Military power revolution?
Durin was a bit surprised. Was he finally going to witness Hextech?
Its birth was a major industrial revolution for Piltover and even Runeterra. The role of Hextech was like the Second Industrial Revolution on Earth; various imaginative technologies were born with it. Magic was no longer mysterious; it proved that technology could overcome the uncontrollability of magic.
Some weapons and equipment in the game League of Legends are derived from Hextech, so its importance cannot be underestimated.
Thinking of this, Durin decided to buy a newspaper to see the news about the Hextech Ethylene Gun being developed.
When he approached, before he could even speak, the newsboy, whose height only reached his chest, tilted his hat and politely asked first, 'Respected Mage, would you like to buy a newspaper? It's only 2 copper circle coins now.'
Durin nodded, took out two copper circle coins from his inner pocket, and as he took the newspaper handed to him, he 'clanged' them into the newsboy's waist pouch.
'Thank you, thank you for your patronage, sir.'
The newsboy quickly bowed in thanks and continued, 'Respected Mage, the Hextech news is on the first page, and news about magic is on the third page. It mentions that Ravenbloom Academy from Noxus plans to co-host a magic tournament with Piltover University's Magic Academy.'
'I also have a special issue here about Ravenbloom Academy, one silver lun coin each, would you like one?'
Upon hearing the price, Durin immediately waved his hand at the newsboy, indicating no need.
The newsboy didn't pester him, decisively bowed to Durin, and then quickly disappeared into the bustling crowd on the street.
In Piltover, all large newspapers cost 2 copper circle coins, while medium and small newspapers cost one copper circle coin each.
However, there were no regulations for special issues, so many newspaper agencies would put effort into these, compiling various sensational gossip news or academic news they had heard into special issues, specifically to sell to a small, fixed group of people.
Durin began to read the newspaper, which clearly stated: With this weapon equipping the Piltover Guard, the crime rate will continue to decrease. Furthermore, logging camps and other construction sites outside the city can operate normally, without needing to worry about Gnoll attacks.
At the same time, there was a clear color photograph, prominently showing an Enforcer holding a Hextech Ethylene Gun. The gun's shape was overly elongated, and its front part was composed of three brass rods and a large number of coiled wires.
It seemed that lasers could be fired from the middle, a completely new type of weapon, and also a major innovation for the Piltover Guard's armed forces.
The grip had a device similar to an energy slot, inside which was a glass-sphere-shaped, entirely azure gemstone, flickering with a faint blue light.
Durin fell into contemplation. The Hextech Ethylene Gun was clearly the Piltover Council's attempt to gauge public opinion and confirm people's acceptance.
Existing technology was already mature; once a completely new tech tree appeared, it would inevitably cause some opposition.
However, once the six major families of the Council confirmed that Hextech would bring in massive wealth, they would then launch a series of Hextech products, ranging from various household products to Hextech Gates, which were large enough to affect Piltover's status.
Durin wondered if he should try to acquire a Hextech weapon to equip himself, for example: the Static Shiv? The full name of this item is… Statikk Shiv?
Of course, he could also get a Hextech device that amplified his senses and enhanced his ability to capture magic.
Or, once Hextech spread, Zaun's Alchemy would experience an explosive development.
Although Alchemy was synonymous with crudeness and instability, practicality, simplicity, and crude modification were also its hallmarks. If Durin remembered correctly, there was an item in the game called the Chem-Punk Chainsword. Although this weapon was a crude imitation of Hextech, even retaining traces of a production tool, the roar it produced was absolutely terrifying.
While the saw blade was not good at killing, it was enough to tear targets, leaving wounds that were difficult to heal.
As Durin pondered, he found a restaurant on Hör Street and had dinner, spending 10 copper circle coins. Satisfied, he returned to the house at Vocal Avenue 43, newspaper tucked under his arm, and rested for the night.
The next morning, Durin took the tram as usual to the Jindai Luo Sphere plaza, then walked to Piltover University.
This morning's class was Social Image Management. For a Mage, image management is a very important matter. Because they interact with nobles of high society, who have strict requirements for image, Mages are, after all, a niche group, and naturally need to follow the rules of high society.
It was nothing more than teaching various fragmented and numerous etiquette points such as table manners, wine tasting, walking posture, and smiling when speaking.
After class, Durin thought that before he learned the Mage Armor spell, he decided to forge himself a brand-new shield. His previous shield was too flimsy; this time, he wanted to forge an enchanted shield.
However, Durin had not yet mastered Enchantment Runology, so he thought of going to see Instructor Rocov, from whom he had previously taken Enchanted Forging classes.
He wanted to ask that blacksmith, who came from the cold north and was suspected to be from the Hearthlands, to help him forge an enchanted shield.
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