Legends of Runeterra

"You didn't even choose to tip off the police?"

"Yes sir, the target finally returned to Midalda Manor after following Lee En Reyes for a long time."

"Really? Haha~! Then let him stay in that position for a while."

"Yes, my lord."

Ambesa sat quietly on the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window, the prosperous buildings of Piltover reflected in her eyes.

...

"Bang~!"

The door slammed shut, and Mel held the badge tightly in his hand, the sharp edge slightly stinging his palm.

"Shua~!"

“Ding-dong~!”

The badge hit the wall hard and broke into two pieces when it fell to the ground.

"Um!?"

Mel frowned when he saw the carefully crafted badge was broken so easily, and subconsciously squatted next to the badge to check it out.

Between the two evenly cut pieces, a folded piece of paper lay quietly on the ground.

Mel quickly picked up the paper and unfolded it. As the content on it came into view, the sadness on Mel's face gradually faded away.

"Jace..."

Softly calling Jace's name, Mel tightly clenched the paper in his hand.

The next moment, she hurriedly picked up the badge that was broken into two pieces on the ground and carefully put them together again.

Then she quickly walked to the desk, lit the candlestick, watched the note gradually turn into ashes under the burning flame, and finally gently crushed it into powder with her fingers. Only then did Mel feel relieved.

Sitting on the chair next to the desk, Mel's relaxed mood suddenly became heavy again when he thought of the "thing" that Jace vaguely described on the paper.

Although he was not clear about the specific details, from the recent transfers of family personnel, Mel vaguely realized that this matter was definitely not as simple as Jace said.

'No, I have to at least know what happened!'

The hesitation on her face disappeared, Mel stood up and went to the mirror to fix her makeup, then stood up and left the room.

...

Preston Hotel, top floor not open to public development area.

"Lord Li En!"

"Well, thank you for your hard work, Riven."

"It's not hard at all, Master Li En. Those people are at most ordinary members of the 'Blood Elite'."

Even after the close contact, Riven still maintains her serious attitude when it comes to missions.

It is this seriousness that makes Riven even more charming.

"I'm not just talking about helping Jace cover up this time, but also about you pretending to be me to paralyze Abesa all this time."

"Lord Li En, this is actually..."

"Come, sit down first."

"Okay...Okay, Li Enda..."

Li En took Riven's hand and led her to sit on the sofa. Although Riven tried hard to keep a serious face, her somewhat nervous voice still revealed her true emotions.

"Okay, don't be nervous. This is just some alone time for us. It's not the first time this has happened, right?"

"...Um."

"How is the 'Star Creation Power' I left for you?"

"It has all been absorbed!"

"Really? Let me see..."

"Om~!"

Li En held Riven's hand, and his magic power flowed through her palm to check her condition.

"Well, very good. You have been working hard during this period."

"I...I want to become stronger as soon as possible so that I can do more for you, Li En..."

"Okay, I'll replenish your 'Star Creation Power' then."

"I... Ugh~!"

...

Evolution Day, a grand annual festival in Piltover, commemorates the opening of the sea gate 'Sun Gate' and symbolizes progress, technology, innovation and wealth.

It marked the opening of a fast trade route between the east and west of Valoran, and also heralded that trade taxes had turned from a trickle into a huge wave, pouring into the treasury of the Piltover city-state.

On Evolution Day, inventors will showcase their latest scientific research results, vendors will seize this opportunity to set up stalls, and the streets will be filled with colorful flags and flags symbolizing wealth.

As for the city that sank below sea level due to the change in geological structure caused by the construction of the 'Gate of the Sun', this news had long been deliberately buried after hundreds of years.

In Piltover today, even the people of Zaun, who have gone through layers of screening and almost sold themselves to come here to do the dirtiest and most tiring work, will involuntarily straighten their chests when they see the increasingly luxurious carriages of the nobles.

Prosperous, prosperous, and wealthy, this is the image that the "City of Progress" wants to show to the entire Runeterra.

...

In the early morning, the slightly cool and moist sea breeze gently blows across Piltover.

Constructed of limestone bricks and chamfered timbers, the building features bronze facings, leaded glass windows and brass eaves, each side reflecting dazzling sunlight.

The streets were bustling with people, as the people of Piltover came and went in respectable yet low-key festive attires.

All shops have either put up new signs or decorated their facades with ribbons and flags, attracting locals and business visitors to shop.

On the street corners, some vendors, dressed in old but neat clothes, started their business by building a stall with a few wooden boxes, covering them with a piece of canvas, and placing some parts of unknown origin.

However, they were always keeping an eye on their surroundings, obviously on guard against the sheriff who might appear at any time. Once they saw them, they would immediately roll up the canvas and run away.

As for the more remote corners, some orphans from the gutter in Zaun were crowded in groups of three or four.

Some of them took this opportunity to see the world, while others kept a close eye on the people coming and going, searching for suitable "fat sheep" to cut off.

In the lively and bustling celebration of 'Evolution Day', everyone can find their own 'festival'.

...

“Click~Click~!”

"I say, if you come to pick me up in person at this time, won't it really be a waste of time?"

"Humph! What? Did I interfere with your intimacy with others?"

"How could that be, Caitlin? Didn't I come to see you with gifts these days?"

"Heh~! Are you here to see me? I don't even want to say anything to you!"

Thinking of the absurdity in the office, Caitlin, who was sitting opposite Li En in a gorgeous and elegant dress, rolled her eyes at him.

"Well, since you don't like it, I won't bother you next time when you are doing business..."

"no!"

"what!?"

"I...I'm helping you, you can't...not come to see me!"

Pursing her lips, Caitlin looked away, a blush quickly rising from her snow-white neck to her face.

In fact, Li En was just the beginning. Caitlin, who had been restricted by "rules" since childhood, was the one who enjoyed it more and was more proactive.

"Okay, then I'll come visit you often."

"Click~!"

"Sir, we have arrived at the Piltover Building!"

The carriage stopped and the driver's voice came from outside the door.

"Come on, let's get off."

"Ah."

Holding Caitlin's lace-gloved hand, the two walked out of the car together.