Chapter 116 One year has passed
Spring has passed in Zaun and summer has arrived. Because the two cities are close to Shurima, they will become hot in the summer. This is why it rarely snows in the two cities in the winter.
In the snow-covered Freljord, when winter comes, the cold wind blowing from there crosses the mountains and reaches Noxus. Even the strong Noxians can't stand the Valoran continent. winter.
But the two cities don't have to worry about this problem, because the terrain conditions of Zaun and Piltover are really good, not only in terms of trade, but also in terms of living comfort.
It's not as cold as the countries close to Freljord, but it's hot and the sea helps separate the continent of Shurima.
Zaun, located in the canyon, is cool and comfortable, and has become a place that Mrs. Piltover also likes to play this summer.
With six months of unconditional assistance from the Piltover nobles and people, Zaun restarted construction and its economy grew.
This made the people of Zaun slowly let go of their hatred for Mrs. Piltover, because ordinary people really wouldn't think about it that much.
They would not think about why Piltover wanted to aid Zaun, or where Piltover's goodwill came from.
They have gained benefits and their lives have become happy and contented, and that is enough.
But just because ordinary people don’t think about it, it doesn’t mean that Zaun’s management won’t think about it.
Just like now, under the statue of the King of Zaun in the middle square, there is a line of words engraved on the dark stone plaque on the statue of Councilor Li Ke - because I have been here.
Yes, because I've been here.
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Zaun in July, Parliament building.
Hilko, whose hair has grown longer, is sitting at the table. Not far from him, he finally has his own office. Although it is only separated by a glass and has a small space, Lenata also thinks it is quite good. of.
At least, it was much better than when she only had a desk.
Now, she finally has her own bookcase, coffee machine, and cabinet for storing things, right?
"How did you do?" Hilko suddenly asked.
Lenata put down the book, raised her head and looked at Hilko, and replied: "It's a bit difficult. She is so smart. She suddenly sent a group of people to another workshop some time ago. I think she guessed that we were doing something for her." Destruction.”
"." After hearing Lenata's words, Hilko became silent and stretched out his hand to rub his eyebrows. He felt uncomfortable.
"Think of other ways to delay the process and not let her complete this production." Hilko sighed and said.
"Delaying time? Don't embarrass me, okay?" Lenata rolled her eyes, stretched out her hand to slap the table, and said: "She arrives at the workshop at around seven o'clock during the day, spends ten minutes eating at noon, and starts working again in the afternoon. , she would leave the workshop on time in the evening, and then go to stay under the statue of Li Ke for two hours. This has been her schedule for the past six months, even if it rains or winds, she will do it rain or shine.”
"How do you want me to delay time? She just has to live in the workshop, okay?"
"Hilko, your daughter is a genius, do you understand? I think she has already discovered the little tricks we did. Although I don't know why she didn't come to confront you, I think even if she did it, "It's nothing, right? Isn't that a good thing for Zaun? With these weapons, the Hex Rocket Launcher and the Glimmer Energy Shield, I feel like we can all fight Noxus." Lenata asked.
Hilko glanced at her, shook his head, and stopped talking.
Lenata is indeed a very capable person, but she joined the Zaun management circle too late. She does not understand many things in the circle. She simply does not understand what Jinx will do after those things are completed. What choice to make.
But Lenata didn't know, Hilko knew.
Making weapons and helping Zaun was not Jinx's idea.
It belongs to Li Ke. Jinx is helping Li Ke realize this dream and let Zuan have the power. After completing this, Jinx will no longer have any burden on her body.
Issa will be taken care of by Vi and she will grow up smoothly in Zaun.
Therefore, after Jinx completed this matter, Hilko felt that she would definitely find Li Ke. She would silently leave everyone and disappear alone in Zaun. From then on, no one can find her again.
There was no way Hilko would let that happen.
Thinking of this, Hilko said faintly: "Anyway, you figure it out yourself, I just want the results."
Even if Jinx holds a grudge, Hilko will not allow this to happen.
"." Lenata took a deep breath and said with a smile: "I know."
Hilko looked at the table and silently looked at a picture frame. In the picture frame, there were two men and a monster.
Li Ke, he, Fandel.
It was a photo of the three of them at the entrance of Forgan's Tavern, with Severka helping to take it.
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In autumn, Zuan became depressed. Jinx wrapped herself in clothes and led Isa to Victor's house.
Victor's health is almost healed. Apart from being unable to run, he can now walk like a normal person without the need for crutches. When he saw the person coming was Jinx, Victor, who was looking at the materials in the mirror at the table, stood up and picked up two cup.
"Your idea is brilliant, Jinx. Neither Jace nor I thought that Hex Technology could be used in this way." With a faint smile on his face, Victor handed the cup filled with juice to Isa. He handed another glass of water to Jinx.
Jinx reached out to take it and swept the hair around her ears. Over the past few months, her hair had grown a lot, and she didn't know whether it was because she had long hair before or because she had the habit of tying her hair up in the workshop. , after the hair was spread out, it lay softly and naturally against Jinx's cheek.
This makes Jinx no longer look so young. Although just looking at her face, you would still think she is a child, but combined with Jinx's current overall temperament, she now has a touch of intellectual flavor.
Smiling at Victor, Jinx said, "So, when do you think it will be completed?"
"It will take half a year at the earliest, and a year at the earliest." Victor thought for a while and said.
"The main reason is that it will be troublesome to make the sensor, and it will also take time to link Hex and the robot together." Victor took a sip of water and said.
Jinx's new design uses Hex technology on the Hex shimmer robot.
That's right, Hex Shimmer Robot. The core of the robot uses Hex Technology, but the fuel that drives its limbs uses more violent Shimmer Technology.
What Jinx conceived was a terrifying killing machine, equipped with a variety of terrifying weapons, but if it was just a weapon robot, Victor thought it was nothing.
Because Piltover had a lot of industrial robots a few years ago, but Jinx used Hex technology to make sensors. In other words, with enough funds, the people of the two cities no longer have to go to the battlefield themselves. Just hold the sensor behind and control the robot to go to the battlefield.
These robots have steel bodies, can fly, and are equipped with all kinds of exaggerated weapons. To be honest, dozens of Zaun Picheng people swarmed forward, and they were no match for a single robot.
If they are manufactured in batches and form an army of robots, then the two cities will really have the confidence to challenge the big powers.
Whether it's Demacia or Noxus, both cities can give them a fight.
Because wealth is something Piltover will never lack.
"I understand, then I'll leave it to you." After hearing Victor's words, Jinx nodded.
Then, she said to Victor: "But I have one more thing to ask you."
"Please tell me." Victor was very grateful to Li Ke. Therefore, as long as he could fulfill Jinxity's request, he would do it with all his strength.
This is also the reason why Jinx came to him, because Ike is not willing to help Jinx at all now, and Dr. Singed also stayed away from Jinx under Hilko's order. People who are familiar with Jinx know that they cannot do this favor to Jinx because Jinx will commit suicide after doing this.
Victor is the only one who is willing, because he more or less understands Jinx's mood. He has also had thoughts of suicide, so he understands a truth——
That is, not everyone is so strong, and sometimes it is really just a curse to survive.
"Victor, please be Isa's teacher. She is very smart. I think you will like her." Jinx said to Victor.
Victor was stunned and looked at Isa, who also raised her head to look at Victor.
Isa has grown a lot, and all the teeth in her little mouth have grown. Her eyes looking at Victor are full of peace.
Isa knew everything, but she chose to let go of her sister.
Because sister, life is too tiring.
Isha knows what her sister is doing, but she doesn't have any resentment. She used to hate reading, but now she reads every day and learns all kinds of knowledge.
Little Isa didn't want Jinx to worry about her after she left. She wanted to survive in Zaun by relying on her own abilities.
"I know, I will." Victor said solemnly, he understood what Jinx meant.
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"Thank you." Jinx let go of Isa's hand and said with a smile.
"This year, Piltover and Zaun established diplomatic relations, and the two cities jointly forged weapons. Everyone, we are not hostile to Zaun. This is clearly understood by everyone."
"We put aside our grudges against each other and signed the covenant, and today is the one-year anniversary of the signing of the cooperation covenant between our two cities. Here, in the name of the Myrdalda family and the MP for Piltover, let me express my gratitude to everyone. Introducing our allies——"
Mel's voice echoed in the main square, on the high platform, she was gorgeous, and standing next to her was Jess, who was also wearing gorgeous clothes.
Jace really grew a beard. Within a year, he already had a beautiful beard. Not only did this beard not diminish Jace's appearance, but it actually made him more attractive.
Makes Jace look like a man instead of a big boy.
"Inviting friends from Zaun——"
Mel's voice fell and he introduced them one by one.
The councilors of Zaun came to the stage one after another, and the people of the two cities celebrated the anniversary together.
Under the high platform, the people of Zaan and Picheng were mixed together. The people of Zaan now are not rich in clothes, but they are also clean. They are not like before, with their clothes torn and their bodies full of strange smells. Therefore, Picheng people When people stand with them, they won't show displeasure like before.
And the people of Zaun have no objection to the fact that they stand with the people of Piltover.
There were even people from Zaun and Piltover chatting with each other in the crowd, with smiles on their faces, celebrating the first anniversary of the alliance between the two cities.
At the long table on the high platform, Silko held the microphone. Sitting next to him was a representative from Zaun. He said in a deep voice: "Therefore, this year, Piltover's Evolution Day will be the same as Zaun's." The new birthdays will be held together. When the time comes, people from Piltover can come to Zaan, and people from Zaun can go to Piltover. I hope everyone can have a good time at the festival. ”
"Furthermore, this year, Zaun's Law Enforcement Bureau will merge with Piltover's Law Enforcement Bureau. The two cities will select some law enforcement officers from each other and send them to each other's city to carry out tasks and protect the city. This will not only promote the two The cooperative relationship between the two cities can also enhance the security of the two cities and learn from each other’s strengths.”
Councilors talked on the high platform and talked about the future of the two cities.
Under the stage, Jinx and Wei stood together, and then, a tall figure appeared.
"Sister, I'm here to see you." Jinx reached out and patted Vi's shoulder, pouting for Vi to look at her.
Wei turned around and saw Caitlin wearing a tall hat walking towards her with long legs. She raised her brows and was a little happy, but Wei immediately shook her head.
"No, don't talk nonsense, I will stay by your side." Vi turned to look back at Jinx and said seriously.
"No need, sister." Jinx shook her head at Wei and whispered: "You shouldn't be tied up by me. You should have your own life. I have grown up now."
"Go ahead, sister, pick up this girl and show her how powerful the Zaun people are." Jinx smiled and reached out to push Wei.
Then, without waiting for Wei to speak, she squeezed through the crowd and left Wei.
Vi turned around, trying to catch up, but Caitlin was already in front of her.
"Are you going to continue to be a law enforcement officer in Zaun, or are you going to come to Piltover to study for a while?"
Wei was stunned and said: "Of course I want to be in Zaun."
Caitlin nodded and said softly: "Then, I will go to Zaun to study for a while."
Jinx walked out of the crowd and away from the excitement. She put her hands behind her back and walked on tiptoe step by step on the streets of Piltover. Her figure grew taller and shorter.
Then, she went to a park in Piltover, sat down on a stool, kicked the stones in front of her with her boots-clad calves, squinted her eyes, and began to talk to herself while blowing in the wind.
"Well, it's been a year."
“This year has been really slow”
Lifting her hands up and stretching, Jinx yawned and felt a little sleepy.
Then, she simply lay down on the bench in the park, closed her eyes and fell asleep.
In the year since Li Ke disappeared, everything in Zuan has been getting better, and everything is developing for the better.
Hilko and Fandel also accepted the fact that Li Ke was gone, Vi and Ike also started to look forward, and even Isa cheered up.
The people of the two cities have united, the name of the Twin Cities Chamber of Commerce has spread across the continent of Valoran, Piltover is making weapons, and Zaun has also made powerful weapons. Really, everything is getting better.
Jinx thought, rolling her body on the stool like a cat, and then suddenly became a little happy.
Only she is still stuck in the past. From the moment Li Ke left, her time was frozen.
However, she will be able to see him soon.
The Land of Soul Lotus——
On the calm and transparent lake, a body was lying in the center of the lake. The creatures in the lake were already familiar with this, because this strange guy appeared three years ago and was lying motionless on the lake.
Even if a fish tries to hit him, it will only hit the transparent protective shield.
Suddenly, the body suddenly opened its eyes——
A pair of dark pupils looked towards the sky,
Li Ke woke up.
(End of chapter)