81. Vi and Caitlyn

"Damn it! I was on a perfectly good vacation, and suddenly we got attacked by natives in the mining area?"

Sitting on the Hextech motorcycle, Chu Yuxun, with her pink hair... looked utterly displeased.

Wearing Hextech power armor and sporting a tomboyish pink hairstyle, Vi sat in the back of a three-wheeled motorcycle, shouting with a look of resentment:

"I only get one or two vacations a year! I finally get to go home, why do I have to go back to work? Doesn't Piltover's labor law stipulate that vacations cannot be interrupted except in special circumstances? I'm going to report this! I'm going to appeal!"

"Stop it for a bit. I've already let you drive the motorcycle, what else do you want?"

Wearing a top hat and a suit with a distinct Piltover style—that is, a suit with some brass embellishments added.

Beneath these decorative brass plates are sophisticated energy channels that effectively conduct the energy of the Hex Crystal, enhancing the guards' physical abilities.

A massive sniper rifle was strapped to the side of the truck bed, and her long, flowing blue hair billowed in the rushing wind. Combined with her delicate features, Caitlyn exuded a cool and professional aura from the inside out.

In the past, it was always Wei who drove the motorcycle, while she gripped her sniper rifle for security.

Yeah, those are high-spec bastards from the Japanese side.

However, this time, after finally getting permission to take leave, it was disrupted by an unexpected event, and Wei naturally threw a tantrum and refused to take the leave.

There was no other way but for Caitlyn to step in herself.

With a hint of seriousness in her eyes, Caitlyn said:

"This attack by the indigenous people will not be easy. According to the intelligence we have obtained, the enemy has at least three hundred soldiers, and the leader is dressed in exquisite and extraordinary clothing... He is most likely a minority group from the Ixialia region."

"This kind of emergency is not something an ordinary security officer can handle... Don't throw any more tantrums, Wei. I'll apply for a leave for you as compensation later."

"What I want is a vacation?" Vi said somewhat irritably after hearing Caitlyn's words. "I want a vacation with you! If I'm alone, I can just disappear into the trenches of Zaun, and those officers won't even be able to find me..."

Upon hearing this, Caitlyn's face showed a hint of helplessness, but she could only sigh and say, "No, I have a feeling my investigation is about to find a new lead..."

"...Oh, I see." Wei crossed her arms, her face full of dissatisfaction.

Although she was dissatisfied, things calmed down, which relieved Caitlyn —while Vi sometimes had a temper, she was generally reasonable.

And... Caitlyn always felt relaxed when she was with her, because Vi, who was from Zaun, and the Piltover wardens had completely opposite personalities.

Her open-mindedness and straightforwardness always helped Caitlyn relax her tense nerves caused by solving cases.

The Hextech vehicles were fast and had been modified for all terrains to facilitate movement. In just a short while, the Piltover Enforcers convoy arrived at the mining area.

Before the convoy entered the mining area, they saw a group of people already on guard at the gate.

Upon seeing this, Caitlyn drifted to a stop, then quickly stood up, picked up the sniper rifle beside the truck bed, and walked towards Yuan Chen and the others.

As the machine's horn blared, Vi, looking utterly annoyed, put on the Atlas Gauntlets and shouted as she walked, "We're here! What do you want to say?!"

Sensing Vi's outwardly expressed emotions, Qiyana frowned slightly in displeasure. Yuan Chen, however, seemed unsurprised and immediately cast a Scout Skill on the two of them.

If Yuan Chen were facing a primitive demigod like Ornn Volibear, Anivia, he would definitely not dare to use Scout Skill the moment they met. Instead, he would obediently and politely engage in conversation.

After all, if someone is unhappy, they can slap Yuan Chen away.

But just Vi and Caitlyn... to be honest, even if your boss Camille came, Yuan Chen wouldn't be afraid.

Dude, if I don't dare throw at a stone golem, why wouldn't I dare throw at you mortals?

Hextech hasn't even built the flying gate yet. Apart from the top-tier, top-secret tech creations, all the other Piltover heroes combined wouldn't be afraid of Yuan Chen.

It's called Scout Skill, but in reality, isn't it just a sign of Yuan Chen's weakness?

Is the title of "Pingxiang's Top Mid-laner" really that prestigious?

As Caitlyn and Vi suddenly felt a chilling malice from being spied on, their attributes also came into Yuan Chen's view.

Name: Wei

Status: Full Power/Rage

Class: Warrior lv4

Equipment: Atlas Gauntlets (Epic) / Hextech Armor (Excellent)

Skill: Atlas Gauntlets (Epic): Energy Gauntlets:

The Atlas Gauntlets, crafted with high-purity Hextech crystal at its core, is the prototype of the Stonecrush Gauntlet used by Piltover and the Zaun laborers.

It is an extremely rare and powerful Hextech enhancement that can greatly increase the wearer's strength and agility. Attacks can be launched in different ways through internal energy transfer.

Note: According to experiments, continuous use can lead to bone damage in the wearer, but for Wei, there does not seem to be any corresponding disadvantages.

Hextech Suit (Excellent): Energy Distribution:

Designed in conjunction with the Atlas Gauntlets, the powered combat suit features Hex Crystal at its energy center located on the user's back. This crystal effectively coordinates, enhances, and regulates the energy output of the Atlas Gauntlets, reduces damage to the bones during use, and provides a considerable degree of defensive capability.

Trait: Excellent Boxer

He possesses innate talent for boxing and hand-to-hand combat, and his core muscle group abilities far surpass those of ordinary people.

Strong Bones (Excellent):

Its innate characteristics and stronger bones allow it to withstand greater force and recoil, enabling users to unleash their full power without worrying about bone damage from the recoil.

Agile skills (excellent):

Acquired traits, skills honed through years of running and roaming the streets and alleys of Zaun.

Vi's attributes are quite ordinary, but her many qualities have already proven that she is exceptional among ordinary people. For example, her ability to perfectly master the abilities from the Atlas Gauntlets alone demonstrates her potential.

At the same time, Yuan Chen was somewhat surprised that the Atlas Gauntlets could actually reach the Epic level—it should be noted that the pinnacle of mortal craftsmen is only Excellent. Under such circumstances, reaching the Epic level would require at least a power enhancement from a demigod.

Thinking this, Yuan Chen glanced at Caitlyn's attributes.

Name: Caitlyn

Status: Peak/Calm

Class: Archer lv5

Equipment: Peacemaker (Superior) / Hextech Suit (Excellent)

Skill: Peacemaker (Excellent): Charged Shot:

The meticulously crafted Hextech kinetic weapon has been enhanced in terms of energy output, specifically tailored to Caitlyn's characteristics.

Once the weapon enters aiming mode, it will automatically begin charging, with a Normal State charge value of 1 to 100. Under special circumstances, the original charge limit can be exceeded, but this will cause severe wear and tear on the weapon.

Hextech Suit (Excellent): Stable and reliable.

Fine-tuning can greatly enhance the user's arm stability, thereby significantly improving shooting accuracy. It can also suppress heart rate to some extent when necessary, thus reducing the impact of physiological activity on aiming.

Note: Prolonged or continuous suppression of heart rate can lead to physiological system disorders.

Trait: Natural Archer (Exceptional):

Naturally gifted with exceptional dynamic vision, reaction speed, and physical coordination. Possesses a high aptitude for throwing and shooting ranged weapons.

Master of Chase (Excellent):

Acquired traits: A passion for hunting from childhood; as an adult, through continuous learning and strengthening of one's own logical thinking, one can detect clues more quickly, understand the characteristics and temperament of criminals, and thus set up a tight net in advance for pursuit.

Props Expert (Excellent):

Acquired traits: In constant hunting and pursuit, they are adept at using various tools and are more likely to achieve their desired goals.

Having seen Caitlyn's abilities and attributes, Yuan Chen's eyes also showed a hint of understanding.

In terms of rank, Caitlyn is clearly higher than Vi in Piltover Enforcers. Furthermore, due to her background, Caitlyn's shooting talent was evident from a young age, resulting in her being a level higher than Vi, reaching a high-level skill.

However, regarding weaponry... although it's only mentioned briefly, the reason why the Atlas Gauntlets are stronger than the Peacemaker Sniper Rifle is most likely due to the phrase "high-purity Hextech crystals."

The purity of the crystal greatly affects the maximum power that Hextech weapons can unleash. However, for snipers, the power of the gun is not the most important factor; rather, it is its accuracy and stability.

While Yuan Chen was still thinking, he felt that eerie, cold, and damp feeling of being watched. The calm Caitlyn was still able to control her emotions, but Vi, who came from the bottom of Zaun, couldn't care less.

Looking in the direction from which she felt she was being watched, Vi clenched her Atlas Gauntlets tightly. With the transfer of energy, the massive, precision-engineered gauntlet burst forth with scorching energy vapor.

"Hey! You in the white shirt! What's with that look?! Want to fight?!"

Upon hearing Vi's words, Qiyana's gaze turned cold, and she instinctively raised her hand, preparing to have the Road Protector teach this nouveau riche from Piltover a lesson.

Upon glancing at the boxing gloves in Wei's hand, Yuan Chen's eyes revealed a hint of surprise, before he stopped Qiyana's movements.

He gave her a look that said, "I'll handle this," and then Yuan Chen turned his gaze to Wei.

Without attempting to explain anything, he simply stated:

"That's how people from Zaun greet each other, isn't it?"

As he spoke, sharp blades transformed into streaks of light, moving around Yuan Chen.