The Progress Bridge: Malson was among the first group to arrive here.
The bridge's single passage formed a natural defensive line, Malson, seeing the countless enemies, quickly made a plan.
"Take cover, throw Smoke Bomb, don't let the Piltover people rush in!"
"Weila, you lead your men to establish a stronghold and halt the enemy's advance!"
The order was given quickly, and Malson's group quickly dispersed, some carrying things, others throwing grenades.
For a time, smoke filled the bridge and explosions rang out continuously.
Piltover Enforcer are not physically strong, and most are even weaker than the Zaunite. They are complacent and enjoy themselves, while the Zaunite are struggling to make a living while they sit in their offices having afternoon tea.
The hardships of street life and the labor in the mines have long since forged the strong physiques and wills of the Zaunite.
Not to mention, their homes are right behind them.
How could we let you destroy the home we worked so hard to build!
"Fight back! Don't be afraid, don't retreat! The Boss is coming with his men soon. As long as we hold on for this moment, the Boss will resolve all this trouble!"
But what puzzled Malson was that, despite the bombs and thick smoke, a group of tall figures kept advancing.
No. This is something the Piltover people can't do!
The Skinny Guys enforcement officers simply don't have that kind of courage or competence!
Thinking of the recent rumors, Malson immediately understood what had happened. He grabbed his rifle and fired at the nearest person, followed by a loud "bang".
Amidst the sparks, bullets were deflected, and a massive, red shield emerged from the thick fog.
"Piltover is actually cooperating with Noxus! What are they thinking?!"
A row of giant red shields stood in front, and at the very back stood a white-haired woman with her arms crossed, wearing a golden mask and her gray hair tied up. Behind her was a large banner that fluttered in the evening breeze, bearing the Noxus symbol and the family mark of a family unknown to Malson.
"Noxus, attack!" The white-haired woman waved her hand, and with the sound of a bugle, she stepped down from the platform, carrying two enormous weapons. Separately, they were a pair of huge half-blades, which, when joined together, formed a giant shield.
The scattered Noxians made way for her to enter.
The row of red soldiers closest to Zaun raised their heavy shields, and then a group of people, not as tall as the first row of Noxus soldiers, but still stronger than the Zaunite and Piltover, charged out from the shield wall.
They held spears in their hands and were fully armored. Bullets hitting their armor would, at best, penetrate the armor and go into their flesh; at worst, they would just bounce off.
"Call out!"
Spears pierced the air, the wind howling as they were stung, and they hurtled towards Zaun's position like shooting stars in the night.
"Ah!"
Behind Malson, a Zaunite screamed in agony. He turned around and saw that the man's head had been pierced by a spear, leaving a horrific hole.
"Fuck you Noxians! What business is it of yours what we do with Piltover?!" Malson roared, his eyes blazing with fury, as he shouted at the Noxians.
Many people on the Zaun side also witnessed this scene, and fear instantly gripped them, causing chaos to erupt.
There are too few people. Including the original bridge guards and the men Malson brought, they only have less than sixty people in total!
Sixty men against hundreds of Noxians and hundreds of Piltover Enforcer?
Noxus's fearsome reputation was known throughout the Valoran Continent; they even believed that ten Noxus men could defeat their sixty!
In an instant, fear made them lose their minds.
But Malson fired a shot forward, then flipped over the makeshift sandbags, stood at the front, turned around and shouted to the crowd, "Don't be afraid, don't panic!"
"We can't let them into the Dance Hall, absolutely not! Otherwise, if another fight breaks out, the Boss and the others will be in big trouble!"
"Weila!"
"Screw your mother! I'm fucking busy right now!" Weila, who was carrying artillery shells with a spear stuck in the shell box he was carrying, roared angrily at Malson upon hearing the shout. His hands were covered in blood.
You've already shown off and said everything, what am I supposed to say?!
"Get out the Chemtech Bomb!" Malson said, then took a deep breath and charged at the Noxians like a madman, gun in hand.
Me, fighting Noxians?
Ha! What's the point of fighting?
There's no way they could win!
But shouldn't we go for it?
No, that won't work.
Zaun is right behind us. The Dance Hall and the Mid-level Plaza are completely undefended. If we let these guys in, what's the difference between that and letting wolves into a sheepfold?
Seriously, how long have I been working for Li Ke? Calling this guy, who's a few years younger than me, "Boss" is one thing, but he hasn't even paid me yet. Why should I work so hard for him?
When did I start going crazy?
Oh. It's when I'm respected, when I'm no longer seen as a nuisance or a scoundrel.
Malson's eyes brightened as he looked at the white-haired woman who had walked to the front, raised his gun, and fired a shot at her.
"When!"
Raising her right hand, the massive blade blocked the bullet. A look of admiration appeared in Ambessa's eyes. She glanced at the terrified Zaunite; many were already retreating, but this man charged towards them.
Ambessa lowered her body, her leg muscles bulging, and in the next second, she instantly rushed in front of Malson. Before Malson could react, he was pinned to the ground by a strong arm.
Then, a military boot stepped on his chest.
"You have courage, very good. I'll give you a chance. Come on, kid, Noxus." Ambessa looked down at Malson and said, "Zaun doesn't deserve a warrior like you. Your future belongs to Noxus."
She looked at Malson with satisfaction, then said, "Come on."
"I"
"Grass"
"You!"
"Whoa!"
With a choking sound, blood spurted from Malson's throat, staining his chin.
As soon as Ambessa heard the second word, she began to squeeze Malson's feet against his chest.
"It's a pity. After you die, I will have your body collected and buried somewhere. Noxus respects people like you," Ambessa said with a sigh.
As she spoke, she raised her hand, the curved blade in her hand pointing at Malson.
"Call out!"
Suddenly, a cluster of green flames appeared on both sides of the bridge, followed by a group of Zaunite.
Li Ke high into the sky and saw Malson being trampled, his face immediately darkened.
Clenching his Riot Games, Li Ke took a step forward, intending to jump directly from the height of several dozen meters to save Malson.
But just then, a terrifying roar rang out.
The Progress Bridge was already covered in blood, mostly from Zaunite, but under that terrifying roar, the blood seemed to come alive.
The fearless Noxians froze at the sound of the roar.
The entire sky full of Zaunite were also taken aback.
Ambessa was startled, narrowed her eyes, and stopped what she was doing.
Then, a dark shadow appeared from one end of the Zaun Bridge, one second, two seconds later...
"Roar!!!"
In the darkness, a gigantic figure crouched and charged forward, the ground sizzling and sparks flying. The monster pounced from dozens of meters away, transforming into a huge black streak, heading straight for Ambessa's face.
The ruthless Noxus female general reacted in an instant, thrusting her twin blades forward, her muscles taut.
When it comes to strength, Ambessa is never afraid. In Noxus, becoming a general is not based on seniority, money, or family background, but on one's own abilities!
But at the moment of collision with the monster, a flicker of fear flashed in Ambessa's pupils.
Before her was a large human face covered in fur, with a terrifying Giant Mouth that gaped open, its dagger-like fangs gleaming silver, and a single scarlet eye fixed on Ambessa. A pair of enormous claws knocked a weapon from her hand.
Then, Ambessa was carried away by the monster and rushed out.
It flew backwards for dozens of meters!
Noxus soldiers quickly surrounded her and helped Ambessa up.
Ambessa, supported by someone, looked in alarm at the center of the bridge, where the Noxians battle formation stood.
The monster charged into the Noxus battle formation, its massive body spinning several times, its crimson claws flashing wildly as it tore apart the surrounding Noxians or sent them flying into the sea.
"Roar!"
With his claws retracted and placed in front of his chest, he stood before Malson, roaring angrily towards the Noxus and Piltover forces, his voice echoing across the entire Progress Bridge.
This scene brought the scene to an absolute silence; even Li Ke in the air was stunned, forgetting to give orders.
He could certainly defeat Vander, and it wouldn't be difficult, but in close combat, wasn't Vander's presence a bit too overwhelming?
A colossal body nearly three meters tall and two meters wide, with a terrifying appearance and dangerous claws.
"Pat, pat."
The sound of shoes walking on the ground was followed by a man in a suit carrying a scepter appearing in the Zaun territory and heading towards the monsters.
He looked up at Li Ke, who was also startled by Vander in the air. Not to mention Li Ke, Vander had just frightened Jinx and Vi.
That's Vander?
They knew Vander?
If Silco knew what the sisters were thinking, he would say, "Yes, that's Vander."
The hound of the Black Alley, once the king of Zaun.
Now, he has become a wolf.
The wolf is coming.
"Li Ke, what are you waiting for?"
"Silco said calmly."
He arrived riding Vander, and Vander's performance excited him.
Is Vander capable of wiping out all the Piltover residents by himself?
However, in front of outsiders, he still pretended to be profound and calmly looked at Li Ke.
Li Ke smiled, took a step forward, and landed on the ground.
"Boss!"
"Damn it, he's insane!" Wei exclaimed in horror.
"Li Ke!" Jinx was about to rush out as well, but Isha held her tightly, which made Jinx realize what was happening and she looked at the bridge nervously.
This is tens of meters in the air!
But the next instant, with a loud "boom," the dust exploded like flowers. After it dissipated, Li Ke stood between Silco and Vander, his Riot Games clenched. A huge crater appeared at the point where the debris landed on the bridge. If Vander hadn't been in front of Silco, the debris would have really sent Silco flying. Li Ke looked at the Noxians and Piltover.
He turned to Vander with a smile and said, "Vander, kill all the Noxians, leave a few for questioning, and as for the Piltover people, well, let them live."
Li Ke's initial plan was indeed not to cripple Piltover, but simply to give them a couple of slaps and force them to surrender.
But what kind of nonsense is it for you to launch an attack now?
People have died in Zaun, and quite a few have died.
If Li Ke or Vander had arrived any later, then Malson, this cadre of the Lian Hua Gang, would also have died.
More than thirty people died. Zaunite.
"They started the war, so when it ends is up to me."
Li Ke looked at Ambessa with a gloomy gaze.