Two Cities, I build mecha in Picheng

Chapter 329 Crisis of Trust
With Li Lin's support, Jarvan IV's confidence became much stronger.

This time Ted was caught, and it was his responsibility that a large number of soldiers died in battle, and he was not going to deny it.

As the Crown Prince of the Demacia Kingdom, it is one aspect to face up to one's mistakes, and another is to dare to correct one's mistakes in the right way.

At night, because this level of wine can't affect Li Lin after his body has been strengthened.

He called down the morning light that had been floating high in the sky with him all the time, took out the portable folding gene editing tool from it, and prepared to perform operations on several soldiers overnight.

Because the deadline for the exchange of prisoners requested by Noxus is the day after tomorrow, and Barrett will arrive in Renwall soon, the time is very tight.

Li Lin had no choice but to reassure the prince's personal guards and the new Captain Jian of the Fearless Pioneer Group many times, and then he entered the room specially prepared for surgery in response to their dubious eyes.

While he was about to start the operation, Jarvan IV gathered a group of his cronies, including Shyvana, to discuss the issue of exchanging prisoners with Noxus in the battle hall of the main castle.

"Your Highness, the duty of our generals to Renwall is to protect your safety. You cannot go to the Noxus prisoner exchange meeting."

The first to express his opinion was the new sword captain Paldek of the Fearless Pioneers.

Because Tiana Crownguard, who originally served as the captain of the sword, commanded the entire Fearless Vanguard, and led it to create countless brilliance, is also the aunt of Galen and Lux. resign from this position.

And Paldek is the new leader elected by the soldiers of the Fearless Pioneers. Not long ago, he received the king's conferment in the Hall of Valor in Dawn Castle and wore the sword captain's epaulettes.

It's just that, compared to Tiana Crownguard, Paldek's team leader experience is not so sufficient.

"Li Lin said he would help me."

Jarvan IV disagreed with his idea.

"Did you see those flying machines in the town? They were developed by Li Lin. Without them, our journey to Renwall would not be easy."

"That's right..."

Paldek's tone was hesitant, but he obviously didn't know how to refute the prince.

At this moment, Adjutant Albuquerque interjected, "But Your Highness, have you never... doubted Li Lin?"

As soon as he said this, the eyes of more than a dozen people sitting around the round table in the room all focused on him.

Jarvan IV couldn't help frowning slightly, "What do you mean by that?"

"Haven't you ever wondered why he passed by the battlefield where we were fighting so 'coincidentally', and then saved us so 'coincidentally'?"

Albuquerque looked around, and everyone had different expressions on their faces.

Frowning doubts, confusion, uneasiness, and some people have obvious expressions of disapproval on their faces.

There was a brief silence in the room.

After more than ten seconds, Jarvan IV glanced at Shivana who was sitting on his right, and said, "Didn't Li Lin tell us that he heard that there was a giant dragon nearby..."

Although he didn't know about the relationship between Shivana and Ivar, Shivana never disclosed this aspect.

But with her dragon blood and the elemental dragons that suddenly started to wreak havoc on the border of Demacia recently, he still has his own guesses about the relationship between Shyvana and Ivar.

Upon hearing the word Jarvan IV said, Shivana's body trembled subconsciously, "The dragon..."

"That's right, but according to the news from the Guardian Great Wall, the flaming dragon was killed by a towering giant with dazzling light all over its body.

"When the dragon and bird reconnaissance team arrived at the scene, they just saw the giant carrying the dragon's body, just like holding a toy, and disappeared from the spot."

Jarvan IV's words made everyone present gasp.

"is this real?"

"Impossible... The size of the elemental dragon is not small. If the dragon is a toy in its hands, doesn't it mean that its body is at least a hundred meters high?!"

"In addition to the Shurima god warriors in the records, it is estimated that only the original demigods of the Freljord can have this size?"

"It's literally bigger than the Galio statue on the city wall!"

"But the god warriors disappeared completely after the Darkin War, and the demigods of the Freljord are just legends, and no Demacians have ever witnessed them with their own eyes."

"Even if there are these extraordinary beings, why are they going to Demacia now? Anyway, I don't believe it."

"Hmph! Maybe it's because the dragon and bird reconnaissance team didn't complete the planned goal, so they just made up the reason?"

"Haft, don't talk nonsense!" Paldec yelled, and turned to look at Jarvan IV, and sure enough, he saw a little displeased expression on his face.

Doubting one's teammates in front of His Royal Highness is a big taboo, especially for troops that have made outstanding contributions on the battlefield.

Even the members of the Fearless Vanguard cannot slander other compatriots at will based on their military exploits.

Receiving hints from his officer's eyes, Haft immediately lowered his head and apologized: "I'm sorry, Your Highness. Sometimes I can't control my mouth... I didn't mean it."

Jarvan IV waved his hand impatiently, "I wrote a letter a few days ago and inquired carefully about the relevant details. According to the reply letter from Guardian Great Wall, it is a huge mechanical giant."

Mechanical...giants? !

Many of the prince's cronies in the room were once again in an uproar, and the image of Li Lin appeared in their minds.

"Albuquerque, as the adjutant who fought side by side with me after Ted, you should be very clear about the scene when Li Lin forced the blood-sucking bug back.

"At that time, apart from the densely packed mechanical troops besides the floating robots, there were also many robots at least five or six meters high. You should know who they came from."

Jarvan IV reminded him of what happened that day, "I know you doubt his motives, but only Piltover has the technical strength to develop that mechanical giant.

"Based on what Li Lin described and what he said, maybe he really controlled the mechanical giant and killed the giant dragon."

Jarvan IV gave the people present a moment to think, and then his eyes skipped over the faces of Albuquerque and three or four others.

"You are witnesses along the way, you have seen the strength of the floating robots that escorted us, and the other machines that are larger than them are likely to be only stronger than weaker.

"With this kind of strength, the mechanized army on display alone can almost crush the people of Xiongdu, and you even suspect that he is not good for us..."

Jarvan IV couldn't help but shook his head and smiled, "How confident are you in your own strength?"

Now even Albuquerque didn't know what to say.

But His Royal Highness's questioning of the national army aroused some dissatisfaction from Paldek.

"Your Highness, you can't say that."

He put the acquiescing expression of several guard soldiers into his eyes, and then said impassionedly: "Our duty is to defend our home and country. My heart and my sword are all fighting for Demacia. There are no enemies. You can break through the mithril city wall of Xiongdu!"

"It's a good thing to have self-confidence and a warm heart, but..." Jian IV stretched out his finger and pointed to the top of his head, "Can you fly?"

"……This?"

Paldek was stopped by his question.

"Answer my question, Paldec."

"No, Your Highness."

"Well...but those robots can fly." The expression on Jarvan IV's face was indescribable, "And the weapons they are equipped with can penetrate a Nuo wearing standard plate armor with a single blow." Texas soldier, this is what I have seen with my own eyes all the way."

Paldek: "..."

Seeing the uncomfortable expression of "constipation" on his face, Jarvan IV heaved a long sigh.

"Director Zhao, my uncle taught me a word since I was a child: Don't be suspicious of people, don't be suspicious of people... After talking with Li Lin, I found that he is actually a very wise man.

"Even if he is very young, very young...his manners, knowledge, and experience in all aspects are far beyond mine."

"This……"

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to say to His Highness the Prince's evaluation of Li Lin.

"You must think I think too highly of him, don't you?"

"Don't dare." The big guys said in unison.

But the expressions on their faces betrayed the true thoughts in their hearts.

Jarvan IV knew that this alone would not convince the public.

After a short quick thought, he continued to ask: "What do you think of Mr. Zhao?"

"How can a mere Mrs. Piltover compare to Chief Xin Zhao?" a soldier who was clearly an admirer of Xin Zhao retorted loudly.

Even if it is the Fearless Legion, the only one who can personally defend the king is Captain Jian, but Xin Zhao, the general manager of Demacia, is an exception.

Since Xin Zhao began to serve King Jarvan III more than ten years ago, he has become an indelible legend in the army.

The three-clawed spear in his hand was invincible, and the soldiers in the barracks were unmatched, not even the mighty Captain Tiana Jian was his single enemy.

Not only did he guide the reserve soldiers of the Fearless Vanguard under the assignment of King Jarvan III, even the young Jarvan IV respectfully called him his uncle.

The admiration and admiration for Xin Zhao is from the heart of Demacian soldiers, even the elite fighters of the Dauntless Vanguard.

Comparing an outsider with Director Zhao Xin, isn't that an insult to him?

Paldek had a headache, and was about to scold his subordinates for disrespecting the prince, but was interrupted by Jarvan IV waving his hand.

He just laughed and said, "Since you admire Xin Zhao very much, you should know where he came from, right?"

"Of course! The Far Eastern Continent, Ionia, which he called the land of birth." The soldier said neither humble nor overbearing, "At the same time, it is also the place where the invincible Noxus battle group retreated."

"Yes, Ionia, a magical land."

Jarvan IV said with emotion, "Uncle was born in that land, and Li Lin was also born in that land... These days I always wonder what that magical place is like, and there is such a genius man of."

The soldiers around the round table listened silently to the prince's emotion, and no one interrupted him.

Afterwards, his gaze shifted to Shivana, who had remained silent until now, "Shivana, today you have met Li Lin. If you want to evaluate him, what kind of person do you think he is?"

"Me, me?"

Shyvana was suddenly questioned by Jarvan IV, and in front of all the prince's cronies, she seemed a little nervous.

"That's right, just say what you really think."

"My father said that Ionia is indeed a magical land." Shyvana hesitated a little, "If you want to talk about my impression of Li Lin... I think there is something about him that makes me feel Life-threatening breath."

It can even make a dragonman with the blood of an elemental dragon feel threatened by his life...

And looking at Shivana's appearance, it doesn't seem to be alarmist.

Even Jarvan IV felt a little surprised by Shivana's evaluation.

The room fell into silence again.

After about a minute or so, Jarvan IV spoke again: "Okay, by now, I think everyone should know something about Li Lin."

He looked around and looked at the trustworthy soldiers with different expressions.

"Just like my father once trusted my uncle Director Zhao, I will trust Li Lin today. With his strength, if he colludes with Noxus, he doesn't need to do this at all, and he will come to win me trust."

Jarvan IV said solemnly: "Tomorrow, I will attend the Noxus prisoner exchange meeting with him, and I will definitely exchange Ted back... No one can sacrifice their lives to pay for my mistakes."

"But Your Highness..."

"Stop trying to persuade me, Paldec."

Jarvan IV raised his right hand, making a quiet gesture.

"I've made up my mind, believe me...and Li Lin."

(End of this chapter)