Battle of the Two Cities: Begins with the Mage

Dark clouds shrouded the moonlight, and Piltover was full of silence at night. Except for a few bright lights to guide the magistrates' night patrol, there were not many light sources.

Suddenly, bright flames burst from the tower near Piltover College, and scattered outward like a goddess scattered flowers, gorgeous and colorful.

Boom!

After a few breaths, the explosion sounded followed by the light of the flames, and the sound of the air wave was higher than the wave.

The calm was broken, and the aftermath even swept the Noxian embassy.

In front of an open window, Rui Ensu's white mage robe was blown up by the air waves, making a rustling sound.

He stood in front of the windowsill of the embassy, ​​quietly admiring the beautiful fireworks that bloomed in the night light.

The firelight reflected in his eyes, like a fiery red lotus flower, dazzling.

The tower collapsed suddenly, sparks ignited the surrounding buildings, and the rocks sputtered by the explosion destroyed the street.

"The first chapter of the night, announcing that there will be no sleep tonight."

Katerina looked complicated, looking at the unusually tall back in awe:

"You've dominated tonight by doing nothing. How did you know that Stevan would betray?"

The people who appeared on the coastline tonight were the hidden power of the Philos family.

"There is such a person standing in front of you. He can force your father to kneel. It happens that your father wants you to do something reluctant. What would you choose?" the situation said.

Katerina thought for a moment and said uncertainly: "I may succumb, but I understand that some people choose to betray their families."

"Why betray?"

There was a smile in Ryan's words:

"Stevan is very satisfied with everything the Philos family has now. He only wants to die in peace as the head of the family. Perhaps his greatest wish is to watch his children and grandchildren grow up happily."

"It sounds very warm, is it a question from Senator Camille?" Katerina was a little puzzled.

"Camille is also right, she is willing to compromise with Noxus for the family and Piltover, but the compromise is for the family to have a chance to become stronger. If the sacrifice does not bring the family and the city-state strong, she will give her own The blade is aimed at the family that is content with the status quo, and the family is re-exchanged."

Ryan shook his head, thinking of Swain, who was really similar to Camille.

He met Swain when he first entered the army, and he relied on magic to gain a foothold, while Swain was rewarded for reporting his family's treason.

At that time, he happened to be assigned to the other side.

At first, he didn't look down on Swain very much, thinking that he was a guy who killed his family. But as he got to know him deeply, he found that the other party had absolute rationality. Although his strength was not very strong, his strategy and wisdom were admirable.

Most importantly, the mind is pure. He was born for the sake of the empire, and he was willing to sacrifice everything if it could make the empire stronger. At this point, Camille is no match for Swain at all.

"Then what about the other pair, you seem to be looking forward to them more."

Hearing the noise outside the window, Katarina raised her eyebrows and looked down, just to see two hooded figures passing by the street below.

"As I mentioned before, the Zaun people pin their hopes on something."

Ryan paused before continuing:

"Jinx's previous name was Bang Bang, and she has dual personalities in her body, corresponding to two names. From their sister Wei's point of view, whether it's Jinx or Bang Bang, it's the same thing in her heart. If you don't do it well, you need a blast from your sister."

"And in the eyes of the explosion, Wei is the sister who desperately wants to hear the other party's approval. She is eager to get the love and affirmation of her sister."

"Jinx is the exact opposite. She was born on the night of Vander's death. She wanted to save Vander, but she killed her companion because of a mistake. Because Vi scolded and accused herself of being a disaster, Jinx was born. She was supposed to be a lunatic, madly seeking revenge for Wei is the meaning of her life, but because of Hilco's careful care, she has become the current contradiction."

For some reason, Katerina could hear a trace of regret in Ryan's words.

After thinking about it, she still gave her own evaluation:

"A Zaunian tragedy."

Ryan agreed in his heart, but thinking that not long ago, Shirco found his request, he couldn't help but ponder.

He glanced at Jinx's departing back, as if to gauge in his heart whether the other party was worth what he did.

......

The tower was baptized by the rocket, and not only did Piltover become noisy, but Zaun could hear the movement here.

Camille, who was walking on the dark street, suddenly stopped, frowning and looking back at Piltover's direction.

"What's wrong?" Wei asked curiously.

"Someone sacrificed for Piltover's future."

Camille continued to walk forward without any change in her expression.

"The explosion just now... something happened to Picheng, right?"

Caitlyn's face was terrifyingly black, and she grabbed Camille's arm, which was one of the few physical parts of the other party.

Her facial features were astonishing, and she also heard the explosion from the direction of Picheng, and the sacrifice in the other party's words was not that simple at all.

"Giramain, this is war. We kill the bandits, they capture the king."

"Who is the one who sacrificed?"

Caitlin's tone was cold, which was completely different from the justice she wanted to execute, and she didn't agree with what Camille said at all.

If the execution of justice requires sacrifice, those on the front line should also die, so why should the innocent people in the rear be implicated?

"Perhaps your mother, or my brother, or Heimerdinger, or at least a man of status."

There was no emotion in Camille's tone, as if it had nothing to do with her even if it was her brother who was sacrificed.

"How can you do this? No, I need to go back and protect them!"

Catelyn couldn't understand the other's style, so she wanted to turn around, but was pulled by Jace and shook her head at him.

There was incredible in her eyes, and she pursed her lips:

"why?"

"She's right, we don't know what's going on in town, but if we go back then they'll be dead for nothing."

Jace wasn't as cold-blooded as Caitlin imagined, and he had hesitation and pain on his face, but he still looked at the other side without squinting, not giving in at all.

"small cake."

Vi came from the front and wrapped her arms around Caitlin's neck:

"There are so many magistrates in Piltover. Now there is not much more of you, and one less of you. And we go to crusade against Shirko, and we need your help."

Caitlin closed her eyes and lowered her head silently.

After a long while, she took a deep breath and opened her eyes again:

"Sorry...I just got distracted, we have to pick up the pace."

"It has come. Gilamain, don't let justice be your weakness."

Camille's hook rope was thrown forward fiercely, and at the same time, the whole person leaped forward.

Noisy! ! !

Where she stood just now, an orange-yellow laser slashed across, leaving a deep nick.

"Welcome to Zaun!"