"Besides the floating robots, there were also numerous robots at least five or six meters tall among the densely packed mechanical forces. I'm sure you know who built them."
Jarvan IV reminded him of what happened that day, "I know you doubt his motives, but only Piltover has the technological capabilities to develop that mechanical giant.
"Based on what Li Lin described and what he said, it might have been him who really controlled the mechanical giant and killed the dragon."
Jarvan IV gave everyone present a little time to think, and then his eyes passed over the faces of Alberk and three or four other people.
"You have witnessed this journey. You have seen the strength of the floating robots that escorted us. Furthermore, those machines that are larger than them are likely to be even stronger.
"With such strength, just relying on the mechanical armies displayed, he can almost crush the people of Xiongdu. How dare you suspect that he is against us..."
Jarvan IV couldn't help but shake his head and smile, "How confident are you in your own abilities?"
Now, even Alberque didn't know what to say.
But His Royal Highness's questioning of the national army caused some dissatisfaction in Paldek.
"Your Highness, you can't say that."
He took in the expressions of assent from several of the guardsmen, then spoke passionately, "Our duty is to protect our homeland. Our hearts and our swords fight for Demacia. No enemy can breach the mithril walls of the heroic capital!"
"Confidence and enthusiasm are good things, Paldek, but..." King Garen IV pointed his finger overhead, "Can you fly?"
"……this?"
Pardek was stumped by his question.
"Answer my question, Paldek."
"No, Your Highness."
"Hmm... but those robots can fly." Jarvan IV's expression was indescribable. "And the weapons they're equipped with can penetrate a Noxian soldier in standard plate armor with a single strike. I've seen it with my own eyes along the way."
Pardek: "..."
Seeing the uncomfortable expression of "constipation" on his face, Jarvan IV sighed.
"Manager Zhao, my uncle taught me this when I was little: Don't employ someone you doubt, and don't doubt someone you employ... After chatting with Li Lin, I discovered that he is actually a very wise and intelligent person.
"Even though he's very young, very young...his manners, knowledge, and experience in all aspects far surpass mine."
"this……"
Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to react to His Royal Highness the Prince's comments on Li Lin.
"You must think I think too highly of him, right?"
"We dare not." Everyone said in unison.
But the expressions on their faces betrayed their true thoughts.
Jarvan IV knew that this alone was not enough to convince the people.
After a quick moment of thought, he continued, "What do you think of Manager Zhao?"
"How can a mere Piltover woman be compared with Chief Steward Zhao Xin?" A soldier who was obviously a fan of Zhao Xin retorted loudly.
Even in the Fearless Legion, only the Sword Captain could protect the king closely, but Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia, was an exception.
Ever since Xin Zhao began serving King Jarvan III over a decade ago, he has become an indelible legend in the army.
The three-clawed spear in his hand was invincible, and no soldier in the barracks could match him. Even the powerful Tiana Sword Captain was no match for him.
Not only did he coach the reserve soldiers of the Dauntless Vanguard under the assignment of King Jarvan III, but even the young Jarvan IV respectfully called him uncle.
The Demacian soldiers' admiration and worship for Zhao Xin came from the heart, even the elite warriors of the Fearless Vanguard.
Comparing an outsider with General Zhao Xin, isn't that an insult to him?
Paldek was very troubled and was about to scold his subordinates for their disrespect to the prince, but was interrupted by Jarvan IV with a wave of his hand.
He just laughed and said, "Since you admire Zhao Xin so much, you should know where he comes from, right?"
"Of course! That far eastern continent he called the First Land, Ionia," the soldier said calmly. "It's also where the once-invincible Noxian warband retreated."
"Yes, Ionia, a magical land."
Jarvan IV sighed, "My uncle was born in that land, and so was Li Lin... These days, I often wonder what that magical place is like, and how such a genius could be born there."
The soldiers gathered around the round table listened silently to the prince's emotion, and no one interrupted him.
Then, his gaze shifted to Shyvana, who had remained silent until then. "Syvana, you've gotten to know Li Lin today. If you were to give your opinion, what kind of person do you think he is?"
"Me, me?"
Shyvana was suddenly questioned by Jarvan IV, and seemed a little nervous in front of the prince's confidants.
"That's right, just say what you really think."
"My father told me that Ionia is truly a magical land." Shyvana hesitated. "As for my impression of Li Lin... I feel that he exudes an aura that threatens my life."
It actually made a dragon with the blood of an elemental dragon feel threatened...
And judging from Shyvana's expression, it seems that she is not exaggerating.
Even Jarvan IV was a little surprised by Shyvana's evaluation.
The room fell into silence again.
After about a minute, Jarvan IV spoke again: "Well, by now, I believe everyone should have some understanding of Li Lin."
He looked around, meeting the trustworthy soldiers with different expressions.
"Just as my father once trusted my uncle, Chief Steward Zhao, I will trust Li Lin today. With his strength, if he were colluding with Noxus, he wouldn't have to do this and even try to gain my trust."
Jarvan IV said solemnly, "Tomorrow, I will attend the Noxian prisoner exchange meeting with him. I will definitely exchange Ted back... No one else can sacrifice their lives to pay for my mistakes."
"But Your Highness..."
"Don't try to persuade me any more, Paldek."
Jarvan IV raised his right hand in a hushed gesture.
"I've made up my mind. Believe in me... and believe in Li Lin."
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