"Then it's decided. The spies from each family will gather tonight." In the parliament hall, the masked parliamentarian said solemnly: "I hope the two people who are not involved in the operation will not leak the news. Chief Stevan will probably cooperate with us.
"
"Can you really believe Stevan? They are siblings after all, and I don't want to see the Gray Lady appear in the room while sleeping."
"It shouldn't matter, because Chief Stevan has made a request. If we decide to eliminate the Gray Lady, we must not damage the Hex heart in her body."
"Heh." Mel chuckled.
No matter where they are, in Noxus or Piltover, people can't escape the ugly greed and internal strife. They say it's for the future of Piltover, but in reality it's nothing more than a fight for power and wealth and a desire for immortality.
.
The Myrdal family does not want to get involved in this muddy water, because she does not think that the Gray Lady who has controlled the Twin Cities for so many years is a fool.
She remained an outsider and watched several members discussing the details until there was a sharp knock on the door of the parliament hall.
The MPs were silent, perhaps dissatisfied.
"Who? Come in."
The person who walked in was the assistant of the masked congressman. He looked extremely solemn. After apologizing to the congressmen, he quickly walked to the masked congressman's side and whispered a few words.
"What did you say?!"
The next moment, the masked congressman lost his temper and shouted.
Everyone immediately knew that something big had happened, and they all looked at it. After a few seconds, the masked councilman said in a difficult voice: "Glank is dead. It was the work of Gray Lady and Sewell."
"……What?"
"The Gray Lady's invitation to the Ocean Disaster was genuine, but it was not collusion, but hunting. She only dispatched Sevier and two of her men, and completely destroyed Gangplank and his forces, and seized
Arriving at the Abyss. According to the traces, Sevier should have created some kind of secret weapon and tested it with Planck."
"..."
The conference hall fell into silence.
Secret weapon?
What kind of weapon could give just three people the power to kill Gangplank?!
Not only killing, but also destroying Gangplank's forces, and seizing the Abyss? The most powerful warship from Noxus has been looming on the sea for more than ten years, and even Noxus
Stuart had nothing to do with him, or maybe he didn't want to pay an excessive price... so he was solved by just three people?!
"Congressman Gila Mann..."
"I don't know." Mrs. Gilamann exclaimed with an expression on her face: "During this period, we have indeed cooperated with Feros on weapons, but it only concerns the universal capsule. The Gilamann family does not have the power to destroy the battleship.
arms."
The MPs were silent again.
Until one of them squeezed out a smile: "I thought Mrs. Camille had sense of proportion. How could she cooperate with the hateful pirates who robbed Piltover of countless wealth? This is really the best Evolution Day gift. I'm afraid our merchant ships will never be seen again."
No more worries about Biltover pirates!"
"Yes, yes..."
"As expected of Lady Camille."
"Well...we have to go and congratulate the Philos family for capturing the Abyss battleship!"
As for the joint purge of the Gray Lady?
Has anyone ever said anything like that?
…
"It's a storm."
Stepping on the deck, bending down to look at Planck's body, which was larger than expected, Jorge thought to himself: "This guy as strong as a bear had already hit himself before suffering two fatal injuries.
He was seriously injured, with many bones broken, and his strength was completely gone.”
The miserable conditions everywhere on the ship also clearly show this. If it weren't for a giant ship like the Abyss, ordinary freighters and warships would have been torn into wooden planks floating on the sea.
But it's not a natural storm.
Magic? No, the Forbidden Magic Stone didn't react.
It is really a weapon of some kind, but what kind of weapon can create a natural disaster of this scale? Can this weapon... be used on land?
'The Hex Flying Gate is not perfect enough and the cost is too high. The Philos family is very interested in the pirates' voyage technology...' What Camille said before was repeated in his heart again, and this time Jorge tasted it.
Other flavors.
Is this such an interest?
A small place and a family that he looked down upon actually showed his fangs to him in an unexpected way, and he had to admit that these fangs were very ferocious and ferocious!
'Gray Lady Camille...' At this moment, when he murmured this name again, he already paid equal attention to it, even feared it.
If you want to go to Piltover and Zaun, other than going through the Hex Flying Gate in Piltover, there is only one way to go by sea. If Piltover has the ability to create storms at sea, it means that they are inherently in an unfavorable position.
A place of defeat!
And when she and Ji Xing were 'patrolling' alone in the cabin of the Abyss, Camille's thoughts were even more chaotic than anyone could have imagined.
She never expected that her chief technician's "self-certification" would bring such a big "surprise".
Weapons? Or something else?
No, that doesn’t actually matter anymore!
"You messed up my plan." After a long silence, she said to Ji Xing: "I originally wanted to find out all the enemies who wanted to be enemies of the Feros family and eliminate them at once, but now I'm afraid those cowards have sent me
There is only flattery.”
"It's a good thing." Ji Xing said: "Killing is not the only way to solve the problem. You walked from behind the scenes to the stage, and it is better to be awe-inspiring rather than simply fearful. It is more conducive to the two cities to maintain relative stability.
development down the road.”
"That's true, but I didn't have any other solution other than killing."
Camille nodded: "You gave me a surprise, a surprise far beyond my imagination. Sevier Stevan made a choice that disappointed me. I have no one to discuss with. My future actions will be
Let the two of us decide through consultation, you have proven that you are a strong person."
"You'll do most of the work. If there's any trouble, we'll discuss it later." Ji Xing knew that he had changed from a mere technician to a partner. As for getting to the next level, he was not in a rush for the time being and said with a smile.
Just like pretending to be a 'secret weapon', keeping a low profile and trump cards to the outside world, hiding behind risks? Camille knew what Ji Xing meant, and her expression couldn't help but fluctuate.
This feeling is very strange. The Gray Lady of the Twin Cities will come from behind the scenes to the stage, and there will be an additional 'Mr. Gray' behind the scenes?
"Who are those two assistants?"
"I happened to meet a Bilgewater bounty hunter who had a grudge against Gangplank." Ji Xing said, "I can't bring the ship back by myself."
"They saw the 'secret weapon'?"
"Well, they won't talk too much." Ji Xing raised a finger, and the fingertips hovered in the breeze.
"...Janna?"
"It has nothing to do with the goddess."
"Talent?" Camille looked down at the soaked cabin. This was enough power to rewrite a war alone!
No wonder Sewell is so confident. Although she has seen many mages with natural magical powers in the Twin Cities in her long life, their naturalized combat capabilities are far inferior to hers!
The one in front of me is not necessarily the case.
He actually hides such power.
He is not only a scientist, but also a powerful mage. Even if Sevier said that this power has nothing to do with Janna, Camille couldn't help but think in the direction of the 'Son of God's Blessing' and the 'Son of the Twin Cities'.
Even though she was shocked, she was not worried. In other words, she never wanted to be the tallest and most powerful queen. Her only goal was to become better than Feros.
On the contrary, she was pleasantly surprised. In this way, Feros and the Twin Cities could face Demacia and Noxus more calmly. Bilgewater, which has the most developed fisheries, might also be able to serve as an outsider to the Twin Cities.
Candidates for the third city to build a more prosperous and prosperous trading archipelago?
Take it step by step and think long term.
Her eyes suddenly turned to the hatch, and Ji Xing opened it without warning.
"Ugh..." With a low groan, Catherine stumbled in and almost fell. She looked up at Ji Xing and Camille and smiled sheepishly.
"Mrs. Camille, Sewell, you are here. I am about to search this place. This seems to be... the first mate's room on the ship, right?"
"There's nothing to see. Everything is basically damaged. I'm afraid the Mingyuan will have to be repaired for a few months before it can be used again." Ji Xing greeted, "Thank you for your hard work, Miss Catherine."
"Please call me Officer Catherine or Law Enforcement Officer, this is what I should do." Catherine backed away with a smile, and suddenly said: "By the way, Sewell, I may need your help with a small matter in the past two days, then...
"
"Just come to me." Ji Xing said enthusiastically: "I will try my best no matter what. After all, Officer Catherine saved me before."
"Thank you so much." Catherine thanked her and said goodbye. When she turned the corner and saw the two of them no longer in sight, her delicate face suddenly fell.
Saved you? Although I didn’t hear the specific content, I really can’t believe it at all!
Soon after, Ji Xing and Camille returned to the deck after 'retrieving' the secret weapon's impact.
Jorge walked over with a gentle smile on his straight face: "I just didn't have time to say hello, is this Mr. Sewell, the chief technician of Philos who developed the universal capsule?"
Camille said: "As I just said, General Jorge Bree of Demacia."
Well, a Demacian nobleman who is full of arrogance, prejudice, and rudeness. I don’t know why Prince Jarvan IV sent him.
Ji Xing smiled and shook hands with Jorge, who was also smiling: "Hello, General Jorge Burri, I am Sevier."
A smile shows friendship between both parties.
Smiles also spread.
When they stepped off the Abyss, they met several councilors and Piltover's upper-class nobles on the dock. They all smiled and congratulated Feros on his 'big victory' and proposed a visit to the legendary battleship Abyss.
request.
The smile quickly spread to the faces of every resident of Piltover. Prosperous commerce requires strong force to protect it. Many small businessmen have been suffering from the pirates of Bilgewater for a long time. Their risk resistance is low and a ship was robbed.
Boats may bring about bankruptcy and the decline of the family business.
"Hahaha, this is really the biggest gift I received on Evolution Day!"
"Long live Piltover!"
"May the gears turn in the right direction and may there be more Sewells in Piltover, Jess!"
"Long live the Gray Lady!"
The festive atmosphere is getting more and more lively.
On the Science and Technology Magic Bridge, a woman wearing sexy leather armor hurriedly passed by, her long burgundy hair fluttering, and she turned her head casually to feel the festive atmosphere. A long and fierce scar passed through her left eye, adding to the
A sharp color.
"It's very happy and lively."
…
Some are happy and some are sad.
Zaun, Old Fulgan Tavern.
The alchemy barons gathered together again and fell into a death-like silence.
Zuan is also celebrating its evolution day. The first floor of the tavern has been in a singing and dancing environment since last night, but it is like another world just one floor away.
Silko sat behind his desk and suddenly sighed: "I'm really disappointed to see you guys come to me."
The alchemist barons in front trembled, remembering how they walked around in front of the gate of hell the last time they didn't cooperate, and remembered that Silko warned them about the greatest magic weapon for Zaun's rise, loyalty.
But they didn't move because they were afraid of Silko and afraid of death.
"Hilko, everyone is here to discuss with you..." Finn stumbled and said, "You must have heard about what happened in the upper city. Even guys like Gangplank were easily dealt with. We are
No... we need a long-term plan? Or we need the help of General Amystan, and then..."
"It is impossible for General Amystan to come to Zaun." Hilko interrupted hoarsely: "The value we have shown now is not worth her coming. We can only get back the shimmer with our own strength and maintain a stable supply for a period of time.
, we can make her look at her. The world has always worked like this, and you should understand it best."
"But……"
"What?" Hilko interrupted: "I don't know what the secret weapon is, but a secret weapon should be kept secret instead of letting everyone know that they have that kind of thing but not letting anyone see the weapon.
's true appearance.
I think it may not even be a technological weapon, but some kind of magical item that is expensive to activate? It is not surprising that the Philos family, which has a long heritage, has that kind of thing, and in any case, they will not use it against Zaun."
Hilko was emotional: "Our actions will not be affected in any way, or in other words, just when the people of Piltover are united, we should tell them about Zaan's existence and demands!
Do you know why I didn’t choose the Dance Corridor this time? Look out the window and look at the smelly ditch that almost runs through the entire Zaun!
The filthy air that cannot be breathed without a mask, and the average life expectancy of a person is less than twenty years old! The children of Zaun need a better environment!
Facing the threat of Piltover, we have been retreating. After today, they will be more prosperous, and we will only fall into a deeper abyss, and there will never be a day for us to stand up. Jinx can be sacrificed, even me, if you
If you really want to, I can take responsibility for that smuggling case, but if you don't have the guts to face the city, are you ready to go back underground?"
The alchemy barons were silent.
Silko waved his hand and said: "Tonight's actions remain unchanged. I don't want to see you wavering again, no matter what happens."
"..." The alchemy barons, who were worried about losing everything in their hands, were finally persuaded by Silko who revealed his true feelings, and they retreated bitterly one by one.
Only Sevika was left looking at Silko, who was silent facing the window, and said: "You hesitated?"
"No, I won't hesitate." Silko said silently: "I just don't understand why the situation naturally gets worse? After several years of hard work and a few days of loss, is it true that Zu'an is not upright?
A chance to stand up?”
Because of what? Because of Sewell?
"Oh, Sewell... I should have found a way to meet him earlier."
…
"Oh~Sevier, I heard about your feats, but I still want to advise you."
At night, under the grandly decorated stage, Heimerdinger's big head suddenly appeared in front of Ji Xing, and pointed at his big head: "We scientists should be more committed to using science and technology to improve people's livelihood. In the world, your mind has more power than others."
People have greater value, you should protect yourself instead of performing a show about three people taking over the ship?"
"I understand, I will do it next time."
Ji Xing smiled and turned around to introduce: "Sarah, Raven, this is Professor Heimerdinger."
"Hello, Professor Heimerdinger, great inventor, I have heard of your name since I was a child." Sarah said.
"Really?" Heimerdinger tiptoed, and he could tell at a glance that the two of them did not belong to Piltover: "Welcome to Piltover, happy Evolution Day. You are the two brave men who defeated the big pirate with Sevier.
? It must have been a magnificent battle, really amazing."
"Professor, you really treat me differently."
Heimerdinger naturally replied: "Everyone has different responsibilities. Just like tonight, Jace's responsibility is to make his Evolution Day speech well, so that Piltover and the Zaun people have a greater sense of belonging, so that
The Twin Cities will have a better tomorrow."
The location they were in at the moment was the corner of the Piltover Tower venue, and guests from all over the world were gradually taking their seats at the venue.
The higher the status, the closer to the front you sit. For example, the congressmen, Camille, General Jorge of Demacia, etc. sit in the front row.
Of course Ji Xing is qualified to sit there, but he feels that he has attracted enough limelight today and will not dominate the evening.
Heimerdine, on the other hand, found Ji Xing in the corner, so he sat over, scolded Ji Xing for his early morning adventure, and started chatting with Ji Xing about some of the latest scientific research.
Sarah inherited her mother's craftsmanship and talent in making firearms, but after listening to it for a while, she still felt like she was hearing something from heaven, and couldn't help but look at Raven.
Even now, she still feels ridiculous because she doesn't believe that "Master Roger is the universal capsule Sewell", this is outrageous.
Time moved slowly, and when the venue suddenly became quiet, Heimerdinger also stopped his unfinished discussion with Ji Xing and looked at the stage. Sure enough, tonight's main character appeared on the stage.
"Why don't you go to the front?"
Heimerdinger shook his head, hugged the pet Poro jumping under the chair and said, "Just sit here... Where did you go just now?"
Ji Xing also stretched out his hand to tease Poro amid the cute cry.
As Jess, who was handsome and well-dressed in formal attire, waved on the stage, the venue burst into warm applause and even whistles.
Jess was obviously a little nervous. When he stood behind the lecture table and put his hands on the table, his shoulders collapsed unnaturally, and his hands really used strength.
"Uh..." He looked at the familiar and unfamiliar faces below, paused and said, "I know many people may be a little surprised when they see that I am giving a speech tonight, because there are many people who may be more qualified than me, such as us.
Dear Professor Heimerdinger, like my greatest helper Victor, or Sewell..."
There was a slight commotion below, but I didn't expect Jace to make such an unconfident opening statement.
But immediately after, Jess stood up and said, "But I won't let you down if I stand here tonight. I have prepared the latest technology to share with you, Hex's latest achievements!"
"oh--"
"Really?"
"Let's see quickly!"
There was a sudden excitement underneath, but Heimerdinger's old face couldn't help but slump, and he spread his hands and whispered: "Oh~ How could this happen? It's not safe even though I advised Jace and Victor not to take out those things this morning.
It’s best to concentrate on researching the invention for another ten years... It seems that they have their own ideas, or..."
He pinched the Poro and looked at Ji Xing: "Are you inspired by Sevier?"
Ji Xing remained silent and did not take the blame.
But he knew that perhaps it was really out of his own 'stimulation' that Jace's choice was different.
On the stage, he took out a crystal-clear glass ball-like object and showed it to everyone: "I call it 'Hex Gem'. It is far more stable than the Hex Crystal, but at the same time more powerful.
of energy.
Believe me, even if you hit it hard with a hammer, nothing will happen. Victor and I have repeatedly confirmed this and demonstrated it to Professor Heimerdinger, but on today's occasion, I will not demonstrate it to you again.
Already."
"Why use a hammer as an example? Haha, some people may know that I come from an ordinary family and make a living by making hammers, so I have a special affinity for hammers."
He joked to himself and said: "By the way, I have been familiar with various minerals since I was a child, and I understand the hard work of miners, so I came up with the invention I want to show first tonight."
Following his words, two people came up from the back of the stage with props, namely a huge 'fist' and a huge stone.
"These are Atlas gloves."
He put on his gloves, put on the gems, and crushed the stones to pieces in front of everyone, which caused a burst of exclamations from the audience.
"It will make the work of miners under the rift easier and tireless."
"This is the Hex Claw, a mechanical arm that emits high-energy rays..."
Everyone was amazed by Jess's demonstration and praised the amazing progress of technology.
Demacian General Jorge, who was sitting in the front row, thought that the things Piltover had brought were over. At this moment, he couldn't help but straighten his body again, his eyes wide open.
This thing...is used for mining?
If you can crush a stone, you can crush a human head!
These guys in Piltover have developed weapons to this extent?!
This can already affect the pattern of Valoran!
Camille was also slightly surprised, looking at Jess on the stage with admiration, and turned her head to look at the smiling Congressman Gila Mann.
With the emergence of more stable Hex gems, the further development of weapons is also of strategic significance to her. The equipment on her... can be considered for an update!
After Jace took out the two great inventions, everyone except Heimerdinger felt that tonight was a worthwhile trip. Mrs. Piltover felt excited and proud again, and praised Heimerdinger in her heart.
, Sewell and other scientists who support the continuous advancement of the city of progress.
Those who are not from Piltover are ready to take out their money.
The Evolution Day speech came to an end in a warm atmosphere. Ji Xing turned around and comforted the sulky Heimerdinger: "I admit that you are right. Except for special circumstances like the universal capsule, a risky project
From the time an invention appears to when it is put into civilian use, ten years is not a long time.”
"As long as you understand, Sevier..."
"But for some people, ten years is too long." Ji Xing added: "Have you ever thought that Victor's body can still support ten years?"
Heimerdinger was startled and then gradually became depressed: "I always forget these things."
"You have seen too much. Now that things have happened, how about we work together to help them reduce risks?"
"Hmm~Okay, I listen to you, you are always as mature as my peers, Sevier."
"Maybe I'm aging before I get old."
With the convenience of sitting in the corner of the back row, after the Evolution Day speech, he took Sarah and Raven out of the venue and sent them to the arranged hotel: "This is it. Just go in and tell the names of the Philos family."
good."
"Then thank you for the hospitality today." Sarah smiled: "Actually, this is my first time coming to Piltover. It's really nice here."
"Aren't you ready to settle down?" Ji Xing asked.
"Want to be your subordinate? It's very attractive and promising." Sarah waved her arms casually: "But forget it, although Piltover is beautiful, it does not belong to us, and Bilgewater still doesn't belong to us.
Someone is waiting for me to go back. The news of Planck's death hasn't been sent back yet. We should return early tomorrow morning to grab the territory!
On your side, if you have time to visit Bilgewater, we will treat you well."
"Will go."
"It's a deal!" Sarah said, and suddenly said thoughtfully: "There may be a lively event in Bilgewater in two months. Do you want to join in? I won't tell you what it is. If you feel
If you are interested, please arrive around November 1st.”
Ji Xing looked at her slightly twinkling eyes and smiled: "I will definitely go if I have time."
"It's a deal." Sarah repeated: "Goodbye then, great mage."
"goodbye."
Ji Xing watched the two of them enter the hotel and move into the two luxurious suites arranged by Philos. Then he turned and walked on the street that was getting quieter at night. The wind blew the conversation between Sarah and Raven into his ears.
"Hey, Captain, is it really okay to deceive him near the Soul-eating Night?"
"Although we still don't know the scale of this year's Soul Eating Night, the island will definitely be very chaotic and dangerous after Gangplank's death. Alas, that thing can't threaten his life. At worst, I'll let him shoot me a few times.
…We can’t find another helper like him.”
"Erotic Soul Night..." Ji Xing murmured: "What is that thing?"
He shook his head and continued back to Lanxun Manor.
At the same time, Jorge and other Demacians had returned to Lanxun Manor with Camille and moved into the houses that had been prepared for them.
Alone alone, Jorge took off his heavy armor and reflected on what he had seen today.
It's a bit embarrassing.
The dignified general of Demacia was shocked many times when he came to a remote city-state like Piltover as if he had never seen the world before.
But the universal weapons, the secret weapons that created the storm, and the Hex weapons have truly demonstrated their value.
Put aside the Hex weapon for now. After all, evil magic is used in it, but the other two...if the Bree family can get it...
"This might be an opportunity."
How can I obtain the technology of the Feros family with the minimum cost and effort? Demacia is not Noxus, I can’t...
After thinking about entering the bathroom, Jorge suddenly felt a chill on his neck.
Huh? How do I...
The world is spinning!
Without seeing anything clearly, without having time to make any resistance, the separated Demacia general Jorge Bree fell to the ground and died, and his blood quickly covered half of the bathroom!
The blood didn't seem to be redder than the burgundy hair. The female assassin, who had been lying in wait for a long time, calmly washed away the blood on the strange-shaped blade.