Wind Takers

The method of Chosen by God is not new in Runeterra.

Freljord has the Three Sisters faith, Bilgewater has the Sea Mother cult, and Mount Targon has the Solari and Lunari sects.

But almost none of these gods have well-developed doctrines, and their biggest requirement for believers is simply loyalty.

Therefore, the Chosen selected in that way can only be fanatical believers who are infinitely loyal to their gods.

But Janna is different.

What she asks of her followers is to pursue faith, ideals, and the ultimate goal of Great Harmony.

Therefore, the same selection method, which in the hands of other gods can only be used as a tool for selecting blindly loyal rulers, can become an absolutely fair criterion for screening pure idealists here!

What does this mean?

It means that the organization they are about to establish will be a fighting force composed entirely of true Janna believers, the purest idealists, those selfless, noble people who have transcended petty interests!

"Janna's Chosen, so this is Janna's Chosen!"

Viktor trembled with excitement again. He realized that this system had infinite vitality and infinite combat effectiveness.

Janna does not die, faith does not die, and their path will never stop extending!

"Students, victory is before our eyes!" Viktor couldn't help but put down his pen and paper, supporting his thin but battle-spirited body, and shouted loudly to everyone:

"Are you willing to be pioneers of change, to join this great evolution of human civilization?"

Willing! Of course, they are willing!

After realizing the great significance represented by the words "Chosen by God," not only did those who had already accepted Janna's Ideology become more firm and pure in their faith, but the "threads" drawn from them became brighter and more dazzling.

Even those who were still hesitant, doubtful, and wondering whether the beautiful ideals described by Li Wei could really be realized began to choose to accept and believe, and "threads" also began to be drawn from them, converging towards the Azure Finch.

Students are, after all, the most progressive, passionate, and energetic group.

After only a morning of lectures, discussions, and speeches, as many as two-thirds of the nearly 100 Zaun students present became loyal followers of Janna's Ideology!

The rest of the students are either still cautiously watching, still worrying about their personal safety.

Or they have not yet fully agreed with Li Wei and Viktor's ideas, and just want to finish their university studies in Piltover safely, find a good job, and live a good life of self-interest.

And then there's that very small group of people...

They have actually seen the terrifying potential of this cause, this organization, and believe that Li Wei and his followers will definitely succeed in the future.

But these people are too "smart" and too "flexible."

Like entrepreneurs who are thinking about going public with an IPO as soon as they set up a pancake stall.

They can now foresee that if the victory of Zaun can be truly realized, then these dozens of unknown, young and inexperienced Zaun students will become Zaun's heroes, great men, and powerful figures in the future!

If Janna's cause can go even further, then these students' names will even be spread throughout Runeterra in the future, making Demacia and Noxus tremble.

Who doesn't want to be a hero, a legend, a big shot?

These "smart people" who see a bright future also want to.

They can't wait to join this organization that is bound to create greatness with their classmates now.

But that's where the problem lies:

The more these people think this way, the more they want to be big shots, the heavier their selfishness becomes, and the shallower their faith becomes—

The less likely they are to become true Janna believers, and the less likely they are to have 'threads' drawn from them.

Such people are excluded from the team from the very beginning.

"We must not only adhere to strict screening when absorbing new forces—but also regularly subject formal members of the organization, including myself, to public Janna's Chosen determinations under public supervision in the future!"

"In addition..."

Li Wei emphasized a few more points in a timely manner regarding his specific vision for the God-Chosen system.

With these rules, the prototype of the team was gradually built.

And a total of 96 people were counted on the scene, of which 60 people had become Li Wei's firm followers and true believers of Janna's Ideology.

Li Wei established the team with these 60 people as formal members, and the remaining 36 people were used as reserve members and priority development targets, participating in the team's work and actions to varying degrees according to their personal wishes in the future.

Then, after an internal show of hands by these 60 formal members, the following was quickly unanimously approved on the spot:

Elect Li Wei as the leader of the team;

Viktor as the deputy commander of the team.

This was also a result without suspense. Li Wei is the mentor who firmly believes for everyone, and Viktor brought them the enlightenment of Janna's Ideology.

In the minds of these Zaun students, they are the most prestigious and convincing.

But apart from that, everyone did not continue to discuss the personnel issues in depth—

After all, there are only 60 formal members in total, and two leaders are enough.

Moreover, everyone has just gathered together. Although they are familiar with each other as classmates, they do not have a clear understanding of each other's work abilities.

If they are in a hurry to elect internally now, I am afraid that they can only elect those who are popular and eloquent among the students, but not those who are truly capable of working and can unite the most people.

"I suggest that everyone first divide into several propaganda groups according to the propaganda work that needs to be carried out, targeting different areas such as factories, communities, and schools."

"Let's all start working together in these small groups to get to know each other and mesh well. Once the time is right and we understand each other better, it won't be too late to officially nominate leaders."

Li Wei's clear and logical thinking quickly quelled the disagreements and discussions about the internal management candidates.

Now, discipline was clear, the mechanism for selecting and employing people was established, and the team was gradually taking shape.

"Teacher Li Wei, shouldn't our team have a name?"

One of the students thought of this crucial question.

"That's right, what should we call ourselves?"

"This..." Li Wei was a bit of a naming-phobe; he couldn't be a mentor in this area: "Classmates, what do you think?"

"Hmm..." After a period of thought and discussion, someone suggested: "We are all people who want to be at the forefront of the great ideal—"

"How about 'Fearless Vanguard'?"

"..." Li Wei was speechless: "Sorry, Demacia has already registered that nickname."

"Teacher Li Wei, you said that although we are now just a small Mars, we will surely be able to start a prairie fire in the future." Someone else suggested: "How about we call ourselves..."

"Zaun Firework?"

"...That's also been registered."

"Zaun Independent Army?"

"Too small, their scope is too narrow."

"League of Heroes?"

"Calling ourselves heroes... a bit out of touch with the masses."

"Pioneers of Change?" Viktor tentatively suggested.

"Children of the Wind!" Lina came up with a traditional Runeterra-style name.

"Levi & Viktor!" Seraphine chimed in cheerfully. She directly used the names of the two founders, which sounded like a band or some luxury brand.

All sorts of suggestions were put forward, but none could reach a consensus.

Li Wei, struggling with naming, couldn't help but consult Janna in his heart:

"Janna, what do you think?"

After all, this was her team, so he had to listen to the goddess's own opinion.

"Um..." Janna seemed even more indecisive than Li Wei: "My title is the Storm's Fury, so in the past, organizations that believed in me generally called themselves..."

"Storm Church?"

Li Wei: "..."

Forget it, the Azure Finch's opinion is even less helpful.

He was still troubled by the name of the organization, when...

Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through the window, the air rushing into the classroom, dispersing the turbid air, blowing away people's drowsiness, and making the whole world look brand new.

"Wind..."

Li Wei suddenly felt something.

He quietly circulated the divine power in his body, condensing a small whirlwind in his palm.

Janna is the embodiment of wind.

And they are the followers of the wind, and even more so, the leaders of the wind.

The winds of change will eventually blow away the poisonous fog shrouding Zaun under their leadership, blow away the poisonous fog of all of Runeterra, and blow until the world is clear and there is no dust for thousands of miles!

"Our name—"

"Let's call ourselves the 'Wind Takers'!"