-323- Administrator Linwin
Just returned to Zaun that afternoon, Linwin was urged by Jayce to attend a meeting.
Listening to the anger in Jayce's tone, Linwin had no choice but to look at Kai'Sa and say, "Then, can we chat later tonight?"
"You go ahead and take care of important matters."
Kai'Sa was very understanding. Although Linwin had just returned, she had no objections to him leaving before even getting settled.
Looking around, it was mid-afternoon, and old Zoran was upstairs taking a nap. As for Vander, recently Kassadin had taken up the role of an Enforcer in Zaun.
Originally, Vander intended to directly promote Kassadin to the captain of Enforcers Third Squad, allowing Kassadin and Brian, to jointly lead the Third Squad, while the original captain of Squad Three was promoted.
However, Kassadin refused. He wanted to become the captain of the Enforcers with his own strength, rather than relying on Linwin's influence to become the captain.
Perhaps this was Kassadin's last stubbornness.
Looking around, there was no one else present. Powder was definitely not there; she hadn't received news of Linwin's return yet and was probably still tinkering with her weapons in the lab.
Taliyah was also nowhere to be seen; the little sparrow had been quite busy lately.
Therefore, on the ground floor of Zoran's shop, except for a few customers who came in to browse, there were no familiar faces around.
So...
"How about a kiss first?"
With his hand placed in front of his chin, Linwin pretended to cough lightly.
Kai'Sa blinked and bit her lip. "..."
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"The Mage Edict implemented by Demacia, in my opinion, King Jarvan III's move undoubtedly eradicated the lingering illness of Demacia for thousands of years. I thought the people of Demacia would only understand and regret when the mages revolted."
The meeting room in Piltover looked brighter than the one in Zaun and didn't need any lights turned on. Each person had a delicate cup in front of them, and not far away stood a scribe responsible for recording the proceedings of the meeting.
Silco was speaking at the moment: "Noxus, on the other hand, is reforming and growing stronger, which is similar to our situation in Zaun."
Silco deeply understood the situation in Demacia. After learning about the hatred between the people of Demacia and the mages, Silco clearly understood that treating one's own people and mages like this would eventually lead Demacia to its own downfall.
But as the illness grew deeper, it became harder to remove. He never expected...
Silco really didn't expect King Jarvan III to have such courage.
Lingering illness? He just cut it off directly.
Although the wound left behind was large and still bleeding, wounds always heal, don't they?
"Swain is a person we don't know much about. But from the wars he has commanded before, he is a person with extraordinary military talent and the ability to endure humiliation. He has a firm heart."
"That's true, Silco. Actually, you and Swain are quite similar. He treats Noxus the same way you treat Zaun, willing to sacrifice everything to change the country's current situation." Linwin added with a smile.
Not everyone attended this meeting, such as Mel, Councilor Medarda, and Vander.
Those who were present were the fat councilor, Camille, Linwin, Jayce, Silco, and two Zaun officials.
"No, not now."
Silco shook his head.
Linwin paused for a moment, then nodded, and said, "You're right."
People become weak when they have someone to care about.
The current Silco was different from before, and compared to a few years ago, the current Silco had become weaker.
But Silco's weakness was a good indication of a positive direction.
Because it meant that Zaun no longer needed people like Silco to do those inhumane and cruel things.
"I think what we should discuss now is how to manage these foreigners."
Camille interrupted Linwin's contemplation, her expression displeased. "Now that the people of Demacia and Noxus have arrived in the Twin Cities, as soon as these two major powers arrive, the smaller countries and city-states begin to fear them. Recently, their daily training has deteriorated."
"Especially Noxus's representative, Darius. He got into a conflict with Garen from Demacia in the cafeteria. If the Enforcers hadn't arrived, they would definitely have come to blows."
"Wait, Darius? Swain told me the person coming was Draven," Linwin immediately blinked and said.
Speaking of this, Jayce, who was beside him, couldn't help but slam the table.
"Linwin, you could have returned to Zaun on the 31st, but why did you wait until today?" Jayce's voice was filled with anger as he spoke.
Jayce had already learned from the Noxian delegation.
Linwin disappeared on the night of December 31st in Noxus, and then the continent experienced the event of Trifarix from Noxus and the Mage Edict from Demacia.
"I had something important to attend to."
"...?"
Silco fell silent for a moment and then asked, "Was it Ionia?"
"Yes, but it didn't work out."
"Sarah from Bilgewater replied to me. The Ionians are secluded and refuse to venture far, and they are currently cleaning up their devastated homeland. They won't participate in any games," Silco said.
"Mm."
Jayce immediately sat down.
Seeing Linwin looking over, he immediately looked elsewhere.
Well, if Linwin really had important matters to attend to.
With one person doing the work of two in the Twin Cities, everyone was exhausted. As a leader, Linwin couldn't slack off.
"How about dividing them to Zaun and Piltover separately? If they stay together every day, they will eventually come to blows. After all, they have to stay here for two or three months," said one of the Zaun officials, who wore glasses and had a gentle appearance.
"This will only create two factions, with smaller countries and tribes subconsciously following the people they want to follow, which is not appropriate," Silco shook his head. "If such a situation really arises, then smaller countries will subconsciously throw the game against larger countries out of fear during competitions, which goes against the original intention of establishing the Games."
"Exposing the Void is one aspect, but showing the world the strength of the Twin Cities is another," Silco added.
The weak will blindly follow the strong.
"I do have a good suggestion," Camille said, with a hint of a smile in her tone.
"Please go on."
"Weren't several buildings abandoned in the east? Those empty buildings is still useable." Camille leaned forward and looked at Linwin.
"What do you want me to do?" Linwin asked Camille, puzzled.
"Just tidy up one of those buildings and turn it into a residence for all the foreigners," Camille explained, rearranging her words. "My idea is to designate that area and change it into a place for athletes. If successful, it could serve as a template for future Twin Cities Games."
"Wow!"
What kind of brain does Camille have?
Isn't this the Olympic Village model?!
No, not the Olympic Village, it's the Twin Cities Village!
"Centralized management?" Silco nodded, smiling. "This method does seem feasible. They come to compete, we provide accommodation, venues, rewards, and even now we are teaching them the rules of the sports. I think with centralized management, they shouldn't have any grievances."
"But!" Silco paused and then continued, "Hatred remains a problem. Demacia and Noxus, Noxus and Nockmirch, even Demacia and the Winter's Claw of Freljord, no, Sejuani's tribe and the two major countries all have problems before. And now, the tribes of Avarosa have arrived too."
"Wanting these people to sit together quietly and peacefully is too difficult."
"So, we need someone to manage them," Camille said.
"Demacians and Noxians are monsters, how do you control them? Use Hextech weapons? If you really use Hextech weapons, It's just gonna end up with more problems," Jayce said halfway through, suddenly understanding Camille's meaning.
Silco also smiled.
The two Zaun officials chuckled as well.
The gaze of everyone slowly shifted, all focusing on Linwin.
"Me?"
"Yes, you," Camille said with a smile.
"..."