Two Cities, I build mecha in Picheng

Chapter 110 The Comeback of Renata
On the border between Piltover and Zaun, in a closely guarded building in the Frontier Market.

Li Lin, who was wearing power armor, walked down the elevator, walked through the spacious and deserted corridor, and pushed open the door at the end.

Inside the smoky room, a man in a dark red formal suit with a cigar between his right index and middle fingers raised his head, and a look of surprise flashed in his intact right eye.

"Li Lin? What a rare visitor."

Shirko put the half of the cigar in his hand into the ashtray and extinguished it, and Li Lin at the door beckoned him to sit on the chair in front of his desk.

"How is the work related to the power station going?"

Li Lin was also polite, and while pulling out his chair and sitting down, he asked about the status of the power plant in recent days.

"With the active cooperation of those alchemy barons, half of the citizens in the lower level of the middle square have replaced alchemy technology for power generation, and the tidal power station is now operating close to the rated load."

A rare smile appeared on Silko's face, "The number of alchemy accidents in that city has decreased a lot over the past few years."

"This is expected..." Li Lin lowered his head and pondered for a moment, "Has the site selection for the new thermal power plant been decided?"

"Well, it was chosen in the trench area, the site of Baron Middenstock."

A trace of disdain flashed across Shirko's face.

"This guy seems to be targeted by Golask recently. She wants to annex Middenstock's alchemy technology workshop and his industry, and then he came to me for help."

Silko paused for a moment, lowered his eyes and chuckled, "As for the price... the ownership of an alchemy technology power station and the sponsorship fee for the reconstruction in exchange for his remaining properties not being annexed, I think it's quite profitable."

"Renata?" Li Lin frowned, "This woman has been silent for several months, and now she is making a comeback?"

When talking about Renata, Silko's face darkened instantly.

Li Lin noticed his abnormal mood, "What happened?"

"I have been suppressing the business of Golask Industries for the past few months, thinking that this old woman should understand my warning and get scared.

"But I didn't expect that she actually bought a family member of one of my subordinates who was in contact with Singed and asked him to steal a bottle of shimmer potion from Singed's alchemy workshop.

"However, I have sent him and his family to the junction of Piltover Canal and Warden's Sea, and asked them to say hello to the stingrays on the bottom of the sea.

"A family... always needs to be neat and tidy, isn't it?"

Li Lin shook his head helplessly, this phenomenon is too common in Zaan.

If you want to be a second or fifth child, you must first consider whether you have the qualifications to let the next family protect you...

"So, the formula of the Shimmer Potion has been leaked? So how far has Singed's research on it gone?"

"The drug's addictive properties have been completely removed, but it will still occasionally cause cell mutations, but even the mutations are not as serious as before."

"Causing cell mutation...the risk is still too great." Li Lin frowned and thought for a while, then raised his head and asked, "Do you think Renata will perfect the Shimmer Potion?"

As soon as he said this, Silko laughed out loud as if he had heard some joke.

"This kind of thing, even Singed, the best alchemist in Zaun, is not 100% sure to perfect it.

"Gorask, who has climbed to his current status by disgraceful means, how can He De have an alchemist who can be comparable to Singed and can perfect the shimmer potion?"

However, Li Lin's next words froze Shirko's smile:
"But even if it can't be perfected, she can directly mass-produce and put it into use according to the current low-light potion formula, right?"

"Damn it!" He slapped the table hard, then rubbed his hands on his face a few times, "This woman is too much of a hindrance, it's better to get rid of her..."

As he spoke, a thoughtful expression appeared on Silko's face.

The sound right eye turned around and stared straight at Li Lin in front of him.

"Why are you staring at me like this?" Li Lin guessed his thoughts immediately, "I won't kill her."

"Why? Didn't you kill Baron Takeda yourself a few months ago?" Silko didn't understand why.

"Takeda only has a few mines and an alchemy workshop. Although the overall strength is stronger than Renata's, the economic strength is far inferior to her." Li Lin explained slowly.

"What's more, the industries under Renata's hands are all industries, which are different in nature from the mine alchemy workshop, and almost involve all walks of life in Zaun.

"And she is very good at buying people's hearts, and there are quite a few loyal people under her command... Have you considered the consequences of doing so?"

Li Lin didn't understand what he said, but Shirko could easily hear the hidden meaning.

If Renata is killed directly, her entire industry in Zaun will cause turmoil, not to mention that group of loyal subordinates will definitely avenge her.

At that time, Zaun, which has finally stabilized a lot, will become chaotic due to the struggle between the alchemy barons.

Maybe it will attract the attention of that gray lady who likes to walk in the haze...

In addition, this is also contrary to Li Lin's concept of insignificant and stable development.

Shirko said in a displeased tone, "Then what do you think we should do? You can't let this guy go, right? After the thermal power plant in the upper city was built in the past few months, the demand for coal has soared.

"Although two of the mines that your Gilamann family annexed Takeda are also coal mines, but that output is not enough, isn't it?
"Golask also owns a few coal mines. Just one thermal power station makes her a lot of money. The benefits I get from the border market are no match for her."

"Silk, how did I find out that your mind has been a little confused these past few months? Are you starting to enjoy a comfortable life and becoming like Vander?"

Li Lin's slightly teasing words made Silko's face sink, "What do you mean by that? Taunting me?"

"I didn't mean to ridicule you. What I wanted to express was, was it right for you to say that you would fight an eye for an eye?" Through the mask, Li Lin's voice seemed to have a mechanical and metallic quality.

Shirko frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized, "You mean you want me to send someone to infiltrate her property?"

"That's right, it's best to replace all the management with our people, and directly lift her up..."

Silko's right eye flashed brightly, and he immediately answered: "In this way, even if we get rid of Gorask later, our people can take over her property immediately, so as to ensure the order and stability of Zaun."

Afterwards, he changed to a smiling expression and looked at Li Lin, "I found that you have become more and more mature in solving things, and you are more considerate than me in some places."

"No one is static." Li Lin shook his head, "The gossip is over, now let's talk about the business."

"I just said, you definitely didn't come to me today just to ask about the latest situation."

Shirko picked up the cigar that was next to the ashtray, lit it again with a flip-top buddy, and squinted his eyes to take a deep puff.

"Tell me, what else has stumped our congressman's son-in-law?"

"How do you even know this?"

Li Lin complained helplessly, but Shirko's teasing expression greeted him.

"Forget it, how do you know it's not important."

He took a deep breath and continued: "I'm here this time to ask you to find me a place, I want to build an arsenal.

"Well...the kind that cannot be known by law enforcement officers and members of parliament."

(End of this chapter)