Cyberzaun, Machinarium

She had been looking forward to seeing what would happen between her and Little Finger. She took their trip alone as a picnic. Just like the book said, it could be considered a date.

However, Enoch was always fiddling with his pair of parts. Sometimes Jinx really felt that his little inventions were too boring, unlike the exquisite explosive works of art he had originally designed.

Lying on the grass nearby, Jinx waved her braids in boredom. Enoch was working now, so she'd better not disturb him. She would complain to him later.

Jinx knew that Enoch couldn't take care of her right now, but it didn't matter. If she acted a little pitiful towards him, Little Finger would immediately pay some attention to her.

This is the "Jinx Perk" for Littlefinger

Thinking of this, Jinx grinned silently. She was thinking about how to tease Enoch later when she suddenly noticed a small shadow passing by on the path in the distance.

This was so interesting that Jinx immediately stood up, turned around to look at Enoch who hadn't noticed her, and without saying a word, she chased in the direction he had left.

"Are you a rabbit? Little fur ball" Jinx wants to learn to be a polite child, so she should say hello politely as Enoch usually says.

"No, I'm not." The little man in front of him seemed to realize that Jinx had no hostility, and did not swing his weapon immediately, but just quietly pressed it.

Jinx certainly had no ill intentions. She had always heard that Enoch wanted to have a pet, and now she had found him a cute little one that could talk.

"Ha, stop pretending. Let me take you to a place where someone will like you." Jinx stared at the little guy in front of her. He was furry and had pointy ears. What else could he be but a rabbit?

"No, I can't, I still need to find a warrior"1

"Warriors? What's that? A new challenge match?"

The little man shook his head and said, "I'm looking for a great hero."

“Hero?” Jinx asked excitedly. “The one who cuts the enemy into pieces in battle, kills everyone who stands in the way, steals the country, and takes the princess?”

"No, my God, where did you hear that?" The little guy was shocked by her train of thought.

"Isn't that so? I always thought this was quite romantic." Jinx waved her hand. "Are you coming or not? We're just preparing lunch."

"A hero is someone who stands up to protect others at a critical moment. It's not like what you said. Even the evil villains don't think like what you said."

Jinx was slightly stunned. "Protect..." The corners of her mouth rose unconsciously. "Then you have to follow me, little furball. Enoch is a hero."

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When Enoch returned to the camp with his rifle and the hare he had shot, he saw an indescribable sight.

The huge, golden-glowing long-handled warhammer leaned against her receiver. The porridge she cooked when she left the camp spilled onto the ground... It seemed that Jinx had solved the lunch problem in advance. The fruit in her pocket was scattered on the ground.

Jinx, holding a furry little creature high in the air, hummed a tuneless tune, and spun around excitedly.

"Where have you been?" Enoch walked into the camp and picked up the "bang bang" miniature machine gun that was casually thrown aside.

"Oh, you're back, Little Finger, look what I brought you? Say hello to this little fur ball." Jinx brought the little fellow in front of Enoch, and only then could she see clearly what it was.

"This is not a pet, put her down quickly, this is a Yodel," Enoch said helplessly.

"Nice to meet you, my name is Bobby, as you said, I am a Yodel, thank you for persuading your friends to put me down." Bobby felt hopeless, although he could easily leave the little girl, but he had just been treated to a meal, and the lively nature of Yodel made Bobby not take action immediately.

"Ha, you guys are so funny, look at her furry appearance and pointed ears, how could she not be a cute rabbit?" Jinx would not listen obediently, who let Little Finger ignore her these two days? Let him worry 1

Chapter 21 I'm here to find a hero

After a while of fussing, Jinx finally put Poppy on the ground... It's hard to tell whether she was simply tired or understood what a Yodel is.

"I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you." Enoch handled the prey in his hand skillfully. "I heard about you in the villages I passed by."

Bobby fixed his newly messed up hair and was curious about what others called him, "What do they say about me?"

"There are many stories, hammer bearers, defenders, petite giants... It is said that you have been guarding the border of Demacia, and they thank you for your bravery." Enoch looked at the Yodel in front of him. Her achievements have already surpassed most knights. There are even statues of her in some villages.

Just like the heroes people imagine, these statues are extremely majestic and tall, with handsome faces. Apart from the war hammer, it is difficult to associate them with the heroes themselves.

However, it is precisely because of the Warhammer weapons held by the heroes that Poppy has always believed that there is a qualified hero who is worthy of the Warhammer, so he has been following the trajectory of the statue, looking for the "real hero"

Poppy nodded. It was obvious that she really liked the compliments. After taking a bite of the apple, Poppy asked hesitantly, "I'm looking for a suitable owner for this hammer. Jinx told me that you're a hero?"

Enoch immediately rejected it. No matter what he did at any time or place, he was not worthy of this warhammer, especially now that the warhammer was in the hands of the most suitable person.

"Would you like to give it a try? Jinx told me that you protected many people? From a man called...Silko?"

"I didn't protect anyone. I just gave some people another way. I... am not qualified." Enoch did not think that what he did in the Zaun factory was right. He was always clear-headed and knew that he was not a good person.

"Then when the people you are protecting are in danger, will you stand up?" Bobby was curious. A hero will always stand up when someone needs him.

Enoch hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know. Maybe not... Who knows? So I am sure that I am not suitable for this war hammer."

Jinx came over and said, "Why not try it? Maybe it can be useful to you."

Moving to Enoch's side, Jinx looked at the hammer carefully, "Haven't you always been protecting me? I still remember the lullaby you sang to me, and to be honest, it was really awful."

Poppy looked at the two people stuck together, thought for a moment, and silently put the warhammer back to his side.

Poppy thought she had seen a lot of humans at her age, but most of them performed heroic deeds, but most of them had bad luck and bad endings.

But this is the first time I have seen these two people. "Sorry, maybe I am wrong. Maybe you are not suitable."

Enoch opened his mouth speechlessly, lowered his head slightly at Poppy's strange gaze, and immediately stood up and rushed towards the Yodel's hammer.

"I think this war hammer is very suitable for me, I have to try it first"

"No, I don't think you should try." The Yordle begins his first attempt to reject someone who wants to use Warhammer 2

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After a short rest, Enoch continued to head east, and Poppy followed him. Their destination was temporarily the eastern border. Compared with the richness and tranquility near the capital of Demacia, the villages on the border were more sparse and poor.

The closer you get to the border, the more you can see scattered teams, whether it is Rangers or Fearless Vanguard Shield Guards. Some of them are going to the front line to change shifts, and more of them are withdrawn from the front line.

The Noxian offensive was slowly slowing down, not only because of the shock of the internal environment of Noxus, but also because the current combat troops were close to the radiation range of Demacia's magic stone. Trilifar's magic attack was greatly reduced, and other ground troops could not get any benefits under the attack of Demacia's dragon birds and fearless vanguards.

Poppy's presence helped Enoch and Jinx save a lot of trouble. Compared with the way they dressed in Zaun and their behavior of sneaking through small paths, they looked like spies and assassins, while Poppy looked very "Demacia".

"We are going to Tobysia next. It is said that there are many demon hunters there, and we will also meet knights who hope to join the Fearless Vanguard. What about you?" Enoch asked Bobby after finishing another eavesdropping exploration.

"I want to go and see, too. Maybe there are heroes on the border who can protect it and wield the weapon of hope," Poppy answered uncertainly. He had been looking for someone who could be that light for a long time.

"What would happen if you found your hero, little furball?" Jinx held her chin up. In her opinion, it was really interesting for a little furball to carry a big hammer on his back.

"I don't know. I just need to entrust this hammer to the right person. Only in this way can I fulfill my promise. I want to see the existence of that light." This is Poppy's promise to his friend.

Enoch looked at Poppy stroking the war hammer. He was always wondering why Poppy had to keep searching. "Why don't you keep it for yourself?"

"In my opinion, your will is strong enough, and your actions are in line with your standards to truly protect Demacia."

Poppy shook his head. "I've seen it in its master's hands. Oren was a beloved commander who was always full of hope. He said that only a destined hero could bring out its full potential."

Enoch remained noncommittal. Oren obviously saw Poppy's potential and wanted the hammer to accompany her. Poppy, as a Yodel, had ambitious goals, which was enough to help her overcome many impossible challenges.

It was obvious that the hammer did not have the power to bestow glory. On the contrary, it was Poppy's presence that filled the weapon with glory and allowed it to be called pride.

Following the flow of people on the road, Enoch entered the city that seemed to be tortured by wind and sand. Apart from the tall white walls of Demacia, Enoch thought he had come to Shurima.

You have to know that this is a port city. If you enter the city gate, you can see a lot of fishmongers or vendors selling linen. That is the most normal sight.

Instead, I saw quite a few Fearless Vanguard warriors stationed nearby...their shiny armor was hard to ignore.

"Looks like you'll find your hero, little furball. There are tin cans everywhere here." Jinx jumped off her horse and stepped on the dusty bricks.

Bobby looked around at these powerful looking warriors. "Each of them looks like a possibility. Who is it?"

"I think you'll be able to see it with your own eyes soon." Enoch pointed to the notice posted at the city gate, on which was a bright red warning with a monster with bared fangs and claws. "Who can tell me what a rock beast is?"

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Chapter 22: Shocking Change

The wind howled through the city gate, rolling up the dust on the ground and disappearing again. Enoch stayed patiently in the hotel with a pot of black tea.

"Are we going to stay here forever?" Jinx lay on the table, turning the knob boredly.

"Your baby bump has never responded. Is it broken?"

"No, it's just a passive receiving device." Enoch made the tea and brought it to Jinx and sat down. "Its lack of reaction means we are still far away."

Jinx took the teacup and added a lot of milk and sugar. "Then what are you doing here?"

"I told you, it's because of the rock beasts. There's no need for us to risk being attacked by monsters and set off overnight. Just take a rest." Enoch frowned and stared at the cup of black tea in front of Jinx, which was almost clumping.

"I know, I know, it's a big monster, right? Haha." Jinx didn't care. "I mean I'm not sleepy at all now. Can you tell me some interesting stories?"

After taking a sip of milk tea, Jinx frowned, thinking that she had added too much sugar. She stood up and mixed her portion with Enoch's again.

This time it tasted much better.

Enoch looked at the whitish liquid in the cup, put it aside, and picked up the coat beside him. "I'm going to go down and see what news I can get. What about you?"

"I'm not going. I'm going to take a bath and change my clothes. Oh, and bring me some crayons. I'm almost out of them."

Jinx kicked off her boots and walked into the bathroom barefoot, looking back at Enoch. "Thank you, dear."

"You're welcome," Enoch closed the door, "Just don't cause any trouble."

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Enoch looked at the shield guards not far away. These people were usually on the front line of the battle with Noxus. Although the village in front of him was close to the border, it would not face the battlefield directly.

It looks like the troops responsible for clearing out the monsters that suddenly appeared? Enoch turned his head and looked at the notice posted on the side.

No one knows when this thing came from, and no one knows when it arrived. The only clue is the portrait based on the oral description of the villagers who were attacked nearby.

He is huge, like a rock, and can destroy city walls with a wave of his hand... Is this really not written about Galio?

"Do you think this village will be attacked?" After resting, Poppy looked for her hero among the nearby knights. Seeing her fellow travelers, she was curious about what Enoch thought... He was always fiddling with those little things, maybe he knew something.

"To be honest, I'm not sure, but considering that part of the elite troops are stationed here and the abnormal weather in the coastal city, I am pessimistic about the attack."

Enoch said to the Yodel, "This is most likely the front line. Maybe you can find the hero you identified. You don't look very happy?"

Poppy nodded. "Yes, I want to find a hero, but I also don't want to hurt innocent people. There are too many civilians here."

Then I suggest you talk to the lord or sheriff here and ask them to post a notice or something, so that everyone can be prepared. To be honest, there is no way to be sure when the monster will rush out from where, and the people here can't do anything.

Look at this notice, it's written quite clearly. He is huge, so don't panic when you see him. His body is like a rock, which means you should choose your weapon carefully. If you chop him with a sword foolishly, you will only hurt your own blade. Pay special attention to his great strength.

"It means don't take its attack head-on. Always pay attention to the angle of attack," Bobby said. "But this won't help civilians. It's hard for them to escape, not to mention they can't even resist the flying debris."

"So we came here to protect the people of Demacia," a lady with a long sword on her waist approached.

"I see you've been here for quite a while. Do you want to stay and protect the people in the village?" The man stared at Poppy who was carrying a war hammer. "I'm Sislia, from the Shield Guard."

"Nice to meet you, ma'am," Enoch said simply. "May I ask what news you have regarding this...rock beast attack?"

"All I can say is come back anytime. We are trying to track you down." Sislia shrugged.

"I will stay," Poppy replied happily, "I hope to fight alongside the heroes."

"Good luck, traveler. We are going to start building our position. Sislia, go to your position." The leader came over and nodded. It is a good thing to have helpers to evacuate civilians at a critical moment. As for the monsters, they are of course the prey of the fearless pioneers.

"See you later. I hope you can sit down and have a drink after you're done. I want to hear your legendary stories." Enoch greeted them with a smile. These were all frontline troops. They knew best what kind of weapons Demacia needed.

"Anyway, the monster won't suddenly appear"1

Before he finished speaking, a huge rock flew through the air and hit the ground not far away.

"Enemy attack!" the guard shouted. The monster suddenly appeared from the soil and startled him. No wonder the dragon bird didn't find its location.

"Shields forward, everyone listen to my orders, guards, go evacuate the civilians and make them hide." The captain of the Knights gave the order loudly, and within a few breaths, everyone was in place.

"Yes, let me see the great hero among you." Poppy clenched his hammer and followed the knight.

Enoch looked at the place where the rock fell and felt something was wrong: Damn it, I have to find Jinx first, I wonder if she is okay

He raised his hand and fired several plasma cannons at the rock beast. The plasma had little effect on the monster with thick rock armor on its body. It could only melt the rock beast's armor and solidify it again. The burns caused by the high temperature destroyed part of its muscles, and the pain also stimulated the rock beast's ferocity.

"Stop, the civilians haven't been evacuated yet, don't provoke him, shield guards, go forward, hold the monster back, don't let him enter the city." Sislia held a long sword and warned Enoch, then turned and rushed towards the rock beast.

Enoch retracted the cannon on his left wrist and ran towards the hotel. Normally, with so much noise at the city gate, Jinx would definitely get involved. It was strange not to see anyone firing a machine gun at him.

It seems that I will have to equip Jinx with a positioning system, and also add call and life detection functions.

"Jinx, where are you?" The hotel was filled with noise, and most people were heading to the cellar. In the room they rented, Jinx was nowhere to be seen. Her electromagnetic pistol and grenade were piled to one side, with some wet paint on them.