Counting from the time when she set off from the capital of Demacia, when Lux arrived at the Gate of the Sun, one month had passed.
And in this month, Lux traveled thousands of miles by boat.
Now, she and Ino finally arrived in Piltover and came to the famous Gate of the Sun.
The Sun Gate is the last of the three gates of the Piltover Canal, and it is also the most majestic and magnificent.
This giant gate of mixed materials can withstand astonishing water pressure. The people of Picheng use giant power machinery to control the opening and closing of the gate three times a day, so that the ships in the canal can pass through here smoothly and directly communicate with the Watching Sea.
and the sea of conquest.
Of course, this process is not free. Ships passing through the canal need to pay a large toll - one gold hex per ten tons based on displacement, rounded up. Silver and copper coins are not accepted.
However, considering the distance from the southernmost detour of Shurima, countless ships will still leave the port and queue up when the sun just appears every day.
It is this monopoly trade that is the only one in Runeterra that gives Piltover extremely amazing profits and gives the people of Piltover the capital and qualifications to realize their own whimsical ideas.
Lux and Ino disembarked at the northwest port of Piltover in front of the Gate of the Sun. After paying a personal tax, they finally arrived in Piltover.
Rejecting the porters who came to collect passengers and not renting a small truck, Lux and Ino dragged the heavy boxes from the port, climbed the stairs, and soon arrived at Piltover's Sea-Rim Dam.
Looking at the crowds of people and listening to the law enforcement officers' whistles to maintain order, even Lux, who grew up in Xiongdu, was surprised by the prosperity of this city.
Even the capital of Demacia can only see so many pedestrians during celebrations, right?
As for Ino, who was born in the suburbs of Mithral City, I was even more shocked at this prosperous city at this time. While she was protecting her box, she carefully looked at Piltover under the afterglow of the sunset.
The orange-red twilight reflects on a large number of glass curtain walls, plating those tall and artistic buildings with a layer of red gold.
Piltover's aesthetic is completely different from Demacia's.
Compared with Demacia's direct "big is good, white is beautiful", Piltover's artistic style not only pursues majesty, but also pays great attention to subtleties. It can be said that there is a tiger in the heart, and the rose is smelled carefully.
Already.
Many salesmen soliciting customers have been staring at the port steps of Huanhai Dam. After seeing the surprised Lux and Ino, they waved the leaflets in their hands and swarmed over, rushing to introduce their products.
's hotel.
“20% off on your stay today!”
“Breakfast and dinner included!”
“Travel guides and rickshaws can be provided!”
"..."
"..."
A few guys with quick hands even tried to pull the two people's boxes directly, so that Lux pressed her hand on the hilt of the sword and pulled out the sword halfway, and then they dispersed in anger.
However, Lux's behavior also attracted the attention of the port law enforcement officer - this man wearing a blue uniform and a wide-brimmed hat came to Lux, and in a Piltover-specific accent, he reminded her in a low voice.
: "Miss, showing weapons in Piltover is not a good choice!"
Through conversations with people along the way, and the fact that there is not much difference between the New Shuriman and Demacian languages used in Piltover, Lux now clearly understands what the other party means without the need for Kalya to translate.
"You Piltover people are really too enthusiastic." Lux added an emphasis on the word enthusiasm, "This makes me somewhat at a loss."
"Piltover is a city with free trade." The other party obviously understood what had just happened, so he just stopped the matter from escalating and did not continue to entangle. "Everyone is full of enthusiasm for the transaction."
"So, this... Mr. Law Enforcement Officer." Lux showed an impeccable smile, "I wonder if there is a hotel in this welcoming city that is suitable for shy ladies?"
"If you have plenty of gold hex in your pocket, then the hotel near Lanxun Manor fully meets your requirements." The law enforcement officer gave the suggestion without hesitation, "If not, then the difference in other places is not big.
you get what you pay for."
Lux nodded, and after asking for the direction and location of Lanxun Manor, she pulled Ino and two huge suitcases and quickly left the Huanhai Dam.
After crossing two streets and turning a bay, Lux and Ino successfully arrived at what the law enforcement officer had just described as "the giant building complex at the foot of the mountain overlooking the Gate of the Sun."
What surprised Lux a little was that although the sign on the sign did say "Blue" Xun Manor, the walls of the buildings here were all red - but the law enforcement officer was right, here
It is indeed a quiet place.
After finding a hotel that looked good, Lux and Ino dragged their suitcases into it.
"Two... ladies." The waiter at the front desk saw the two little girls Lux and Ino. After being slightly stunned, he quickly realized that they were guests, "Excuse me, do you have a reservation?"
"No reservation." Lux shook her head, "I was introduced by the law enforcement officer at the port. He said it is relatively quiet here."
"That's natural." A smile appeared on the waiter's face, "Lanxun Manor is located in the north of Sun Gate, backed by the foothills of Pilt Mountain, and in front of it are the northwest and northeast ports of Pi City. Both ports are full of passengers.
The port does not accept cargo ships to berth, and there is no roar of cranes, so it is naturally quiet."
"That's great." Lux showed a satisfied smile, "Two people can stay in—well, just one room."
"There is only one double room left." The waiter lowered his head and glanced at the registration book. "It is a sea-view room high up in the manor. It costs one gold hex per night."
"That's it!" Lux nodded, "I like high places!"
"A deposit is required to check in. You can use the facilities in the room as you like. There is a waiter on call in the room at the end of the corridor 24 hours a day... Are there any other services you need?"
"The service is gone, I only have a small curiosity." Lux paid the three-day accommodation fee and deposit, and then quickly put away the key, "Why is the wall here called Lanxun Manor while the walls are red?
"
"That's because the blue smoke here is of the best quality." The waiter seemed to have been asked this question many times and quickly gave the answer, "There is also our special blue smoke bath bag in the bathroom. Miss, you can try it.
Give it a try.”
"Thank you!"
Lux nodded and showed a perfect smile again, then picked up the slightly embarrassed Ino and strode into the manor.
The waiter at the front desk kept a polite smile while speculating on the relationship between Lux and Ino.
Hmm, they look a lot like the young lady and maid from the Qiao family!
After blinking, the waiter's eyes fell on Lux's check-in register.