Chapter 16: The Zaun Rebels
When Catherine left Violet Dream, her face was full of despair.
Rod's narration had a very violent impact on Catherine's worldview, and questions that Catherine had never thought about were put in front of her so directly, and this truth was so difficult to accept.
Catherine didn't know what she was supposed to do.
All along, Catherine adhered to Piltover's laws, because in her opinion, they were the embodiment of order and justice.
But after learning about Zaun's situation and the story behind Piltover's glamorous scene, Catherine suddenly didn't know where she should go.
Piltover criminals are punished, but who will punish Piltover for his crimes against Zaun?
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Sending Catherine away, Rhodes seemed to revert to his lazy appearance.
"Well, our sheriff has been fooled and lame - and given that Vi is also in Piltover, we won't need to think about Peyster's meddling in the short term."
"Huh?"
Ike, who was already full of enthusiasm, seemed to be pouring cold water, he was still thinking about how to save Zuan with Rhodes just now, why has Rhodes changed now?
"Because Catherine is not from Zaun."
When Ike was stunned, Zach, who had not spoken, finally spoke up.
"What do you mean?" Ike still didn't get it, "She's a leather guy, but what does that matter?" ”
"If I were from Picheng, I would definitely report Rod as soon as possible, because now in fact, Picheng and Zuan are opposites, she is just used to putting herself on the side of justice so she is influenced by Rhodes' language, and it is very likely that another person will simply choose to become less righteous after recognizing the facts......"
Although Zach is not strictly a "person", it is also what allows him to maintain a state of absolute calm at all times.
You know, Zach was born in a chance accident, and with the help of two researchers (who can be said to be Zack's parents), Zack, who would have been a combat weapon under Takeda Saito, has human emotions and intelligence.
Zach lived with his adoptive parents for many years, hiding in a pool in the ditch or in a crack in the rock wall when necessary—and his parents told him about the world he lived in, and told him that there was a beautiful, magnificent side to it.
They took him to watch the moonrise at the Gate of the Sun, the rainbow on the stained-glass canopy of the Zuan Exchange, and the bustling and vibrant beauty of the city center. They also tell him that there is a cruel and harsh side to the world, and that Zach begins to understand that sometimes people can become vicious, ruthless, resentful, and prejudiced.
But with the help of his parents, Zach rejects these negative emotions and helps his parents as much as he can, using his skills to benefit the surrounding residents while trying not to attract unwanted attention.
However, later, in order to find Zack, Takeda Saito sent his minions to kill Zack's parents.
Zack, who was exploring the crevices in Zaun's underground rocks, felt something was wrong at first, but when he returned home, it was too late - Zack, who had lost his parents, destroyed all his minions and disappeared into Zaun's vast and complex sewers.
Zach has always adhered to the teachings of his parents, and did his best to bring more beauty to Zaun, he punished evil and promoted good without leaving his name, and became a legend of Zaun's city.
And by chance, Zack, who wants to take revenge on Takeda Saito, followed the Tibetan Tiger to Violet Dream, his fluid state can be hidden from others, but he can't hide it from Rod - and Rode, who needs help, wants Zack to confess his thoughts, and the goal of making Zuan better attracted Zack, because this is also the wish of Zack's parents, so he became one of Rod's helpers.
Rich experience and strong learning ability made Zach see through Rod's intentions for the first time, which was completely a heart-wrenching strategy, Catherine either abandoned her insistence on justice or turned her back on Mrs. Piltworth's position.
This dilemma would leave Catherine in a state of complete confusion for a short time, and it was for this reason that Catherine would not inform Piltover's higher-ups of Rhodes for a while.
Attack the heart first.
Once again, Rhodes removed an element of uncertainty in a short period of time.
And under Zack's explanation, Ike, who understood all this, looked at Rod with an expression at this time as if he was looking at a monster.
This grasp of the human heart...... It's scary.
"Don't be nervous." As if sensing Ike's uneasiness, Rhodes gave him a bright smile, "I'm from Zaun, I'm at least on your side." ”
Ike nodded subconsciously, but couldn't help but shudder - although Rod was on his side, Ike was still very uncomfortable.
And in addition to Ike, there is another person who is also in a state of restlessness.
Ryan Giggs.
Giggs loves explosions, but he's not stupid - by this moment, the yodeler has realized that he has accidentally been involved in a terrible incident.
What to do?
Of course, it's a slip!
Giggs wasn't ready to be a part of such a horrible thing!
But since Rhodes had called him, how could he let him go so easily.
"Giggs, where are you going?"
"Well, I need to go back to the grocery store, after all, I still have to see the ...... of the store" The back of Giggs's head, sweat has already fallen, "My teacher is probably in a hurry......"
"In a hurry? No, not at all. Rhodes held an arrest warrant in front of Giggs's face, "Mr. Heimerdinger has testified that you are a yodeler who stole the identity of Mrs. Piltworth through illusion, and claims to have found a large number of explosives at your address—coincidentally, the same explosives that were used in the Piltover series of bombings some time ago. ”
"To make a long story short, your dear teacher has abandoned you."
"The arrest warrant was issued yesterday, and I think if I'm not mistaken, you saw him yesterday."
Giggs was dumbfounded as he looked at the testimony and signature on the warrant page, which belonged to Heimerdinger's notes, and the date of issuance.
After careful confirmation several times, Giggs sat on the ground and then fell into a complete stupor.
I was really abandoned......
No, that's not true.
Giggs subconsciously wanted to deny this claim.
But thinking of Heimerdinger's warning to him before, a trace of gloom crossed Giggs's eyes.
"Giggs, I have to remind you once again that we yodelers must not be exposed here, Piltover's prejudice against outsiders is very serious - if you show your feet, don't expect me to get you out!"
It seems that he has really been abandoned.
A yodeler abandoned in Zaun, Giggs has nowhere to go.
"Cheer up, my pet!" Seeing that Giggs was in a bad state, Jinx held it up again, "Come on, come on, I'll take you to see the most brilliant explosion!" ”