Legends of Runeterra

He still maintained that gentle and calm posture, as if he was in the center of a storm. No matter how violent and dangerous the situation outside was, here, in front of the black-haired and black-eyed man in front of him, everything was as calm as a breeze.

"..."

Jace frowned slightly, hesitating to remain silent.

Until just before he pushed the door open, he still hadn't figured out how to start the conversation or how to gain Li En's trust.

It's not just that the relationship between the two seems a bit awkward to him, but also because it involves Mel.

“Although your movements are a little unskilled, since you have followed us all the way, you must have something important to tell us.

Am I right, Mr. Jess?"

"..."

"That's right, Mr. Li En..."

As Jace spoke, he subconsciously glanced at the relatively thick walls around him.

"Don't worry, after you come in, I will isolate the noise here from the outside world."

"Okay, thank you Mr. Li En. Actually, I came here today because..."

Having made up his mind, Jace put aside the idea of ​​how to gain Li En's trust and told him all the information he knew in one breath.

"So, Ambesa intends to use this to eliminate dissidents in Piltover, and at the same time, he cries thief and puts all the blame on Zaun."

"That's right, Master Li En. A large number of people have gathered at the 'Evolution Day' celebration. Once the plan is implemented, it will inevitably cause a panic.

By then, the conflict between the two cities will be further intensified, and ordinary people in Piltover and Zaun..."

Seeing that Li En saw through Ambesa's ambition, Jace immediately took advantage of the situation and started to persuade him.

"Well, I know that too."

"Then Mr. Li En, you..."

"Go back quickly, Jace. Your behavior is very dangerous. You didn't even notice the tail hanging behind you."

"Ah I..."

"Haha~! Don't worry, I have someone disguised yourself as you to lure away the pursuer.

There is no wall that is impenetrable. I have heard about Abesa's plan. You should go back as soon as possible. Just return normally."

"Yes, thank you Mr. Li En!"

“You’re welcome, protect yourself and don’t put pressure on yourself. The safety of the Twin Cities is not your sole responsibility.

In addition, Hextech crystal technology should not be used for war, and changing the current Twin Cities pathological model is its true mission in this world."

"...Yes, Mr. Li En, I remember it."

"Well, go back."

"Mr. Li En, Miss Orianna, goodbye."

After bowing, Jace walked out of the box.

"Hoo~!"

After taking a long breath, Jace's tense nerves finally relaxed a lot, and then he strode away as Li En said.

"Lee En..."

Looking at Orianna's worried face, Li En stood up and sat beside her, holding her gently in one hand while using the other hand to help her relax the muscles on the soles of her feet.

"What's wrong, Orianna?"

"Um... Ugh! Is the 'Evolution Day' celebration really that dangerous!?"

"No, everything is under my control. After the celebration, Zaun will no longer be a vassal of Piltover, and everything will move in a better direction."

"Well...I...well~! I believe you."

"Dong dong dong~!"

"Click~!"

"My two guests, the desserts you selected are ready..."

"Woo~!"

Faced with the embarrassed and apologetic look of the female clerk, Orianna, who had no time to adjust her posture, let out a cute whimper and buried her head in Li En's arms.

“I’m so… so sorry!!”

"It's okay, just put the dessert on the dining cart."

"You are a guest. I will take my leave now!"

"Click~!"

The door closed and the waitress left quickly.

...

Although he restrained his actions along the way, Jace felt somewhat uneasy after being reminded by Li En.

He always felt that a few figures would jump out from the corner and tie him up in front of Ambesa at the next moment.

Fortunately, until Jace took off his disguise and returned to Midalda Manor, the scenes he had imagined had never happened.

“Crack~!”

After pushing open the door, Jace's heart, which had just been slightly relieved, immediately lifted up again.

"Jace, we have to talk!"

Looking at Jace standing at the door with a tense expression, Mel clenched his fists and stared at him seriously.

"..."

“Tick, tick, tick!

Jace came back to his senses from his trance without closing the door, and sat directly on the sofa, past Mel.

"I'm sorry Mel, the councillor's business is so busy that I don't have time to chat with you."

"Jess!!"

"Please call me Councillor, Ms. Meier!"

"..."

Facing Jace's arrogant and insolent eyes, something seemed to break in Mel's brown eyes, flickering under the light.

"I see."

Mel's tone was as calm as a pool of dead water that could not create any waves. Without looking at Jace anymore, she turned and left without any hesitation.

"and many more!"

"This is the badge you gave me as a member of Midalda. Now I have a better one, so please take this one back."

Looking at the badge lying quietly in Jace's palm and the more conspicuous dark golden badge on his chest, Mel pursed his lips, reached out to grab the badge, turned around and almost ran away.

"Bang~!"

The sound of the door slamming shattered Jace's arrogant expression, and his straight back fell heavily on the sofa.

'Sorry, Mel...'

Jace closed his eyes gently, whispered an apology in his heart, and the scene of being invited to talk by Abesa that day reappeared in his mind.

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“This is something that Mel had to do. After accepting the honor and affluent life brought by the Midalda family name, he naturally had to shoulder the responsibility during the critical period of the family.

Honor and responsibility are never separate, but two sides of the same coin.

Don't you, Jace Tallis?"

"..."

"So...what if I were to replace Mel?"

"Oh? Are you sure?"

"Yes, Ms. Ambesa, Mel... Anyway, I hope you can allow me to take on this responsibility!!"

"Even if there is a possibility of eternal damnation? The best outcome is to leave your homeland and never be able to return to the Twin Cities again."

"Yes!"

"..."

"Very well, then...I hope you won't let me down."

"Yes, don't worry, Master Ambersa."

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Before the 'Evolution Day' celebration plan, Jayce thought he only needed to be a knife for the other side and slash the nobles of Piltover fiercely, but now he has to stir up conflicts between the entire twin cities, and even intensify it to the point of riots.

Jace can sacrifice himself for the love in his heart, but he cannot accept using the lives of innocent people to achieve his love.

That blood-stained love was enough to keep him awake all night.

"Hoo~!"

Jace let out a long sigh, picked up the documents beside him and began to look through them.

Before everything begins, he must also play the role of 'Senator Tallis'.