Twin Cities: I am the man of many myths

Chapter 285 Mimi!

The story of Nunu and Willump has only just begun; this kind of raising simulation game always takes some time.

Moreover, for an ordinary person to become a true hero, having only a kind heart is not enough. Therefore, Li Ke did not spend all his time on Nunu.

Lissandra said he was bored, but in reality, during this time he spent "playing games" with Nunu, Li Ke only spent half a day traveling to Freljord each day, and the rest of the time he stayed in the Twin Cities, what else could he do?

If Rick is never home after marriage, it would be strange if Jinx, with her personality, didn't make a scene.
I remember one night, Li Ke, Lissandra, Nila, and Reika were sitting around the campfire chatting. The talkative Nila shared her experiences in Bilgewater and talked about her god-slaying story, trying to redeem herself from the label of "comedian" that Li Ke had given her.

Are you kidding me? Is she a comedian?
What comedian could possibly have her strength? It's just bad luck that she ran into a monster like Lissandra; otherwise, there are very few gods in Runeterra who could stand a chance against Nera.
Moreover, given Nera's abilities, even if she can't win a fight, if she wants to run away, the other party can't stop her.

Therefore, Nera desperately needs to redeem herself; she is Nera the Godslayer, not Nera the circus clown!
However, it was obvious that Lissandra didn't care at all about the stories Nila told. She completely ignored Nila and let her ramble on, giving her only a disdainful and cold expression.

At first, Li Ke was quite interested in the stories Nera told him, since the number of demigods officially given by Riot Games did not match what Li Ke had discovered. However, eight out of ten of Nera's sentences were about herself, without any description of the demigods she had killed. Li Ke simply could not conjure up any corresponding images in his mind.

Yes, but Nila was doing something while holding a whip and blah blah blah.

Gradually, Li Ke lost interest in what Nila was saying.

Because she is really a very unqualified storyteller!

But Reika was different. As an excellent bard, she shared many interesting stories about Freljord with Li Ke, stories that Li Ke couldn't learn about in the official universe.

When Reka tells stories, she describes them vividly, clearly describing the scenes and characters. In particular, Reka can also sing, and her singing voice is beautiful, with a touch of divinity in its primal wildness, which immediately gives Li Ke a vivid picture.

Therefore, when Reika tells stories, Rick often loses track of time, listening to Reika's voice and becoming immersed in the little world she describes.

On one occasion, Li Ke lost track of time while listening to a story. When he came to his senses, it was already past midnight. The Freljord people have their own way of telling time. Reika uses the stars in the night sky to tell the time. Although it is not accurate, it is generally accurate.

What did Li Ke say back then?

Oh--

"Ah, it's time, I have to go back."

"Why are you going home so early today? You usually leave close to morning," Nera said back then.

“I’ve been out a lot lately, leaving Jinx alone at home. She’s really gone too far lately, dragging Lux and Taliyah out drinking late at night. The last time I went back, she was lying drunk on the bed, and Isa was the one taking care of her.”

"So I set a curfew for her; she has to be home before midnight," Li Ke said earnestly.

Nera pursed her lips upon hearing this; matters of love and intimacy were completely outside of her considerations.

As someone who has lived for tens of thousands of years and spied on the secrets of countless people, Lissandra may be a virgin for thousands of years, but in that area, well, Lissandra is definitely a seasoned pro. What hasn't she seen?
Therefore, she was not interested in what Li Ke said, but was very concerned about Reika. Some of the songs Reika sang were ones that even Lissandra did not know!

But Reika spoke up, and her words immediately drew everyone's attention to Rick: "Wait, Mr. Rick, since you set the access restriction for her, what are you going back for? And you just said that you have to go back?"

Li Ke was also stunned by Reika's question, since the truth was completely different from what Li Ke said; Li Ke was the one who was subject to a curfew.
But men, when they're out in public, always care about their image. Li Ke immediately retorted, "What are you talking about? How would I know if she went back or not if I didn't go back?"

"Then I have to go back and check if she's following my curfew, right?"

Therefore, except for a period of time when he was away from home, Li Ke has been obediently returning to Jinx's side the rest of the time.

During this time, Li Ke also brought Nila and Reika to Twin Cities. New Zaun now has a large area, and although it is already habitable, problems such as landscaping cannot be solved in the short term.

However, everyone likes Zaun much more now than before. Reika, who came from Freljord, also likes it very much. She especially likes the place called—the school.

She even suggested to Li Ke that when Nunu got a little older, they could send her to school in Zu'an, and after thinking about it, Li Ke naturally agreed.

Back to the present——

Although Hilco and Mel are currently in charge of affairs in the two cities, there are still some things that need to be handled by Rick. After all, the alliance is newly established, and Rick, as the "chief representative," needs to show up from time to time.

In the afternoon, Xinzuan was bustling with activity.

Marson, leading a small team, stopped as he passed by Wei, who was on patrol.

Sweat soaked his hair, and if it weren't for the breathability of the law enforcement uniform, the clothes would probably have stuck to his back. Exhausted and panting, Marson couldn't help but say to Xiang Wei, "Why do I have to lead the team back and forth and patrol the construction site, while you only have to patrol the city?"

Hearing this, Wei, who was hiding in the shade, looked up at Marson who was close to her and rolled her eyes: "Look at how many stars I have and how many stars you have."

"So what if he's a bureau chief? Does that mean he has special privileges?" Marson couldn't help but mutter.

“Otherwise what? Hilco and Lenata, those two are still working and resting in their cool office. Why don’t you ask them why they’re not on patrol?” Vi looked at Marson with annoyance and emphasized, “Get lost. It’s so hot and humid. I’m not in the mood for joking around with you.”

"I'm not in the mood either!" Marson opened the kettle, took a sip of the cold water, and looked up at the sky. He saw that the sun was incredibly bright. New Zaun was built on the sea, which was close to Shurima. In addition, the sea was surrounded by empty space, so the sunlight was exceptionally good.

But then again.

Before, when they rarely saw the sun, the people of Zu'an longed for it. But now that the sun is shining directly on their faces, they're starting to regret it. This intense sunshine isn't necessarily a good thing.

However, this matter is being addressed. The best solution right now is to use Hextech Gems to create a magical barrier, which can be opened when the sun is high to block out the sunlight and provide shade for Zaun. The next best options are to plant trees and change the surrounding environment. At present, the former is the quickest and most useful solution, but the latter is also necessary.

In the future, Zaun will take root here, and the surrounding environment is extremely important. Singed plays a significant role in this regard. With his maxed-out biology skills, Singed is also an outstanding genius in ecological and environmental matters.
“You know, Vi, I think I should have found the right direction back then. Actually, I really liked making things when I was little. Most of the toys I played with were made by myself. So do you think I still have a chance to become a scientific researcher?” Marson leaned against the wall, standing next to Vi, and said after thinking for a moment.

“What would I go to? The factory is no easier than here,” Wei said after thinking for a moment. She lifted one foot back, placed it against the wall, put her hands in her pockets, and wore a hat. The most amazing thing was that there was a little monkey in Wei’s hat, which was a small fan—made for her by Isa.

The effect was very good. At least Marson, who was some distance away, could feel the cold wind blowing on his face. It seemed that the little fan was also using the magic of the Hextech Gem.

"How can the factory not be easy? Jinx and Ike are in the office all day, aren't they?" Marson said.

"What office? Ever since a while ago, Jinx has been dragging Lux to Jayce's lab every day. Haven't you been to Jayce's lab before? That lab, which was originally only open to Jayce and Viktor, has now been requisitioned by Jinx. There are dozens of researchers inside, helping Jinx work on some new weapon." As Jinx's older sister, Vi naturally knew very well what Jinx had been doing lately.

Marson paused for a moment, then said while drinking water, "Then I'll wait a while before taking the administrative exam."

"Don't be ridiculous. Jess's lab is like an oven. You'll get burning hot in no time if you go in there. God knows how Councilor Talis managed to make such a place. Shouldn't you be going to work?"

"Boss, I just got back."

"Go to hell! You just got back? You think I didn't notice? You were just at the West Gate two hours ago. Weren't you going to the north to help build the wall?" Wei raised her eyebrows and cursed at Marson.

Marson initially seemed a little aggrieved and wanted to argue, but he quickly realized what she meant: "What do you mean? How did you know I was at the Westgate Ice Cream Shop two hours ago? No, I mean, Vie, as the chief of law enforcement, you don't really just wander around the streets every day, do you?"

"I'm the director, are you the director?" Wei raised his hands and clenched his fists.

"Okay, okay, I'll go to work then." Marson immediately made a surrender gesture.

At the same time, Li Ke walked through the corridor where the air purifier was running. The air smelled good and the room was cool. The Piltover conference building is always like this—the air is fresh and the temperature is pleasant.

That's normal, though. As the central building of Piltover and the workplace of a large number of management personnel, the benefits are naturally good. And the money isn't taken from the treasuries of the two cities, but rather sponsored by the Talis family.

Anyway, Jess is rich, the kind of rich that he could spend all he wanted in his lifetime.

Stepping into Jess's lab, Rick immediately sensed what a bipolar reversal truly meant.

The moment the iron door to the laboratory opened, a wave of heat rushed out. The small laboratory was packed with people, a noisy and bustling place.

Rick looked around and found Jinx. She was wearing a loose-fitting lab coat with a belt around her waist, and her hair was tied in her usual big bun. She was talking to a blonde beauty next to her with her back to Rick.

Lee stepped forward and overheard Jinx and Lux's conversation.

"Are there any precautions to take when using beam attacks? Since you can unleash scorching rays with light magic, there's no reason why Hextech Gems can't do the same."

"But don't Hextech rifles already emit rays?"

“Those are bullets, Lux, they’re different! What I want is a magical beam that can move, change direction at any time, and move incredibly fast, like yours. Hextech Gems have universal magic that can be used on all sorts of different elements, there’s no reason why it can’t be used on light!”

“But I don’t understand what you’re saying to me.” Lux blinked, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes.

Recently, Viktor found a new type of ore beneath the ruins of Zaun. The ore appeared to be corrupted by the Void, and with the help of Singed and Jayce, Viktor discovered a new element.

Jinx also drew inspiration from the new ore and element discovered by Viktor. In fact, she already had this idea, but she couldn't test it because the extreme heat would melt the ironware in both cities. One characteristic of the new element is its resistance to high temperatures.

This led Xiao Jin to discover a new toy! And as a result, she became less concerned about Li Ke coming home late lately!

Jinx started whispering with Lux again.

"what are you doing?"

Upon hearing Li Ke's voice, Jinx turned around, blinked her big blue eyes, and smiled. As if presenting a treasure, Jinx grabbed Li Ke's hand and led him to a mold.

"Look! The new weapon I'm developing!" Jinx said excitedly to Rick, pointing to the mold hanging on the screen.

Li Ke looked up and saw that it was a pipe.

It was about four meters long and one and a half meters wide, and was black overall. In the middle, there was a blue and white hole. Although Li Ke did not know much about Hextech, it was something he used every day. All kinds of furniture in his house now had traces of Hextech magic. Naturally, Li Ke could tell what the hole was for.

Yes, it's inlaid with Hextech gems.

But isn't this number a bit too much?

On the four-meter-long pipe, not to mention the back, there are dozens of tiny holes on the front alone, densely packed, like starlight adorning the black pipe!
"What is this?" Rick asked Jinx with a twitching smile.

“Mimi!” Jinx licked her lips and continued, “I call it Mimi. It’s a new weapon that I imagine can unleash a two-meter magic beam and also emit explosive rays!”

"?"

A two-meter magic beam... Isn't that Lux?

No wonder Lux was standing next to her.
Looking at the excited Jinx, Rick felt a pang of emotion.

While he was away working in Freljord, everyone was busy too.
Yes, just as the two cities are constantly developing, so too are Noxus, Demacia, Freljord, and Ionia.

Time is fair; every minute, every second, something is happening on Runeterra.

Looking at Jinx, who was showing off her treasure, Rick chuckled inwardly.

Fine
If Jinx were given another ten years, it wouldn't be surprising to Lee if she built the Star Destroyer.

Technological development is always incremental, just like the transition from the Iron Age to the Steam Age and then to the Electrical Age. With the accelerating pace of development, major changes can occur in the blink of an eye.

And now, the same is true for both cities.

While other places were still using iron tools to farm, engage in agriculture and animal husbandry, Shuangcheng had already set its sights far ahead and embarked on a new path that belonged only to Shuangcheng.

If Jinx were to actually create this thing, its power would be far more exaggerated than the Ultimate Death Missile, right?

After all, how could a demigod feel good being hit by a magical ray emitted simultaneously from hundreds of Hextech Gems?
However, this thing definitely cannot be mass-produced, and it's not something that ordinary people can use.

Look at this pipe! It's four meters long and one and a half meters wide, not to mention there will definitely be other things involved. Even so, Li Ke is already looking forward to it.

Will technology become the dominant force in Runeterra in the future, or will magic continue to reign supreme?

I'm getting stuck on this again. After all, Hextech is a fusion of magic and technology, so how can it be about dominance or non-dominance?
Thinking of this, Li Ke reached out and pinched Jinx's delicate cheek. Hmm, it's a little oily.

(End of this chapter)