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Mr. Talis?

Could the trenchers build a weapon with the stolen crystal?

Shimmer, body replacements…

We’ve seen their ingenuity over the years, of course, they can.

If the right person got a hold of it, it’s possible they could utilize its energy.

We need to address this immediately.

I agree.

It was my responsibility to safeguard this technology and I failed.

My mistake cost people their lives.

I have come before you to recommend that we suspend all Hextech operations until the situation is resolved.

Including our laboratories, the refinery and the Hexgates.

Have you lost your mind?

The Hexgates must remain open.

Piltover’s status as a global shipping lane depends on it.

Thousands would lose their income.

But shouldn’t the safety of Piltover be our first priority?

You would sacrifice your life’s work?

Without the Hexgates, my goods cannot reach foreign markets till winter.

Am I to tell the Noxians their next shipment of wine will be vinegar?

Councilors.

It appears we are at an impasse.

If we shut down the Hexgates, the city will suffer.

But if we do nothing, we leave ourselves vulnerable to malefactors.

More lives may be lost.

Perhaps the time has come to explore a more radical solution.

What are you suggesting?

Mr. Talis has demonstrated his commitment to our safety.

He’s willing to sacrifice his own enterprise.

And it seems to me only Mr. Talis has the knowledge necessary to secure the Hexgates.

I propose that a new chair be brought forth, and that House Talis be elevated to this august body.

What?

As a Councilor, he will have the resources necessary to protect all our investments.

Councilor Medarda, his is highly irregular.

The Council has held seven seats for generations.

Does the boy have any experience?

Only that of a scientist.

Like Heimerdinger.

I believe Councilor Medarda is right.

Hextech security should be administered by a scientist.

I second the motion.

Well then, shall we vote?

Jinx!

Jinx!

Jinx!

Jinx!

That’s me.

Half a dozen enforcers, dead.

Enforcers.

Dead.

Yeah…

A building blown to pieces.

Oh, yeah.

Do you have any idea what you’ve done?

Actually, I do.

Happy Progress Day!

Hey.

How are you feeling?

I’ve had a break in the case.

Shouldn’t you be resting?

While the trail is hot?

Listen, you know how I’ve suspected there is a single mind behind the undercity’s violence?

The great conspiracy.

I think whoever attacked the square is our suspect.

The same symbols showed up at the botched smuggling operation at the Hexgates.

The Hexgates?

Keep up.

All this time, they’ve kept their dealings localized to the undercity.

Low priority.

The attack on the square changes things.

They’ve overstepped.

If I can figure who made this, it could lead me directly to whoever’s behind it all.

The answer is here, staring me in the face.

I can feel it.

How do you intend to prove any of this?

If I can just work this out.

Marcus will have to listen.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about the Council, they need more than just theories.

Since when did you concern yourself with the Council’s opinion?

Since I became a Councilor.

You’re serious.

When?

Why?

Have they discovered how to govern with grease and a spanner?

Ha ha.

I was actually hoping you might consider joining my staff.

“House Talis Security.”

That’s a ceremonial position.

I’d live behind a desk.

You almost died, Cait.

I just… I just want you to be safe.

Thanks, but I already have a job.

No.

You don’t.

After the attack, your parents spoke to the Sheriff.

This is the best I could do.

I don’t need charity, Councilor.

Yours or my parents’.

Cait.

Get out.

I need to speak with one of the inmates.

Oh, folks in here aren’t usually very talkative.

This one was hit by friendly fire.

He’s got reason to talk.

Must have been sent in today?

Oh.

Inmate 2135.

Yeah, I’m, uh, afraid that’s not possible.

Why not?

Uh, well, there’s been an incident.

What kind of incident?

The…not so pretty kind.

You don’t understand, I have to talk to him.

Oh, you’ll be able to As soon as he can move his jaw again.

Who assaulted him?

Who the hell are you?