Gang Warfare

Zaun is a vast underground city, nestled beneath the cliffs of Piltover, winding and sprawling along ravines, its area several times the size of Piltover itself. ∙∙·▫▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫ₒₒ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫▫·∙∙

Located at the southernmost part of the Valoran Continent, facing the Shurima Continent across the sea, this place has become a hub connecting many countries and regions such as Demacia, Noxus, Shurima due to its unique geographical location.

Port cities like this are usually chaotic, Zaun is no exception. Many smuggled goods pass through here and are transferred to other places, making it a haven for lawbreakers.

I originally thought this place was under Piltover's jurisdiction, but that's not the case. Zaun has no administrative system; the only rule here is survival.

Some powerful families in Piltover often interfere with the operation of Zaun, relocating heavily polluting projects to this uncontrolled area. They also strictly manage the entry and exit of people. It's easy for Piltover residents to go to Zaun, but it's not so simple for Zaun residents to Piltover.

Some research and inventions are strictly restricted in Piltover, so many scientists move there to continue their research, such as in Warwick.

Some people would choose to conduct their research here even without restrictions, because Zaun always receives first-hand materials from all over the world, such as those from Viktor.

Therefore, the two places are like two sides of the same coin, one bright and one dark.

As for why Vi knows so much, it's because she was born in the slums of Zaun and struggled to survive from a young age.

Zaun's slums are darker than other places, firstly because of the rampant use of chemicals, and secondly because Zaun, as the largest port city in Runeterra, is a melting pot of all kinds of people from all over the world.

Vie doesn't remember what her parents look like, only that she was raised by a scavenger, who later died, and she lived with Warwick for two years.

When she was about six years old, she left Warwick and wandered around with a group of homeless people.

Because of her striking pink hair, people are familiar with Wei, but not in a good way.

At first, she was just a petty thief, and she was caught and beaten quite often. The worst time was when her ribs were broken and the bone pierced her lung.

The thugs she frequented abandoned her in a ditch to fend for herself. When she was on the verge of death, Warwick rescued her and injected her with a drug that enhanced her body.

Actually, she often thought at that time, "It would be good to just die like this. What is the purpose of life anyway?"

Warwick told her: As long as you live, you will always find meaning in life.

Young Vie didn't understand what Warwick meant, but after hearing his words, she became determined to survive.

"You may not know this, but Warwick is dead."

I hesitated for a moment, then told Wei about it. She looked somewhat saddened after hearing it, but a fleeting expression crossed her face:

"Perhaps death was a relief for his body. I've always wondered how someone as gentle and kind as him could survive in Zaun. Even when he lost his temper, he never hurt anyone."

"Perhaps his greatest weapon is his gentleness."

"Tell me about this later, and keep listening."

Having been given a new lease on life, Wei confronted her former thugs and gave them a good beating. People wondered how she survived, and even more so how she had become stronger.

Wei refused the thugs' attempts to persuade her to stay and continued her old life of theft. She felt strong enough to survive on her own!

Such naive ideas were quickly crushed by the gang warfare.

Another gang in the city took over the area where Wei lived and stipulated that any crime committed there required their permission.

Wei didn't care and continued to do as she pleased, but because of her conspicuous pink hair, she was quickly discovered.

Inevitably, she clashed with the gang members. After a fight, she suffered greatly and was eventually captured.

The gang leader didn't make things difficult for her; on the contrary, he released her and told Wei that she was welcome to join anytime if she wanted!

Teenagers are at the age of rebellion. The more you forbid me from doing something, the more I'll do it. If you treat me kindly, I'm willing to listen to you.

Wei did the same; from then on, she officially joined the gang called "Iron Fist."

"I joined this gang mainly because I like the name, Iron Fist, which suits my personality perfectly," Wei said proudly.

After joining the gang, the fights that used to happen during petty theft became childish squabbles. Now it's the adult world, and conflicts can be deadly!

Wei was already in a state of unbridled growth, and after several violent clashes, she became ruthless and cruel, earning her the nickname "the pink-haired madwoman."

People used to chase her away when they saw her on the street, but now they avoid her like the plague.

In just a few years, Wei grew into a top leader of Iron Fist, the boss's right-hand man.

The gang members both respected and loved this "young big sister," and although she would occasionally get slapped, it didn't affect their relationship at all.

Managing a gang isn't about brute force; intelligence is key. Wei didn't understand this principle, but the leader subtly instilled it in her.

The wildly growing Wei finally began to be pruned and trimmed, and its chaotic mind gradually awakened...

The gang was thriving, and Wei learned to handle all sorts of gang affairs. She tried her best to control her violent urges and speak to others calmly.

Of course, if any of her brothers in the gang are bullied or a deal doesn't go smoothly, she will still step forward without hesitation and let the enemy know what Iron Fist tastes like!

Through everyone's joint efforts, Iron Fist became a well-known gang in Zaun, and even received support from a certain faction in Piltover.

Often, beneath this peaceful facade lurks an undercurrent. Just when everything was going smoothly, a gang launched an attack on Iron Fist.

This gang called "Bomb" has been Iron Fist's rival for a long time, but they were too weak and Iron Fist didn't take them seriously. Now, for some reason, they are provoking him.

The area controlled by Iron Fist is very close to the port and is very lucrative. Members of the Bomb Gang often impersonate Iron Fist members to collect protection money and rob people.

When Iron Fist, the gang leader, discovered this, he issued a stern warning to the Bomb Gang. However, they showed no sign of restraint and instead intensified their actions.

So Iron Fist declared war on Bomb, and the two sides agreed on a location for a showdown, while Vi had no idea that a conflict had broken out between them.

It's possible that the boss deliberately concealed it; he didn't want to see Wei, who had just started to recover, turn into a violent madman again.

On the day of the fierce battle, Wei was on a date with a man. She was at the age where she was just beginning to experience romantic feelings, and this man was handsome and charming.

"At first I thought he was only with me because he was afraid of me, but that's not the case at all. He was willing to die to save me!"