Formal Departure

When I arrived at Stivan's residence, he was having breakfast, his face as amiable as ever.

"Have you eaten, Yasuo? Want to grab something to eat together?"

"Thank you, sir. We've already eaten. After much thought, I still want to ask you for help in finding the Gray Lady. It might be difficult for you, but I have no other choice. It would be too impolite to just barge in. 🎄🍓 ☮💢"

"Hmm... alright, it seems you really have something important to do. I won't ask any more questions, I'll take the risk and take you there one more time."

"I am extremely grateful!"

That old fox agreed only after discussing it with Camille beforehand, little did he know that Kha'Zix stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!

However, our relationship wasn't that strained; at most, he just wanted me to back down.

Upon returning to Camille's residence, the guards again stopped us. Stivan symbolically allowed them to go in and announce our arrival, and we were soon inside.

Even Camille has been taken into custody; needless to say, these guards are all Stivan's men.

We sat down in the living room, Camille had tea prepared. We pretended to have just met, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then I explained my purpose:

"The Gray Lady, I've come to ask for your help. The people of Demacia, Noxus, Freljord, Shurima are about to gather in one place, and we need someone to manage them. I'd like to ask you to take on the role of administrator."

"I'm sorry, Yasuo, Piltover is very busy right now. You know there's a lot of criminal activity here, and we can't do without me."

"The void will invade soon, and this place won't be able to hold. You should hurry..."

"No need to say anything more, Yasuo. My mind is made up. You can leave now."

I thought Camille would expose Stivan's plot to his face, but instead she let me leave. What does that mean?

By then the guards had come in and held out their hands for us to leave.

I didn't say much, just waved to Jax and left, trusting that Camille must have her own plans.

Just as we were about to leave through the gate, we suddenly heard a noise behind us. Stivan had been subdued by Camille, and the guards surrounded the two of them!

"Big sister, what are you doing?"

"If I didn't lower your guard in this way, I probably wouldn't have succeeded so easily."

"That's surprising, you actually broke free from my control?"

"That's not important. Why did you do that?"

"If my answer doesn't satisfy you, you'll kill me, won't you?"

"You're wrong, Stivan. Whether your answer satisfies me or not, I will kill you!"

"Then you'll have to ask the guards if they agree!"

After speaking, Stivan pulled away and stepped forward, managing to break free from Camille's control!

It's hard to imagine that an old man could have such skills; it seems he's been hiding his true strength!

Camille didn't hesitate at all and immediately gave chase, while Jax and I held off the surrounding guards.

These guards aren't real humans, but dummies created using Hextech technology; destroying them wouldn't bother me at all.

However, I know that creating these guards is very expensive, so I reminded Jax not to overdo it and just to remove their heads to restrict their movement.

We quickly resolved the surrounding troubles, while Camille and Stivan were still locked in fierce combat.

She sealed off the courtyard with ropes, preventing outsiders from entering and insiders from leaving, while simultaneously launching attacks from various angles using grappling hooks—truly a masterful one-on-one technique!

Stivan was no ordinary man either; like Camille, he had undergone Hextech modifications, making him incredibly agile in this small space.

In particular, his arms can transform into many different weapons, making him no less formidable than Camille in a one-on-one fight!

I don't have time to watch the two siblings fight like this. Even if I could wait, those Yordle at the police station wouldn't.

I promised them I'd leave this morning, and if I can't get back, it'll be a real hassle to find them again.

I drew my Gale Sword and joined in. Camille wasn't annoyed by my interruption, and before long, the two of us together defeated Stivan.

"Do you need to explain further?" Camille's murderous intent was palpable.

"No need. Since I can't stop you, then I'll die by your hand."

"Foolish!" Camille raised her leg to strike, but I stopped her.

"It's best not to fight amongst yourselves at a time like this. You will eventually leave Piltover, Phiros Family cannot be without its patriarch, nor can Piltover be without him."

Camille glanced at me, then finally withdrew her leg blade. She told Stivan seriously:

"From this day forward, I am no longer the Gray Lady of Piltover, nor a member of the Phiros Family. Piltover will now face its destiny."

Stivan, his face etched with sadness, knew he couldn't stop his sister. "Since you insist on leaving, at least take these guards with you!"

After saying that, he quickly modified the guards. He was the one who had tampered with them, so it was easy to change them back now.

Before long, the guards were released from their control, and they returned to being Camille's loyal servants.

In fact, Stivan had no malicious intent. He did this for two reasons: first, to maintain order in Piltover, and second, to protect Camille.

Now, order can only be maintained by him and the other two major families. As for Camille's safety, hiding here won't save her from disaster.

When we arrived at the Piltover Police Station, the Yordle were already quite agitated, especially Jiggs:

"What have you been doing, Yasuo! Let's get going!"

"Wait a moment, I'll just say a few words and then leave."

"I have a couple more things to say!"

"Alright, alright, don't rush, it won't even take ten minutes."

I explained my purpose to Camille again, and she nodded in agreement. She immediately led the guards to the Deno Camp, and also took Vi and Caitlyn with her.

This gave Sheriff Ferg a huge headache. He was already short-handed, and the loss of Camille and Piltover Guard made the situation even more dire. Now, losing Vi and Caitlyn only made things worse.

However, Camille gave him a suggestion: ignore these criminals and focus all your efforts on Shurima refugees and the people of Piltover and Zaun to gather at the Deno Camp.

In this way, criminals will have no one to bully and no one to arrest them, making life boring and causing them to lose interest in committing crimes.

I don't quite understand the logic behind this; I just find it quite funny. If it's about seeking thrills, why not come to Shurima with me?

Fogg didn't understand Camille's words either, but decided to do as she said, since the Gray Lady was the most experienced in this area.

We chatted briefly, then Camille led her men to the Deno Camp, while Fogg continued with his own business.

I and a group of Yordle officially set off for Shurima!