Li Lin's pupils shrank slightly, and he immediately took a breath of cold air, "You..."
"What you're trying to say is: I actually know this, right?"
Camille put down the porcelain cup and leaned lightly against the back of the sofa. Her two metal hands, which looked like they were covered with brown gloves, were crossed on her lower abdomen. The blade of her right leg was tilted diagonally on her left leg, sitting in a standard and elegant posture of an upper-class aristocrat.
"You have to understand one thing, kid. This is Piltover, and the Ferros family is the real controller of this city. Those council members are just puppets we push forward."
She spoke in a calm tone, as if nothing could make her anxious.
"In Piltover, nothing secret can be hidden from the eyes and ears of the Ferros family... In other words, I know almost everything in this city."
Li Lin continued to remain silent, but his heart was now in a mess.
The story description in the background alone is misleading.
Camille is much more powerful than he expected...
At this point, since she already knew everything, it was no use pretending to be stupid or ignorant.
It would be better to confess directly, maybe it can increase Camille's favor.
Li Lin took a deep breath and then spoke slowly:
"Yes, I improved upon the Hextech Crystal and transformed it into a more stable crystal with higher energy supply efficiency. I named it the Hextech Energy Crystal."
Camille raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise on her face, "Oh~? Is that the crystal in your pocket?"
She glanced at Li Lin's pocket containing the energy crystal and added, "My Hex Core can resonate with Hex Crystals. The crystal in your pocket makes me feel different."
Meeting Camille's gaze, Li Lin nodded with a stiff neck and took out an exquisite small metal box from his pocket.
After opening the lid, a round and unpretentious blue bead lay quietly inside.
"Yes, it has indeed completely stabilized, and the energy stored in it is much greater than that of ordinary Hextech crystals."
Camille picked up the crystal and looked at it for a long time.
"Hmm... but it seems there's more to it than that? My Hex Core senses the flow of energy particles. It seems it can recharge itself?"
To Li Lin's surprise, after looking at the crystal, Camille actually put it back into the box, and didn't seem to have any intention of taking it away.
"How interesting." The curve of her lips rose even higher. "A 16-year-old boy has achieved such great success in the field of science... Are you interested in joining the Philos family?"
"Uh...this..." Li Lin looked a little embarrassed.
"It's just a joke." Camille chuckled. "I can see that you seem to be interested in Miss Caitlin from the Gilaman family, so I won't force you to join us."
Li Lin smiled and did not refute.
While Camille was speaking, he seemed to see a flash of sadness in those blue eyes.
Is this an illusion?
He didn't have time to think about it, only to hear Camille change the subject: "However, you can't produce this crystal on your own. You must reach a cooperation with us."
"Huh?!" Li Lin made a surprised sound.
"Do you think I will kill you and take away the technology for making crystals?" Camille chuckled.
Li Lin nodded subconsciously.
"The Ferros family has reached the pinnacle of power and wealth. Now, apart from the wealth of the Midalda family, no other family in Piltover can threaten us."
Camille poured hot tea into the slightly cooled porcelain cup, then picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.
“Among those I killed, some were threats to the stability of the Upper and Lower Cities, while others were spies who stole scientific research technology and achievements from the Philos family.
“You developed the Hex Energy Crystal yourself, and you also developed a new type of generator.
"I have no reason to kill a genius who could create a new future and make Piltover more prosperous."
Camille's words made Li Lin completely relax. "Your wisdom, ma'am."
"For your sake, the Giraman family is eligible to cooperate with us, just like the Midalda family, to produce this new type of Hextech crystal... However, we need 90% of the profits."
She held up a finger. "Your share of the profits will be the same as the Midalda family's. We won't be partial on this point. You can talk to Councillor Gilaman after she wakes up."
10% profit share...
If Lady Karina knew your offer now, she would probably wake up from her slumber and find a place where no one is around to curse the Philos family for being so heartless.
Noticing Li Lin's conflicted expression, Camille smiled and said, "If you find it difficult, I can personally go talk to Councillor Gillaman..."
"No, no, no, please don't bother me with this." Li Lin quickly shook his head and declined.
"Another step on the road to evolution."
Camille stood up gracefully and walked slowly to the window of the small reception room.
Then she opened the window, raised one bladed leg and placed it on the windowsill, with the hooks and locks ready in the grooves on both sides of her hips that flashed with blue light.
Before Camille left, she turned back and looked at Li Lin again, "I look forward to your future masterpieces, child."
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