Legends of Runeterra

"What!?"

Mel's head snapped up, looking at his mother with shock and worry.

"What, you don't believe it?"

"I..."

"Mel, my daughter, have you stayed in Piltover for too long and forgotten what Noxus is like?"

The overly soft sofa made Anbesa adjust her posture somewhat uncomfortably. She sat up slightly and looked at Mel with cold and sharp eyes.

"Do you think Medarda can do whatever he wants in Noxus, just like he did in Piltover?"

"No, mother. Even though I have been in Piltover for as long as I can remember, I have never forgotten where my bloodline comes from."

"Ah!"

Hearing the hidden thorn in Mel's words, Anbesa sneered.

'Live like a wolf.'

This is Anbesa's law of survival. Now that she sees that Mel can show a little bit of his "fangs" in front of her, she feels a little relieved.

The comfort of Piltover did not completely weaken his daughter's bones.

"Mother, I also know that the reason why Medarda can stand firm in Piltover is mainly due to the majesty of the Noxian master.

But... please don’t ignore our efforts.”

"Things are different now. Noxus has changed a lot, Meier. All the nobles are caught in the vortex, including Medarda."

Anbesa did not comment on Mel's words, but continued talking to herself.

"Even I have no choice under this vortex. I can only be forced to accept all the arrangements made by that existence."

"So... Mother, that thing... was arranged by you..."

"That's right!"

"..."

Faced with Anbesa's unhesitating admission, Mel fell silent for a moment.

How should she say it, accuse the other party? Strictly speaking, it is difficult to have a suitable position.

"Are you here for Hextech this time?"

"Yes and no."

"Ok?"

"Okay, this matter has nothing to do with you. Tell your boyfriend to get ready. I will personally test the results of his experiment some other day!"

"But Jace..."

"You just have to answer 'yes'!"

"..."

Facing Anbesa's majestic gaze, Mel pursed his lips and remained silent stubbornly.

"Crack~!"

A broad, rough palm slapped Mel's shoulder, almost grabbing her entire right shoulder.

"Mel, I don't care who you like or who you get along with, but if you betray Medarda for some outsiders, then I will personally deal with those outsiders!"

"Yes, mother..."

"very good."

Letting go of Mel's shoulders, Anbesa strode out the door.

"Click~!"

The door closed, leaving Mel alone in the room.

Even Mel, the youngest senator before Caitlyn took office, had no room to display the business acumen and cunning she had honed in the commercially developed city of Piltover when faced with real iron and blood and power.

...

"Lady Anbesa."

"Come on, old Jagu, let's talk somewhere else."

"Yes, sir, please follow me."

Looking at Jaguna's thin back due to the passing of time, a hint of thought flashed in Anbesa's eyes.

As someone who was able to end the internal strife in Midalda and revive the weakened Midalda, Anbesa is definitely not a fool.

She was very clear that she was being used by Swain and became a pawn in the game.

Likewise, the Reyes family, whose background is definitely not normal, is not something that the current Midalda can deal with.

But she, and Medarda, had no choice.

Rather than being purged for disobeying the commander-in-chief's orders, it is better to actively cooperate and find a glimmer of hope between the two.

And Piltover, where Medarda holds an unshakable position, is the key to her Anbesa's breakthrough.

Of course, Anbesa was not so arrogant and stupid as to dare to confront Noxus just relying on Piltover and the so-called "Hextech".

What she really wanted was to use the two to accumulate chips for Midalda. Only in this way could she buy enough time for Midalda to develop.

When Midalda has completely taken control of Piltover and Zaun, he will no longer be a chess piece that can be manipulated at will as he is now.

...

Night, Preston Hotel.

After coming to Piltover as a Noxian noble, Li En chose this hotel secretly funded by Elise as his temporary residence.

After tidying up Caitlin's long hair that was scattered on her face as she fell into deep sleep, and gently stroking her cheek, Li En quietly got up and left the room.

Taking the elevator down to the top floor and then the fourth floor below, a huge figure stood quietly by.

"Lord Li En."

"You've had a hard time on the journey. Go and rest, Urgot."

"But..."

"Don't worry, the hotel is safe."

"Yes, my lord."

In response to Li En's second advice, Urgot bowed respectfully and turned to walk towards his room.

Since being released from prison, Urgot has come to realize that his former glory has vanished into thin air.

He, who had attained enlightenment in Longchang, regarded the Reyes family as the masters he served. He was very respectful to Li En along the way and did not dare to overstep the mark.

Of course, what is more crucial is that before setting off, he saw with his own eyes that Li En easily suppressed the joint attack of Katarina and Riven.

Any one of them could kill Urgot, but in front of Li En, it was much easier than an adult playing with a child.

"Ding~!"

The elevator opened and a thin, hunched figure slowly walked out of the elevator.

"Good evening, Lord Li En."

"Good evening, Mr. Jia Gu."

"I don't deserve it, Master Li En, you can just call me Jia Gu."

"Haha~! Come with me."

"Yes, Lord Li En."

Jia Gu followed Li En silently. Even though the other party couldn't see him, his old face still showed respect.

Jagu, the head of the Patriarch of Medarda in Piltover, is not only the uncrowned king of Piltover, but also a loyal collaborator of Anbesa and one of the leaders of the Black Rose in Piltover.

Thanks to these multiple identities, he and Midarda are able to stand firm in Piltover.

Otherwise, just relying on Midarda who is far away in Noxus is far from enough to scare the wolf-like nobles in Piltover.

After all, the 'Gray Lady' is said to be a spy, but in reality she is more like a killer, and is not exclusive to the Philos family.

As for why he said one, it was because even he, this mysterious society, was not sure how many people were hidden in this city.

But it must be said that with one family and three positions, Midalda is indeed full of talented people.