"Of course you should go, such a ball will be beneficial to you."
When Rocky handed the ball invitation to Liliya, he had not anticipated that she would strongly urge him to attend.
"The Apple Tree Corporation is an old-established Chamber of Commerce in Eternal City, with extensive connections. The ball they host will surely be attended by many important figures, and getting to know these people could be advantageous for us," Liliya explained slowly, sitting across from Rocky.
"I'm afraid of not making any useful connections but instead drawing unwanted attention..." Rocky sighed while sitting across from her, looking somewhat helpless.
He certainly understood Liliya's reasoning. Attending such a ball was naturally beneficial, but benefits and risks always coexist. Thus, nobody could guarantee that, after the ball, Thunderhawk City and he as its City Lord wouldn't end up on someone's blacklist after mingling with the VIPs, becoming the next target for takeover.
