Two Cities, I build mecha in Picheng

Chapter 232 Stevan: I'm bound to win the Hex core!

In the evening, the sun sets in the western mountains.

On the outskirts of Piltover, a secret room on the top floor of the famous Blue Smoke Manor in the city.

The Patriarch of the Philos family, Stevan, was sitting on a chair in the middle of the room opposite the door. A cane made of high-quality wood and metal springs was erected on a small shelf specially added to the edge of the chair.

With a hand as thin as dry bark, he pulled the exquisitely patterned teacup with two sugar cubes on the quaint wooden table, and gently stirred the delicate little spoon on the side of the cup.

Then he put the spoon on the cup holder and pushed the cup across the wooden table to the empty chair.

Less than a minute later, the sound of metal touching the marble floor came from the quiet room, which was crisp and stinging to the eardrums.

"You're late, sister," said Stevan without looking up, the lines on his face like deep fissures.

Camille went straight to the chair opposite Stewan and sat down, "I'm talking to Albert, the secret agent of the Abino family, to discuss the marriage between Miss Sophia Abino and our family after the coming-of-age ceremony."

She picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea that had just been brewed for a while, and the temperature and sweetness were just right.

"That's not important." Stevan shook his head, "Today something happened in the upper city that shook the whole city."

"The flying man from beyond the sky?" Camille looked up at her younger brother, and said with a chuckle, "I heard the discussion among the townspeople, and most of them thought it was a great magician who happened to travel to Piltover. "

"But you know, that's not at all!"

Stevan's face was serious, "The family spies reported that the guy flying in the sky is Li Lin, a craftsman of the Gilaman family.

"He invented a device for solo flight, on top of the power armor he often wears when he's out and about!"

"Well, a very good kid, I was quite optimistic about him at the beginning." Camille said in an indifferent tone, "Since he was able to upgrade it to a Hex crystal based on the Hex crystal. Energy crystal, I knew his future was limitless."

The corner of Stevan's mouth twitched twice, as if he was very dissatisfied with his sister's attitude, "But..."

Before he could say a word, there were a few soft "dong dong" sounds from the closed front door.

Stevan frowned, "Who is it?"

"Uncle, it's me, Albus."

Stevan turned his head and glanced at Camille, "Come in."

As the wooden door slammed softly, Yabus stepped in.

Seeing that there was still someone in the room, he was stunned for a moment, and quickly realized, "Happy Evolution Day, aunt."

Camille nodded with a smile, put down the teacup in her hand, "Do you have anything to report, child?"

Yabus looked at Stevan hesitantly, noticed the sign in his eyes, cleared his throat and said, "It's about investing in Li Lin, a craftsman of the Gilaman family..."

The blue lightning in Camille's eyes jumped a few times, and she seemed a little puzzled.

Stevan immediately explained: "It was found out that today's 'flying man' took off from Gilaman's mansion in the northern city. I immediately sent Yabus to the door to inquire about the situation and discuss cooperation."

"Well, it's up to you to decide." Camille didn't seem very interested in this aspect.

Stevan looked at his sister who lowered her head to sip tea again, and a strange look flashed in her eyes.

Then, he turned his head and continued to ask for details: "What's the specific situation, Yabus."

"It's not going well. Li Lin doesn't want us to invest in his flying power armor."

"That's unreasonable! Could it be that he has forgotten who provided the technology for the energy core of his power armor?"

"Calm down, brother, your current body can't stand anger." Camille advised helplessly, "Besides, the stable energy crystal was originally upgraded by himself."

Stevan obviously didn't like Camille's good words for Li Lin, and his voice was a bit cold, "Hmph! Without our Hex crystals, how can he create energy crystals?"

"But you have agreed to cooperate with Li Lin and allow the Gilaman family to produce energy crystals."

Stevan squeezed his fist, but his sister was right, and he couldn't refute it.

"But I do have a problem." Camille turned her gaze to Yabus, "Even with the power of energy crystals, he can't support him flying in the sky... unless he has installed hundreds of crystals all over his body." Energy crystal."

"This is also my point of doubt. I was just about to say it." Yabus hesitated. "His armor doesn't look bloated, and there is no place to put so many energy crystals everywhere..."

At this time, Stevan said a name that made both Camille and Yabus' expressions change slightly: "Hex Core."

"Do you know what you're talking about? Brother." Camille frowned slightly, "The core design of Hex was destroyed after he left."

"But if Nedri comes back..."

"Hakim Nedry has left!" Camille blurted out, her tone more excited than before.

Yabus stood quietly in the center of the room with his head lowered, not daring to say a word.

Hakim Nedry was already the best crystallographer of the Philos family before he was born, and he was also the chief hex craftsman, serving the Philos family almost all his life.

Yabus once heard from his grandfather that his aunt Camille had a relationship with Hakim, but this was before she accepted the Hex core replacement.

After digging out Camille's heart with his own hands and replacing the Hex core for her, Hakeem left Ferros's house, and no one knew where he went...

Camille is no exception.

Although the Philos family does not have this family rule, it is a recognized unspoken rule not to mention Hakim Nedry publicly, especially for those whose surnames have joined the Philos family.

My family is fine, if someone with a foreign surname is heard by Camille and who dares to mention that name, it will "disappear mysteriously" within a few days.

Only her favorite brother, Stevan, dared to say that in front of her.

"Okay! According to you, it is Li Lin who has mastered the core technology of making new hexes through his own research!"

Stevan's tone was urgent, but his azure blue eyes, which were inherited and did not show the slightest cloudiness, were surprisingly calm, and there was not even any emotion in them.

Camille felt an inexplicable irritability, "Then what do you want? Do you want me to kill him?"

Stevan was silent for a few seconds, then picked up the cane beside the chair, tried his best to support his body, and stood up tremblingly.

Seeing this, Yabus hurried forward to help him, but he waved his hand and refused, and returned to his original position.

Stevan was struggling, and walked slowly to Camille, leaning on the table with one hand, panting, as if all his strength had been exhausted.

He said in a pleading tone: "Sister, it won't be long before I can stand up again.

"If I have the Hex Core, I can get rid of this cane, and I won't have to use a wheelchair in the future... Walking freely in my hall is what the head of the family should look like."

"Perhaps, it's time for someone else to assume the responsibility of the head of the family." Camille looked Stevan up and down, shook her head and sighed.

Stevan is more than 80 years old this year, far beyond the average age of Piltover today, and he can be regarded as an old birthday.

As he grew older, his body deteriorated, especially the sharply atrophied muscles of his legs, which could not be cured with the current medical level.

On weekdays, even with a cane, there must be at least two servants by his side to take care of him.

If he hadn't persisted, he would have had to use a wheelchair more than a year ago.

Camille paused for a few seconds, "In my opinion, even if Li Lin can create a hex core, he is currently only applying it to power armor, which may be very different from mine, and cannot replace the heart at all..."

"Camille, please!" Stevan didn't let her finish.

Camille calmed down instantly, and stared at Stevan with lightning eyes.

He only called Camille by her full name when he was serious, or when he needed something from her.

"You see, we took over the family from our parents, led the family to prosperity together, and achieved unprecedented achievements. This is a scene that parents could not even imagine in their dreams. We did it, and this is our achievement!
"If there is a Hex core, reproduce your enhancement surgery on me, and transform me into an existence like you... Then, you and I, we will join hands, and the Philos family will last forever!

"We can even lead Piltover, Valoran, and even the entire Runeterra to prosperity and evolution!"

Stevan was very excited, but Camille was silent.

Yabus, who was standing on one side, lowered his head even more, his temples and clothes were soaked in cold sweat, and he didn't dare to take a breath.

Although he knew that his aunt was very kind to the younger generation, but just standing in front of her, the mountainous pressure could not help but emerge.

The only sound left in the room was the tiny hum of her hex-core powered vibrations.

After some time, she asked in a hoarse voice, "It's very risky to do this."

"It's okay, we only need his skills." Stevan heaved a sigh of relief.

Anyway, I still have the Hex core design left by Hakim in my hand.

At that time, all you need to do is blame a certain alchemy baron and lie about snatching it from him.

If it doesn't work out, you can only...

Stevan intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the location where the blue light flashed on Camille's chest.

Hex core, I am bound to get it!
He continued to add in his mind.

"Fine……"

Camille drank the cold tea in the cup, stood up immediately, turned around and walked towards the door.

At the same time, she said softly without looking back: "If you insist on this, I will ask Li Lin later."

Stevan stared at his sister's leaving back without saying a word, not knowing what was going on in his mind.

When the "click" sound of the metal knife tip touching the marble floor faded away, the room returned to silence.

"Alright, don't be nervous, Yabus."

Stevan returned to his seat tremblingly and sat down, smiling.

"Tell me about what happened when you went to Gilaman's house today... Don't let go of all the details."

(End of this chapter)