Twin Cities: I am the man of many myths

Chapter 48: Say I Like You

Three o'clock in the afternoon, Piltover Conference Building.

The disc-shaped building on the top floor pierces the clouds. From the glass here, you can see the Hextech flying gate that constantly flashes blue light, as well as the harbor of Piltover where ships are constantly coming and going, white doves flying by, and the sun shining brightly.

At the round table of the parliament, white light shone down from the dome. Mel, wearing golden clothes, sat in a seat. Not far away from her sat a tall, strong, handsome young man in white.

On Mel's left sat the council members from different families.

As a new member of parliament, although Jace Tallis is young, he has become an important figure in parliament thanks to his Hextech patents.

No one would look down on him, even though he was a greenhorn in politics who knew nothing and could do nothing.

But his relationship with Meir Midalda and Councillor Gilaman was well known.

He had been supported by the Gilaman family, and now he was on good terms with the Midarda family. He was also Professor Heimerdinger's favorite disciple, so he naturally became a hot future candidate among the councillors. No, this was no longer the future, but reality.

Among the eight senators of Piltover, three are on good terms with Jace Tallis, and since Jace is also a senator, naturally, without Jace's knowledge, he has already formed a faction and become the leader of this city-state.

The thin, fair-skinned congressman on the far left of the round table suddenly raised his hand and said loudly:
"Everyone, I recently learned something about the bottom layer."

"The bottom? Aren't they pretty well behaved lately?"

"Honest? Senator Hoskar, do you mean honestly about the bombing of one of our buildings, the mysterious disappearance of the Hextech gems, and the fact that they haven't been found yet? Or do you mean the attack on the port, the death of the law enforcement officer, and the fact that the criminal hasn't been found yet?" Senator Saro rolled his eyes.

"But wasn't the bombing of the building an accident?" Hoskar rubbed his cheek, his beard blowing.

"Accident?" Salo was even more speechless. "Why do you think it was an accident?"

"In fact, I also think that it's time for us to clean up Zaun." Another congressman spoke up. His name was Bolpok, and from his appearance, he didn't look like a human at all.

In a muffled voice, he continued, "The glimmer has poisoned Piltover. I saw our people using that thing a lot at the recent dance."

After these words came out, Sara suddenly shrank his head and sat back.

But he immediately straightened up and said, "Councilman Pokerk is right, so I propose that it is time for us to take control of Zaun."

"We'll have to clean up the mess they make in the end, so why not just get things done right away? That'll be a good thing for everyone, won't it?" Salo said with a smile.

Heimerdinger put his hands together, looked here, then there, then patted the table and said, "I don't agree. We have been falling apart for too long. This city was originally created to be a beacon of enlightenment, independent of the chaotic world of power and fame.

But look at us now, we are greedy for pleasure, indulge in comfort, relax moral constraints, and exchange real credibility for false reputation. We used to be united, but now we are just a pile of scattered sand. "

Heimerdinger continued: "So I don't agree with suppressing Zaun. We should enlighten them and let them make changes, right?"

After hearing this, Salo frowned and looked at the two congressmen at the table.

"I support it." A congressman raised her hand first. She had a strange iron ring around her neck. Her hand raised made Mel look at her in surprise.

"I support that, too." Salo raised his hand.

Porpok then raised his hand.

Hoskar saw that Salo and Bolpok were looking at him, and then he raised his hand as well.

"Senator Giraman, what do you think?" Saro looked at the middle-aged woman in the field.

"I don't agree. The conflict between us and Base City is already big enough. It is not a good thing to suppress them and rectify Zaun at this time. What's more..." Jiraman glanced at Mel and shook his head.

Noxus is coming to Piltover, and we're still thinking about fighting among ourselves?

Of course, Gilaman agreed that Zaun should be rectified after the Noxians left.

Just as Bolpok said, the glimmer of light that has plagued the lower city has now spread to the upper city.

Mel lowered his eyes and remained silent.

She, Councillor Gilaman, and Heimerdinger have all expressed their opinions.

But at this moment, a hand was raised.

Mel's head instantly raised, looking at the person who raised his hand, and asked in surprise: "Jace?"

"I agree." Jace stood up.

"Jace, how could you—"

"That's enough, Professor." Jace looked at Heimerdinger and continued, "The Shimmer is rampant in Bottom City. It's become a disaster. Thugs attacked Upper City, killed the law enforcers, blew up the buildings and the port. Now the law enforcers don't even dare to go to Black Alley!"

"I'm sorry, Professor, but to govern this city well, it's not enough to just talk. You've warned us time and again about what bottom line should not be crossed, but I want to ask, what solution can you come up with?" Heimerdinger was stunned, looking at Jayce blankly and said, "How can you talk like that?"

Jace looked at the congressman, a trace of pity flashed across his face, but then he became firm again.

He couldn't back off Victor, couldn't wait any longer.

"I am in favor of cleaning up Zaun, controlling the glimmer, and cracking down on criminals." Jayce supported his hands on the table, and then said loudly: "At the same time, I think we should let the founder who has devoted his life to this city and deserves it retire and rest."

“This requires the consent of all councillors.”

"!"

A trace of panic flashed across Ms. Gillaman's face. She raised her hand, clenched it into a fist, and looked at Heimerdinger with her mouth open, then looked at the others.

The other members of parliament also looked at each other.

Mel looked at Jace, and seeing his determined eyes, she bit her lip.

She knew why Jace did this.

Looking at the field, except for Heimerdinger, who had his ears drooping and looked at Jace disappointedly, the other councilors were hesitating. Mel raised his hand after hesitating for a long time.

"Snapped!"

The lights came on, and as Mel raised his hand, one hand after another was raised.

Finally, Jace raised his hand.

Heimerdinger's pupils contracted and he looked at Jace with emotion.

But Jace lowered his head and didn't dare to look at Heimerdinger.

Zuan,

In the Hope Community, which is thriving, Li Ke is sitting in front of the mirror. Behind him is Jinx, who grabs his hair and styles it. She ties it up and then puts a hat on Li Ke.

“What do you think of this hat?” Jinx asks.

"I don't feel well, Jinx." Li Ke looked at himself in the mirror and smiled bitterly.

Bad, he became Jinx's toy.

She was no longer satisfied with just playing with Issa.

"How can it be bad?"

Jinx put her arm on Li Ke's shoulder and nonchalantly flicked the hat on Li Ke's head with her other hand. She said with a smile, "Isa and I made this together. Press this button. See? This button is for anti-gas fog. When this button is pressed, glasses covering the eyes will pop out, which can provide night vision. There is also this button, Li Ke, this button is my favorite!"

With that, Jinx pressed it.

"Clang clang~~~" She exaggeratedly dubbed beside her, with her arms wide open. If she had a salute in her hands, she would definitely open it and release it.

Bending over to Li Ke, she looked at Li Ke in the mirror and chirped:
"Cute cat ears!"

“I love this so much!”

Li Ke looked in the mirror.

Inside, he was wearing a blue hat with a pair of wide cat ears popping out from both sides of the hat, looking very cute. On the front was a picture that Jinx and Isa had scribbled together - three simple smiley faces with exaggerated expressions drawn with crayons, one blue, one brown, and one black.

Li Ke recognized them as Jinx, Isa, and him.

"Say you like it!" Seeing Li Ke silent, Jinx pouted, pulled Li Ke's cheek with her hand, and said while lifting it up.

"Well, I love it, thank you, Jinx."

Jinx immediately turned around and looked at Isa.

Both the big and the small laughed.

Li Ke touched his hat and laughed too.

Never mind, it's just a hat. Although it's cute, it will look weird when I wear it.
But, this is Jinx's intention.

Li Ke pushed his hat down.

(End of this chapter)