Perhaps Dr. Heimerdinger had already anticipated this situation, so he did not intend to help from the beginning.
"So... we can only open a channel to the depths of the sea to discharge pollution, and use this method to solve the poisonous cloud?"
Victor frowned and said:
"But is such a big project too urgent? It may require the efforts of all the people of Zaun and Piltover, and it may not even be enough. The people have just finished the war and still need to recuperate!"
Jace's expression became more solemn:
"As far as I know, the last time a major project of this scale occurred in Zaun, the result was that it split the city and created a situation of twin cities. We must know that this kind of thing cannot be done easily.
Consider the consequences."
Yes, history is used to teach people lessons.
Although mankind cannot learn any lessons from history, it does not mean that it must repeat the same mistakes.
A hundred years ago, Zaun was not divided.
Those scientists and capitalists put forward the plan to open the canal with great ambition. They used heavy amounts of terrorist explosives to open the canal and expand the waterway, but what was the result?
As a result, the earthquake in the earth's crust caused Old Zu'an to split apart, forming the current situation of twin cities.
So Hong Shi's proposal made both Jess and Victor wary.
They are afraid that starting a big project will create an even more terrible situation.
Dan Hongshi shook his head and said:
"No, if I think about it carefully, the Zaun people used uncontrollable explosives. The energy of the explosives was uncontrollable, so their plan failed."
Jess and Victor looked at each other:
"But we haven't developed fully controllable explosive energy yet."
Even if it is true as the red poem says.
They launched the Haiti Passage Plan, the technical aspects of which are not the problem, the main issue is safety!
Can this city-state still experience a second impact?
If there is a problem with the safety of the explosion, Twin Cities will not only be unable to solve the problem, but will face even more terrifying problems.
Hongshi shook her head and explained:
"I mean, we don't need to use explosives at all, we have safer, more controllable, and more environmentally friendly human resources!"
Jess frowned:
"human Resources?"
He and Victor looked at each other, and their expressions suddenly became exciting.
etc!
This human resources...
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One day after the war.
A very bizarre temporary mission has been reported in the Piltover area!
[Tip: Twin City issues tasks to the majority of player groups. In order to devote itself to solving the crisis of Zaun’s living environment, Piltover has issued a new temporary task: Opening up an undersea passage! 】
[Mission restrictions: Only players with level 30 or above can fight. 】
[Task description: You need to help open up the undersea passage under the leadership of Piltover's technical personnel. During the task, you will receive a 'Piltover/Zaun exclusive gift pack' every four hours, and during this period you will receive hundreds of
One-third of the current level experience value.]
[Tip: This task has no time limit, but will end when the project is completed.]
[Tip: You can randomly obtain any props, equipment, or gold coins in the ‘Piltover/Zaun Exclusive Gift Pack’. 】
[Tip: This mission does not require players to join, but players who accept the mission will increase their prestige in the Twin Cities: 5 points.]
Yes, as expected, no amount of energy can be compared to a huge number of players.
As long as there are enough players and all players have extraordinary powers, this kind of project is not a problem at all.
After all, Zaun is just a port and trading city.
If there is a terrifying amount of manpower to help, the so-called big project will not be much bigger.
And the rewards for this mission are really not bad.
Gaining 1% of experience every four hours may not be much for high-end players, but ordinary players can accept it if they calculate carefully, and the process is not boring. Players in this task are similar to a semi-on-hook state, and they can also fish.
, just being online is enough.
Moreover, the Twin City gift package is quite attractive, and it also has five points of prestige value for the area.
However, these mission rewards are not groundless.
From this world's perspective, these gift packages are just free money from the Piltover government.
Although most of the gift packs are small gold coins, the accumulation of the amount can also be a very terrifying wealth.
By the time the mission appeared, it had only been less than half a day. Nearly 800,000 people had come to the Twin City. This was just individual players, ordinary players, and small group players who came from all over the world. This number had already arrived by the second night.
increased to one million people.
This number is actually not a large proportion of the total number of players in the game, but it is definitely a lot.
With so many players entering the mission area through mission channels, Lin Luo looked at the Jess mission he had taken, which was the mission of 'Resolving the Conflict in the Twin Cities', and a progress bar appeared.
There is obviously no need for him to personally participate in this task. Personal strength will not play a big role in such an unprecedented large-scale project.
However, he can still see that the progress bar grows very evenly.
It can increase by about one percent per hour, which means that this task can be completed in one hundred hours, which is a little more than two natural days in the game.
By then, the mission of Twin Cities will be completely completed!
This trip can be regarded as a complete success!
"Great, it looks like everything is getting better!"
Jace watched more and more players coming from all over the world, and he smiled with relief.
Looking back on the past, the conflict in the Twin Cities has lasted for nearly a hundred years.
They have always dreamed of changing this pattern and changing the two cities, but they have never succeeded.
This time, they finally succeeded.
They fulfilled their ideals.
When Victor and Jess climbed onto the roof of the Sun Building again, they looked at the vast and golden sea in the distance through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows. They were speechless, and their eyes were red, and they felt like they were filled with tears.
.
Most people will feel joy after success, but only a few will burst into tears or even be speechless after success. This is because they have experienced too much suffering, and when they actually succeed, they can no longer express it in words.
Since the First Battle of Two Cities.
The conflict between Zaun and Piltover became increasingly fierce.
How miserable were those who died in the war and were suppressed in Zaun?
Some things cannot even be described in words, only Victor and Jess can understand them.
They are geniuses born in different cities. Their destiny brings them together. They are arrogant and want to develop the best technology to change the world. This was their high-spirited ideal when they were young, but in reality, their tragic fate is like
It's like the sky is falling and the earth is falling.
They think that scientists are Piltover's most noble identity.
As a result, after they developed Hex technology, they were robbed by the capitalists.
They thought each other was the most sincere friend, but in the end they turned against each other in the face of hatred and conflicts.
They both share the ideal of changing the twin cities, but they have to fight each other again and again, and the wars make the conflicts more intense.
Victor suddenly said:
"Those who harbor ideals are doomed to have a tragic fate."
His voice was less withdrawn and more gentle.
"But people cannot give up their struggle just because their fate is miserable. At least on this point, we have never had any differences, Jace."
"yes."
Jace stared into the distance and said:
"If you are stepped on by fate, where will there be the present, where will the future of Twin Cities be, and where will there be a better tomorrow?"
He approached the floor-to-ceiling window, and the golden sunset shone on the sea channel of Za'an.
The people of Piltover began to try to walk on the bridge to communicate with the people of Zaun. This was a good start.
"You are the pioneer of the Zaun people, and I am the guardian of Piltover. We have a mission, and our road will be harder than ordinary people."
A heartfelt smile appeared on Jace's handsome face:
"But the good thing is that we persisted to the end! As long as we can bring peace and beauty to the twin cities, I think my ideal has been achieved, no! It's us! My common ideal, our original intention, isn't it?"
Victor is relatively taciturn.
He nodded, but his red electronic eyes were staring at everything in the distance.
"Yes, no matter what..."
Victor's mechanical voice trembled slightly:
"It would be great if it succeeds."
The two stood side by side in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the golden afterglow and sea breeze nourishing this rich seaport city-state.
Time seems to suddenly go back decades.
Two young scientists who once had great ambitions were staring at this scene like this, but the scene in the distance was even more miserable and cruel. People in the Twin Cities were fighting in a melee, and the corpses and blood dyed the sea red.
Scientists with good intentions have since made an oath.
The meaning of technology is not to make endless breakthroughs, but to apply it to the world, starting from changing the twin cities.
But, they didn't expect it.
This battle will be so long and difficult, and many people who have fought for this liberation have sacrificed their lives one after another.
"You should take off this mask, Victor. From now on, Zaun will no longer have poisonous gas, and you don't need to wear this mask."
Jess suddenly looked at him and said.
The reason why Victor became the first devotee was not only because he wanted to gain power, but more importantly because he had a terrible respiratory disease and could not survive in the environment of Zaun. But now the environment of Zaun is improving, and
It will get better soon.
Victor pondered for a while, then he slowly reached towards the mechanical mask.
It was a polite, even gentle face.
Who would have known that the solitary Frankenstein with such a vicious reputation hidden deep in the ditch could actually hide such a harmless face in his cold steel armor. He was even more aristocratic than the most elegant nobleman.
Seeing this familiar face, Jace couldn't hold back any longer, and an uncontrollable guilt surged into his heart.
His expression trembled, and he gritted his teeth tightly and said:
"I'm sorry... Victor! You shouldn't have to suffer such a fate. It was my escape that harmed you!"
The cruelest thing in the world.
It is to change something into its completely opposite form.
Victor was born in Zaun, but he was a noble at heart. However, for the revolutionary cause of Zaun, he put on the steel armor that was most incompatible with him, transformed his body, and lived in a dirty and muddy ditch, interacting with the dirty alchemy industry.
The company of giant beasts.
But from beginning to end, he never complained, and he silently moved forward towards his ideal.
"Everyone has his own mission."
Victor's facial expression was already very stiff, but he managed to squeeze out a little smile.
"At least our mission is the same, and that's enough. Zaun and Piltover have changed now, but we haven't changed. It's precisely because we haven't changed that the Twin Cities can change."
He suddenly looked at Jace and said with a nostalgic smile:
"Jace, do you remember what we said here when we were still students?"
His eyes became nostalgic and gentle, looking at the bustling crowd in the distance.
Jace took a deep breath and said;
"Of course I remember! I said I will fight for a better tomorrow!"
Victor also nodded, and then he slowly put on the mask again:
"Yes, so I can't take off my mask yet."
His tone was calm but firm:
"Because we are best friends, Jess, and I will fight for a better tomorrow, just like we did back then!"
He reached out a cold steel hand to Jace.
Jace suddenly widened his eyes, and he suddenly felt that it was something that was disappearing quickly, just like the poisonous cloud lingering over Zaun, it was the lingering guilt lingering in his heart!
Saying this...the other party has forgiven me!
Jace reached out and grasped the steel hand tightly.
The two of them seemed to have returned to the evening when they made their vows.
They threatened to change this twin city so that their conflicts would no longer exist.
Now their ideal has been completed, but the road of progress has not stopped.
Because they have new ideals!
It used to be Jace alone, but now they will fight for a better tomorrow together!
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"When this matter is over, I will call people from companies such as Longbao, Shenyin, and Deep Blue over. The trade volume here in Zaun is terrifying. Players can not only trade with players, but also with plot characters. This
The development of merchant players is a top priority."
Lin Luo has already sent a message to Wang Xiaoer, Jiang Shenyin and the others. The latter will arrive soon with manpower and funds.
They will build a business circle for players in Zaun. With Lin Luo's connections and trading rights, this kind of thing can be accomplished in a short time.
Of course, Lin Luo wouldn't worry about this.
His energy is always limited. He will only provide appropriate help, but will not take care of it personally. These things still need to be managed by themselves.
However, as a condition of the transaction, Lin Luo needs to negotiate to acquire some shares of these companies. These are all things that must be done.
"That's great. It's a success. It's really exciting!"
It was rare for Tata to show such a happy side.
This guy, Mao Tou, was not only happy, he started to play the song crazily, and showed off to everyone he met how crucial he was in this wave of missions.
"Tsk tsk! What is foresight? It shows that while my cat has a handsome appearance, he is also a resourceful and handsome man!"
Of course what he was fussing about was the undersea tunnel project.
Of course, everyone knows that he is a blind cat caught in a dead rat, but they have long been accustomed to his intermittent beauty and shamelessness, and he will stop after he feels bored.
"By the way, where should we go next?"
That's what Tata cares about.
Lin Luo said without hesitation:
"The First Land - Ionia!"
This place is very critical. This area has very mysterious and rich game resources, countless high-level dungeons, various life occupation materials, mysterious NPCs and tasks, and various hidden major event tasks.
Players have sharp eyes, so many people are not running towards Ionia without a clear goal.
It is said that large armies such as the Northern and Southern Alliance, Lost Empire, The First Sword in the World, and Lawless have already taken root there.
The Legion of Heroes cannot stand still. Although they have taken root in Demacia, the power of Ionia also needs to develop and develop, and at least some people will go there to form their own power.
"But you have to go when the time comes, I can't go."
When Lin Luo thought of this, his pupils suddenly shrank. He thought of a very scary thing!
That is……
What about Silas?
Why hasn't this guy come yet?
Didn’t I use ancient ice rhinoceros horn?
That's right, Lin Luo realized now, why hasn't this guy come yet?
"Could it be that……"
Lin Luo's expression changed, and he took out the ancient ice rhinoceros horn. The thing hadn't disappeared yet, which meant that Silas was still on the way.
"Could it be that...he encountered some kind of accident?"
This news is very scary. Silas in today's peaceful era is almost one of the strongest humans, and there are very few people who can stop him head-on.
It is impossible that he suddenly changed his mind and stopped coming, it could only be that he encountered some accident.
"Arlo, what's wrong with you?"
Maotou noticed that Lin Luo's expression was not right, so he quickly came over and asked.
Lin Luo frowned, shook his head and said:
"Nothing... Maybe something has changed... In this case, has there been a change in my going to Freljord?"
He couldn't accept this change.
He will soon reach level 40, and level 40 will usher in the player's second job change.
This job change is very critical. Lin Luo has prepared a lot for this. He never wants to change his mind temporarily.
Tata was surprised and said:
"What, you're not going to Ionia?"
Lin Luo nodded and said:
"Yes, I'm going for a second round. I plan to go alone this time."
Tata and Maotou looked at each other, somewhat speechless.
This guy is so awesome that he doesn't give himself any time to rest.
"Then you have to explain to Gong Ziyu and the others, and there are some people in Zuan who have a very good relationship with you, so you have to say goodbye."
Only then did Lin Luo react.
Indeed, I can't always leave without saying goodbye.
He looked around, looking for Aman's figure, and found that on the tall bell tower not far away, Aman was sitting there alone, quietly staring down at the poisonous cloud over Zu'an.
"You should be ready to go to Ionia. If you can't contact me if something happens, you should give priority to the monk's plan here. There are some things you should take care of on your own."
Lin Luo warned, and then quickly walked towards the bell tower.
Aman was sitting absentmindedly on the railing, and this dangerous height naturally meant nothing to her.
"Hey! Aman!"
Lin Luo suddenly spoke up, pulling Aman out of his carelessness.
"ah?"
Aman looked back at Lin Luo.
Lin Luo walked over with a smile, turned over and jumped onto the railing, and sat next to her.
"What are you thinking about, so entranced? Don't worry, the poisonous mist in Zuan will disappear soon."
Of course, Lin Luo is not blind. The progress bar in the upper right corner is getting faster and faster, indicating that more and more players are joining this task. It is estimated that it will not even take two days.
Aman said oh.
She smiled, and then the smile quickly disappeared.
Lin Luo was a little confused:
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy? Isn't this a good thing?"
Aman shrugged:
"It's a good thing, it's a great thing. Zu'an is saved. I finally climbed to this city of progress. From now on, I can breathe fresh air, eat delicious bread, and I have gained unprecedented strength.
…”
She sighed softly and raised her prosthetic leg, which was completely like a human. Powerful energy fluctuations flashed on it.
"But I always feel like I'm going to lose something again."
She looked at Lin Luo, which made Lin Luo very uncomfortable and started to look left and right.
"Actually, I understood this truth very early on when Xiaochun left me."
Aman's fingers were flying, his eyes were changing, the warm sea breeze was blowing, and Aman's long black hair was flying gently in the wind.
Her dark and clear eyes reflected her Hex prosthetic limb, and she said word by word:
"Life is like this. When you gain something, you will also lose something. Today, I have gained such a powerful force. I even fulfilled my ideals and got everything I wanted...
"
Aman suddenly tightened her grip on Hex's prosthetic leg, and her expression became confused.
"But I also feel... I will also lose the most important thing, probably soon, maybe now."
Lin Luo swallowed, he didn't know what to say.
Just like the Aman he knew, she had keen perception and she had already guessed that she was leaving.
Aman is not the considerate type, she is the type who dares to love, hate and strive for self-improvement.
But this time, she showed a very gentle smile for the first time:
"Are you leaving to say goodbye to me?"
Lin Luo coughed twice, scratched his head and said:
"Uh... maybe, maybe... I should leave for a while, because there are more important things... hahaha... yes, I will leave soon..."
Lin Luo found that he was not good at speaking in this area, and his speech was somewhat unclear.
But he said loudly:
"But don't worry, Aman! I will still come here to visit when I have time. Many of my partners are here... Oh, by the way! When the environment in Zaun gets better in the future, let's go to the Shimmer Bar to drink together!
Having said that, Aman, the wine you make is delicious! Your mixology skills are really great, I have never drunk anything in my life..."
Lin Luo found that his voice became softer and softer.
Aman is a very smart person, and there is no way he can hide what he wants to say from her.
"Okay, okay, let's go back to the topic."
Aman rarely used high emotional intelligence to resolve Lin Luo's embarrassment. She took a deep breath, and her tone and expression became more solemn than ever.
