Time flies.

Before you know it, it's been a month since you drove out the Noxians and Zaun gained independence.

While production in Zaun has not yet resumed, most of the alchemy factories are still open, and the mines are mothballed, the infrastructure has been rebuilt – at least most of the people don't need to be crammed into the sewers.

For example, Nick, one of the first followers of Jana, already owns a small house of his own.

Although the main material of the house is recycled from the rubble, and the paint of the house is only a simple white plaster, this is Nick's new home.

A new home of your own, which does not require protection money.

The only pity is that the little house is always empty - because Nick still loses his brother after all.

When the Noxians were driven away, in the sunken ruins, Nick found his brother, a distorted corpse that had long since been unrecognizable.

Unfortunately, Wen became one of the sacrifices of Naga Kapolos, and not only did he lose his life, but even his soul was taken to the depths of the ocean.

Nick recognized his brother by the pendant around his neck, the only inheritance his brother had inherited from his parents.

Nick, who has lost all his relatives, is now left with only Zuan.

People in peace can never imagine war, war is a violent confrontation, it is the ultimate chaos, and everyone can fall in the next moment.

Thanks Jana.

If it weren't for Jana, Nick might never have come out of the shadows.

When the teachings of Cana spread, the Zuans, who had endured all kinds of suffering, finally had their own unanimous will - for the future of the Zuans not to experience this kind of suffering, and for all the Zuans to be able to straighten their backs.

Under Jana's guidance, the people of Zuan have truly turned their grief into strength, turning their nostalgia for their loved ones and hope for the future into their own motivation to move forward.

In this way, Zaun burst out with powerful and unimaginable power - the reborn Zaun people are like industrious ants, working overtime to build their new home.

Regardless of gains and losses, regardless of remuneration.

Perhaps one day in the future, this simple, almost unselfish labor will become ridiculous, but at least for now, Zaun has risen from the rubble through the efforts of all people.

However, a new war is about to begin.

This time, the enemy is Piltover - the once evolutionary twin cities now seem bound to fight.

Nick, on the other hand, once again joined the battle sequence, still at the forefront.

When the nest is invaded, the worker ants will also grow fangs and rush ahead.

At this time, the vast majority of people in Zuan were like Nick, with almost nothing but faith and the future.

……………………

Piltover's general mobilization order has been issued, and the army has finally been assembled.

In Zaun's sewers, Rod wiped his forehead at the end of the day's work and finally sorted out his gear.

The staff is the core prototype of Hex who robbed his apprentice (Victor's own staff), although it is not very handy, but it can barely be used.

This time, Rhodes will enter the battle as a fire support and identity.

The courage of the Zaun to defend their homeland is commendable – but in Rhodes' view, they still need to grow.

If the militia of Zaun were to face Piltover's army armed to the teeth, the war would turn into a massacre!

The Zaun might have been able to charge under artillery fire – but in reality, it was death.

This is a world of extraordinary strength, and with the exception of Demacia's group of guys who have trained their physical strength to the extreme, it is very undesirable and unwise to use flesh and blood to resist damage.

So the key to the war ultimately fell on the shoulders of Rhodes and Jana.

The only way to win the war is to drain Piltover's spare Hex Crystals so that they have to use those that are in danger of exploding.

As long as you hold out until that moment, victory will come!

Until then, in the face of possible artillery bombardment and armed raids, everything will have to be carried by Rhodes and Jana.

Confirming that the defensive circle on his cloak was working well, Rhodes cocked his collar and put on his hood.

After hesitating for a moment, Rod took out a bottle of the mixture from the lattice around his waist and drank it down.

As long as this battle is won, he will have the capital to face the broader world outside, so Rod will no longer hesitate, what is the use!

The command task was given to Ike, and under the coverage of the saturation firepower that he might face, Ike was likely to be killed in seconds before he could use the time staggered in a head-on battle - so Rod simply handed over the command task to him.

Jinx and Giggs have laid a large minefield on the coast, these Hex explosives are quickly ineffective, and Rhodes is not worried about leaving war scars or anything like that, through these mines, Rod does not have to worry about Zuan being attacked on all sides, at least for the time being.

Zaun's overall defense didn't hide from Piltover - after all, they could see Zaun's arrangement clearly when they ascended to the top.

Under Piltover's nose, Rhodes left them with a path to get to Zaun as soon as they restarted the Hex-pressure transporter.

As long as you dare.

Zaun was ready, and Rhodes waited quietly for Piltover to make a move.

At this moment, Rod was extremely calm.

Jana also rarely left Rod's shoulders and turned into a human form, looking at Rod's eyes, full of tenderness - this time, Zuan has us waiting together.