In a sense, the bureaucracy in Piltover was a real eye-opener for Rhodes.

Rhodes, who goes by the pseudonym Gary Vickers, can be said to be unimpeded all the way in Piltover under the "careful care" of Schream.

The batch of Hex Crystals prepared by Rhodes was problematic - these Hex Magic Crystals were all made up of small pieces, and there was Jiggs-filled Hex Explosive Gel in the gap as filler, which was absolutely impossible for this kind of thing to pass the quality inspection, but ...... Rhodes now looked at the certificate in his hand, his smile full of sarcasm.

It is true that Giggs's hands and feet are not easy to find, but as long as you look closely, the problem is still obvious - but after Rhodes explained that "this is a spatial crack caused by spatial extrusion during the winding path twist and turn, which affects performance somewhat", and took the initiative to give up a profit, these Hex crystals, which are likely to explode once used, successfully passed the acceptance.

Rod was even ready to forcibly brainwash if he failed (Rod doesn't know a few charm spells, and God knows the result of forcible brainwashing), but these people from the Quality Inspection Department are so cooperative that after completing the first step of the plan, Rod can't believe it.

Such a batch of explosives has become a reserve energy source for Piltover ?!

Shaking his head, Rhodes had nothing to say.

With Schlem's farewell, Rhodes returned to the Shadow Fists and left Piltover - and when the ship left the docks, Rhodes quickly teleported back to his base in Piltover.

The next step is for Piltover to have to use a lot of energy reserves so that the defective products can be put into use – preferably in military applications.

As for the method......

If it is to threaten Piltover in the name of Zaun, it is very likely that the result will be that Picheng will attack Zaun directly, so Rod needs to find someone to bear the blame for himself.

Originally, it would have been nice to hand over this black cauldron to Noxus, but Rod's public intention to cooperate seems to have made Svein vigilant, and the strategist commander stayed in Zu'an all day, almost staying at home, making it clear that you don't want to use me anymore, which made Rod also have a toothache.

(Actually, Svein had already found out that Rhodes was using him, but he was still thinking about what was going on with Azir, so he was still watching what happened to him.) ）

Without Noxus being blacked out for himself, it is quite difficult to lure Mrs. Pitworth to use a large number of Hex Crystals.

What to do?

Rod wanted to go directly to blow up Piltover's arsenal or treasury, but there is one thing to say, Piltover's Hex's technology level is still quite high, and they set up a large Hex interference circle in key parts of the city regardless of consumption, Rod has observed it from a distance and basically confirmed the situation - if he goes in, he will definitely not be able to get out.

Even LeBlanc, who is good at sneaking in, is at most looking for trouble with those family residences in Piltover, and a violent mage like Rhodes wants to directly attack the strategic location of Picheng, I'm afraid it's not a dream.

Moreover, Catherine would not allow Rod to do so.

Catherine's position is from the perspective of the civilians of Picheng, she does not allow Rhodes to expand Piltover's blows, nor does she allow them to affect a large number of civilians, otherwise she will turn her face with Rhodes in minutes, so Rhodes has to go around in a big circle, and through internal corruption, Li Dai Tao stiffened.

But when it came to stirring up the mood of the businessman, Rhodes was in great trouble.

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From Piltover's bell tower (where Wayne used to observe), Rhodes has a bird's-eye view of Piltover.

Piltover is now a bit quieter than it used to be – while the Neon Boulevard of the Stellar Strip is still lit up, the rest of the houses aren't even lit.

The scarcity of Hex crystals has severely affected the lives of the inhabitants.

Looking at the silent city, Rod touched his chin.

In Zaum, he used war to awaken the consciousness of the Zaun people, but in Piltover it is not easy to evolve through peaceful means......

The well-off life makes the people of Picheng choose to remain silent even if they know that they are suffering some injustice, and this numbness and silence is difficult to break.

The evidence of corruption in Rhodes' hands has been sent out, but contrary to Rhodes' expectations, the number of businessmen who dare to protest is very small, and everyone chooses to protect themselves, preferring to lose a certain market share rather than protest.

The Supreme Council of Picheng wisely chose to turn a blind eye, seeing that the turmoil was about to pass.

It's hard!

As long as the Leather City Supreme Council is not stupid, it is difficult for Rhodes to have a chance - and if Rhodes does not have a chance to continue to persevere, it is very likely that Zaun will be dragged down.

What to do?

Rod suddenly felt tired.

A traverser like himself, who has no system, can only be frightened step by step, even if he trembles.

If Rhodes wanted to, he could have become the King of Zaun and reconcile with Piltover at the expense of some Zaun interests - but what was the point of that?

(Even if you don't have a conscience, can you still don't want Jana?!) ）

I am fortunate to have come this far, how can I give up casually?

With a long exhale, Rhodes began to reflect on his mistake - did he choose the wrong direction and should not use the merchant as a breakthrough?

Rhodes thought about it carefully, and it seemed that throughout the ages, the bones of merchants ...... It's the softest.

Mistaken!

You need to change your goals!

Merchants are a bunch of unprofitable guys, and it's hard to get ahead of them unless there's enough to get ahead.

But Rhodes was in his hands...... There is no interest in making the businessmen take risks.

Since the merchants did not dare to force themselves with the Supreme Council...... Then, there are still scholars!

Rhodes believes that scholars like Victor who have received injustice are definitely not one or two!

Compared with those real-life businessmen, there should still be people who are willing to stand on the side of justice.

Rhodes thought of the vigorous movements, and it seemed that the students had always been at the forefront of the rush - although they were sometimes impulsively taken advantage of, but ...... Their blood is always hot!

The next moment, Rod, who had made up his mind, disappeared from the bell tower and returned to the Violet Dream.

"Ike, do you know where Britz is?"

"Britz?" Ike put on his glasses and buried his head in a pile of papers stared at the dark circles and raised his head, "That guy should still be leading the team to clean up the rubble - what are you looking for him?" ”

"I'm not looking for him - I'm looking for Victor!"

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Rhodes planned to provoke the dissatisfaction of the merchants after changing the Hex Crystal, and then simply cause violence if he had the opportunity, but the merchants were much more "instigated" than Rod imagined, so Rhodes chose to target the students of Hex Academy.

Rhodes didn't like that, but this time he couldn't do anything else.

And in order to have a bridge of communication with the students, Rod can only go to find Victor.