The Glory of Noxus

The backcourt area of ​​the Innovation Conference.

On the terrace piled with white jade, Lenata had already finished her speech, picked up a glass cup filled with sparkling wine, and took a sip.

The decanter in front of him glowed with magenta light, floating around him.

She seemed to remember something, looked at the precision pocket watch on her chest, and walked to the edge of the terrace.

As far as the eye can see, there are magnificent views of Piltover.

Looking down, Zu'an, a mixture of light and shadow, is reflected in his eyes. The alchemy workshops are like mountains, surrounded by colorful brilliance.

Faintly, you can also see the dance corridors and the neon lights of many dance halls.

"It's so beautiful!"

Lenata took a step forward slowly, swallowed the drink in her mouth, and whispered softly.

Rumble!

Suddenly.

A violent explosion dispersed the haze of Zaun, lighting up the dance corridors and causing much chaos.

What a coincidence.

The location where the explosion occurred was near Baron Middenstock's ballroom.

Or, to be precise.

It was his former dance hall.

"I, Lenata Gorask, am destined to become the most powerful alchemist baron in Zaun."

"Like the Myrdaldas of Piltover."

Lenata looked at the explosion calmly and took another sip of Piltover's fine wine.

At the Innovation Conference, no one among the wealthy people in Piltover cared about the tragedy that happened in Zaun.

At most, some people would exclaim and continue chatting about cooperation with their partners.

Just because that's the business of the dirty bottom city people.

Lenata looked at the venue like this, with an imperceptible chill in her expression.

Her parents were once outstanding alchemists in Zaun, specializing in the innovation of medical formulas.

However, they attracted the attention of some merchant families in Piltover because they developed a secret alchemy technology to help the poor people of Zaun.

Under greed, a tragedy happened quietly, as if it was destined.

At midnight, Lenata's parents were killed in the flames, and she also had an arm in them.

All that was left to Lenata was the family name and the remaining research results in the ashes.

However, the misfortune of fate did not destroy Lenata.

She looked at the ashes of her family and swore not to repeat the mistakes of her parents and never to sacrifice herself for others.

So, she began to work hard to use this meager inheritance to create a great cause and bring her everything she had never had before -

Money, power and influence.

She wants to create her own empire.

Eventually, in the following decades, Gorask Industries was born, sweeping Zaun with wild force.

Lenata became the richest among the alchemy barons of Zaun, and accumulated connections through interest bundling.

Until the influence of alchemy technology is extended to the high-altitude Piltover.

"Mrs. Gorask, a distinguished guest invites you to come over."

The host came over and spoke respectfully to Lenata. His attitude was completely different from before.

"Okay, please lead the way."

Renata didn't care about these side details, and smiled and signaled the host to go ahead.

Elegant room at the venue.

The magic light is soft and bright, illuminating the room like daylight.

After completing his task, the host left the private room with self-knowledge, leaving Lenata alone.

Lenata arranged her white dress to make sure everything was perfect, and opened the door of the private room gracefully.

As the door slowly opened, Lenata's figure came into the room.

Her steps were calm and determined, and when she saw the layout of the room, her eyes showed appreciation and satisfaction.

Her efforts finally paid off.

"Welcome, Lenata Gorask."

In the center of the magic light, on a long square table made of black wood, three figures wearing cloaks were sitting.

"Please sit down!"

Lenata looked around, walked to the predetermined position, and sat down gracefully.

Although several people here are hiding their faces, there are also Hex technology jammers to suppress the energy fluctuations.

But she still recognized their respective identities.

Comes from Piltover's top chamber of commerce family.

Or they themselves are members of Parliament.

"We are very optimistic about alchemy technology and want to cooperate with Gorask Industries to develop Zaun." The cloaked figure in the center said softly.

Lenata narrowed her eyes upon hearing this, and after pondering for a while, she suddenly laughed.

“It’s an honor for Gorask Industries.”

She could see that several people here were in great need of help from the outside to break the current situation in Piltover.

Based on intelligence gathering by Gorask Industries.

The Myrdalda family's maritime trade, the Philos family's expansion of power, and the Yodel Academy of Science and Progress' research on Hex technology.

The forces present here have felt unimaginable pressure.

Even in the Piltover Council, Councilor Tallis is gradually suppressing their spokesmen.

"Personally, I really want to establish a trade relationship with Piltover."

Lenata put her hands on the black wooden table and tapped her fingers lightly on the back of her hands.

"Haha, then our ideas somewhat coincide."

The cloaked figure looked at his companions on the left and right, and after seeing them nodding slowly, he said with a smile.

"Before the Evolution Day approaches, we still have some time to discuss cooperation matters."

The gloomy night filled Piltover.

The bright stars are hidden in the thick clouds and no longer shine.

Lenata ended the activities of the Innovation Conference and walked out of the quiet lower-class urban area.

Crossing the long street, she came to her personal Hex pressure transport machine.

This transport plane is a symbol of her identity and status, and it is also an important tool for her daily travel.

Lenata walked to the transport machine and gently touched the cold metal and glass.

Before entering, she suddenly turned back and looked at the dotted Piltover port area in the distance.

"Even if the Midarda family is targeted, why do you cooperate with me?"

Lenata recalled the content of the conversation just now, with a sarcastic look in her eyes.

"Congressman Jess Tallis owns the Hexgate. The Myrdalda family is connected to the Noxus Empire and controls most of the ocean trade."

"And what about you?"

Lenata's gaze seemed to span the distance of space and fell on the Gate of the Sun.

Her plan was never to become the alchemist baron of Zaun or the business darling of Piltover.

She wanted to take the source of Zaun and Piltover's financial resources for herself.

What she wants is what often appeared in her childhood dreams——

Sun Gate!

Because whoever controls the Sun Gate controls the flow of trade.

And whoever controls trade controls Zaun and Piltover.