family. Therefore, they essentially owed each other nothing now.

Being a spotlight Holy Knight, Wilton naturally participated in this counterattack war, being one of the most important generals. The first battle in Marta City was personally commanded by His Excellency the Holy Knight, and now he was leading a large army towards the Blue Snow Peak Region.

The target of the other army was a harder challenge — the Kalhan Region.

This region should be more accurately called the Kalhan Plains, as it is entirely a large plain, with an extremely flat terrain. There are many cities on the plains, but there are even more Demons.

The Kalhan Plains are undoubtedly a difficult nut to crack. With its many cities and Demons, it is adjacent to the Marta Region, which has become the Allied Forces Headquarters. It is a place the Allied Forces must secure, otherwise the Marta Region will never know peace. More importantly, taking the Kalhan Plains would allow the Allied Forces to connect on land with one of the two remaining Holy Cities, Gesya City!

It’s been said before that this counterattack war involves everyone above and below the skies — a worldwide conflict. Hence, not only did the people in the skies form an Alliance, but the only two remaining Holy Cities on land were also ready for battle, prepared to join at any moment.

The major aim of the Allied Forces securing the Kalhan Plains is to establish a ground connection with Gesya City, enabling the Marta Region, where the Allied Forces Headquarters is located, to communicate with Gesya City, forming a dual tower defense against the Demons.

Some might wonder, given the advanced aerial capabilities of the Allied Forces, why bother establishing a land passage to Gesya City?

The answer is simple: because the Demons are on the land. To reclaim the land, the Demons must be driven away. The previous two counterattack wars have repeatedly demonstrated that relying on air power alone is insufficient to completely defeat the Demons. The only way to truly conquer the Demons is through combined air and land operations, so opening the ground route is essential; otherwise, the lack of connection renders it moot.

It is evident that choosing Marta City for the first battle was a meticulously prepared and strategically considered decision by the Allied Forces. Otherwise, such a vast follow-up plan would not have been possible. However, no matter how sound the plan, realizing it will be exceptionally challenging.