ตอน 283: -277- Our twin cities is awesome!
He temporally used Powder's office. It was quite fortunate because Powder had experiments to conduct today and wasn't present. Otherwise, she would have definitely joined in for any fun or interesting activities.
"Jarvan, I know you have many questions for me. Go on, you can start asking now," Linwin, Jayce, Sejuani and Jarvan IV were all crowded in Powder's office.
The reason it's described as crowded in Powder's office is because it's incredibly messy. Weapons are piled on one side, ammunition on another, oil barrels and barrels containing Hextech gems are scattered around, and there's a collection of various dolls and cute cups owned by Powder.
Overall, the environment made Sejuani and Jarvan IV feel quite uncomfortable.
Is this really a teacher's room?
"Uncle," Jarvan IV hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and said.
But before he could speak, Linwin immediately interrupted him, saying, "Wait, just call me Linwin."
"Okay, Linwin."
Jarvan IV wasn't used to calling someone his age uncle, but because it was emphasized by his father, he had to comply. However, since the other party requested to be addressed this way, he felt relieved.
"I want to know if we can really learn advanced knowledge about Hextech here?" Jarvan IV looked at Linwin, asking earnestly.
Can the Twin Cities teach such techniques to other countries? Jarvan IV couldn't believe it.
He even specifically asked his father, but King Jarvan III said—this was the other party's request, not a proposed trade from Demacia. In other words, Piltover and Zaun voluntarily wanted to share Hextech technology with other countries.
Although they formed an alliance, if this is true, then Demacia would be benefiting. As for their forging technique and sliver ore, Jarvan IV didn't think the value of sliver ore could be compared to Hextech.
Hextech should be as valuable to Piltover as petricite is to Demacia, or as runes are to Noxus.
It's a national treasure, but now, Piltover is willing to share Hextech externally?
"Don't worry, I understand your concerns," Linwin extended his hand, pointing to Jayce beside him, and said with a smile, "This matter isn't just my idea alone."
"Linwin is right. It's not just him and me who think this way. Even the professors, Vander, Mel, they all agree. So you can rest assured, as long as you're willing to learn, we're willing to teach you," Jayce said, legs crossed, sipping tea.
At the beginning, only the professors, Viktor, and Linwin agreed to this.
But later, Jayce was convinced by Linwin.
In Linwin's words, it's called assimilation.
As for surpassing the master? Haha, even if they give Demacia fifty years, they still wouldn't be able to catch up to the current Twin Cities.
On the continent of Runeterra, except for the Twin Cities, the rest of the countries are all backward and feudalistic. Demacia's feudalism, Noxus's militarism, Freljord's matriarchal clans, Shurima's slave system, and Ionia's divergence in faith. Only the Twin Cities have achieved technological modernization.
Now, one year in the Twin Cities is equivalent to a half-century in other cities!
Linwin looked at Sejuani again and added, "This applies to you too. As long as you're willing to learn, we're willing to teach."
That's what they say. But the people from Freljord have hardly developed in this regard at all. Can they really understand? After all, they play with magic and witchcraft there.
But seeing Sejuani nodding, Linwin felt proud.
"Thank you," Sejuani straightened up and nodded.
"Why?" Jarvan IV looked at Linwin and Jayce in confusion.
"For the reason....." Linwin paused, smiled, and said, "You'll understand in the future."
Jayce pursed his lips, sipping his hot tea.
He knew the reason.
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"Come on, please follow me."
Lorana followed closely beside Orianna, watching her lead the way with the Demacian nobles, waving her hand as if taking children out to play.
"The place we're arriving at now is the main gate garden of Twin Cities University."
At a giant stone statue, Jessica and Iris led two groups of boys and girls, all confused, looking at the statue.
"Is that a person?" Jessica asked.
"Him? He's our principal," Orianna looked at the statue of Heimerdinger seriously and said, "He's the father of Piltover, a pioneer of science, so please mind your manners."
"When did he die?" a woman asked curiously.
"Die? No, the principal wouldn't die," Orianna said with a wry smile, explaining, "The principal is a yordle, a near immortal being. He's been in Piltover for hundreds of years."
"!"
A group of Demacians looked at each other in bewilderment, unable to understand.
"You, you let a yordle be the principal?"
"Only the capable rise to the top," Orianna continued leading the way.
When they arrived at the cafeteria...
Because their student cards hadn't been made yet, they couldn't add money, so Orianna reluctantly swiped money from her own student card.
Well, she can just ask Councilor Linwin or Councilor Jayce for some more later.
After a moment, Orianna and Lorana started eating.
"Oh my, this is delicious!"
"Why is this meat so tender?"
Jessica and Iris sat opposite each other, both amazed after taking a bite, then started eating continuously.
"I won't buy juice for you. You can buy it yourself in the future. I don't have that much money left," Orianna said while eating.
After chewing on dry rations for almost two days on the airship, now they were enjoying warm stewed meat and delicious vegetables.
Cithria was practically burying her face in her plate.
She had never eaten anything so delicious before!
Sweet, savory, fragrant.
But this was normal.
As living standards rise, people's demands also increase, and food, entertainment, are constantly being developed.
The temperature of cooking, seasoning, utensils, Twin Cities are constantly updating.
So if the world were to judge food, Twin Cities would undoubtedly be the best.
"Can we eat this kind of food every day? Or is it just for today?"
Iris raised her hand to ask a question. She couldn't believe the taste of this food was better than what she ate back in her home.
She could often eat lamb, but definitely not this kind of lamb.
Fragrant, tender, with a hint of wine, and an indescribable spice flavor.
In short, it was extremely delicious!
"Of course, um," Orianna was about to nod, but immediately shook her head.
Seeing this, Iris's eyes dimmed.
Just for today, right?
"The cafeteria's menu often changes, stewed lamb isn't available every day, so you can eat it two or three times a week at most. But it's not just the stewed lamb that's delicious here; there's also fried chicken, braised ribs, grilled fish, and occasionally sea monster meat to eat. The prices are also reasonable."
Sitting at the long table, the Demacian nobles were all stunned.
These things sounded delicious just by listening to them.
And Orianna added, "And I just asked. Because of the alliance between Twin Cities and Demacia, the exchange rate between our Twin Cities coins and your Demacian coins is 1:1. And for this meal of yours, it only costs seventeen copper coins."
"What?" Jessica stood up directly, still holding the fork in her hand. "You mean, such delicious food only costs seventeen copper coins?"
"Yup, when your student cards are ready, I'll teach you how to top up."
Orianna nodded.
Then, she felt her clothes being tugged, turned her head, and saw Cithria holding a clean plate, looking pitifully at Orianna. "Orianna, I... I want to eat more. Can I give you some money in advance?"
"Come with me, I'll take you to order," Orianna smiled and pulled Cithria up.
Cithria followed closely behind Orianna with her plate.
Because there are always people in the cafeteria of Twin Cities University!
While Orianna was taking Cithria to order, Jessica looked at Iris, scooped up some soup from the small bowl on the iron plate with a spoon, drank it, then squinted at Iria and said, "Do you think what she said is trustworthy?"
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Iris looked around, there were many students wearing the same clothes as them but with different styles and colors, eating around them.
After thinking about it, Iris said, "Maybe... it is."
"You see, the people around eating look normal, which means they're already used to eating this kind of food."
"This isn't specially prepared to entertain us, this is the daily diet of people in Twin Cities."
Iris quietly eats the lamb.
Chewing slowly, she displayed noble etiquette.
Beside her, Mary, the third daughter of the Tonks family, also ate very elegantly, but judging by her speed, it was clear that she really enjoyed the food.
"Father is right, the prosperity of Twin Cities exceeds our imagination."
"Did Duke also say so?" Iris raised her eyebrows in surprise at Jessica's words.
"What about Marshal Tianna?" Jayce asked in return.
"Yeah, the former Piltover was as wealthy as Demacia, but now, with the Twin Cities Federation, Hextech Phones, and Stations, Twin Cities has become the wealthiest city-state on the entire continent."
Jessica was about to say something when he noticed Iris's gaze behind her.
Turning around, she saw Cithria following Orianna, carrying a large plate of food.
"Wow, thank you so much, President Orianna!"
Being called president, although she still didn't fully understand what this president actually does, Orianna still touched her nose proudly and said, "You're welcome, Cithria."
In Cithria's large iron plate, there was a pile of lamb, three soft wheat bread, a stack of grilled vegetables, and a colorful bottle of.... liquid?
"After finishing the meal, I'll take you to visit the various departments. As for whether they are already decided for you or you choose yourself, I don't know. Well, after seeing them, we'll go to see the dormitories."
Orianna said loudly.
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"President Orianna, may I ask, what subject is this? And why is it underwater?"
From Orianna and Cithria's interaction earlier, Jessica could tell that Orianna liked being called president by others.
Jessica approached Orianna. They were currently riding an elevator deeper underground. The deeper they went, the more transparent glass appeared around them, and Jessica realized that they were already underwater.
When a huge shark suddenly appeared in the dark sea, passing by Mary under the light source, it directly scared the bubble-headed girl, who then dived into Iris's arms.
"It seems to be related to fisheries? Twin Cities University offers many subjects, and there are some I don't know about."
"What subject are you studying, President Orianna?" Iris asked.
"Manufacturing and Application," Orianna replied. "I'm studying the same major as Lorana."
"Ah, I see."
Cithria stood aside, chewing on some delicious fruit, completely uninterested.
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Weapon's Department —
"Is this toy also a weapon?"
"Hey!!! This style, it's definitely made by Dean Powder. This is a weapon still in the development stage. Don't touch it, if it explodes, you'll be dead before you can blink!" Orianna hurriedly stopped Jessica from reaching for a cute butterfly.
Withdrawing her hand, Jessica swallowed his saliva.
"Powder... who is that?"
Lorana said from behind, "The Head of the Weapon Department, she's.... uh, maybe a little younger than us, but she must be respected, her status is even higher than that of teachers."
Iris listened and remembered a sentence Orianna said earlier.
"The capable rises to the top...."
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"Okay, this is your dormitory, and what we are looking at now is the boys' dormitory."
"Why isn't it a single room? Are we supposed to live together?"
"You guys have more than thirty boys, how could we give you single rooms? It takes up too much space." Orianna walked into a room, which was actually quite spacious. There were six beds in one room, with a table below and sleeping area above.
Jessica, of course, wasn't going to complain, after all, compared to the barracks, this environment is much better than she imagined.
But it's still a bit cramped.
After all, six people living together.
"Wow, there's even Hextech air conditioners and Hextech water heaters!"
After checking the room facilities, Orianna said enviously.
"Hextech air conditioners, Hextech water heaters?" Iris repeated.
Orianna immediately gave an explanation.
Lorana took a stool, Orianna stepped on the paper after padding it, and then tiptoed to turn on the Hextech air conditioner.
When a blast of cold air blew out, the Demacians were stunned.
"What, what is this?"
"Hextech air conditioner, it can produce cold air. As long as you close the windows and doors, the cold breeze will continue. It's a life saver in summer!"
"Mm, Lorana, I also want to live on campus. Why can't we live on campus? This is a Hextech air conditioner, a free trial of the Hextech air conditioner for an entire year!"
"Silly, we have our own home," Lorana said helplessly.
"What about the Hextech water heater?" Iris asked excitedly.
Hextech air conditioner can produce cold air.
Then the Hextech water heater, hot water, hot water!
Clever as Iris, she guessed the function of the Hextech water heater.
"Follow me."
In the bathroom, the space was quite ample.
And when Orianna turned on the Hextech water heater, the moment the hot water sprayed out, Iris' eyes lit up.
Several girls were also extremely surprised.
"Hextech water heater, as the name suggests, best the water. Here is hot water, and over there is cold water, you can adjust it to your liking."
Orianna pointed to a place and added, "You can use it for free. You'll probably get a lot of Hextech gems by then, replacing the air conditioner internally is a bit troublesome, but the water heater is simple, it's right here."
Pointing to a glowing blue gem inside a glass cover, Orianna continued, "When it dims, you can replace it, and once replaced, you can use it directly."
"Oh my."
"This is amazing."
Jessica and several boys glanced at each other, suddenly feeling reluctant to leave.
When they first arrived, they were arguing privately about returning to Demacia. Twin Cities is close to Shurima, and summers and autumns are extremely hot. The people from Demacia, who are already accustomed to the cold in the north, naturally cannot adapt to the heat. So they thought they would suffer coming here.
But now?
Why do they suddenly not want to go back?
"Let's go, now let's go see the girls' dormitory."
Orianna said.
When they arrived at another building, the men's expressions immediately became unnatural.
"Why are we sharing a room with 6 guys, while they only need to share it with 3 person?" The leader of the noble boys, was pushed out to ask.
"Because there are more of you boys."
Orianna said matter-of-factly.
And then..
"Wow, there's even a bathtub!"
"Iris, Iris, we can take hot baths!"
"Wow, such soft blankets, and they smell good."
Boys:.....
"President Orianna, why don't the boys' dormitories have bathtubs?!!" The leader stepped out again.
"It's also because there are more of you."
Orianna replied.
"Because there are more people, it's more crowded."
"..."
After showing them around the campus, Orianna also fulfilled Councilor Linwin's task.
And looking at the youths who were disdainful when they arrived, even more unhappy after changing clothes in Piltover, but now excitedly discussing, Orianna felt proud.
Our Twin Cities is awesome!
Orianna was really proud at this moment!
"Alright, you guys should get familiar with the environment next. Lorana and I have things to do."
"Okay."
The Demacian replied.
Orianna also nodded with a smile.
"Let's go Lorona."
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