I, Folyago, am the most devoted lover in Runeterra.

What does the future hold for this trip?

What was the outcome of this battle?

Everything is unknown right now.

Swain's heart remained unsettled for a long time.

Because he already sensed that a vast, all-encompassing net was about to envelop him.

Chapter 194, Technology and Magic

Swain felt as if a thick fog had enveloped his vision.

He didn't know where his own fate, or even the fate of the empire, lay.

Winning this battle would certainly be good.

But if he were to lose, Swain would do everything in his power to protect his soldiers.

Svet's purpose in leading the army on this expedition was to avoid harming Noxus's core strength.

..........

Bilgewater.

It has been almost a year since the Empress ascended the throne.

During this period, the faith in the Dark Lord had taken deep root in Bilgewater.

At the same time, because Phoenicia completely sealed Nagakaporos at the bottom of the sea, the people of Piraeus no longer need to pay the so-called "tithe" when they go out to sea.

With Nagakapolus no longer causing trouble, the waters near Bilgewater have become much calmer.

This brought Piraeus's fishing and offshore fishing industry to an unprecedented peak.

And thanks to the money that Folgo squeezed out of Nagakaporos, Sarah is now incredibly wealthy.

With the support of a large amount of funds, Sarah could freely invest in municipal engineering projects and the improvement of people's livelihoods.

This has transformed the city-state of Bilgewater, which had previously been perceived as generally dirty and chaotic, into a completely new place.

Neat and orderly streets, bustling and prosperous city...

Even the streets of Piraeus are now lit with technologically advanced streetlights from Piltover.

Anyone who comes to Bilgewater now will be amazed by how much the country has changed.

Now, mentioning the name "Empress" in Bilgewater will earn you the respectful praise of the people of Bilgewater.

If you mention "Dark Lord", you will receive unanimous and devout praise from the people of Piraeus.

The Empress deserves much credit for our current affluent and stable life.

But at its root, it was the divine power that brought new life to this city.

The Bilgewater people are naturally deeply grateful to that great god.

Even if there were some dark and unknown secrets in the past, no one would care about them compared to the happy life we ​​have today.

..........

Runeterra is a bizarre and incredibly diverse place.

It contains both traditional warriors and mystical magic.

There also exists a force that feels incredibly familiar – technology.

However, this technology is not the same as that "technology". The technology of Runeterra is largely derived from the system of magic.

So it still looks somewhat "magical".

Piltover, a world-renowned city of "science and progress".

As technological power, represented by Piltover, continues to develop, its influence is gradually spreading to the entire continent.

Especially in public facilities and some infrastructure, the convenience of technology far surpasses that of magic.

Even in some weapons, equipment, and military facilities, the effectiveness of equipment enhanced by technology far surpasses that of ordinary equipment.

And the most important point is that technological creations are... cheaper than magical creations.

The convenience brought by technology is obvious to all. The major nations of Runeterra have begun to pay attention to this power and have applied it to their weaponry.

Noxus, in particular, which has always been uninhibited, was the first to adopt the alchemical technology unique to Zaun, the city of Piltover, to arm and enhance the firepower and power of the Imperial Navy's warships.

The application of technology to warships has undoubtedly brought about revolutionary changes.

The advantages that technologically advanced warships have over traditional sailing warships are almost overwhelming.

This is obviously very important in Bilgewater, where sea power is highly valued.

..........

When it comes to Jaggu Middarda, his name is probably known to everyone in Piltover.

As the current head of the Middarda (chde) family, Jagu wields immense power in Piltover.

The Middarda family is not only powerful in business and scientific research, but also holds a seat in the Piltover Council for many years.

Unlike other transitional periods that were still in the traditional imperial system, Piltover's system was clearly more "democratic".

Of course, this is only relative.

In Piltover, those who hold real power.

Not "Emperor", "Head of State" or "General", but - Parliament!

........

This wasn't Jaggu's first visit to this place called Bilgewater.

In fact, Jaggu had visited Bilgewater many years ago.

His goal is to find potential users of Hextech and promote it to every corner of Runeterra.

However, Jaguar was greatly disappointed by the barbarity and filth of Piltover, so he did not linger and returned to Piltover.

Jaggu believed that the impoverished Bilgewater was simply unable to afford expensive and sophisticated Hextech machinery.

But now, everything is different.

It's hard to imagine that six months could bring about such a huge change in a country.

Although in Jaggu's eyes, Bilgewater was still savage and even ignorant.

However, compared to the former Bilgewater, this is undoubtedly a huge leap from "poor savages" to "rich chieftains".

Yes, I don't know why.

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Precious minerals, vast quantities of rare and precious metals, and all sorts of rare and exotic treasures...

These things seemed to appear in Piraeus out of nowhere.

Their origins are hardly a secret in Piraeus; a little inquiry is all it takes to find out.

"All of this is a gift from the gods!"

Jagu seemed somewhat dismissive of this.

He still vaguely remembers the piety on the innkeeper's face when he heard those words.

God?

Jagu did not believe in God.

Because anything that God can do, technology can also do!

Jagut had always arrogantly believed this.

However, he is also an outstanding businessman, politician, ruler, or even capitalist.

Jagu did not reveal the contempt in his heart.

Now, his immediate priority is to figure out how to extract the profits he needs from this "chieftain".

Hextech Power Core – the latest product from Piltover’s renowned Talis Labs.

Simply replace the core with this one, and it will provide a continuous source of power!

Whether it's machinery, equipment, weapons, or... warships!

After switching to Hextech Core, they will all have super long battery life and terrifying power.

Jaggu didn't believe that the Empress of Bilgewater would remain unmoved by this.

Therefore, Jia Gu's purpose in this trip is obvious.

...........

But right now, Jagu is in a bad mood, or rather, extremely bad.

His request to see the Empress seemed to have vanished without a trace, receiving no response for a long time.

Jaggu knew very well that the letter he sent to the Empress had described the functions of the Hextech Power Core in great detail.