114 Zaun's Lost Child

When Camille said these words, her voice didn't fluctuate much; it was mostly calm and indifferent, like a machine without emotion.

If you really want to count, Camille's mechanical parts might outnumber her original flesh and blood.

What are you trying to say?

As the Hextech transport aircraft announced its arrival, Yuan Chen turned his gaze to the woman.

Is it an expression of resentment towards Mirdal? Or is it a display of dissatisfaction with the current state of Noxus or the family?

Upon hearing this, Camille fell into a brief silence. After a moment, she calmly said, "I just feel that Piltover's fate has once again reached a turning point... Perhaps it's time for me to consider making a new choice."

Hearing Camille's words, Yuan Chen nodded and said, "If that's the case, then you'd better ask yourself."

"Ask me? Ask what?"

"Are you loyal to the family, the patriarch, or Piltover?" Yuan Chen said calmly. "You must make a choice, at least prioritize them... Of course, I know you may have already made your choice."

"You don't need to say it; your subconscious has already given you the answer, hasn't it?"

After saying that, Yuan Chen left the pressure transport machine first.

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Camille, who was draped in a cloak that completely concealed her body, fell into a brief silence. She closed her eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

But this contemplation didn't last long; he immediately opened his eyes. His eyes, brimming with arcs of energy, showed no hesitation, remaining as resolute as ever.

They strode off and left the Ferros Family's factory.

After changing into a hazmat suit, Yuan Chen, led by Hewitt, headed towards the lowest level of the Sump.

Hewitt was still the same as before, except this time he had become more familiar with Yuan Chen, so he was much more relaxed in front of him.

Although Yuan Chen did not make any deliberate arrangements, under Jarl Mirdal's arrangement, Hewitt had been removed from the front-line production position—meaning that the probability of Hewitt dying due to operational errors was greatly reduced.

Hewitt's family also saw a significant improvement. Although there was a serious rift between Zaun and Piltover, money is everything. With the sponsorship of the Medarda Family, Hewitt's children are now studying at Zaun's Academy of Techmaturgy.

If they're lucky, an alchemical engineer will appear in the Hewitt family in the future. Although they'll still be working for the Chem-Baron, it'll be more respectable than being a laborer, their lives won't be in danger, and their children will receive a good education...

Unlike now, Camille had just come down when she raised the hand of a passing girl.

"What are you doing! Let go of me! Help!!"

The girl screamed in terror.

The girl's voice attracted the attention of many people—although Zaun was filled with despair and numbness, it was also filled with a wild spirit of living in the moment, knowing that death was all that mattered.

Especially when dealing with someone like Camille who is clearly from the Upper City, even the lower-class laborers who are used to being obsequious often share a common hatred.

Camille paid no attention to this, but instead twisted the girl's wrist, and a coin purse with gold patterns slipped from the girl's palm.

Upon seeing this, the people who had just gathered around immediately realized what had happened and turned away in a huff.

Releasing the girl, Camille turned and left, saying coldly, "I forgive you, just this once."

Upon hearing this, the girl showed a frightened expression, then quickly turned and ran away.

Yuan Chen didn't pay too much attention to it, because this was quite common in Zaun... People like this are generally called "Lost Children". They are called that because they often appear in Zaun's maze-like streets.

What they excel at is leaving a scratch on your wallet with a sharp blade in the instant your bodies cross.

Piltover's dog enthusiasts have always been a favorite target for dog lovers. This latest incident clearly shows they've chosen the wrong breed.

Unbeknownst to Yuan Chen and Camille, on the other side, after escaping back to the maze-like alleys of the Sump, the girl's friends quickly gathered around.

The leader was a Black teenager with a silver mohawk.

His face was filled with worry as he looked at the girl and said, "Kai! You were too reckless! Are you hurt?"

"It's nothing, just a slight pain in my wrist."

Hearing the boy's concern, the girl nodded and said, "But it's alright, I saw who that woman was! She's from the Ferros Family!"

Upon hearing this, Ekko was taken aback at first, and then a hint of hesitation appeared in his eyes.

As the leader of the Zaun Children, or rather, the "King of the Kids" of Zaun, Ekko was no stranger to the Ferros Family. At least, after completing the development of Z-Drive, Ekko paid close attention to the Ferros Family controlled the source of Hex Crystal.

To be honest, Ekko really disliked the Ferros Family. Their Hex Crystal refining factory generated massive amounts of smog during production, causing countless deaths every year because people couldn't afford clean air.

However, Ekko also knew very well that his strength was insufficient to contend with a large family in Piltover.

And more importantly, the people of Piltover can't catch him... but it wouldn't be difficult for the Chem-Baron with interests in Piltover to find Ekko.

Even if they can't do anything to Ekko himself, they can still target Ekko companions.

Meanwhile, the girl named Kai, with her blue twin ponytails, looked towards Yuan Chen and Camille, who were heading down into the Sump, and said:

"The Hex Crystal Refining Factory is located in the mid-level square of Zaun. They must have some special purpose in coming to the Gutter! And that woman is no ordinary person!"

The girl named Kai said excitedly, "Although it was only for a moment, the Hextech hybrid prosthetic limbs she wore were the most advanced I've ever seen! Someone with such advanced hybrid prosthetic limbs appearing in the Sump must be related to the Chem-Baron!"

Hearing this, Ekko nodded thoughtfully and said, "Although I don't know what their purpose is, Zaun is my home! Hmm... you guys go back first, I'll go and check it out by myself!"

As he spoke, Ekko waved the clock tower's hands, which emitted a faint blue light, twice and said, "You know me, I'll be fine!"

Ekko spoke, before his voice even faded, Ekko felt something wrap around his ankle.

Looking down, there were two hands. Then, those hands suddenly pulled down, dragging the person's entire lower body into the damp earth and sealing it firmly.