Twin Cities: I am the man of many myths

Chapter 84: The First Fire in Piltover
"Everyone, we can't make the same mistake again. Jayce has lost his mind. I don't think he is fit to be a senator anymore. I admit that Hextech is a great invention and Jayce is an excellent rising star in Piltover, but what has he done now?"

"Because of him, we forced Professor Heimerdinger to step down. I thought he would develop Hextech weapons to strengthen Piltover. Well, he didn't want to. He believed that Hextech was to improve the quality of life of the people of Piltover, not to be a weapon for Piltover to infringe on others. I understand."

Salo spread his hands and said in a deep voice: "But what about now?"

"We have become the victim. If he is willing to hand over the Hextech, how can we be so passive now?"

"I propose to force Jayce to hand over Hextech, and we must agree to allow Anbesa to settle in Piltover."

"Saro, I've wanted to ask you something before." Mel suddenly tapped the table and interrupted Saro calmly.

Saro looked over, and all the councillors' eyes were on Mel.

She looked at Salo and said, "When did you start to collude with my mother?"

"Was it after she came to Piltover, or before she came to Piltover? I have no doubt that my mother has such means, but you, and Bolpok, do you really think I am an idiot?"

"Mel, I don't understand what you are saying." Salo frowned.

"What did I say? Don't you know better than me?" Mel stood up, her gorgeous clothes covering her proud body. Her face was gloomy, and the golden scales under her eyes looked very beautiful, and her facial muscles moved.

"How could it be such a coincidence that Jayce and I rejected her idea in the parliament and drove her away, and then a group of Zaun people came to Piltover and launched a terrorist attack? More than 30 people from Piltover died, and all of them died in the place connected to Zaun. There were even Zaun costumes left at the scene, as if to tell everyone that this was done by the Zaun people."

"But from what I know about Zaun, they do come to Upper City to cause damage, but the biggest incident so far was when a blue-haired madman blew up Jayce's building and stole the Hextech gems and manuscripts. Several law enforcement officers who happened to be patrolling nearby were affected by the explosion, resulting in the death of the law enforcement officers."

“But is that explosion comparable to this one?”

"The graffiti left by the blue-haired madman at the scene is because she is a madman. What's the matter with the Zaun clothes left behind in this incident?"

Mel stared at Salo with his eyes fixed, "Don't forget, my last name is also Medarda. I know more about Noxian methods than you do, and I know my mother's character better!"

"Absurd words!"

"This is what the people want!" Salo retorted, raising his voice: "Member Midalda, please go to the people and listen to their voices!
You know how we got through these three days. We have lost our credibility among the people. The MPs who serve them have not explained or responded to the terrorist attacks. What is the need for us to exist like this? "

"I think Mel's guess makes sense." Jiraman said softly.

"This incident is too coincidental. It's like someone is behind it. The people of Zaun may have done many wrong things, but I don't think they would kill civilians in Piltover. This is not something they would do."

"In fact, I think you and Mel think Zaan is too kind. It is a fact that Zaan killed law enforcement officers during the rebellion. Everyone saw it. It is also a fact that they privately rebuilt the water pipes and formed self-government. People in Piltover know it."

"Don't these things prove that Zaun is no longer the Zaun we imagined?" another congressman said in a deep voice.

Councillor Hoskar nodded in agreement and said, "That's right, Mel. Piltover will not allow any invasion of Upper City or any interference in politics. Our great citizens have spoken for us. We refuse to surrender. The tragic sacrifices and losses will only bring us closer together."

"Our former friend, Zaun, is now an enemy, and they must answer for their shameful invasion of Piltover."

"I understand your thoughts. I also think this is too coincidental, but we must also give the people an answer. From the last time the law enforcer went down to the bottom city and was killed, to this sudden attack. Even if there is someone behind all this, what do you think is the best thing for us to do now?"

Hoskar looked at Mel meaningfully and continued:
"Or should we tell the people, tell them that this was actually done by Noxians, not Zauns, Mel, do you think they will believe it?"

"Public opinion has been pushed. People no longer care who did this. What they want now is that Zaun cannot climb over Piltover. Do you understand what I mean?"

Hoskal said, looking at Mel quietly.

Mel took a deep breath.

Then, she sat down dejectedly, holding her head in her hands and said, "But, what happens after we defeat Zaun and win this war?"

"We and Zaun will both suffer, and she, she will take everything from Piltover."

"You don't know her at all. You don't know what she can do for her own benefit!"

Mel said painfully.

"That's something we'll consider later. As Saro said, she wants to use us, but why can't we use her to solve Zaun?" Hoskar said.

"Use Noxus?" Mel raised his head and looked at Hoskar. Suddenly, he felt that this senator, with whom he had a good relationship, was so strange.

"Anbesa is a wolf that failed in the political struggle and was driven out by Noxus. But even so, the troops she leads now can easily swallow Piltover. You use her. Let's not talk about failure. Even if you succeed, how will you face the revenge of Noxus?"

"Noxus can kill its own people, but it will never allow outsiders to kill their people. Do you understand?"

"Okay, Mel."

"You really praise Noxus too much."

The MPs said to Meier.

Mel said nothing more, for it was no use saying anything now.

Piltover has changed, from the seven-member council to the eight-member council, and now to the six-member council.
They are in chaos themselves.

Even Councillor Gilaman remained silent, acquiescing to the action.

Mel knew what Councillor Gilaman was thinking. She did support peaceful coexistence between the two cities, but she would not really support Zaun's independent autonomy.

Because the Giraman family controls Zaun's ventilation ducts, although it is impossible to know how the Giraman family operates, and few people in the two cities know about this, it is no secret to the parliamentarians.

Therefore, Zaun's autonomy would harm the interests of the Giraman family.

This congresswoman may be kind, but she is more concerned about the private interests of her family.

Then
Mother, are you satisfied?

Your plan succeeded.

Mel rubbed her brow with her hand, then suddenly stood up and left the meeting without saying a word. Hoskal looked at her, opened his mouth, then closed it again and lowered his eyes.

Councillor Giraman stood up and was about to speak when Saro said unhappily, "Don't worry about her!"

He muttered, "What a thing! She is indeed rich and talented, but what is her qualification? Ever since she became a councillor, she has been forming cliques, as if she has the final say in the Piltover Parliament. But in my opinion, she is just a foreigner."

"Saro, you've really gone too far." Hoskar opened his eyes and looked at Salo.

".Sorry, I spoke out of turn." Saro sat back indifferently.

"Well, everyone, let's discuss how to subdue the thugs in Bocheng."

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Late at night, a group of people standing guard at the Dance Corridor Bridge in Zaun yawned, glanced at the dim bridge, and played poker out of boredom.

The Bridge of Progress has stopped operating since some time ago. This bridge connecting the bottom of Piltover and the top of Zaun has never been lowered again. Whether it is Zaun or Piltover, if they want to go to each other's city, they can only take the Screamer or go to each other's city from the vertical buildings and elevators.

But Zaun doesn't care. After all, everything is getting better in Zaun now.

Who the hell cares about going to Piltover?
That place has never treated the people of Zaun as human beings. They have always been treated as inferiors, or even directly as dogs to be ordered around. Now that Zaun can let them live, they are unwilling to go to the Piltover's territory and suffer bullying.

Therefore, the cessation of use of the bridge is actually a good thing for Zaun.

"I'm planning to apply to go to the gutter soon, what about you guys?"

Among the Zaun people who were sitting in a group, a man with a cigarette in his mouth said.

"Well, I want to go too, but hasn't the Lotus Gang stopped recruiting recently? I heard that it's very difficult to become a member of the Lotus Gang now, and you need to take an exam."

"My application was approved last time. Being a sewer enforcer is much better than watching the people of Piltover every day. Last time, I almost couldn't help but throw a grenade at those bastards. Damn it, they still think Zaun is the same as before? How dare they look at us with that kind of eyes."

"Ha, that's all they dared to do, damn it, but what about what they said about us killing their people?"

"What the hell, why would anyone from Zaun go to Piltover now? Don't pay attention to them, they are just talking nonsense."

A group of people were discussing, during which a Zaun man felt the urge to pee, so he went to the bridge and prepared to relax facing the sea.

He had just taken off his pants and was looking around boredly when he suddenly noticed a ray of light.

Then there was more and more light.

Blinking and squinting his eyes, the Zaun man saw that the light was getting bigger and bigger, rushing straight towards the bridge, like something was catapulted over.

then
"puff--!!!"

"cough!"

He suddenly started coughing and felt a stinging pain in his eyes, while the Zaun people who were playing cards on the other side also covered their mouths and noses.

"Enemy--" A Zaun man reacted quickly, stood up and shouted loudly, but the next moment, a spear flew over from the other side of the bridge, pierced through his body, and nailed him to the ground.

"Duogu!"

The Zaun people nearby opened their eyes wide and looked at their fallen companion in horror.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

"Send the flare quickly!"

"Click!" The Bridge of Progress made a loud rumbling sound.

Zaun does not have the right to control this bridge. Whether it is opened or closed is up to Lady Piltover.

And now, the bridge that was originally closed was slowly lowered, and the blue signal light lit up on the sea in the middle of the night.

Red armor and blue law enforcement officer clothes alternated together.

Accompanied by the incendiary bombs fired from the cannon by the law enforcement officers.

On the Zaun side, a fire started, tents were set on fire, and kerosene was boiling and burning on the ground.

Piltover started the fire.
Then, a small flame quickly rushed into the sky from Zaun.

"Snapped!"

When it reached the highest point, the flames exploded, forming a blue fireworks pattern. It was a smiling face, a big, evil smiling face.

The fireworks formed a big smiling face with long blue braids, a pink mouth, and the corners of the mouth raised upwards.

This is Zaun's signal flare.

"Sons of Noxus!"

The moment the bridge came together, the white-haired woman in the front raised the weapon in her hand high, roared, and swung it forward.

"Suppress the thugs, find the criminals, and bring justice to our ally Piltover!"

"kill!!!"

Blood rushed towards Zaun.

(End of this chapter)