People in the Alliance, Time Management Master

That shouldn't be the case.

You were given a chance but you didn't...

Just then, the dojo gate was suddenly pushed open, and the person who came in was the middle-aged steward who had led the way earlier.

He first gave Morgan and the broken sword on the ground a meaningful look, then respectfully addressed Mu Bai:

"Mr. Mu Bai, the test is over. Please follow me."

"Okay, thank you for your help," Mu Bai said.

As soon as the two left, the atmosphere in the kendo dojo immediately became strange.

Everyone knows that Morgan is arrogant and proud. Now that he has been thoroughly humiliated by a newcomer with extremely poor grades, he must be furious. Whoever speaks first will be in trouble.

"Get to work, don't just stand there like an idiot, this isn't your break time!"

As expected, Morgan shouted a sentence and then quickly left.

However, despite his distress, he left the dojo not to avoid the strange looks from the students.

He needed to figure out one thing—why Mu Bai's grades were so bad.

Has the stake test become more difficult? Is the timer broken? Or did Mu Bai deliberately go easy on them?

These problems were solved the moment he stepped into the training room.

The ground was covered with mannequin heads...

After standing there stunned for a full three seconds, he covered his face with his hands and let out a helpless and painful sound:

"Damn it, how are we supposed to train after you've chopped all the wooden stakes to pieces...?"

Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Agreement

Camille sipped her tea slowly and gracefully, her eyes, modified by Hextech, revealing a satisfied expression.

The door opened, and two people came in.

One is Old Rod, who served the Feros family for over twenty years and became their butler after retirement; the other is, of course, the Piltover Swordsman who has recently gained fame.

Being able to come here proves that the test was passed.

"Please sit down."

Camille smiled as she filled the ceramic teacup with hot tea, then pushed it, saucer and all, to the other side of the table.

"Thank you." Mu Bai removed his hat in a gesture of respect and sat down, while the butler voluntarily left the room.

The woman in front of him looked to be only about twenty-four or twenty-five, but she was actually over eighty years old, even older than Dao Mei's grandmother.

That delicate, fair skin, that perfect figure... No wonder she's a woman who stays young forever; at eighty, she looks better than someone who's eighteen.

Hextech technology is terrifying.

"Have you decided to join the Philos family, Mr. Mu Bai?" Camille took a sip of tea, her eyes gleaming with an unusual light.

It's like... a swordsman seeing a fine sword, a gunman buying a fine gun, burning with desire and greed.

Mu Bai immediately felt uneasy. "Yes, Miss Camille. As long as the Philos family can provide the conditions I offer, I am willing to join."

"Conditions, do you mean intelligence?"

"Yes. Code name C, and other information I may need later."

“No problem,” Camille smiled, her face beaming with undisguised pride. “The Firos family spies will not disappoint you.”

Mu Bai nodded slightly, looking directly into the other person's eyes, signaling her to continue.

If they agreed to the conditions so easily, they must have something to ask of them—it's definitely not just about poaching people; the Philos family is probably facing some kind of problem right now.

As expected, Camille smiled slyly and then stated her conditions:

"My espionage activities in the Zuan Valley have run into some problems, and I need your help now."

"As a reward, I will provide you with information on codename C after this investigation is completed—I don't know much, but I don't know a lot either, and I think you'll be interested."

"how?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Bai unconsciously raised an eyebrow. The Zuan Ditch District... the most chaotic and terrifying place in all of Zuan, where the streets are full of mad scientists and alchemy fanatics, making it quite dangerous.

We can't just agree to that.

“Sounds good,” Mu Bai said. “Could you give us a little preview of what's going on with this investigation?”

“Of course, you have the right to know.” Camille took another sip of tea, looking relaxed. “It’s about a bio-monster. I want to capture it… We can discuss the rest of the information when we get to the Ditch area.”

Bio-monster?

Mu Bai instantly thought of a familiar name—Warwick.

Another hero... an unexpected bonus. There's no reason to refuse now.

“Okay, I promise you, Miss Camille.”

“It’s a pleasure doing business with you,” Camille said with a smile. “Meet me tomorrow night at the elevator in the sewer area… Also, please keep this a secret from everyone, including Miss Caitlin.”

"It seems you have investigated me thoroughly."

Mu Bai smiled back, then put his hat back on and stood up.

"I promise I'll keep it a secret. See you tomorrow night."

"Okay, see you tomorrow night, Mr. Mu Bai."

..............................

It was already night when I left the Philosophy Manor and returned home.

Mu Bai pushed open the door and found Caitlin sitting quietly in the living room waiting for him.

"How did the talks go?" The girl had her back to the door. She didn't need to look; she could tell who it was just by listening to the footsteps.

"Yes, I've decided to join the Firos family."

Mu Bai nodded, and only after getting closer did he realize that the other person was adjusting the scope of a Hextech rifle.

This gun was a gift from her parents, and it's one of the best rifles Piltover can currently produce with its technology, so she cherishes it and wipes it clean even if it gets a little dirty.

"Oh..." A hint of disappointment flashed in the girl's eyes, but she quickly covered it up with a smile. "They must have offered very generous terms?"

"really."

Mu Bai affectionately embraced the girl and recounted everything that had happened that day—except for the parts that Camille had specifically emphasized should be kept secret.

In espionage operations, the fewer people who know about it, the better, especially since Caitlin is an outsider to the Firos family.

"Information about codename C?" Caitlin was somewhat surprised after hearing Mu Bai's words. "The Philos family has information about codename C?"

"Their agents are all over Piltover and Zaun, so it's normal that they know something," Mu Bai explained, half guessing and half guessing.

"That's true... So you're going on a mission with them tomorrow night? When will you be back?"

"Hmm...it's hard to say."

"Oh……"

Caitlin quickly assembled the rifle, set it aside, then turned to face Mu Bai, cupping his cheeks in her hands:

"If you've made up your mind, I'll support you no matter what, except for one thing... promise me, don't take too many risks."

"Mmm." Mu Bai held the girl's hand, a warm feeling rising in his heart.

The two stared at each other for a while, and the atmosphere gradually became ambiguous.

Just as Mu Bai was about to do something, Caitlin suddenly grabbed his restless hand and said seriously:

"There's one more thing. When you come back, you must tell me your true identity and your purpose in coming to Piltover... I'm not doubting you, I just... don't want to be completely ignorant of my lover."

Mu Bai paused for a moment, then shook his head and smiled wryly, "I'm sorry... I haven't had a chance to tell you before. If you want to know, I can tell you now."

"No, you can't say it now."

"Ok?"

"I'm going to tie you down with a promise, you idiot." Caitlin smiled brightly, then abruptly gave him a sweet kiss.

After the passionate kiss, she narrowed her beautiful eyes, licked her lips, and continued, "When you come back, tell me about your story, and I'll give you a reward..."

"What reward?" Mu Bai laughed along.

"Hmph~" The girl didn't answer the question immediately, but instead stretched out her arms to wrap around his neck, deliberately revealing the beautiful scenery of the Northern Hemisphere, the temptation was self-evident.

"When the time comes... I'll make an exception and let you sleep on the third floor."

Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Wrath of Zuan

Zaun is a vast underground city located beneath the winding ravines and canyons surrounding Piltover, and can be roughly divided into three parts: the Dance Walkway, the Mid-Level Plaza, and the Trench Zone.

The Dance Walkway is located at the very top and is the most bustling area, where you can even encounter many wealthy merchants from Piltover.

The Mid-Level Plaza, located in the center, is home to most of Zaun's inhabitants and is also the stronghold of the Alchemist Barons. Amidst the chaos, a semblance of order can still be found. Silver wheels and gunfire are the most effective talismans here.

The underground ditch area is located at the lowest level of Zuan.

There were no police, no laws, no sunshine... nothing that could be considered beautiful. It was so barren that even the Alchemist Baron wouldn't give it a second glance.

The ditch area is filled with chaotic evil, and it is home to a large number of desperate fugitives, including mad scientists, living alchemists, psychopathic killers, and failed human test subjects.

Anyone living here faces immense challenges in order to survive.

This is hell for survivors.

It's also a haven for criminals...

For example, Warwick.

"This place...is too filthy..."

Deep in the dark and damp alley, a monster with an alchemical reservoir and a medicine pump integrated into its body leaned against a corner of the wall, sometimes panting and sometimes growling.

His name is Warwick, and he is also known as "Zaun's Wrath" or "Howling Ghost".

The first title is easy to understand—his roar every time he appears is awe-inspiring, and his legend is spread throughout every corner of Zaun.