Li Lin's conversation with Morgana did not go as smoothly as he had hoped.
Although his physical form had become god-like, his soul remained mortal and susceptible to the influence of the celestial powers.
His sister, Kayle, had become extreme, gradually losing her empathy and becoming entirely rational.
Morgana, on the other hand, was the complete opposite—losing her rationality and becoming wholly emotional.
Li Lin had originally intended to invite one of the former Winged Guardians to assist in reforming Demacia's arcane laws, but he hadn't anticipated it would escalate to such a "head-on" confrontation.
Fortunately, Demacia's commoners with magical talent had been persecuted for centuries, and Morgana was well aware of this.
Previously, after Kayle's departure, Morgana had resolved not to involve herself in human affairs until Kayle's return unless they sought her help.
With Li Lin's desire for such a "inhumane" and double-standard legal reform in Demacia, Morgana naturally supported it, even though their views were somewhat conflicting.
In the end, she manifested a purple feather that matched the color of her own wings. At first glance, it resembled an oversized raven's feather, but it was many times harder than steel.
"If you need my help with anything in Demacia, infuse your magic into this feather. I know you possess immense magical power, so don't tell me you can't perform magic," Morgana told Li Lin.
This feather could only be used once, and Morgana did not limit its use other than confining it to Demacia.
Had this been before he crossed to Shurima, when Li Lin's birthplace was Demacia, this feather would have been crucial.
Having an ally who inherited half of the celestial power was undoubtedly a trump card.
However, with Li Lin now donning nano armor, his combat power might rival Morgana's, and he naturally did not need her assistance for his own safety.
Besides, he was accompanied by Zoe, who had fused with the Twilight Star Spirit and was even stronger.
Although she often seemed unreliable, she proved to be dependable in critical moments, as evidenced by her performance today when she nearly fought Morgana.
Li Lin planned to call Morgana only if the magical law reform in Demacia was sabotaged by those with malicious intent.
After securing the feather, Morgana vanished from sight, and even the AI and Zoe could not detect or sense her departure.
"I don't like her! That woman is as annoying as the pair of the Sun and Moon at Mount Targon" Zoe said, glaring at the spot where Morgana had stood, her arms crossed in displeasure.
Li Lin paid little attention to her complaints, his attention drawn to Zoe's mention of the "Sun and Moon": "Are you referring to the hosts of the Sun and Moon Star Spirits?"
"Yes, two proud individuals who, despite their mutual affection, must fight each other to the death."
Zoe flickered in front of Li Lin, floating in the air with her delicate, white hands cupping her cheeks, her dazzling eyes showing a hint of confusion.
"Why do you think two people who are deeply in love end up in such a deadly conflict? What could they possibly be fighting for?"
"Probably due to their differing ideologies," Li Lin sighed, "or perhaps... the influence of the celestial powers themselves."
Zoe's question not only referred to the well-known conflict between Leona, the The Radiant Dawn, and Diana, the Scorn of the Moon, but also fit Kayle and Morgana's situation.
Leona and Diana had mutual admiration, yet they were driven apart by the Solari' belief that using moonlight was taboo and heretical, resulting in the lovers becoming enemies.
Kayle and Morgana's discord stemmed from the extreme natures brought by their respective celestial powers, leading them to opposite sides.
Ultimately, aside from differing ideologies and positions, the influence of the celestial powers had the most profound impact.
Without the fate-altering influence of the celestial beings, they might never have ended up in such opposition.
"It's terrifying… I can barely imagine what it would be like if we stood on opposite sides!"
Zoe said, patting her chest with unease, her expression shifting as if recalling something.
"No, no, no… We won't, we definitely won't become enemies, right Li Lin?"
That depends on you, or how the Twilight Star Guardian within you feels.
Li Lin did not answer, instead shifting the topic, "Let's head back to Piltover. I have some matters to attend to."
With that, he put his helmet back on and activated the teleportation feature of his armor, locking onto his workshop's coordinates.
Seeing the blue-white glow emanate from Li Lin, Zoe opened a portal and grumbled, "You still haven't answered my question!"
...
Back in Piltover, Li Lin's first task was to instruct the AI to dispatch the mechanical soldiers to gather materials.
He intended to build the battlefield mech, Urgot, and elevate his level to 70.
There was no rush with Jarvan IV's matters.
Not to mention the two Noxian outposts, originally meant to block Demacia's main forces, had been destroyed by the celestial hosts.
With dozens of storm robots as escorts, mere mortal armies were insignificant. If Jarvan IV could control aerial combat machinery as freely as Li Lin, retaking Noxus' Immortal Bastion wouldn't be a problem.
The only caveat was the presence of formidable blood magic wielders like The Lady of Blood, Faris Noladi.
Furthermore, Jarvan IV, carrying wounded soldiers, had just left the Silent Lake Plains and re-entered Demacia. Crossing to the other side of the mountains to Wrenwall would take at least a few weeks.
In the workshop, Li Lin transformed his armor into casual wear and urged Zoe to find Kai'Sa or Powder to hang out.
Of course, given Zoe's nature, she was keen to stay with Li Lin, especially after their recent days apart.
However, to make it easier for Li Lin to accept her, Zoehad recently softened her demeanor significantly.
Understanding that he was indeed busy, Zoe did not disturb him further. With a portal opening beneath her, her petite form fell through it, vanishing from sight in an instant.
With no one around, Li Lin let out a small sigh of relief.
The technology required for the battlefield mech, Urgot, was not particularly advanced; the most sophisticated aspects were merely electromagnetic weapons and compressed ammunition.
However, its size was a concern. Unlike the Sky Titan, which could transform, he had initially put off its creation.
Additionally, this mass-produced combat mech was a consumable item, so cost was a factor. Therefore, Li Lin had not planned to equip "Urgot" with more advanced technology.
With dozens of mechanical soldiers gathering the materials and transporting them to a secret factory in Zaun—once Renata's but now fully under his control—Li Lin was preparing to make some war machines that were inconvenient to produce at home.
Before he could transform his armor back and set the teleportation coordinates, a private call from the academy interrupted his plans.
[Master, Professor Heimerdinger's private number is calling.]
"Put it through."
As soon as Li Lin spoke, the AI connected the call, and Heimerdinger's distinctive sharp voice came through: "Oh ho ho~~ Good afternoon, child. Are you free right now?"
"Of course, Professor. What's the matter?"
"Well… it's not exactly a big issue."
Heimerdinger's tone sounded somewhat hesitant, and Li Lin suddenly had a bad premonition.
"Just tell me straight, Professor. Is it those kids causing trouble at the academy?"
"Trouble? No, no… uh, I mean, it does involve Powder, but it's not exactly trouble." Heimerdinger sighed, "It's hard to explain over the phone. Just come over! I'm in my office."
After hanging up, Li Lin quickly transformed his armor and set the teleportation coordinates for outside the office building.
Due to the limitations of "Hextech Teleportation," teleporting directly into an enclosed space could sometimes result in errors, so he avoided going straight to the office.
Upon arriving at the academy, he flew up from outside the building, entering through an open window on the top floor. He then transformed his armor back into casual attire and proceeded to Heimerdinger's office at the end of the corridor.
As Li Lin approached the large double doors to the office, he heard Powder and Milo arguing while Ekko tried to calm them down.
In addition to them, another youthful and energetic voice was also present.
Li Lin knocked lightly on the door, and after receiving Heimerdinger's permission, he entered the office.
The system panel notification appeared, catching him by surprise:
[Congratulations! You have interacted with 30 heroes, leveling up by 2 levels and earning 2 skill points.]
(End of Chapter)
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