Me and countless me

"Really? But I'm sorry, I'm a councillor from Piltover, not from Noxus!"

This anti-politically correct black woman spoke directly and harshly.

She seemed very angry and didn't seem to want to talk about this matter here, so her tone became more and more unfriendly.

"Just like in this civilized city, the other party just saw that you are Noxian and subconsciously guarded against you, but you wanted to kill them... To be honest, I really can't find any recognition in you! And your respect for this city!"

The Noxian commander closed his mouth and looked at Li Ke.

But the moment he looked at Li Ke, he subconsciously picked up the weapon beside him, a Noxian-style axe.

It is a very common weapon and is also the weapon of choice for most civilians in Noxus, because most of the time the Noxian army is not just an army, sometimes they also guest-star as other professions, so even Noxian soldiers who are good at using swords can use axes very well.

But he had no intention of relaxing, even though this was Piltover.

"I've seen you before."

He looked at Li Ke, his eyes fixed on Li Ke's neck, and spoke word by word.

"The new blade of Demacia! The man who stopped us ten times in one day!"

The moment he finished speaking, the surrounding Noxians subconsciously held their breath. A few years ago, Noxus attacked a fortress of Demacia's ally, and the Demacians leading the team at that time were Jarvan IV and Garen.

At that time, Li Ke was only a small captain. Under normal circumstances, he should have been eliminated by them in one breath because of the betrayal of the traitor. Then the Noxians could directly raid Jarvan IV and kill him directly, so that Demacia would fall into confusion about which family should inherit the throne next, causing internal strife in Demacia.

After all, the Crownguard family, to which Garen belongs, is also qualified to elect the king of Demacia, and now the Crownguard family is in the limelight. The control of the Demon Hunters and several of Demacia's most elite legions is in the hands of the Crownguard family.

Letting King Jarvan IV, the only son, die next to Garen will definitely produce a very wonderful reaction. Therefore, the offensive and plan prepared by the Noxians are quite perfect!

In the beginning, the facts were indeed as perfect as they had imagined. The troops of the man named Li Ke suffered heavy losses, but this man led a small team to fight guerrilla warfare continuously, successfully tearing apart their defenses and retook the castle. Not only did he successfully save the country, but the change in the situation also caused their plans to force several other countries to fail.

If the opponent had not displayed magic later, and the type of magic had not been too special, then he would definitely be one of the high-ranking officials of the Fearless Legion now, able to be on good terms with Jarvan IV, and even be able to influence the political situation in Demacia!

However, the people of Noxus suspected that Li Ke was thrown directly into the Demon Hunter's fortress because his military achievements had blocked someone's way.

Recently, there was a magician rebellion in Demacia, and the enemy also appeared here at this time, which means -

There is a chance!

So, he spoke without hesitation.

"The new blade of Demacia, the king wants you to kneel, but Noxus wants you to stand up. You have made great achievements in battle and even thwarted our plan, which perfectly proves your ability. So I hope you can join us in Noxus. Our mistress will not treat you unfairly!"

The moment the words fell, Li Ke knew something was wrong, because the woman who looked like she was in trouble looked over at him. Almost the next moment, she turned her head to look at the Piltover police chief who had hurried over, and it was obvious that she was asking about him.

Moreover, Li Ke was silent for a moment before speaking about the recruitment of the Noxian officer.

"I'm sorry, but I just want to live a peaceful life now."

It was impossible for Li Ke to have no complaints at all about being thrown into Demacia's forbidden magic fortress without any resistance.

But inside, he was not controlled and tortured like Silas every day. Although he had to drink those unpalatable forbidden magic stone potions, his food and other life issues were not a big problem. He could take a walk on the balcony inside the fortress every day and read books.

If you don't have a book, you can even ask a demon hunter to borrow it.

This was obviously the reason why Garen took care of him, and Li Ke looked down on Silas at all, because what Silas pursued was not the rights of magicians, but his own personal revenge, so the two of them disliked each other and did not get along with each other.

Therefore, before entering the Black Mist Space, Li Ke of the Alliance gave up the idea of ​​continuing to interfere in politics, and planned to find a place to settle the elderly, the weak, women and children, and then start traveling around the continent, or find a place that teaches magic to learn something.

After all, he is a man with magic, so it would be better for him to learn if possible.

That's why he chose Ionia, which was in turmoil. After all, these magicians had nowhere else to go.

Are we really going to Freljord and discuss cooperation with the Freljordians who have been fighting with Demacia for hundreds of years?

You have to know that this operation is worse for the Demacians than inviting the Qing army into the country. It is basically as bad as signing a cooperation treaty with Japan during World War II!

Demacia does have big problems, but that's no reason to make peace with foreign enemies.

"It would be a shame if this were the case, but you can always regret it now, right?"

As he spoke, the Noxian walked towards Li Ke, quickly took out a large bag of gold coins from his pocket, then walked over and presented it respectfully with both hands.

"My subordinates have offended you. This is my small compensation. After all, we were the first to attack you. According to the laws of Piltover, we should be the ones to pay the compensation. Don't you agree? Mr. Law Enforcer?"

As he spoke, he looked at the police officer standing next to the black girl. The other police officer looked at the black girl, and then after the other police officer nodded, he nodded and answered.

"Well, sir, if you don't want to sue these people, then accepting the compensation will be in everyone's interest."

He was judging the situation purely in the manner of a normal physical altercation, clearly speaking in the name of helping the Noxian.

Li Ke couldn't help but take a look at the black girl, subconsciously thinking that she was a chess piece nailed here by the Noxians, and represented the will of Noxus.

Therefore, Li Ke asked.

"So this is Piltover's judgment?"

The sheriff hesitated and looked at the black girl again, but this time she spoke.

"Yes, Mr. Li Ke, this is exactly what Piltover judged. After all, for us, both these Noxians and you are Piltover's distinguished guests."

As she spoke, she walked to Li Ke's side and performed a Piltover etiquette to Li Ke, which made Li Ke feel that the awkward feeling about her was getting stronger and stronger, but he still returned the courtesy.

The other party couldn't wait to speak the moment his courtesy was over.

"I'm Meier, a councillor from Piltover. I didn't know you were here, so I was a little bit rude to you. And it's obvious that you had some misunderstandings with our people and didn't receive a good reception."

She looked at Li Ke, with a strange feeling flickering in her heart.

Because she felt she needed this Demacian!

She asked Marcus, who gave Li Ke all the information and said that he was complained by some powerful people and that he was put in prison according to the normal Piltover procedures. During this period, this man did not make trouble even after Demacia left, and he even won a reduced sentence and was released early.

However, recently, all those who had offended him were suddenly injured, either falling down or having carriage accidents, and the other party now appeared at the dock, looking downcast.

Moreover, if Marcus was not mistaken, he came to Piltover with a group of refugees who were almost beggars. But even though he was imprisoned, none of the refugees were harmed, and they left Piltover and went to Ionia in a relatively decent manner.

During this period, if Li Ke showed any signs of weakness or caused any trouble, they would not think that he was a group of illegal immigrants, but would immediately notice the identity problems of these people.

This is not something that ordinary people can do.

Mel doesn't care about those small wealthy businessmen who are in cahoots with the gangs. What she cares about is that Li Ke is abiding by the rules and being sensible in this matter.

But when she thought about how she had missed so many magicians and almost let such an experienced military general slip away right under her nose and achieve all her strategic goals, she couldn't help but feel her scalp tingling.

A general who is not considered indispensable in Demacia and Noxus can sneak in here with a team of magicians. If Noxus wants to do something to her Piltover...

So the smile on Mel's face became even brighter.

"So I hope to entertain you well, and maybe I can help you solve some problems, such as boat tickets."

She extended her hand to make her own invitation. Li Ke looked at Noxus who was silent on the side. It was obvious that the other party felt that Mel's invitation was the same as Noxus', or that Anbesa's invitation.

So Li Ke asked again.

"So, this is an invitation from Piltover?"

In public, Mel once again gave a decisive answer.

"Yes, it's an invitation from Piltover."

Li Ke almost laughed out loud. He felt that the woman in front of him was playing dumb and trying to deceive him. After all, with such an obvious Noxian label on her, how could it be an invitation from Piltover?

So he waved his hand.

"I'm sorry, but I really don't intend to stay here any longer. After all, my people..."

Just when Li Ke refused, Mel suddenly stretched out his hands, grabbed Li Ke's hands, and spoke very seriously.

"I send my regards to you on behalf of Piltover, Mr. Li Ke."

Li Ke raised his eyebrows. From a political perspective, he should have made a positive response, but after thinking about it, he still refused.

"I am already a disgrace to Demacia, Miss Mel. I think being associated with me is detrimental to Piltover's diplomatic reputation. I have no intention of doing anything else. My experience in Demacia has exhausted me physically and mentally. I have already planned to go to Ionia to farm and marry a farm girl who can sing and dance."

Li Ke pulled his hand back from Mel's hand, and then wanted to completely dispel Mel's idea of ​​joining the game.

"So if you really want to compensate me, Miss Mel, just keep an eye out for the boat ticket to Ionia for me."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Noxian on the side subconsciously tightened his weapons. The smile on Mel's face became a little awkward, but she still maintained her composure. However, when she looked at Li Ke, she couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.

She kept saying that she was from Piltover, but Li Ke always treated her as a Noxian!

So what Mel said next was quite sarcastic.

"Of course, no problem. Piltover is a city of progress. We welcome all those who want to make progress and move forward hand in hand. We are also the most peaceful people, so please rest assured that for people like you who pursue peace, Piltover will always be your ally."

After she finished speaking, she saluted Li Ke, glared at the Noxian officer who was still holding his weapon and trying to put pressure on Li Ke, and then left without any courtesy.

After she left, the police officer she had questioned before quickly led people to separate Li Ke from the Noxian, and took the purse from the Noxian and showed it to Li Ke.

"Okay, Mr. Li Ke, the matter has been resolved. As for the issue of the boat ticket, you can come here again tomorrow."

Marcus smiled at Li Ke and put the money in front of him. Li Ke looked at his face, then looked at the Noxian officer who turned and left, took the money, and nodded to the officer.

Of course he was clear about one thing, that is the police officer in front of him would definitely not help him with the procedures to leave Piltover. If he couldn't understand this, then he would be serving as the sheriff of Piltover in vain!

Recalling the shoulder straps of the police officer he had seen, Li Ke quickly left here and went to a small alley. He threw away his tattered cloak, took out a gold sea, and spoke to a Zaun man whose clothes were relatively clean.

"Give me your coat and hat."

A gold sea was delivered to his door, and the Zaun worker was very excited, so he quickly took off his shirt.

"There are a lot of toxic chemical residues on it. Don't blame me if anything happens to you."

Although he said this, the other party still quickly handed the coat to Li Ke and took the gear-shaped gold coin from Li Ke's hand.

This is the currency of Piltover, a gear-like currency, available in three types: gold, silver and bronze. One gold sea is enough to improve his life for a period of time.

For at least half a year, his children no longer have to go to the garbage dump to find food.

"That's my business."

Li Ke took the coat and put it on, then quickly disappeared into the alley, and casually bought some other decorations, all of which were paid for by Yi Jinhai. Li Ke came to a bar in Zuan and started drinking.

He was so generous on purpose in order to find other human traffickers here and persuade them to smuggle him across the border.

He absolutely did not believe that these people in Zaun would be so honest as not to engage in any smuggling business. As long as he could get on the ship, even if the people in Piltover and Noxus fought to the death, it would have nothing to do with him.

The reason why he was so anxious was that he had to leave quickly before Mel ordered the people here not to take him, otherwise, when Mel exerted his energy, he really wouldn't be able to find a ship!

That's right, he really didn't want to cause trouble in Piltover! Because no matter where you go from Piltover, if you don't want to go to Noxian territory, then you can only choose the sea route!

But he doesn't have the ability to operate a boat by himself!

However--

Li Ke had never expected that a person would come up to him, playing with a coin, and even had some scars on his face. Next to him was a little girl with blue hair and twin ponytails, her face full of frustration.

Hatsune Miku?

No, that's definitely not Hatsune Miku.

Looking at the familiar blue hair with twin ponytails and the punk outfit that didn't look like a little girl at all, Li Ke immediately realized that this little girl was Zaun's 'hero' Jinx.

Li Ke also knew the man who sat next to him while playing with coins, because a few hours ago, he was the one who threw him in front of two women who were investigating a case.

"I didn't expect that it was a Demacian who kidnapped me... You are the most rude Demacians I have ever met, but it took my father and I a lot of effort to get rid of them."

After saying this, the bartender served the wine, and the other party raised his glass to Li Ke only after drinking half of the wine. It was obvious that he was really tired.

"I originally wanted to bring people to knock you out with secret drugs, and then cut you into pieces. But I think we can have more cooperation. After all, I think you are in trouble, right? The upper-level masters are not easy to deal with, right? Believe me, even if you come here so quickly, those well-informed fence-sitters will not dare to send you away. Unless that big shot speaks, you will never be able to leave Piltover properly in your life, and you, an expensive big shot, will definitely not have a moment of peace."

He paused, then spoke while bringing the glass to his mouth.

"Of course, with your ability, it's not a problem to get a ship, but I think you definitely don't want to be wanted by Noxus and Piltover at the same time, right? The bounty is 30,000 Demacia gold coins, or 113,462 gold coins, three silver coins, and five bronze coins. Oh, by the way, you also have a large bounty of silver snake coins in Bilgewater, enough to exchange for a ship and dozens of sailors, plus a batch of goods... You are really a big shot."

At the end he lowered his voice and even put the wine glass back on the table.

Li Ke was silent for a while, and then, amid the heavy breathing of many people, he raised his glass and looked at the other person from a distance.

"Why did the exchange rate of Piltover gold coins drop today? Hilco, my price is actually a little more expensive than yesterday."

Hilco, with one eye bright red, did not answer Li Ke directly. Instead, he drank the wine in the glass before expressing his true feelings.

"Because the Noxians are really coming."

After saying that, he put down his wine glass, stretched out his skeleton-like hand, and looked at Li Ke seriously.

"My name is Xierko. I'm considered the boss here. Almost everyone in Zaun listens to me."

Li Ke stretched out his hand helplessly and shook hands with the man whom he had beaten up before.

"My name is Li Ke, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."

Hilco smiled.

"certainly!"