Battle of the Two Cities: Begins with the Mage

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Seraphine did not plan to leave when she came. She finally came back once, and she also wanted to see what the former Twin Cities had become.

After saying goodbye to Jace, they were settled in the former Noxus embassy.

There was basically no change inside the embassy. After settling her two teachers, she took Poppy out the door.

If Poppy wasn't clamoring for a hero in Piltover, she'd be alone.

"Seraphine, is this your hometown?" Poppy raised his head and looked around in surprise.

Seraphine smiled and nodded: "The word of hometown is one of them, Bobby, I see your expression is to praise a few words."

"Hey hey, I'm not appreciating this while thinking about words." Bobby shook his ears and coughed lightly.

"If you want me to say that Piltover is really the capital of technology and fashion, how do you say that adjective, prosperous, noble, orderly... but it's almost meaningless. I believe you know what I want to say!"

Poppy smiled to match the compliment.

In her eyes, the crowds in the past were dressed in bright and beautiful clothes, the interior of the city had a sense of technology, and the creations of technology and machinery were everywhere, making people dazzled.

"Just...that kind of wow?" Seraphine tried to conclude for her.

"Yes! That's right, especially there!"

Poppy stretched out his hand and pointed to the high-rise buildings on the other side of the bridge:

"It's the first time I've seen it. It turns out that the building can be built so high! You guys are too amazing!"

Seraphine looked in the direction Poppy pointed and hesitated: "Uh... Poppy, it doesn't belong to Piltover."

"Ah... what, no?"

"That's Zaun! It's half my hometown," Seraphine said proudly, holding her chest out.

Her parents are Zaun, but she grew up in Piltover.

There's nothing wrong with calling her Lady Piltover or Zaun.

It's just that now her parents have been taken over to the Immortal Fortress and opened a hex speaker store on the street. The business is very good, and they are doing well.

Occasionally when she goes home, she can really feel her parents' satisfaction and happiness with her current life.

From Zaun to Piltover, this is the environment her parents created for her to grow up.

And now from Piltover to Noxus, it's her reward for that effort.

Hearing Seraphine's explanation, Poppy turned her head and muttered, "Zuan...Zuan...I hear it's a mess there."

As she spoke, she seemed to realize something and shrugged:

"Well, the rumors aren't credible. Some say Noxus looks down on people."

Staying in the immortal fortress for a while, um... Although it is very unruly there, and there are no rules, but this does not prevent her from liking it there.

The men there are very enthusiastic, and there is no ambiguity in drinking.

Anything can be solved in the arena, simple and easy.

It's just... she still prefers a place with rules and discipline.

"Come on, let's hang out in Piltover first, then go to Zaun."

Seraphine controls the stage and takes Poppy around the city streets.

Judging from the constant feedback from people, she also discovered the problem of Picheng now.

People in this city... all held their breath.

And the source of this tone is Zaan next door.

Not returning for over a year, Seraphine realizes...

The pattern of the twin cities has undergone earth-shaking changes.

"The public security next door is better than ours now. No matter how lazy you are, you will all go home to me!"

Not far away, a familiar voice reached Seraphine's ear.

As far as she could see, a woman with long blue hair was reprimanding the Picheng magistrate in front of her.

Judging from her attire, she should be a high-level guard in Picheng.

"Caitlyn..."

Seraphine looked complicated.

Inheriting all of the Gilamain family, Caitlin is now not only a member of Piltover, but also the chief and manager of Piltover Security.

She could hear in her heart that Caitlyn had always used Zaun as an imaginary enemy.

When the two sides clashed, she would strike back at Zaun as soon as possible.

"Compared to before... The physical fitness has not changed much, but the equipment is indeed much stronger."

Seraphine glanced at the firearm behind Catelyn, a rifle with hex blue glow and three magic cubes inlaid on it.

Judging by the style, Seraphine could tell that it was the Hex rifle developed by Victor and Jace a year ago.

This type of firearm has long since been discontinued by the Noxian army, and this is the one sold to Demacia.

However, for Piltover, this kind of firearm is enough for the chief.

With Caitlin's ability, with this hex rifle, it is enough to easily kill more than 10 former self.

"You know each other?" Bobby blinked.

She saw that Seraphine had been looking at the woman not far away, and when the woman saw Seraphine, although her expression was not very friendly, she nodded in return.

"Besides her, there is another acquaintance I met in Piltover before."

Seraphine looked strangely at Wei, who came not far away with two glasses of drinks, and saw that she handed the drink to Caitlin, and patted her on the shoulder as if to calm her down.

The scene where the two of them are together is very harmonious, as if it has happened many times...

If she hadn't heard Wei's voice, she would probably have thought that Wei had let go.

But... count the time...

They are coming back soon...

Seraphine couldn't help but smile as she thought about the two students who were rated as outstanding by the academy.

If it weren't for the limited time, I really want to see the confrontation between young people...

She didn't stop there, but left with Poppy.

Because of his knowledge in Noxus, Poppy was not too unusual in Piltover.

After all, Noxus has almost everything here, and it's even better than them.

So Poppy is more interested in Zaun on the other side of the bridge.

On the side of the road, Seraphine looked at the approaching passenger-carrying mechanical car, the corners of her mouth suddenly turned up, and she reached out and beckoned.

After the mechanical car stopped, Poppy and Seraphine got into the car skillfully.

Poppy leaned back comfortably in the soft back seat, and couldn't help but rejoice.

Fortunately, she was already well-informed in Noxus, otherwise she would have been laughed at here.

The mechanical car started to drive, and the driver asked enthusiastically:

"Good afternoon, ladies, where are you going?"

"Zuan!" Seraphine smiled.

"Ah!? Zaun again..."

The driver murmured and drove the mechanical car towards the boundary bridge.

"Why say it again?" Poppy was a little curious.

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"Oh, it sounds like that man and woman are not rich." Poppy sat in the back seat, dangling his legs in the air.

"Hahaha, 1 gold coin is already a lot. The normal price should be around 50 silver coins." The driver was obviously more enthusiastic when he heard Bobby's words, "Are you two going to the Explorers Association too?"

"No, we're going to the dark alley," Seraphine said.

"Black Lane!?" The driver couldn't help but glance back, "It seems that the two guests are from there."

"How?" Bobby was a little confused.

"It's called Za'an Square now. Black Lane is an old name, and only authentic Za'an people will mention it." The driver paused, "It's just your appearance..."

"Are you trying to say that you're not from Zaun?" Seraphine smiled politely. "My parents were born in Zaun."

"I'm sorry, I offended." The driver apologized and explained, "I don't mean anything else, but you really look like a noble lady. And Zaan, there are no nobles."

"Are there no nobles..."

Bobby muttered these words, and there was a hint of fascination in his eyes.

She had never heard of a city without nobles.

"Hello...please show your certificate..."

Sent, who was standing guard at the Boundary Bridge, changed his tune immediately before he finished speaking:

"It's you! Welcome back to Zaun!"

With that, he bowed respectfully in the car: "I wish you a smooth journey."

Seeing the attitude of the police officer, the driver's eyes changed.

God, who is he carrying, how can those police officers who stick to the rules be so respectful?

"Sent, is Pete okay now?" Seraphine asked with a friendly smile.

"Deputy Chief Pete is very good, thank you for worrying about it." Senter's body was straight, and he spoke a little too fast because of his nervousness.

The driver could see that Sente was not used to this elegant way of speaking at all, but in the face of Seraphine, the other party still responded with etiquette.

I can only say... the two little girls behind him are definitely not simple...

"Zuan is going to check his identity and enter the country now," Seraphine asked knowingly.

"Yes, but your identity is not required, we all know you." Senter said with a smile.

At that time, the two cities had just split, and Seraphine often held concerts here. At that moment of hope, everyone remembered the girl who sang hope.

It is also because of her that many people who were tortured by the glimmer of light have the courage to walk out of the darkness and return to normal step by step.

Seraphine's prestige in Zaun is definitely not low.

"You still have to follow the rules. This is the rule set by Professor Victor."

Instead, Seraphine refused, and took out an object from her arms:

"However, I think this is enough to prove my identity."

It was a black-and-red medal with the Noxian coat of arms engraved on the front, and the words 'War Academy' on the back.

"We don't know this badge either." Sente shook his head with a wry smile and asked his subordinates to move out of the way.

Although he didn't know him, as long as there was a medal of Noxus' national emblem, there was no need to prove its authenticity.

If something goes wrong, it's not his responsibility, and the Noxians will take care of it.

"Lord Seraphine, you can go to the police station if you have time. Deputy Chief Pete and Chief Sevika should be eager to see you."

"Go if you have time." Seraphine nodded with a smile.

After all, the mechanical car continued to move forward.

But compared to before, the driver is obviously much more cautious.

He has never been face-to-face with big people like now. Usually these big people are picked up by special cars, so how can they get in his little broken car.

"Mr. Driver, don't be too nervous, I'm no different from everyone." Seraphine said softly and comfortingly.

After a small interlude, the mechanic continued on the road and stopped at a signal light.

"Huh? Is there something wrong? Why stop?" Poppy asked the same question as Lucian at that time.

After the driver heard it, he told the two of the traffic rules here.

Listening to Senter's words, he also understood that the two big men in the back seat should be Noxians. Zaun is changing with each passing day, and it's normal for them to have things they don't understand.

"Wow~ This system is so perfect. Although it's not as orderly as the immortal fortress, this sense of discipline is really comfortable." Poppy, who was explained, exclaimed in admiration.

Although the driver was a little afraid due to the fame of the big man, Seraphine's remarks made him courageous and couldn't help asking:

"Is there more order in the immortal fortress than this?"

"Yeah." Bobby nodded seriously, "There are a lot of big mechanical monsters there, but one of them will always take the initiative to give in. I heard them say that as long as you see the other's car, you will know whether to give in or not. "

"The magical vehicles of the Immortal Fortress are divided into 5 levels, with different rank or strength purchase requirements. And each level will also be divided according to the number on the license plate. Therefore, in the Immortal Fortress, low-level people will take the initiative to be humble." Seraphine added an explanation.

Noxus has never been about equality, the Empire is only about justice.

Everyone has the opportunity to become a superior person, or talent, or hard work, or management, or wisdom...

When you become a higher class, you can enjoy higher rights, places and treatment as a matter of course.

Only excellence, this is the principle that Noxus has always pursued.

However, compared to the past when people did not seek to improve and were spurned by others, the current empire is much better.

Seraphine knew that it was her teacher's population exchange policy that played a role.

Noxus does not pursue unity today, and that's why.

Noxus is willing to extradite people who are only willing to live ordinary lives to Demacia, Piltover, or Zaun.

Even if they were once defeated and become slaves, as long as they satisfy the labor force or make enough achievements, they can choose to settle in other countries after breaking away from slavery.

But correspondingly, whether it is Demacia, Piltover and Zaun, who have a good relationship with Noxus, or Ionia, Shurima and Freljord. ..

People in these areas can join Noxus and become Noxians after passing the Noxus assessment.

The conditions for the assessment are one and only one day, which proves that one is a person who strives for excellence and strives for excellence.

In Seraphine's view, such a move by the Empire has lost a bit of humanity. But because of the good living environment in the surrounding countries, those who leave Noxus will also have the future they look forward to.

On the contrary, the empire can use this circulation to keep the interior full of vitality and maintain an atmosphere of pursuit of excellence.

And this point, in the eyes of Seraphine, is what the teacher and the commander want to see.

"Ladies, ahead is the former dark alley."

squeak-!

Before the driver could finish speaking, the mechanical car slammed on the brakes, and if Seraphine and Poppy hadn't had the strength, they would have been thrown out.

"Ah, how can there be such an unruly person!" Poppy frowned and couldn't help complaining.

The signal lights in front of them were clearly passable, but there were a few small people standing on the road for people to walk.

According to her observation, their correct approach at this moment should be to stand by the roadside and wait for the signal light!

"Bobbie... don't you know these people?" Seraphine's tone was a little strange.

"know?"

Poppy was stunned for a moment, and looked at the short ones...

After seeing some familiar features, her mouth opened slightly:

"Yordles!?"