The Glory of Noxus

The backcourt area of ​​the Innovation Conference.

On the terrace piled with white jade, Lenata had already finished her speech, picked up a glass cup filled with sparkling wine, and took a sip.

The decanter in front of him glowed with magenta light, floating around him.

She seemed to remember something, looked at the precision pocket watch on her chest, and walked to the edge of the terrace.

As far as the eye can see, there are magnificent views of Piltover.

Looking down, Zu'an, a mixture of light and shadow, is reflected in his eyes. The alchemy workshops are like mountains, surrounded by colorful brilliance.

Faintly, you can also see the dance corridors and the neon lights of many dance halls.

"It's so beautiful!"

Lenata took a step forward slowly, swallowed the drink in her mouth, and whispered softly.

Boom!

Suddenly.

A violent explosion dispersed the haze of Zaun, lighting up the dance corridors and causing much chaos.

What a coincidence.

The location where the explosion occurred was near Baron Middenstock's ballroom.

Or, to be precise.

It was his former dance hall.

"I, Lenata Gorask, am destined to become the most powerful alchemist baron in Zaun."

"Like the Myrdaldas of Piltover."

Lenata looked at the explosion calmly and took another sip of Piltover's fine wine.

At the Innovation Conference, no one among the wealthy people in Piltover cared about the tragedy that happened in Zaun.

At most, some people would exclaim and continue chatting about cooperation with their partners.

Just because that's the business of the dirty bottom city people.

Lenata looked at the venue like this, with an imperceptible chill in her expression.

Her parents were once outstanding alchemists in Zaun, specializing in the innovation of medical formulas.

However, they attracted the attention of some merchant families in Piltover because the secret alchemy technology they developed was used to help the poor people of Zaun.

Under greed, a tragedy happened quietly, as if it was destined.

At midnight, Lenata's parents were killed in the flames, and she also had an arm in them.

All that was left to Lenata was the family name and the remaining research results in the ashes.

However, the misfortune of fate did not destroy Lenata.

She looked at the ashes of her family and swore not to repeat the mistakes of her parents and never to sacrifice herself for others.

So, she began to work hard to use this meager inheritance to create a great cause and bring her everything she had never had before -

Money, power and influence.

She wants to create her own empire.

Eventually, over the next few decades, Gorask Industries was born, sweeping Zaun with wild force.

Lenata became the richest among the alchemy barons of Zaun, and accumulated connections through interest bundling.

Until the influence of alchemical technology is extended to the high-altitude Piltover.

"Mrs. Gorask, a distinguished guest invites you to come over."

The host came over and spoke respectfully to Lenata. His attitude was completely different from before.

"Okay, please lead the way."

Renata didn't care about these side details, and smiled and signaled the host to go ahead.

Elegant room at the venue.

The magic light is soft and bright, illuminating the room like daylight.

After completing his task, the host left the private room with self-knowledge, leaving Lenata alone.

Lenata, on the other hand, adjusted her white dress to make sure everything was perfect, and opened the door of the private room gracefully.

As the door slowly opened, Lenata's figure came into the room.

Her steps were calm and determined, and when she saw the layout of the room, her eyes showed appreciation and satisfaction.

Her efforts finally paid off.

"Welcome, Lenata Gorask."

In the center of the magic light, on a long square table made of black wood, three figures wearing cloaks were sitting.

"Please sit down!"

Lenata looked around, walked to the predetermined position, and sat down gracefully.

Although several people here are hiding their faces, there are also Hex technology jammers to suppress the energy fluctuations.

But she still recognized their respective identities.

Comes from Piltover's top chamber of commerce family.

Or they themselves are members of Parliament.

"We are very optimistic about alchemy technology and want to cooperate with Gorask Industries to develop Zaun." The cloaked figure in the center said softly.

Lenata narrowed her eyes upon hearing this, and after pondering for a while, she suddenly laughed.

“It’s an honor for Gorask Industries.”

She could see that several people here were in great need of help from the outside to break the current situation in Piltover.

Based on intelligence gathering by Gorask Industries.

The Myrdalda family's maritime trade, the Philos family's expansion of power, and the Yodel Academy of Science and Progress' research on Hex technology.

The forces present here have felt unimaginable pressure.

Even in the Piltover Council, Councilor Tallis is gradually suppressing their spokesmen.

"Personally, I really want to establish a trade relationship with Piltover."

Lenata put her hands on the black wooden table and tapped the back of her hands lightly with her fingers.

"Haha, then our ideas somewhat coincide."

The cloaked figure looked at his companions on the left and right, and after seeing them nodding slowly, he said with a smile.

"Before the Evolution Day approaches, we still have some time to discuss cooperation matters."

The gloomy night filled Piltover.

The bright stars are hidden in the thick clouds and no longer shine.

Lenata ended the activities of the Innovation Conference and walked out of the quiet lower-class urban area.

Crossing the long street, she came to her personal Hex pressure transport machine.

This transport plane is a symbol of her identity and status, and it is also an important tool for her daily travel.

Lenata walked to the transport machine and gently touched the cold metal and glass.

Before entering, she suddenly turned back and looked at the dotted Piltover port area in the distance.

"Even if the Midarda family is targeted, why do you cooperate with me?"

Lenata recalled the content of the conversation just now, with a sarcastic look in her eyes.

"Congressman Jess Tallis owns the Hexgate. The Myrdalda family is connected to the Noxus Empire and controls most of the ocean trade."

"And what about you?"

Lenata's gaze seemed to span the distance of space and fell on the Gate of the Sun.

Her plan was never to become the alchemist baron of Zaun or the business darling of Piltover.

She wanted to take the source of Zaun and Piltover's financial resources for herself.

What she wants is what often appeared in her childhood dreams——

Sun Gate!

Because whoever controls the Sun Gate controls the flow of trade.

And whoever controls trade controls Zaun and Piltover.

"However, if Jess comes to me, there may be a possibility of cooperation." Lenata thought to herself.

Jess Tallis is the genius inventor who ushered in the age of Hextech and is the youngest member of the Piltover Parliament.

He also owns the Hex Flying Gate and maintains a good relationship with the Myrdalda family.

Jess will definitely be a good partner for Gorask Industries.

Boom!

Accompanying the launch of the private Hex pressure conveyor.

Lenata's figure disappeared into the lower urban area and entered Zaun.

Zaun, dance corridor.

Baron Middenstock's Ballroom

The place where neon lights were lit and punk music was playing just now was now engulfed in a sea of ​​blazing fire.

Orange tongues of fire engulfed everything, and huge waves of flames rose into the sky, smearing the sky.

Chaos and screams broke out.

The crowd who were enjoying the nightlife in the dance corridor fell into panic and ran away, trying to stay away from the explosion location.

On the edge of the raging sea of ​​​​fire, there are still some Zaun people, organized by gang members, working hard to put out the fire.

But the fire was so fierce that their efforts seemed in vain.

"Jana above, protect us."

The originally desperate Zuan people heard the sudden sound and began to pray in low voices with pious expressions.

Whoops! Whoops!

Along with the call to prayer.

Gusts of wind appeared out of thin air, descended on the dance corridor, suppressed the terrifying fire, and revealed the burned-out dance hall inside.

Immediately afterwards, with the efforts of the Zaun people, the fire was brought under control and the crowd was no longer panicked.

A gorgeous dance hall located two streets apart.

Countess Voss stood in the top box, looking at a group of people wearing purple eye masks appearing near the sea of ​​​​fire, with doubts on her face.

"Eye of Zuan?!"

"Did they do it?"

Countess Voss frowned, pierced the glass wine glass with her metal finger, and let the wine flow out.

These people from the Eye of Zuan seemed to be admiring their own masterpieces and never left.

"Today is different from the past. It is already the era of the Alchemy Baron Alliance."

"Even if Hilko appears again, what will happen?"

With the vigorous development of Gorask industry.

The interests of the Alchemy Baron Alliance are almost tied together, from alchemy technology mining operations, to dance halls, to refineries and so on.

Most of the alchemy barons revolve around Gorask Industry and seek common interests.

And now, the alchemy technology products of Gorask Industries have flooded into the Piltover market.

Perhaps in the future, Alchemy Baron will enter the upper city in a formal capacity.

Although the status of the Countess of Voss has declined a lot in the Lost Shengou Prison and the ditch area.

But she still has many interests in Piltover.

And with his status as Alchemist Baron, he gets a lot of dividends every year.

Thinking of Shengou and the ditch area, Countess Voss looked embarrassed, and painful memories appeared in her eyes.

If Urgot hadn't appeared, how could she have lost her territory.

You must know that Countess Voss's main business is to provide human experimental products for Hex Technology Laboratory and Alchemy Workshop.

Shengou Prison is her core place.

"Damn Urgot!"

Countess Voss lowered her eyes, looked at the dilapidated body that was running out of time, and cursed in a low voice.

She prepared to transplant her own body into a Hex-powered replacement body.

Even though she had to travel to Piltover regularly for liquid baths and blood (oil) transfusions, she was still alive.

"Let's talk to Lenata about the Eye of Zaun first. It's best to deal with these chaotic elements."

Countess Voss threw away her wine glass and prepared to get up and leave the box.

Bang!

The dull sound of impact sounded, making Countess Voss's bad mood even more agitated.

"I said, if there's nothing important, don't disturb me."

She looked at the soundproof wooden door that had been smashed open, her eyes were cold, and a biting chill emerged.

"You think about it now, otherwise I wouldn't mind using you as a guinea pig and sending you to the Hextech experiment in Piltover."

"Quiet!"

Huo Jixing looked at the exquisite decoration in the box, which showed the elegance and taste of the owner.

Then he reached out and pressed it in his arms, stuffing the snow-white poro back.

"Sorry, this is your subordinate."

Huo Jixing looked apologetically at Countess Voss who was transformed by Hex technology in front of her, and kicked the strong man at his feet with purple liquid coming out of his mouth.

"I used too much shimmering potion. Unfortunately, my strength is still too weak."

"Who are you?"

Countess Voss ignored the strong man who had lost the breath of life and stared at the stranger in front of her.

The fatal danger struck her soul, making her dare not move at all.

At the same time, she also confirmed that all her men left outside were dead.

"It doesn't matter who I am."

Huo Jixing walked over, checked Countess Worth's face again, and laughed softly.

"The important thing is that someone asked me to take your head."

"I can give you ten times as much as you want!"

Countess Voss immediately shouted loudly, and thin cold sweat flowed down her face.

She really wanted to run away, but for some reason, she had a hunch in her heart that as long as she moved, her head would be separated.

"You can't afford it!"

Huo Jixing walked over, stretched out his right index finger, and wiped Countess Vos's neck.

He was telling the truth. Swain wanted Urgot, not the Alchemist Baron who had lost his potential.

"Die!"

Countess Voss saw her target approaching. His eyes were bulging and his expression was ferocious.

The next moment!

The flesh and blood in her chest parted, and the metal muzzle embedded in the Hex Gem roared.

Poof!

The slender fingers passed by like a knife.

Ignoring the magical energy released from the Hex Gem, he easily removed the head of Countess Voss.

"What a beautiful fireworks, it's a farewell to your death."

Huo Jixing looked out the window at the gradually extinguishing flames, and closed the horrified eyes of Countess Voss.

"Huh? Eye of Zuan?"

Near the burning ballroom, he saw a Zaun wearing a visor with purple eyes.

"Why does it look like you stayed here on purpose?"

Huo Jixing suppressed his inner doubts, casually wrapped Countess Vos's head with a rag, and walked away.

Before leaving, he also searched the ballroom and accidentally found two Hex crystals and a half-consumed Hex gem.

The dark green haze of Zaun surged in the wind.

Huo Jixing came to the platform in the dance corridor like a ghost.

He looked towards the dark lift shaft and jumped down.

Whoops!

The wind blows and the fog rises.

The sound of the wind blended into the surging mist, tightly wrapping Huo Jixing like a black gauze.

After a while.

After landing, Huo Jixing saw the broken platform in the ditch area, stepped out of thin air, and landed on the platform dome.

This time, he walked very familiarly in the ditch area, crossed the desolate and dilapidated streets, and entered Shengou.