Chapter 274 [0272] Legal Principles

As Lux directly expressed her intention to take back the Sun Gate, the situation outside the parliament building instantly became tense.

On the Piltover side, the councillors present immediately started to make a fuss - even when they were facing the Noxians just now, they were not as excited as they are now.

However, this is not incomprehensible.

After all, the Noxians have never confiscated property. For most conquered people, the Noxian policy has always been not to retroactively confiscate past events. Even if Piltover changes to the Noxian flag, their wealth will not decrease.

(Of course, the occupation of Noxus also means heavy bleeding. After all, the Noxian tax rate is extremely high, and merchants have to pay more taxes and also need to spend a lot of money in exchange for exemption from military service.)

However, Lux directly stated that she wanted to take back the Sun Gate, which made them completely unacceptable. Among the councillors of Piltover, half of them live on the shares of the Sun Gate. Without the income from the Sun Gate, how can they maintain their life of luxury?

Unfortunately, Lux didn't even bother to look at these guys. She just smiled at Camille in front of her, waiting for the answer from the Gray Lady.

Camille couldn't answer.

She would never allow the Sun Gate to fall into Zaun's hands.

But the problem was that she didn't have the confidence to refuse now.

Yes, facing Lux's request to take back the Sun Gate, Camille could certainly refuse through equity recognition, but in the current situation, would it be useful to refuse?

The current situation in Piltover is that the north of the city is a mess, the Stillwater Prison has been breached, and the parliament guards at the parliament building have suffered heavy casualties and are almost out of ammunition and food.

In such a situation, it is simple to simply refuse Lux, but then what?

Turn against each other on the spot and have a big fight, and everyone relies on their own abilities?

I can't beat them!

Compared to those bastards who only care about their own interests and have nothing but attitude, Camille cares more about how to solve this problem.

She tried to propose several alternative suggestions, but Lux remained unmoved. No matter how Camille hinted, she insisted on taking back the Sungate Seagate.

Seeing that Lux seemed to be staring at the Sungate, Camille had to change the way of communication.

"With the development of Hextech and the application of new equipment, the Sungate Seagate is about to undergo a new round of financing." She sighed helplessly, "Maybe Zaun can use the bottom price to buy 10% of the shares - how about it?"

This is the closest way Camille can think of to get the best of both worlds.

Although the figure of 10% is a bit lacking in sincerity, the so-called sky-high asking price and bargaining is not about the proportion, but about this solution.

Piltover can give up part of the profits of the Sungate, but it must not hand over the Sungate!

The Sungate is the root of Piltover. If we hand it over, we will dig up the root of Piltover. In comparison, it would be better to simply give up some of the shares of the Sungate Sea Gate to pay for Zaun's help this time!

However, Lux was unmoved.

"Reclaiming the Sungate is non-negotiable." Her tone still carried an unquestionable meaning, "It's not about buying some shares, but taking back the Sungate Sea Gate that should be taken back - the Noxians can easily occupy the north of the city, why can't the builders of the Sungate even take back the Sungate they built?"

Seeing that Lux was unmoved and had no intention of giving in, Camille had no choice but to give up mediating.

Shaking her head, Camille, who had been whispering with Lux before, suddenly raised her voice.

"Noxus should not occupy the north of the city, just as the Sun Gate should not be given to you, Miss Lux." Camille had no choice but to use a heart-breaking method, "Zuan gets the Sun Gate and the conflict between the two cities continues. Is this your intention or Demacia's intention?"

To be honest, although I learned from Heimerdinger that Lux's original name was Laxana Crownguard and she was a Demacia, Camille didn't want to take advantage of this if possible.

That's right, Lux's Demacia background can change the nature of this matter. Although I don't expect the Zaun people to give up their support for Lux, at least Camille can get more room for maneuver at the negotiation table.

Now, I proposed a compromise, but you didn't give in at all and insisted on causing a conflict. So you want to get the Sun Gate back for the Zaun people?

Are you sure it's not for Demacia?

"This has nothing to do with Demacia." Lak shook his head without hesitation, "I just want to take back what should be taken back."

"Then let someone else talk to me." Camille snorted, revealing her true colors, "As you said, Piltover and Zaun were originally one, this is Oshra Vaz'an's internal affairs!"

Camille is confident in facing other negotiators.

For her, if Lux can stay out of it, then all problems will become simple - in the final analysis, she is only afraid of Lux.

However, what Camille did not expect was that when she heard her say this, Lux's face showed a bright smile.

"So, you are willing to admit that Piltover and Zaun were once part of Oshra Vaz'an?"

"...Yes." After hesitating for a moment, Camille finally nodded, "This is history."

"If that's the case." Lux's smile widened, "Why not rebuild Vazuan?"

Such an abrupt announcement made Camille completely stunned.

Not only was Camille stunned, even the Zaun law enforcement officer behind Lux ​​was stunned for a moment - you know, even if they are Zaun people, all they want is the Sun Gate Port!

Amid everyone's surprised eyes, Lux took out a golden feather.

"In the name of Karya, the regent of the Shurima Empire."

Then, looking at Camille who was stunned in front of her, Lux lowered her voice for the first time.

"It's good for both of us to work together. After eliminating those insects who only know how to lie on the wealth of their ancestors, we may need to talk alone."

Looking at the golden feather in Lux's hand and listening to the whispers of everyone around her, Camille's eyes began to shine.

Although she was not interested in the regent of the Shurima Empire, she did need to talk to Lux in private.

As Lux said, those guys who are resting on their ancestors' wealth are really a bunch of bugs that can only drag their feet.

Kalya's small class: The income of Sungate's original shares:

As the most stable and high-yield "financial product" in the entire Runeland, Sungate's original shares have long attracted a large number of wealthy people. They are the old money of Piltover and have always occupied a considerable weight in the parliament.