Battle of the Two Cities: Begins with the Mage

Piltover.

"Professor, is this your hometown?"

The anaconda got off the airship and looked around in amazement.

Starting from the immortal fortress, after a long time of airship bumps, they finally came to Piltover, the city of hope and technology.

Noxus has not yet established an airship route with Shurima, and to travel to Shurima, the only way to go to Shurima is to transit through the Hexgate in Piltover.

This is currently the fastest way to get to Shurima from the Immortal Citadel.

"Yeah, I haven't come back for a few months, and it's still the same as before."

The Ezreal was still in the airship, he had just finished his daily blond treatment, and now he was looking in the mirror, fiddling with the badge dangling from his chest.

It was the seal of the Explorers Guild that he designed by himself. According to the different levels of explorers, it was divided into several styles.

From the original yellow wood, black iron, bronze, silver, gold...

And then to him, a platinum medal that only legendary explorers are qualified to wear.

After he flattened the folds of his clothes, he got off the airship, followed by Cassiopeia in a strong suit.

Different from the noble ladies of the past, today's Cassiopeia is dressed in a valiant manner. The black tights perfectly highlight her bumpy figure. The change in clothing may be due to the fact that she is going to officially set off on an adventure.

"Oh, the sun is rising! Was this place so prosperous before? But I saw that it was still being built over there... Ancestor, I have never seen such a tall house..." The anaconda kept admiring, Both eyes shine.

Piltover's air port is on the highest point, and they have a panoramic view of the whole city from the fence.

It still maintains the peace of the past. There are many low-rise buildings with exquisite styles and uniform patterns. The colors and patterns of the walls all reveal the atmosphere of art.

Hearing the anaconda's emotion, Ezreal was a little strange.

In Piltover, there are no tall buildings other than Hexfly Gate.

Looking along the line of sight of the anaconda, his vision froze.

The place where you crossed the Boundary River was completely different from before.

One hundred-meter-high skyscrapers stand in it, and the beauty of machinery and reinforced concrete is combined, rough and exquisite coexist.

"It's majestic." Ezreal couldn't help but said.

You must know that the reason why Piltover and Zaun are called Upper and Lower City is not only because of their status, but also because of their geographic location.

As a result of the "Sungate" incident, the entire Piltover has risen, while parts of Zaun have sunk into the ground, creating what was once the darkest gutter area.

But now, looking around, even if there are objective differences in the terrain, due to the towering towers, the whole of Zaun is even higher than Piltover.

People who live in high-rise buildings can look down on the other side of the river.

Facing Ezreal's surprise, the anaconda was a little puzzled, but Cassiopeia on the side explained with a smile:

"It wasn't Piltover there."

"Not Piltover?" Anaconda was startled.

He also thought that with so many buildings full of science fiction, it must be Piltover, which symbolizes the city of science and technology.

Is there anything else?

"There's Zaun!" Ezreal came to his senses.

Seeing this scene, he had no other emotions. Whether it was Piltover or Zaun, his feelings were not that deep.

Since childhood, his wish was to travel to various places as an explorer.

"Zuan? I heard it's messy there..." Sen Yan glanced at him and whispered.

He hadn't been to Zaun, but based on hearsay and the information in the book, it seemed to indicate a conclusion...

It's not a friendly place there.

"Zuan is now governed by Professor Victor, and all these positive changes stem from his governance." Cassiopeia added with a smile.

"Professor Victor... no wonder!"

Hearing Victor's name, the anaconda nodded in agreement, the doubts in his heart dissipated immediately, and there was some respect in his expression.

The power of the Hexian Science and Technology Department, he has seen many in the academy.

Their testing ground will explode every three to five.

He had heard from some of his classmates that the two professors of Hextech were studying the transformation of Hexians, and it was said that the disabled former executioner volunteered to participate in the transformation.

He really admires such a hero!

The mechanical department also had a similar transformation, and he heard the sound of the rivalry on both sides even as a history department.

It is said that Orianna, an associate professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, obtained the corpse of a legendary hero through the relationship of the president of the Council, and then contacted Professor LeBlanc of the Department of Magic to obtain a set of famous magic armor.

The two sides are engaged in the competition in full swing, and I don't know what is going on.

Anaconda recalled the gossip he had heard before in his mind, and he commented with great gusto for a while, unable to extricate himself.

Seeing his distracted appearance, Ezreal touched him with his elbow and reminded with a smile:

"When the mission comes back, I'll take you for a walk. After a while, we will go to the interior of Shurima through the flying gate."

"Hey, when I get back I must go to Zaun, the sun is up, it's really cool there."

In addition to sighing with emotion, the anaconda looked at the scenery on both sides of the strait with great longing.

The rear snake's tail even stood up because of excitement.

"Good afternoon, everyone, are you going to the hinterland of Shurima with the help of the flying gate?"

At this time, Mel, who was dignified and graceful in a black and white dress, walked over with a kind smile, bowed slightly and gave a friendly salute.

However, her gaze stayed on Cassiopeia for a second longer.

"Mr. Myrdalda, I didn't expect you to greet me. We're going to Kennesser." Ezreal returned the salute and replied with a smile.

He knew the beautiful dark-skinned lady in front of him, Congressman Piltover, who had a good relationship with Jess, the inventor of Hextech.

"Kennesser, that place is not peaceful." Mel opened his eyes slightly, showing a surprised expression, "But I heard that the neighborhood was recently cleared by the newly appointed commander of the southern front."

Although she returned to Piltover, all the news of the family's inquiries came to her ears.

Recently, the Kekao family in the south has been moving frequently, and even the person in power has changed.

The new ruler is the eldest daughter of the Kekao family, who followed Ryan back then. Mel knew in his heart that the Kekao family represented Ryan's will.

Now, in Ezreal's line, there is also a direct member of the Kekao family, which makes it difficult for her not to think about it.

"We don't know this, it's just at the will of Mr. Speaker." Cassiopeia stood aside and said with a smile.

"Then I'll give you priority." Mel turned his head and said to the sturdy pink-haired girl behind him, "Marshal Wei, please notify Feimen."

"it is good."

Wei, who received the instructions, walked into the distance.

"This is the magistrate of Picheng? It feels very majestic." Sen Yan looked at Wei with a pair of huge iron fists, glanced at his own, and secretly stunned.

"She seems to be Jinx's sister." Cassiopeia seemed to mention it unconsciously.

"Sister??? No wonder!" The anaconda was stunned.

Jinx, who is the name of the madman of the war department, is not clear. She is a god of killing in the arena, and she is very good at playing with a pistol.

"Miss Kekao seems to know us well."

Mel raised his chin slightly, and said with a constant expression:

"Wei is our best law enforcement officer at the moment. He has performed well in the conflict between the two cities before. He is our hero in Piltover."

"My sister has been here, so I need to know more about it. I have heard the stories of their sisters, and I don't like the word 'sister' very much." Cassiopeia smiled warmly.

"Really, I only had an older brother before, so I don't know what it's like to have a 'sister'." Mel smiled lightly, "But if Miss Kekao is willing, she is very welcome after she has completed her mission as the head of the council. You come to Piltover as a guest."

"There will be a chance, I'm very interested in these two cities." Cassiopeia performed a noble courtesy, and the corners of her mouth always had an incomprehensible smile.

Several people chatted with each other a few more times, and when news came from Wei, Mel sent several people to the airship.

Watching the airship disappear in the blink of an eye at the Hexfeit Gate, Mel's smile gradually subsided, and he commanded lightly:

"I'll write a letter later and bring it to my mother."

"Young Master, what happened?" The new butler who followed Mel was a little confused.

"Serena, don't ask if you shouldn't." Mel frowned in displeasure.

Seeing that the new housekeeper lowered his head quickly and did not dare to speak again, Mel shook his head and sighed lightly.

She began to miss the days when Irona was still there. She understood why her brother and mother would have no brains to provoke Ryan.

......

Demacia, Castle of Dawn.

"Father!"

Jarvan knelt before the throne on one knee, looking up at Jarvan III.

In the empty hall, there were two more people, one of them was Nat Light Shield, who was supposed to be stationed at Green Teeth Peak, and was standing beside Jarvan III at this time.

"I heard something, the crown guard will have a big move tomorrow." The king said solemnly.

He sat on a high throne, wearing a golden crown, and although his appearance was a little old, he had the majesty of a king between his eyebrows and eyes.

"Father, this must be a rumor." Jia Wen replied without hesitation.

Although Xiongdu has been undercurrents recently, and his communication with Galen has been much less, he believes that neither the other party nor the crown guard is such a person.

"It's not a matter of life or death, and I'm hesitating about it." The king tapped on the armrest lightly, hesitating in his words.

"Dare to ask what is the matter with the royal father?" Jia Wen asked.

"Let the spy tell you."

The old king raised his hand and gestured to the black-robed man kneeling behind Jarvan.

"Yes!" The black-robed man's face was hidden under the hood, and only his shrill voice could be heard.

Jia Wen frowned slightly, the black-robed man gave him a very uncomfortable feeling.

It's as if... under the black robe is not the body of a living person, but a crow with scarlet eyes...

"Based on our findings, Miss Crown Guard is planning a parade dedicated to repealing the Demacian ban."

"There are many participants this time, including not only the Judgment Mission under the God of Flying Wings, but also many members of the Illuminati. There are also several descendants of noble families, including the Laurent family, the Faris family, and Bouvier. family..."

The sharp voice unique to the black-robed man echoed in the hall, and he recounted the whole thing.

Repeatedly, no one interrupted him, until at the end, he added again:

"In the past few days, Miss Crown Guard has been in and out of the Demon Seeker headquarters many times, mainly staying in the Secret Pavilion and the dungeon."

"Okay, you go down."

After the detective finished reporting, the king waved his hand.

"Yes!"

The man hidden under the black robe got up and left, and when he turned his back to the three people in the hall, there was a touch of scarlet in his eyes.

After he left, the king turned his gaze to Jarvan and said solemnly:

"You already understand the matter, tell me what you think."

"It's not a bad thing." Jarvan lowered his head, avoiding his father's gaze, "Maybe we should also accept magic. I experienced that battle of gods myself, and I know the power of magic."

"Magic..." The king rubbed his head with a headache and sighed:

"I know the power of magic better than you, but that's what Demacia was founded on."

"The Law is for a better Demacia, Father," Jarvan contended with courage.

"Jarvin, we may need magic, but it's not for the Crownguard to do it," Nate chimed in.

"But... what's the difference?" Jarvan hesitated for a moment, looking puzzled.

At the time of the life and death of the country, he felt that it didn't matter who started, as long as he could save Demacia from prison.

But Gavin paused.

All of a sudden... a scene came to his mind, it was at the Trifari Chamber of the Immortal Fortress.

Swain once said that their light shields would be abandoned by Demacia...

Abandoned...

Jarvan frowned worriedly, but the next moment, he suddenly raised his head and looked at his father, with a surprised look on his face.

Seeing his expression, the king showed relief on his old face:

"Jervin, I'm getting old. But your reputation is far from enough."

"Father, what should we do..."

Jarvan clenched the fist under his sleeve tightly, he wanted to say what was in his heart, but in the end he didn't do it.

Strength is the most fundamental thing.

Right now, he sees that position very lightly, and is only interested in power.

Magic, let him see a different path...

There was a flash of fluctuation in Nat's eyes, which seemed to be mocking and pitiful... He looked at Jarvan below, and said in a deep voice:

"Jia Wen, the royal brother's intention is for you to marry Laxana as your wife."

"This...!"

Jarvan widened his eyes and looked at his father in disbelief.

He and his father had discussed this matter, but he had not received the king's support before, but instead refused on the grounds that the two families should not be too close.

After that, he didn't take it seriously, but instead gained an unforgettable experience.

but she...

When he hesitated in his heart, and before he could say his refusal, Uncle Nat continued:

"Jervin, you'll have to face this sooner or later. We're not forcing you, we're just giving you someone you know very well."

Jarvan understood what Uncle Nat meant.

First of all, Laxana is a match for herself, and they have known each other since childhood.

Whether or not the Crown Guards think otherwise, it's Laxanna now.

As long as he married Laxana, everything he did would be related to him.

"I hope you'll think about it, for the family and for Demacia." Nat sighed.

"I..." Jia Wen was confused for a while.

"If this happens, you can become the leader of the mageseekers in one fell swoop." Nate comforted.

"However, Captain Eldred has done a good job." Jarvan hesitated.

"If we abolish the ban on magic, there will be no need for the Magic Seeker Legion to exist. The number of mages that Eldred expels will usher in a lot of scolding." Nat analyzed.

"So...we'll have a new Legion of mages?" Jarvan asked with a frown.

"That's right, a new legion, a legion composed of mages. It is certain that his leader will be a bridge between mages and the people, and is the most promising candidate to become the next king." Nat said seriously and patiently. Garvin explained.

He paused and continued to add:

"If you and Laxana broker it, with her prestige in the matter, you're perfectly capable of taking this position. If you choose to give up, then tomorrow will be their wish, and the crown guard can be for Garen or Lacquer. Shanna paved the way."

"Is the Mage Legion..."

Jarvan sensed some kind of new-found power in his body, and his eyes couldn't help but look wild.

"Think about it, you still have a few days, you can also tell us when the results come out tomorrow." Nate stepped off the high platform and patted Jarvan on the shoulder to comfort him.

"Uncle, thank you." Jia Wen bowed his head.

"Hahaha, the security of Xiongdu will be handed over to me tomorrow, just think about it." Nate laughed a few times and waved his hand indifferently.

After chatting a few more words, after Jarvan left, Jarvan III suddenly sighed and said:

"Nate, it's all for Demacia, I hope you don't resent me."

"It's okay... I've already let go of the Aresa thing, you had no choice at that time. I believe Eldred has also let go." Nat said at

Laugh, but laugh very sentimentally.

"Tomorrow's business is up to you. Jarvan is the child you watched grow up. I hope you can sincerely help him." Jarvan III lowered his stance and made a request.

"I will, Brother Huang." Nat responded, then turned and left.

Where Jarvan III could not see, his eyes were filled with black energy and evil spirits.

But soon, these were all absorbed by a black rose, and eventually disappeared.