You, Don't Come Near Me, I Don't Like Women!

Sarah gracefully sat down beside Rogge. Then, she raised her hand, her fingers dancing lightly. Behind her, the group of people dressed as sailors and pirates dispersed, leaving only a middle-aged man standing behind Sarah.

His name was Rafen, Sarah's right-hand man, and also the ship's first mate.

At that moment, he stood quietly behind Sarah, head bowed, eyes narrowed, silently protecting Sarah.

"Don't mind him, that's just how he is. Come on, let's drink." Sarah saw Jinx and Li Ke looking at Rafen, smiled, patted the table, picked up her glass, but kept her gaze fixed on Jinx's face.

"What do you want to talk about?" Jinx asked, arms crossed.

She wasn't used to being looked at like that by others, especially strangers; it always made Jinx feel strange.

"I happen to have a business deal I want to discuss with the Zaunite, but I haven't had any connections. Well, how should I put it, Rogge happens to be here. You know him, and he can vouch for what I'm saying."

Sarah continued, "My name is Sarah. I used to be a bounty hunter in Bilgewater, and now you could call me a female pirate? But I never rob or plunder. Merchants passing through are let through as long as they pay a small toll. I only rob my own people, and that's how I made a name for myself in this area."

"So there shouldn't be any conflict between me and Zaun, but most people on this island hate me. They all want me dead, but they don't dare to really mess with me, so they all avoid me, but they've been trying to trip me up behind my back. Because of this mess, I have no way to contact Zaun. After all, Zaun has changed quite a bit in the past few years, hasn't it?"

"Unlike before, when you would agree to do business just because we sent some people over."

She took a sip of wine, the foam spilling from her alluring red lips. She wiped it away with the back of her hand and looked at Jinx with a smile.

After hearing Sarah's words, Jinx muttered, "Just say what you want to do directly. Why give me all this nonsense?"

No, who wants to hear your stories?!

Jinx rolled her eyes in annoyance, and her displeased expression amused Sarah.

She used to be like Jinx, a girl whose emotions were always on her face. But ever since she came to Bilgewater, Sarah's face has usually only shown two expressions: a smile and silence.

Regardless of any personal gain, Sarah, being a woman herself, would envy Jinx, but she also developed feelings of protectiveness towards Jinx. This is not surprising; strong women inevitably feel the urge to protect "delicate" girls.

Perhaps it's to make up for the person I used to be?

But if Li Ke knew what Sarah was thinking, he would laugh at Sarah, Jinx was weak?

Ha!

Despite her delicate and adorable appearance, she's actually a stubborn and crazy person!

Jinx is indeed quite vulnerable inside, but that doesn't mean she's truly weak. After all, how could a blue-haired madwoman who commands Piltover's No. 1 wanted list and terrifies Zaun be a truly weak person?

"I want to discuss a business deal with Silco. I'm short of money right now and need his sponsorship."

"Zaun isn't wealthy," Li Ke remarked from the side.

Sarah glanced at Li Ke, nodded, and said, "I know, but no matter what, Zaun is richer Bilgewater, isn't it?"

"Just because I have money doesn't mean I have to give it to you?" Jinx said.

Sarah shook her head and continued, "It's not about giving money, I'm not asking for money, it's about investment. I want Zaun to invest in me."

"That sounds nice, an investment~ This is an investment~" Jinx mimicked Sarah's tone, speaking in a sarcastic manner.

"Aren't you just trying to get something for nothing?" she said dismissively.

So-called investments, especially investments in talent, often result in a mismatch between input and return, which is something Silco Jinx.

Silco has invested in quite a few people, including those from Zaunite and Piltover.

However, there are very few cases where investors actually succeed and reap the rewards, because Runeterra is a chaotic place. Investors often end up being killed by their investors during their rise to power, or they become disloyal and uncontrollable after gaining status and wealth.

Therefore, while talent is undoubtedly the most important resource for a company, city-state, or nation, people are also the most uncontrollable and the most risky.

"What returns will Zaun get from investing in you? If it's about bigger business, then you don't need to say anything more." Li Ke picked up a piece of fish, put it in his mouth, and continued while eating, "Zaun's future will involve business dealings with Demacia, Freljord, and Ionia. Bilgewater is no longer Zaun's first choice."

"I understand, the whole world knows about your alliance with Piltover," Sarah said.

"Then tell me, why should I invest in you?" Li Ke put down his chopsticks and looked at Sarah.

"You're investing in me?" Sarah was taken aback, not understanding.

Jinx, standing nearby, immediately chimed in with a grin, "You should talk to him instead of Silco. He's the Boss of Zaun. Silco listens to me, and I listen to him."

"You are... the Lord of Zaun?" Sarah narrowed her eyes. Although she was in Bilgewater and didn't know much about Zaun, she was certainly not unaware that there was a Lord of Zaun.

Now, Sarah looked at Li Ke and compared Li Ke to the image of the Lord of Zaun as described by the people of Bilgewater who had been to Zaun and returned to Bilgewater. Then, her eyes lit up.

"I really have poor eyesight. I was only thinking about talking to Silco's daughter and didn't realize that the real boss of Zaun was here." Sarah smiled sweetly and finally started to look at Li Ke.

But when she saw this, Jinx became unhappy.

This woman is incredibly dangerous.

It's safe to say she was the most charming, alluring, and sexy woman Jinx had ever met!

In Li Ke's words, she is the epitome of womanhood, the epitome of femininity!

Therefore, sensing the threat, Jinx quickly grabbed Li Ke's arm and then turned her head to look at Li Ke.

As a result, Li Ke calmly looked at Sarah, seemingly unmoved by the smile in Sarah's eyes or the charm emanating from her.

Yes, Li Ke really didn't feel anything.

Talking about romance?

Are you as charming as Ahri?

Enchanting?

Do you even know what a naturally alluring fox spirit is?

Not to mention that Ahri, despite her seemingly charming and alluring appearance, is actually innocent, cute, pure, and kind. This word, "pure desire," seems tailor-made for Ahri!

Therefore, Li Ke was completely unmoved by Sarah's approach.

"Come on, let me hear how you plan to convince me to invest in you."

"Seduce?" Sarah covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "You're really direct."

"It's about persuasion," Li Ke emphasized calmly.

Jinx glared at Sarah, but at the same time, she was pleased with Li Ke's composure.

Li Ke, as expected, didn't disappoint her!

Yeah, so what if the apple is big?

The apple is big. The apple is big, the apple is really quite impressive.

Xiao Jin lowered his head bitterly.

As a characteristic of women, large size is indeed a good thing.

"I need money, lots of money. After the Noxian-Ionian War, fewer warships transported military supplies, and the number of pirates patrolling the seas also began to decline sharply. I haven't been able to open a business for quite some time. On Bi Island, I don't have any real businesses, unlike the other families who can make a living through real businesses even without robbing."

"I'm actually alright. At worst, I can go back to my old ways. I can tear off a couple of pieces of paper from the list, kill a couple more people for some money, and enjoy a comfortable life for half a year after one job. But I can't do that, because I have a group of brothers now. They're with me, and I have to be responsible for their future." Sarah's smile faded, and she looked at Li Ke seriously before continuing:

"Therefore, I hope to cooperate with Zaun. Zaun will invest in me, and I will become the most powerful leader in Bilgewater, control the city-state, and then formally ally with Zaun."

"Bilgewater has abundant seafood, and its diverse mix of people makes it a hub for intelligence and secrets from other countries. I think these are exactly what Zaun needs. If I really come to power, I can guarantee that Bilgewater will never betray Zaun."

"That's all?" Li Ke asked after thinking for a moment.

Believe it or not, Sarah really did become the Empress of Bilgewater in the future, completely ruling this sea area. Investing in her was definitely a sure thing.

However, there is a problem: Zaun is progressing too fast. By the time Sarah conquers Bilgewater and becomes the Empress of the Sea, Li Ke estimates that Zaun will already be building underwater tunnels and sky elevators.

Therefore, the effort and the reward are still disproportionate.

"And, people," Sarah said after a moment's thought.

She took off her coat, revealing her snow-white body and well-proportioned arm muscles. Sarah stretched her hand to her lower back, then took out two flintlock pistols and placed them on the table.

She began, "I don't know what Zaun lacks, but I'm certain there's one thing you're missing: people."

Sarah pushed the gun toward Li Ke and then said:

"You are short-handed, while Bilgewater has plenty of manpower."

Sarah is right, what Zaun needs most right now is manpower.

"I've heard that there's a special mineral in the Blue Flame Isles that can record human voices and also has shape memory, appearing in different shapes during the day and night. Do you have any way to get your hands on this mineral?" Li Ke asked Sarah.

Bilgewater possesses a special material that is rare in Zaun. Despite years of trading with Bilgewater, Zaun only has a small amount of that material.

However, for a subsequent research project for Jayce and Viktor, a large quantity of that ore is needed. Viktor is currently searching for various "alternative" materials, but it is clear that none are as good as that stone.

"You mean those rocks on the coast of Buhru Island?" Sarah frowned; she roughly guessed what Li Ke wanted.

The phrase "able to appear in different shapes during the day and night" is also present in Bilgewater. Built from various abandoned temples and shipwreck stones, Bilgewater differs between day and night, which is especially noticeable in the Upper City.

Some temples used in residential areas may have been square during the day, but at night they may have had pointed or rounded tops. These temples were built with Buhru stone.

"This thing is easy to do in some ways, but it's also really difficult in others."

Sarah thought for a moment, then continued, "I don't know if you understand the Buhru culture, but you should know that even in a place like Bilgewater, where people from all over the world gather, most people still believe in the Buhru culture. Nobody wants that stone on the Buhru islands, but people steal things from the Buhru without permission."

"The consequences will be severe," Rogge added, looking at Li Ke seriously. "Li Ke, don't offend the Buhru, especially not their True Ones."

"Illaoi, that's a monster." Rogge said each word with utmost sincerity.

Li Ke nodded, and Sarah seemed to have made a decision, saying, "I understand. I'll find a way to get those stones."

"Sarah." Rafen, standing behind Sarah, frowned and spoke up.

Sarah raised her hand, stopping Rafen from speaking without even turning her head.

She needs money, a lot of money. After the Noxian-Ionian War, Gangplank disappeared without a trace, and the few dozen people under her now spend money every day without saying a word. She doesn't have enough money on hand.

As she said, she had no real business on the island, and her only source of income was robbing other ships. If she wanted to, she could easily rob merchant ships, but Sarah would not do that.

On the contrary, Sarah would actively protect the merchant ships that passed by, and they could enjoy Sarah's protection as long as they paid a small toll.

She wasn't kind; kind people couldn't survive in Bilgewater. She simply didn't want to exploit the resources of a place that was already overexploited. Piltover's technology had changed the way the world traded, Sarah even believed that in the future, sea routes would no longer be the mainstream mode of trade. In that case, if Bilgewater continued its bandit-like practices, merchant ships would never pass through Bilgewater again.

The Isle of Bee will become increasingly impoverished until it completely disappears from Runeterra.

This is not what Sarah wants to see. This place may be terrible, but what she wants is to change it.

Just then, Jinx, who had been silently listening to the conversation, suddenly reached for Sarah's gun, held it in front of her, tapped it twice, and then her eyes lit up. She exclaimed excitedly, "Wow, that's a really nice gun! Who made it?"

Sarah paused, then said, "My mother."

"Your mother's craftsmanship is really good. This gun looks like a single-shot firearm, old-fashioned, but it can actually fire in bursts. And is there a special slot embedded inside? Let me see... Wow, this slot can split the bullet! It can create a barrage effect!" Jinx fiddled with Sarah's pistol and quickly discovered its ingenuity.

She seemed to be talking to herself, completely oblivious to the bewildered expressions on Sarah and Rafen's faces.

Sarah was genuinely surprised. This gun did indeed have a hidden snap button. Once she pressed it, a section inside the barrel would generate high temperatures. This section was filled with fuel and would create layers of steel slots that would melt and cut the bullet.

Then, when Sarah pulls the trigger, molten iron projectiles are fired, which cool rapidly upon contact with the wind at high speed, forming a small, dense barrage.

But she only used this trick in front of her own people, because it was the secret of those two guns!

It's Sarah's trump card!

Li Ke listened from the side, exclaimed "Ah!", and nodded.

As for Miss Fortune's ultimate ability, after Jinx's explanation, Li Ke understood why Sarah could fire such a barrage of bullets with two pistols when activating her ultimate in the game—it turns out there's a mechanism inside the guns.

"However, this gun has some defects and needs some repairs. For example, the rifling on this gun needs a thorough check, otherwise it's prone to jamming. And this gun can't get wet at all, otherwise it will misfire." Jinx picked up a gun, shook it, and puffed out her cheeks to listen to the sound. "And there's a bit of an oil leak inside?"

"Tsk, what a waste! How can you be so careless with these two guns? These weapons are perfectly usable. They were specially made for someone, and they embody the maker's hard work," Jinx said indignantly, as she gripped the gun with her small hand, seemingly about to dismantle it.

"No!" Sarah cried out immediately.

But she was too late, because Jinx had already disassembled one of the guns and was using her right pinky fingernail to grip the inside of the gun.

Sarah braced herself on the table, her face ashen.

These two guns were not only her weapons, but also the only legacy her mother had left her.

"Don't be nervous, Sarah. Jinx is a weapons genius," Li Ke said from the side, smiling as he continued, "And regarding the investment in you, I've agreed."

"I'll write a letter later. Have your men take it to Zaun. When you get Zaun, find the Enforcer and tell him that Li Ke sent you. Someone will come to escort your men to see Silco."

"Okay." Sarah nodded after hearing Li Ke's words. Her anger subsided considerably, but she also lost the joy she felt after being invested in, because her attention was now entirely focused on her gun.

She got up and walked behind Jinx, bending down to watch intently as Jinx fiddled with the gun barrel.

"Do you have a wrench?" Jinx suddenly looked up and asked.

"Rafen!" Sarah called out immediately.

Rafen nodded, ran out, and when he came back, he was carrying a box filled with various tools.

Rogge made way for him, and Rafen placed the box on the table as well.

Jinx looked up, reached into the toolbox, and deftly pulled out a wrench and a small screwdriver with her left hand.

Then, she pursed her tongue and lowered her head to carefully fiddle with the gun.

Sarah's expression changed from worry to joy as she watched Jinx's actions with excitement.

"Hmm, this design is ingenious. What was the person who made this gun thinking? Wasn't she afraid that bullet fragments would get stuck and cause the gun to explode?"

"This isn't quite right. The idea is clever, but it's a bit too timid. The locking mechanism here should be..." With a sudden upward jerk of the wrench, Sarah's gun changed shape in Jinx's hand with a clang. Jinx muttered to herself, "A little bigger."

"This creates a wider barrage, but the destructive power will be much smaller. However, the destructive power can be altered using specially designed projectiles."

"The trigger also needs to be modified, otherwise it will be very difficult to pull."

"Hmm, this part also needs to be changed. Let me think about how to do it."

Li Ke, chin in hand, watched with amusement as Jinx went from sitting in a chair to squatting on it, and eventually plopped down on the table, legs crossed, placing gun parts on her body and intently studying a pair of Jinx.

Li Ke knew that Jinx was a genius, but he hadn't seen Jinx work much, and he didn't know much about it. Also, Jinx was usually cute and silly in his presence, so Li Ke's understanding of Jinx's genius was at the level of knowing but not really understanding.

But now, looking at Sarah's expression, Li Ke knew just how amazing the genius Jinx really was.

Didn't you see Sarah's chest heaving with pleasure, a tempting blush almost bursting out from her snow-white skin?

"Alright, mission accomplished!" An hour later, Jinx put down the pair of guns and clapped her hands in satisfaction.

The reason for repairing this gun is that it is indeed very well-made, and the designer's ideas and concepts impressed Jinx. Therefore, as a weaponsmith, Jinx naturally couldn't stand seeing the small flaws that appeared on the gun due to the user.

To put it simply, it's like... the masterpiece of Machine Soul, got the urge to play?

The Blackfire Stone Tavern has been cleared out; Rafen chased everyone away.

Rell dared not speak. He and Rafen had similar names, but they were not brothers at all. Rafen chased them away, and he could only watch helplessly as the guests left.

After all, Sarah is more terrifying than Rogge. Offending Rogge would at most mean Rael's tavern goes out of business, but offending Sarah...

Jinx picked up the gun, squinted one eye, loaded the bullet she had previously released, and then pulled the trigger at a table in the distance.

"Bang--"

"Puff--"

Flames spat out, the gun barrel made a crisp sound, and under the visible black particles, the table was riddled with holes and shattered on the ground.

The densely packed bullet holes were quite frightening; there were at least dozens of tiny bullet holes on it!

The old flintlock musket, however, produced power no less than that of Hextech rifle.

That power is astonishing!

Jinx, however, was clearly dissatisfied. Her face scrunched up, and she muttered to herself in frustration, "Tsk, these bullets are rubbish."

Before she could finish speaking, Jinx was hugged.

A fragrant breeze wafted into Jinx's nostrils, followed by an excited voice.

"Thank you, thank you Jinx. This gun had a lot of problems, but I couldn't bear to replace it because it was left to me by my mother. But now, you've fixed it!"

Thank you, thank you so much!

As she spoke, Sarah, who was holding Jinx, excitedly lowered her head and pressed her red lips to Jinx's fair cheek.

Jinx, engrossed in crafting weapons, was stunned by Sarah's actions. Upon realizing what was happening, she let out a piercing scream:

"Huh? Ahhhhh!!!"

"Li Ke, she kissed me!"

"Get lost! I told you I hate you!"

"I'm nauseous from milk! Let go of me, don't squeeze me with your stinking, filthy cunt!"

"Get out!"

Jinx crawled on the table, escaping Sarah's embrace. Then, she covered her face, vigorously wiping the lipstick marks off, and angrily turned to look at Sarah, only to see Sarah holding up a pair of guns, looking at them with delight.

"Jinx, how can I thank you?" Sarah looked at Jinx.

"Don't thank me!" Jinx screamed.

She shouted, "I'm not fixing this gun for you! I just had to get my hands dirty!"

"And you better stay away from me, I don't like women!"

Damn it

She actually kissed me?

Could this guy be like Vi?

Thinking of this, Jinx shuddered, then rolled off the table and landed next to Li Ke, hiding behind Li Ke.

Li Ke, propping his chin on his hand, was amused by Jinx's behavior.

Once outside, you can indeed see a different Jinx.

This is the Jinx you can't see in Zaun. Yeah, what woman in Zaun can make Jinx lose face?

Caitlyn won't do, Vi won't do, and even Janna won't do!

Janna treats Jinx like a pet!

Jinx showed no reverence for the goddess, and even dared to tease Janna with a pen on their first meeting.

But now, Jinx was cowering beside Li Ke, trembling with fear.

She was genuinely scared.

If someone harbors ill intentions towards her, Jinx can simply kill them.

However, if the other person likes her, has goodwill towards her, and has no ill intentions, then even if Jinx doesn't like that person, she can't do anything to hurt them.

That's just her personality!

If someone is even slightly kind to her, she will consider them a good person and will try her best to repay them, even if that person is wicked.

Although her way of repaying kindness was somewhat strange, and often backfired.

However, her initial intentions must have been good.

After all,

She had the most beautiful initial intention.

What Li Ke needs to do is ensure that her good intentions are fulfilled perfectly, without any unexpected incidents.

But it was clear that Sarah was baffled by Jinx's fear of her. Clutching her gun, she blinked, thought for a moment, and then said with a smile:

"How about this, Li Ke, why don't you bring Jinx to stay at my place?"

Old Rogge, standing to the side, opened his mouth, thinking that he also wanted to get along well with Li Ke, but when he saw Rafen looking over, he deliberately shut his mouth.

"We can talk about collaboration. I can do a lot for Zaun, things Zaun want to do but can't."

The future Bilgewater Empress said with a smile. This time, Sarah's smile was not a fake one, but a genuine one.

A big smile was written on her face, and her eyes were full of gratitude for Jinx.

She had asked countless people to repair these two guns, but no one could fix them.

Because Sarah's mother was the most outstanding female gunsmith in Bilgewater, no, even in this entire sea. Who in Bilgewater wouldn't know the weapons crafted by the legendary gunsmith Abigail Fortune?

Therefore, Sarah never expected that her pair of pistols would be repaired in a pub by a girl from Zaun.

How could she not be happy?