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

However, Pira's shipbuilding and artillery manufacturing capabilities are absolutely top-notch in the entire Runeterra.

With its massive restructuring and refitting, the Bilgewater Navy has undergone a complete transformation.

Currently, there is still a complex and challenging problem.

That is the power source of the warship.

Traditional sailing warships were naturally not an option.

Therefore, the only way to improve the situation is to choose between "magic" or "technology".

The choice is obvious.

The scarcity and high cost of magic make it unsuitable for widespread adoption in ordinary armies.

The only option left was to adopt Piltover's technological approach to upgrade the warship's propulsion system.

In its early days, Sarah's flagship, the Doom, used a continuous boiler from Zaun, whose power completely overwhelmed the sailing warships of ordinary pirates.

Such a large-scale procurement is naturally no longer as simple as manufacturing the Doom.

This has risen to the level of a "national affair".

It must be said that Jaguar's business acumen is indeed sharp.

It was like a shark that had caught the scent of blood; just as Sarah was about to make a large-scale purchase, Jaggu came rushing over, drawn by the smell.

On the surface, Sarah has what she needs, Jaggu has what she needs, and everything seems to be going well.

But in fact, that's not the case at all.

A glint of light flashed in Sarah's eyes.

Was she still that naive and ignorant silly girl?

..........

“Mr. Middarda, I have read your letter.”

"If, as you say in your letter, the product you offer is indeed excellent."

"But you must know that any decision requires careful consideration."

"Moreover, this is a very important matter, so please calm down first."

The empress spoke calmly and slowly, her beautiful face filled with imperial majesty, making it impossible to discern her emotions.

In response, Jagu tightened his grip on his cane.

He misjudged the situation. He originally thought his opponent was just a "rich barbarian chieftain," but he had underestimated him by a large margin.

A profound look flashed in Jagu's eyes.

Admittedly, Hextech's core technology is indeed extremely advanced, and it can even be said that no one can surpass it.

But does it really have no drawbacks?

Of course there is.

Firstly, Hextech power cores are not cheap to manufacture, and secondly, as an extremely sophisticated technology, they must be maintained regularly.

In reality, selling off Hextech Power Core was just Jaguar's initial plan.

What he cares more about is the subsequent "maintenance" business.

Hextech is extremely advanced and complex, far beyond the comprehension of the Bilgewater people.

Therefore, it is necessary to rely on Piltover's high-end technical talent for maintenance.

In this way, maintaining the warships in Bilgewater became Piltover's "long-term investment" business.

With this beginning, Jaguar, with his technological advantage, was able to gradually and completely monopolize all equipment trade in Piraeus.

This is why Jagu is so eager to sell the Hextech Power Core as quickly as possible.

Because there is an even more crucial reason. 7'6:3:4??8;;zero,'1'5':,7

In terms of technology, there is more than just Middarda, or Piltover's high-tech lab.

Jaggu Middalda also has this competitor.

That comes from the bottom city—Zuan!

What Jaggu fears most right now is that Sarah has quietly established contact with the bottom city.

Sarah's current attitude immediately made Jaggu think of many things.

Is the Empress of Bilgewater so fearless because she has already made other plans?

Whether his guess is correct or not, the saying "the longer the night, the more likely things are to go wrong" is absolutely true.

"Your Majesty, your composure is admirable."

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"But I wonder... how much longer you need to consider this?"

"As you know, it's not that I'm being presumptuous to ask, but I have a mess to clean up in Piltover."

Jagu remained very polite, but his words subtly planted a seed of disapproval in Sarah's mind.

His meaning was clear: it was simply a strategic retreat to put pressure on Sarah.

“Mr. Middarda, one must be patient in all things, mustn’t one?”

"Don't worry, I will send someone to give you a definite answer soon."

"I think some things should be fair, shouldn't they?"

Sarah suddenly smiled, a smile so captivating it made one's heart skip a beat.

But Jaggu sensed a confident air of complete control in Sarah's smile.

Combined with the metaphor in Sarah's words, Jaggu's heart sank to the bottom.

What does "fairness" mean?

The word "fairness" is only used when there are competitors.

Jagu's worst fears came true.

His opponent will change from Sarah to an "old friend" he may know very well.

And this empress will be the victor who reaps the benefits.

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A deep look flashed in Jagu's eyes, and he gripped his cane even tighter.

"In that case, I will await His Majesty's news."

Jagu remained respectful and polite, his outward demeanor undiminished.

"So good."

Sarah nodded slightly, then said nothing more and waved her hand to dismiss them.

Upon seeing this, Foxy immediately went to Jagu and raised his hand to guide him.

Jagu took one last deep look at the stunningly beautiful empress before turning and leaving.

.........

After Jagu left, the Empress sat alone on the throne for a long time.

Throughout this time, her gaze never left the deep, affectionate eyes of the statue on the opposite side.

The statue before us was sculpted at the Empress's behest.

And this can be considered one of the Empress's little-known thoughts.

Because this was not only the god she believed in, but also her lover whom she would never forget until death.

Who wouldn't want their lover's loving eyes to always be fixed on them?

Even an empress is not immune to the common fate...

..........

"asshole!"

"It's been so long, and you haven't even come back to keep me company..."

The Empress murmured to herself, her words carrying a hint of resentment.

Looking at the statue, a touch of sorrow crept into my eyes.

Ever since Fryegor went to the Noxian Empire to begin his plans, she has never seen Fryegor again.

Looking back now, it's been almost a year since we parted.

Although connected by the power of decay and the grace of divinity.

Sarah can occasionally have similar "online" communication with Fiorio.

However, the Empress was clearly not satisfied with this kind of "long-distance online relationship".

The longing for my loved one grows stronger every day, and this feeling gradually becomes more and more bittersweet.