Chapter 115 [0113] The Real and the False
The battle between Camille and Tyrone ended with Camille's victory.
However, unlike the Noxian soldiers who were easily eliminated before, Camille could not directly kill them after all.
It's not that she recognized Tai Lung's identity or had any scruples about it.
Instead, the Noxians sent "negotiators."
Camille knew this negotiator—because of the negotiator’s ancestral duck voice, Camille had been listening to it for decades.
"Stop it, Camille." The hoarse voice said, "Stop it now, and everything can be brought to an end."
"Rats only look for rats." Camille's voice was still cold and calm, but she did not kill Tai Lung after all. "What did they use to convince you, Jagu?"
"A promise, a promise that Piltover's patent will be protected in Noxus." Facing Camille, the old gentleman showed unexpected candor, "That's the end of the matter. , the Noxians have learned their lesson—"
"Behaviors that cross the bottom line must be taught a lesson. This is what it should be." Camille interrupted the other party, "If it is a negotiation, I have to see sincerity."
"Patent protection is a promise." Jagu pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose. "This includes not only Myrdalda's piston patent, but also Philos' artificial Hex crystal patent."
"But, it seems that I don't need your protection." Camille glanced sideways at the embarrassed Tyrone and untied the energy field, "In Piltover, skilled workers over the age of five can make Piston, but no one except the core members of the Philos family knows how to make the artificial Hex Crystal.”
Obviously, Camille made no secret of her disdain for Jagu - unlike the Feros family, which relies on its unique technology to survive, the Myrdalda family, which took root in Piltover, relies more on against the barriers constructed by rogue patents.
This all-round family, relying on the family connections in Noxus, bought up patents in Piltover, and then, as if they were swayed by them, they carried out frenzied patent applications and controls. Even basic patents such as the piston had to be crowned. Apply for a patent in the name of "standardization".
It's funny to say that the artificial Hex crystal technology patent and the piston patent are both patents that can make a family prosperous. However, the former is coveted by countless people, and everyone wants to understand this technology; but everyone knows about the latter. What the hell, everyone just hopes not to be targeted by the Midalmi family...
The ridicule from Camille and Talon who escaped from the mine in embarrassment made Jagu Myrdalda pause. Then, before he could think of something to say, Camille spoke again.
"I heard that your council seat was given to a little girl, right?" Camille's words contained a bit of personal attack this time. "Her name is Mel Myrdalda. I heard that she is from Noxar." The Stimidarda family - it seems that our Mr. Jagu is ready to recognize his ancestors and return to his roots..."
Jia Gu almost breathed out.
Although he was happy to stay behind the scenes and manipulate the situation, the fact that he was forced to give up his parliamentary seat to Mel was still very painful.
If possible, he would prefer his son—even his incompetent nephew—to become a councilman, rather than obeying a distant relative from Noxus who doesn't know where he came from!
But...he still couldn't have a seizure after all.
Because at the moment of anger, his power to negotiate is also taken away.
"Ah, is this the famous Gray Lady of Piltover?" Behind Jagu, a slim figure came out and came to the entrance of the mine. Tyrone lowered his head and followed her. Behind him, "It's really as cold and realistic as the rumors say."
"Who are you?"
"Let me introduce myself, my name is Cassiopeia." A bright smile appeared on Cassiopeia's face, "Of course, my friends in Piltover prefer to call me Oppa."
"You are the person who attracted countless explorers to flock here?" Upon hearing this name, Camille instantly realized many problems, "It seems that the real owner has arrived."
"I have heard many legends about the Gray Lady in Piltover." Cassiopeia did not care at all about the undisguised murderous intent in Camille's words. "I have admired her for a long time, and today is a rare meeting."
"Is this the way Noxians admire you?" Camille was not interested in such low-end politeness. "My time is precious, and today's extra exercise has delayed my sleep time."
"Precious time? I like this description." The smile on Cassiopeia's face became even brighter, "But as far as I know, the legend of the Gray Lady has been circulating in Piltover for more than fifty years - for Is time really precious to you?”
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Cassiopeia's words confused Camille.
Why did it come to this?
She originally thought that the guy who had planned the entire plan would be very difficult in the subsequent negotiations, perhaps through coercion or inducement.
But what she didn't expect was that Cassiopeia was talking nonsense about "precious time" and so on. She seemed to care about her age overtly or covertly.
"Little girl, when you reach my age, you will understand that no matter how long time is, it is still precious."
"But if possible, the more time the better." Cassiopeia finally stopped beating around the bush, "Noxus is very interested in Hextech body modification, Lady Gray."
"..."
"Time is always fair, and your technology may be able to avoid the erosion of time to a certain extent." Cassiopeia made a request for the first time, "You are right, compared to the patent of piston, which is everywhere, perhaps the manufacturing of Hextech crystals and Hextech body modification, which are truly meaningful technologies, are truly worthy of protection."
Hearing this, Camille has not yet responded, but Jagu Midarda beside Cassiopeia widened his eyes and almost fainted.
This is different from what was agreed!
He is willing to stand here and risk being at odds with Philos to speak for Noxus, isn't it for his patent to be able to suck blood under the order of Noxus?
Although Jagu currently has no ability to collect patent fees from Noxus, don't forget that now Beljuin and Uzeris in the north of Shurima are nominally under Noxus!
As long as it is recognized by Noxus law, Jagu will grab a lot of patent fees in these two prosperous trade port cities!
However, now looking at Cassiopeia's posture...
She seems to be planning to cross the river and burn the bridge? !
At this moment, Jagu wanted to shout "I shed blood for Noxus, I want to see the commander-in-chief" - unfortunately, before he opened his mouth, Talon's hidden blade was against his waist.
Jagu closed his mouth.
The surroundings became quiet.
Camille was thinking about the other party's purpose.
And Cassiopeia was waiting for an answer.
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Cassiopeia was full of lies, but she was telling the truth about Hex body modification.
Noxus really needs this technology.
To be precise, the commander-in-chief of Noxus really needs this technology.
Because of the unfavorable situation in Ionia, the rule of Grand Commander Bron Darkwell is not as stable as it seems. For the military empire of Noxus, the Grand Commander is not the emperor who has the final say, but the military leader who leads everyone to fight.
If he can lead everyone to win, he is a good Grand Commander; if he cannot lead everyone to win, he is not a qualified Grand Commander.
And an unqualified Grand Commander... is likely to face the military remonstration of a powerful legion commander.
As the war in Ionia fell into a stalemate, Noxus suffered more casualties and the results of the war became less and less, Darkwell also began to slide from a qualified Grand Commander to an unqualified Grand Commander.
In this case, Darkwell needs some chips to win over other military leaders.
Finding Hex body modification technology that can prolong life is the main purpose of Cassiopeia's coming to Piltover.
Why can Cassiopeia's activities be supported by the whole Noxus, including the War Masons and the Hedoram Warband, and can also produce the Grand Commander's notice?
Because this is the request of the commander-in-chief.
As for finding the underground laboratory, it is not the "official reason" for this trip.
The vigorous explosion and the exploration of the laboratory are just "snatching".
It is interesting to say that although Cassiopeia's father Du Kecao has a close relationship with Darkwell, Cassiopeia herself is not a die-hard fan of the commander-in-chief. She is truly loyal to the mysterious Noxian group that supported Darkwell to take office - the Black Rose.
This group, which is dedicated to finding the secrets of magic and immortality, has used its power to win over many military nobles of Noxus, forming a political alliance and manipulating the situation in Noxus to a certain extent.
The Black Rose has the same interests as Noxus in many aspects, such as their desire for larger territory.
But in more aspects, there are huge differences between the Black Rose and Noxus.
For example, in the battle of Ionia.
The way that suits Noxus's interests should be a quick victory, taking advantage of the fact that Ionians do not have a complete and unified government, and directly occupying them in name - as long as they respect Ionian customs and maintain their environment, even if Ionians resist, their resistance will be very limited.
But... Black Rose is eager to explore the magical secrets of this land of birth. In order to achieve this goal, the Noxian expeditionary force plundered a large number of temples and trampled on the balance, which eventually led to the whole of Ionia having a tendency to unite.
Under such circumstances, Darkville's situation is naturally not good.
He followed the requirements of Black Rose and carried out a series of "unnecessary operations" in Ionia, which directly led to the deterioration of the war situation and alienation from the powerful military leaders.
In order to maintain his position as the commander-in-chief, Darkville can only grab the thorny thorn of Black Rose like a drowning man.
Black Rose wants to find out what secrets are hidden in the ancient Shurima Empire's Vazun, and the commander-in-chief needs Hex Body Transformation, a method that can prolong life, to gain the support of the alienated military leaders.
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In Camille’s opinion, the price of Hextech transformation was cruel. She lost her love and almost lost her family. From then on, she shouldered the heaviest mission of the family.
But in the eyes of the Noxians, the most important significance of this technology is to extend lifespan.
Through Cassiopeia's repeated emphasis, after Camille realized the key to the problem, although she could not figure out the political strife among the top leaders of Noxus behind it, she still felt an inexplicable irony.
Watching Tyrone escort Jagu away, watching the Noxian soldiers around him disperse far away, and watching Cassiopeia smiling not far from the cave entrance, Camille finally sighed.
"If you have really investigated this, you should know that the original crystals suitable for Hex's body transformation are on the verge of exhaustion." Camille said calmly, "Moreover, the master of this technology is no longer alive. "
"Ah, that's such a pity." Cassiopeia, who got this answer beyond Camille's expectation, said regret, but her tone really meant it, "In that case... …Then I can only declare that the negotiations have broken down.”
Camille finally felt something bad after announcing the breakdown of the negotiations in such an understatement.
"Alas, the Commander-in-Chief is obviously full of expectations for this technology." Cassiopeia was still talking to herself, but the content made Camille's Hex heart oscillate at high frequency again, " It’s not okay to do this empty-handed. Otherwise, how about this, dear Gray Lady, come with me and take a trip to the Immortal Fortress?”
"???"
"I believe that the Commander-in-Chief, who is so humbly accepting of advice, will definitely understand your difficulties."
Hearing what Cassiopeia said, Camille fired the hook lock without hesitation and headed straight for her.
If negotiations break down, then it will be resolved by force - she has prepared a second Hex ultimatum.
However, when Camille came to the opponent's side, the high-frequency oscillating Hex heart was fully charged, and the Hex force field was fully opened, the "Casiopeia" in front of her disappeared like a cloud of mist. not see.
Camille had never seen anything like this before, so she couldn't help but be stunned.
At the same time, the Noxian soldiers who had retreated not far away received orders. Under the command of their officers, they threw a large number of gas cans in the direction of Camille and the mine.
The valves of the gas tanks were all opened, and a large amount of deadly sewer gas poured out with a roaring sound, quickly forming a poisonous cloud!
Camille's own respiratory system has been changed a long time ago, and she is extremely resistant to this poisonous gas.
But the explorers trapped in the mine, as well as the three Jesses who were still working hard to dig, were unable to deal with this deadly high concentration of poisonous gas!
The Noxians are so cruel!
At this moment, Camille had no time to hesitate. She popped out the hook lock and went straight to the depths of the mine. The buried explorers were hopeless. The most important thing now was to save Jace. , Victor and Ike rescued.
Their lives... must not be in danger!
Kalya’s Little Classroom·Gutter Gas:
The natural poisonous gas in Zaun's underground will leak out when mining or cracks appear in the ground. It is the main irritating component of Zaun's gray fog. Of course, in addition to low concentrations of underestimated poisonous gas, Zaun's gray fog also has Other components of large amounts of respirable particulate matter.
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