When midnight approached, the reluctant workers finally got up and left the tavern.
After they left, Fandel and Hilko, who had been leading the team outside for a busy day, finally returned to the tavern.
According to the previously prepared plan, Fandel's main focus was on solving the food problem.
He organized the most reliable manpower, led by Bensuo, and went to the direction of Kumangla to meet with the caravan that Lux had previously contacted to discuss the issue of food imports. In addition, he also sent people with two sets of rune steel armors to ask Finn
I came back with a batch of emergency food.
These grains are being stored in several warehouses nearby and are being kept by trustworthy personnel.
As for Hilko, this guy who is used to walking in the dark, sent his men to inquire about the situation of the alchemy factories under the various alchemy barons.
Know yourself and the enemy, and you will be victorious in every battle.
With Lux here, it won't be difficult to take down these alchemy factories.
But in order to take down the factory without being destroyed, intelligence is still essential - Zaun is already in bad shape, so everything useful is precious.
This kind of thing is most suitable for Hilko. He has always been good at weaving conspiracies and gathering intelligence.
In addition, all the alchemy barons have more or less "business dealings" with him. Even if it is just in the name of "finding out what the Piltover guy is doing", he can easily walk around the base camp of each alchemy baron.
The only pity is that Ino did not come back.
At this time, she was taking Kalya and staying at the mine to guard against the possible return of the Noxians - although the chance was unlikely, she had to ensure that nothing went wrong.
In this way, the lively Fulgen Tavern finally became quiet as the guests left.
Several people got together and exchanged the latest news with each other.
Lux got the latest information and confirmed the progress in food, while Hilko and Fandel finally saw the "Book of Advice to the People of Zaun".
Even in the eyes of these two people, the words above are still full of power.
In the low-pitched communication, time passed bit by bit.
Before you know it, the long night is coming to an end and the sky is getting brighter.
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Things are looking great on Lux's side.
But for Cassiopeia, who was hiding in the safe house, unable to move or retreat, the situation seemed irreversible.
When Tyrone reported to her that Elise was injured and fled Zaun in a hurry, it was no exaggeration to say that Cassiopeia felt that the sky was falling.
Although Tyrone did not abandon her and the War Masons would still obey her arrangements, the panic of failure still hung over Cassiopeia.
What she fears is not that she failed to obtain Hex's body modification technology and was criticized by Darkwill, but that she fears the punishment from the Black Rose!
Cassiopeia knew very well what it would mean to arouse the dissatisfaction of the Pale Lady - the Pale Lady was very generous to those who were useful, but she would never show mercy to those who were incompetent.
Cassiopeia did not want to become incompetent.
"Damn it, who is that girl? What kind of old monster is she pretending to be young?!" No longer as graceful and calm as before, Cassiopeia angrily overturned the table in the safe house, splashing tea and getting wet
The wall hit the wall, and sharp porcelain fragments flew past Tai Lung's face, "Why, why would such a powerful spellcaster appear in Zaun?!"
"..."
Tyrone was speechless - he obviously couldn't answer this question.
In other words, he was also very confused about this.
"I want all her information!" Cassiopeia raised her tone, "From the moment she appeared, all the information!"
"The only information from the War Stonemason is a name." Tai Lung said expressionlessly, "Her name is Lux, uh, I can't rule out that it's a pseudonym."
"Are all war masons useless?" Cassiopeia was completely hysterical. "Or is it that Tamara, that Besilico country bumpkin, can't even understand the most basic investigation?"
"The war masons have their own tasks." Tai Lung shook his head helplessly, "They are in a latent state..."
"But I am now the leader of the Piltover Special Operations Group, and I have the authority to mobilize all Piltover-related resources." Cassiopeia obviously did not understand at all, "Even if they are all exposed and then driven away
As long as we get out of Piltover, as long as we get that person's information, as long as we have control of that mine, everything will be worth it!"
"Even if we know her identity information, I'm afraid we won't be able to control the mine." Tyrone said a heavy fact that Cassiopeia couldn't accept. "Without the assistance of the Hedoram Army,
Just relying on the two of us, even if the mage doesn't take action, he can't control the mine."
"...Then go recruit people!" Cassiopeia gritted her teeth, "The Alchemy Baron of Zaun and other various characters can all offer their loyalty to the empire!"
"I'm not very clear about this part." Tai Long was a little embarrassed when he heard this, "It's not what I'm good at either."
Cassiopeia wanted to say "You are a waste too", but in the end she swallowed her words.
"Go to Tamara." Cassiopeia closed her eyes, "Tell her to bring her connections with Zaun to see me - Elise's bitch cannot be trusted. We need to reorganize a group of loyal hounds.
.”
"But, with all due respect." Tailong was also helpless, "The alchemy barons of Zuan are all a bunch of trash."
"Then use the waste!" Cassiopeia sat back to her seat a little tiredly, "Anyway, go call Tamara over. We can promise a lot. The empire's attitude on this matter is to go all out.
Support, do you understand?"
"Understood." Tyrone nodded, "I will inform Tamara now."
With that said, Tai Lung put on his hood again, then opened the door and left, quickly disappearing around the corner of the street.
In the safe house, Cassiopeia lowered her head deeply and pressed the knuckles of her thumbs on her temples.
With the gentle pressing of her hands, this woman who was accustomed to hiding behind her back and weaving conspiracies finally felt a terrible headache for the first time.
"Tamara..." Cassiopeia whispered, "I hope you can still have some effect."
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Tamara met Tyrone at noon and got the news that Cassiopeia was looking for her.
But it was not until night that she found the opportunity to break through the law enforcement officer's blockade, sneaked to Zaun quietly, and met the eager Cassiopeia in the safe house.
After most of the day's adjustment, Cassiopeia's mentality has improved a lot.
What Tamara saw was still the elegant second Miss Kekao.
"It seems that Mrs. Piltover has indeed given up on Zaun." Seeing Tamara specially change her appearance, Cassiopeia said with a smile, "Their blockade is very strict."
"At least that's the case for civilians." Tamara nodded, "According to rumors, the resolution passed by the Piltover Council was unanimously passed rarely in recent times."
"The gossip is probably the real news." Cassiopeia snorted disdainfully, "The administrative staff below don't know about the resolution of the Piltover Council yet, the newspaper office knows about it first."
"..."
Tamara didn't respond - but judging from her expression, it seemed that she agreed with this statement.
"I came to you this time mainly to find out information about a certain person." Cassiopeia quickly put away her disdainful expression, "Talon should have told you, Lux."
"The War Masons don't have any information." Tamara replied stiffly, "Just a name is already very difficult."
"That sounds more like pushback."
"It's not a shirk." Tamara shook her head, "You should know that the War Masons have internal rules. If there is one War Mason among ten thousand people, then active activities can be carried out; if there is only one War Mason among one hundred thousand people,
War masons, lurking is the first target - in the densely populated Piltover, it is not easy to get a name."
"Okay, okay." Cassiopeia showed a disappointed expression, and then spread her hands helplessly, "Since there is no information about Lux, then there must be this about the empire's partners in Zaun.
?”
"..."
This time, Tamara didn't answer immediately.
"Why, you don't want to say it?" Cassiopeia raised her eyebrows, "Still you have concerns?"
"Miss Kecao, this is beyond your authority." Tamara's tone became stronger. "Although you have a special commission from His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, it does not mean that you have the authority to serve in Piltover and
All permissions of Zuan.”
"It's really interesting." After hearing what Tamara said, Cassiopeia shook her head in disbelief, "And there are permissions that I can't access?"
"Of course." Tamara responded without hesitation, "I can only reveal so much about military suppliers."
This time it was Cassiopeia's turn to be silent.
Suppliers to the military...this is really not easy to mess with.
In Noxus, the military - or the entire military and its related industries - is undoubtedly a behemoth. This huge organization is the foundation for Noxus to continue to expand, and it also encourages Noxus to continue to expand.
The main source of motivation that never stops.
Many people say that Noxus is like a harsh imperial furnace, treating all citizens as fuel for this furnace. The most direct source of this impression is the Noxian military.
In Noxus, each chapter has its own "main base", which is the source of troops for the chapter, the point where the spoils are sold after the chapter obtains the spoils, and the headquarters for manufacturing and purchasing equipment.
Although these war group bases are completely different from a country within a country because the war groups usually ignore internal affairs, it is undeniable that they still have strong autonomy, and it is extremely difficult for others to intervene.
On the premise of ensuring the allegiance of the army, Noxus has given these chapters great autonomy. As long as they do not interfere with local taxation and governance, the distribution of spoils, equipment increases and additional subsidies are all left to the chapter itself.
You have the final say!
Relying on their respective bases, the supply chains of each Noxian chapter have gradually become their own.
And as everyone goes their own way, the untaxed arms supplement trade will naturally be mixed with some "special arms". Each war group uses this kind of thing for internal subsidies, which is already a big potential for Noxus.
Rules.
Therefore, as long as the matter involves military suppliers, it is easy to have some marginal content.
And whoever dares to cause trouble here will be targeted by the military - each war group has different bases, but it is everyone's common interest to have suppliers help bring goods and provide internal subsidies. Whoever dares to touch them will be targeted by them.
Dare to be impatient.
Cassiopeia now holds Darkville's special commission. She can ignore the war masons, but she cannot ignore the feelings of the military.
If the interests of a certain war group are harmed because of Cassiopeia, the situation will be terrible!
But... Cassiopeia had no choice now.
She has no one to use now. If she doesn't use the Zaun channels that Tamara knows, she can only admit defeat in despair and be abandoned by the Black Rose. This is something Cassiopeia cannot do no matter what.
accepted.
Thinking about this, she finally gritted her teeth and said, "Tell me, Tamara, which war group it is."
"Are you sure you want to ask?" Tamara's eyes widened in surprise, "Do you know what this means..."
"Stop talking nonsense!" Cassiopeia narrowed her eyes, "Tell me, right away!"
"Okay, okay." Tamara saw the madness of the other party and simply spread her hands, "It's the Amystan Legion - you should be very clear about what that crazy woman is capable of. If she offended her, she would even
Your father can’t protect you either…”
However, to Tamara's expectation, Cassiopeia's eyes brightened after hearing the name.
"Amistan?!" She finally couldn't help but smile, "Who I thought it was, it turned out to be this guy - don't worry, she is finished. Now, tell me all her channels, I
To meet the foreigners loyal to Noxus..."
"They are indeed foreigners." Tamara nodded, and then reminded in a low voice, "But I'm afraid they are not loyal to Noxus. They care more about Golden Hex."
"It's all the same." Cassiopeia waved her hand indifferently, "Noxus can generously give them everything they need... It's not easy. Behind a bunch of bad news, I finally met a person.
Let me be happy for a while - Amystan, hahahaha!"
Tamara had no idea what Cassiopeia was laughing at, but she was not curious at all. She just left the little information the war masons knew, turned around, and left the safe house, leaving only her fingernails to use again.
Cassiopeia tapped the table, and the smile returned to her face.
"Glimmer trade, sewer gas, I see. Is this how that crazy woman Amystan played herself to death?"