Arcane: Twin Cities Mechanic

Upon learning of Galio's awakening, the Lightshield Royal Family acted swiftly.

Within half an hour, the royal guards, along with several nobles, poured out of the city gates and made their way to the monument of Galio located outside the city, on the Battle Memorial Road.

At that time, many citizens who had heard the news had already gathered outside the soldier's cordon, cheering at the distant giant statue.

Galio, who had once awoken in legends, was now alive again—this was a cause for celebration, something worth cheering for.

As they watched the giant, now standing and occasionally bending down to converse with soldiers, laughing heartily, not just the accompanying nobles, but even Jarvan III looked bewildered.

How had Galio suddenly come to life?

While the nobles and soldiers behind them continued to point and discuss Galio, Jarvan III quickly noticed Li Lin and Sona nearby.

"Sona!"

Barrett was the first to react, immediately dismounting and rushing toward her.

Then, Jarvan III exchanged glances with his son and Tiyana, signaling Zhao Xin with a look, and they decided not to approach Galio yet. Instead, they followed Barrett.

"Father!" 

"Lord Buvelle."

Their team captain, Joseph, and his adjutant promptly saluted.

Barrett nodded in acknowledgment, his anxious gaze quickly returning to Sona. "What exactly happened here?"

Although Barrett knew his daughter was a mage, her magic mostly relied on the ancient zither to be cast.

Moreover, driving Galio required a tremendous amount of magical energy. Even on battlefields with mages, it was unlikely that the giant statue would awaken. Otherwise, it wouldn't have remained a legend for so long.

Barrett was certain that his daughter's magical talent wasn't enough to bring Galio back to life, leaving only one possible person who could have done it...

His gaze turned to Li Lin, who remained calm, smiling politely and returning the salute. Barrett didn't know what to say to him.

Over an hour ago, the king and a few trusted nobles had gathered in the Hall of Courage, discussing how to handle a fallen noble who spread rumors about Morgana's "fall" and also debating the magic ban decree. 

When the news of Galio's awakening reached them, everyone was stunned.

Without waiting to summon other ministers, Jarvan III immediately called for the royal guards on duty to join him on horseback, and some nobles, who had heard the news, met him on the way.

"This is complicated..." 

Sona gestured with her fingers, but seeing the king approach, she hesitated, unsure how to explain things to her father.

"I'll handle this," Li Lin spoke, addressing the king, prince, and General Tiyana with a bow.

"You're the one who revived Galio?" Jarvan III asked in astonishment.

His thoughts were similar to Barrett's—Li Lin had his own mechanical army, so reactivating Galio didn't seem out of the question.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Li Lin confirmed, causing several of them to freeze in shock.

Guessing was one thing, but hearing confirmation from the person himself was another.

"How did you do it?!" Tiyana exclaimed, unable to contain her surprise.

Li Lin repeated what he had previously explained. 

While some of the more complex terms, not found in Demacian, were rephrased by him, they understood his explanation.

As long as there is enough energy, Galio can remain awake!

And according to Li Lin, this process doesn't necessarily require magic.

The king suppressed his excitement and, trying to keep his voice steady, asked, "Are you saying that you have the ability to keep Galio awake indefinitely?"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Li Lin thought for a moment, "The nature of the magic-suppressing stones isn't to block magic but to absorb it. As long as there's a continuous energy source installed in Galio, he'll have enough energy to move freely."

The group fell silent for a moment. Barrett suddenly realized, "Wait! You said magic-suppressing stones... how did you put it?"

Even the Durand family, who had invented the magic-suppressing stone giants, knew very little about its workings. The rest of Demacia knew even less. Almost no one understood the exact nature of the stones.

"This…" 

Jarvan IV noticed the confused expressions on his father, father-in-law, uncle, and Tiyana's faces—clearly, they didn't know much about the true purpose of the magic-suppressing stones.

Of course, since Li Lin had already invented armor that could change into normal clothing, commanded a mechanical army, and now awakened Galio, they still trusted his expertise.

"You and Lord Palmer of the Durand family must have a lot in common," Jarvan III mused, stroking his gray-white beard. "He's currently working to resurrect the glory of his ancestors, aiming to create a battalion of magic-suppressing stone giants for Demacia."

A battalion of magic-suppressing giants...

Now it was Li Lin's turn to be surprised.

If Galio's creation was an accident due to the absorption of too much magic, how would other magic-suppressing statues come to life?

Moreover, based on what he knew, even by the time of the historical timeline, Demacia didn't have a battalion of magic-suppressing stone giants like Galio.

Could they have been created later?

As Li Lin was lost in thought, Galio suddenly noticed the group and called out, "Hey! I recognize your armor! You're… Jarvan of the Lightshield, right? Am I right?"

His deep, rumbling voice had a note of confusion. "But you look a bit different from the last time I saw you."

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**Chapter 391: Nuclear-Powered Galio?**

Both Jarvan III and Jarvan IV looked up at Galio simultaneously, their eyes meeting. Then, father and son exchanged a smile.

"I'm Jarvan, but I'm certainly not the one you remember," Jarvan III responded with a cheerful grin. "You must be referring to my grandfather, right?" He still remembered how his grandfather had once deployed Galio during a battle against the barbarian tribes of the northern icy plains.

From the few records available, the barbarians didn't just have powerful mages who could fight hundreds of men alone, but they also had enormous beasts like the Behemoths, which were the size of small mountains.

Many soldiers had lost their lives to the dark magic of these mages, and even runesteel, known for its resistance to magic, which was mixed with the powder of magic-suppressing stones and sanctified with holy water, couldn't withstand the force.

The battle had been so fierce that only a handful of survivors remained. Descriptions of Galio were vague, barely mentioned at all.

Not long afterward, Jarvan I had died in battle in the southern Argent Mountains during a fierce fight with Noxus.

The only place Galio had fought alongside others was in the Ice Plains Campaign against the barbarians.

"Grand...father?" 

Galio scratched his head, clearly confused.

Although most of his time was spent in slumber, he didn't understand the concept of "life span," and most people in his hazy awareness were fleeting figures, only passing by. 

Since Galio had never known death, in his mind, those who suddenly "disappeared" were simply sent for repairs, just like he had after returning from battle.

"The Jarvan you speak of is Jarvan I. He passed away over a hundred years ago and returned to the embrace of Avarosa," Jarvan III paused, "I am Jarvan III, and this is my son, Jarvan IV."

Galio clearly didn't understand what "returned to the embrace of Avarosa" meant, but it didn't seem like a good thing, so he decided not to ask further.

"How long can you stay awake this time?" Jarvan IV asked immediately.

"As long as nothing breaks, the energy inside me should keep me awake for several days," Galio said excitedly. "This is all thanks to that little man over there!"

Since he hadn't had time to introduce himself earlier, Galio didn't know Li Lin's name.

"His name is Li Lin," Jarvan III introduced, his gaze toward Li Lin growing even more surprised.

"Hey… uh, Jarvan, he says he has the ability to keep me awake without using magic!" 

He must be referring to King Jarvan III!

Tiyana furrowed her brow, wanting to correct Galio's way of addressing, but ultimately remained silent. 

The giant before them was much older than the current king, so by hierarchy, it should be the king addressing Galio with respect.

"Hey, Li Lin, can you make me… what was it? Oh right, an energy core!" Galio said. "I can help you fight!"

Now that Galio was awake again, he wasn't focused on smashing things or fighting. His only thought was to stay awake.

As long as he stayed awake, he could remain on the frontlines, and there would be countless battles to fight!

There was a clear difference between a "full meal" and a "snack" for Galio.

Li Lin didn't immediately answer Galio's request but turned his attention to Jarvan III, who quickly understood what he was asking.

"If you can keep Galio awake, Demacia will pay any price, as long as we can afford it!" 

Jarvan III's booming voice immediately drew the attention of the distant nobles, and even the citizens who had gathered to cheer fell silent in awe.

Could Galio really stay awake indefinitely? They couldn't have heard that right!

Before Li Lin could respond, Jarvan III continued, "I hereby grant the Kiramman family of Piltover exclusive rights as Demacia's official trading partner. 

"Li Lin will also be appointed as Demacia's honorary ambassador, with land in Sassonli Town and the western Wattwa Hills of Demacia, titled 'Future Pioneer' and granted the honorary title of Duke, enjoying the same privileges as members of the Demacian royal family!"

This proclamation stunned everyone present, but none dared question the king's authority at that moment.

Even Tiyana didn't raise any objections.

With Galio, the ever-awake and tirelessly functioning justice titan, having such a permanent place in Demacia, the title of honorary Duke and royal privileges didn't seem like much at all.

Li Lin was shocked, a bit nervous. "Your Majesty, this…"

"This is the king's grace; you don't have to refuse!" Sona's excited voice rang in his mind.

"You deserve it," Jarvan III stepped forward, lightly patting Li Lin's shoulder. "What I just said is not part of the 'price' I promised. You can think of it as a special gift from me to you."

Having only arrived in Demacia a few days ago, and already being made a Duke, this was the highest noble rank under the king's authority...

Li Lin couldn't help but feel a deep sense of awe.

But now, his fate was tied to Demacia's. 

Though this wasn't exactly how he had imagined it, it would certainly make future plans for the League of Legends more convenient. There was no reason to refuse.

"I humbly thank Your Majesty for your grace!" 

Li Lin clenched his fists, crossing them over his chest, and gave a slight bow to the king, performing a standard noble salute.

Jarvan III, extremely pleased, gave him two more pats on the shoulder. "Hahaha… Good, good!"

"How exactly can you keep Galio awake?" Tiyana couldn't help but ask. "And without using magic?"

The king's order had been given. If Li Lin couldn't do it...

Had Li Lin known what Tiyana was thinking, he would have criticized her "frog in the well" mindset.

Just because she didn't know didn't mean others couldn't do it.

"I'll use the same energy core that powers my mechanical forces," Li Lin said with a slight smile on his face. "I've named it: a Nuclear Fusion Reactor."

(End of Chapter)

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