Chapter 329 Crisis of Trust

With Li Lin's support, Jarvan IV's confidence became much stronger.

This time Ted was caught, he was responsible for the death of a large number of soldiers on the battlefield, and he was not prepared to deny it.

As the crown prince of the Kingdom of Demacia, facing one's own mistakes is one thing, and daring to take the correct approach to correct one's mistakes is another.

At night, because this level of wine has no effect on the strengthened Li Lin.

He called down the morning light that had been floating in the sky with him, took out the portable folding gene editing tool, and prepared to operate on several soldiers overnight.

Because the deadline for prisoner exchange required by Noxus is the day after tomorrow, and Barrett will arrive at Renwall soon, time is very tight.

Li Lin had no choice but to reassure the Prince's Guards and the new Captain Sword of the Fearless Pioneers many times before facing their doubtful gazes and entering the room specially prepared for surgery.

While he was beginning the operation, Jarvan IV gathered a group of close associates, including Shyvana, in the war chamber of the keep to discuss a prisoner exchange with Noxus.

"Your Highness, the duty of our generals in Renwall is to protect your safety. You cannot attend the prisoner exchange meeting in Noxus."

The first person to express his opinion was Pardek, the new sword captain of the Fearless Pioneer Regiment.

Because Tiana Crownguard, who originally served as Captain of the Sword, commanded the entire Dauntless Vanguard, and led it to countless glories, was also the aunt of Galen and Lux. To participate in the election of Demacia's Grand Marshal, she must Resign from this position.

And Pardek is the new leader elected by the soldiers of the Fearless Pioneer Regiment. He recently accepted the king's conferment in the Hall of Heroes of Dawn Castle and wore the epaulettes of the Sword Captain.

However, compared to Tiana Crownguard, Pardek's team leadership experience is not that sufficient.

"Li Lin said he would help me."

Jarvan IV did not agree with his idea.

"Have you seen those flying machines in the town? They were developed by Li Lin. Without them, our journey to Renwall would not have been easy."

"That's right..."

Pardek's tone was hesitant, but he obviously didn't know how to refute the prince.

At this time, Adjutant Albuquerque interjected: "But Your Highness, have you never... doubted Li Lin?"

As soon as he said this, the eyes of more than ten people sitting around the round table in the room all focused on him.

Jarvan IV could not help but frown slightly, "What do you mean by this?"

"Have you never thought about why he happened to pass by the battlefield where we were fighting and then saved us by chance?"

Albuquerque looked around, with different expressions on everyone's faces.

There were frowns, doubts, confusion, uneasiness, and some people had obvious expressions of disapproval on their faces.

There was a brief silence in the room.

After more than ten seconds, Jarvan IV glanced at Shyvana sitting on his right and said, "Didn't Li Lin tell us that he heard about the giant dragon nearby..."

Although he didn't know about Shyvana's relationship with Ivar, Shyvana had never disclosed this aspect.

But with her dragon blood and the fact that the elemental dragons had recently started raging on the border of Demacia, he still had his own suspicions about the relationship between Shyvana and Ivar.

As soon as she heard the words spoken by Jarvan IV, Shyvana's body trembled subconsciously, "The dragon..."

"Yes, but according to the news from the Guardian Great Wall, the flame dragon was killed by a towering giant with a dazzling light all over his body.

"When the dragon bird reconnaissance team arrived at the scene, they happened to see the giant carrying the dragon's body and disappearing from the place as if it were a toy."

Jarvan IV's words made everyone present take a breath.

"is this real?"

"Impossible... The elemental dragon is not small in size. If the dragon is a toy in its hands, doesn't it mean that its body is at least a hundred meters tall?!"

"Except for the Shuriman Celestial Warriors in the records, it is estimated that only the original demigods of the Freljord can be this size, right?"

"It's literally bigger than the statue of Galio on the city wall!"

"But the celestial warriors disappeared completely after the Darkin War. The demigods of Freljord are just legends. No Demacian has ever witnessed them with their own eyes."

"Even if there are these extraordinary beings, why are they running to Demacia now? I don't believe it anyway."

"Hmph! Maybe it's the reason those dragon bird reconnaissance teams just made up because they didn't complete their planned goals?"

"Haft, don't talk nonsense!" Pardek scolded, and turned to look at Jarvan IV. Sure enough, he could see a slightly displeased expression on his face.

It is taboo to doubt one's teammates in front of His Royal Highness, especially troops who have made outstanding contributions on the battlefield.

Even members of the Fearless Vanguard cannot arbitrarily slander other compatriots based on their own military exploits.

After getting the hint from his commander's eyes, Haft immediately lowered his head and apologized: "I'm sorry, Your Highness. Sometimes I can't control my mouth... I didn't mean it."

Jarvan IV waved his hand slightly impatiently, "I wrote a letter a few days ago to inquire about the relevant details carefully. According to the reply from Guardian Great Wall, it is a huge mechanical giant."

Mechanical... giant? !

Many of the prince's cronies in the room were in an uproar again, and the image of Li Lin suddenly appeared in their minds.

"Albuquerque, as the adjutant who fought alongside me after Ted, you should know very well what happened when Li Lin forced back the blood-sucking bug.

"At that time, in addition to the aerial robots, there were densely packed mechanical troops, and there were also many robots that were at least five or six meters high. You must know who made them."

Jarvan IV reminded him of what happened that day, "I know you doubt his motives, but the only one with the technological capabilities to develop that mechanical giant is Piltover.

"Judging from what Li Lin described and what he said, maybe he really controlled the mechanical giant and killed the giant dragon."

Jarvan IV gave everyone present a moment to think, and then his eyes passed over the faces of Alberk and three or four other people.

"You are witnesses along the way. You have seen the strength of the aerial robots that escorted us, and those machines that are larger than them are most likely to be stronger than weak.

"With such strength, the mechanical army on display can almost defeat the people of Xiongdu. You actually suspect that he is not good for us..."

Jarvan IV couldn't help but shake his head and smile, "How confident are you in your own strength?"

At this time, even Albuquerque didn't know what to say.

However, His Royal Highness the Prince's doubts about the national army caused some dissatisfaction with Paldek.

"Your Highness, you can't say that."

He looked at the expressions of acquiescence of several guardsmen to this sentence, and then said impassionedly: "Our duty is to protect our homeland and our country. My heart and my sword are all fighting for Demacia. There are no enemies. You can break through the mithril city wall of the capital!"

"It's good to be confident and enthusiastic, Pardek, but..." Jia En IV pointed at the top of his head with his finger, "Can you fly?"

"……this?"

Pardek was stunned by his question.

"Answer my question, Pardek."

"No, Your Highness."

"Yeah...but those robots can fly." The expression on Jarvan IV's face had an indescribable meaning, "And the weapons they are equipped with can penetrate a Noro wearing standard plate armor with one blow. Texas soldiers, this is what I have seen with my own eyes along the way."

Pardek: "..."

Seeing the "constipated" uncomfortable expression on his face, Jarvan IV sighed.

"Mr. Zhao, my uncle taught me a saying since I was a child: Don't trust people you doubt, trust people you employ... After my conversation with Li Lin, I found that he is actually a very wise man.

"Even though he is very young, very young...his mannerisms, knowledge and experience in all aspects are far beyond mine."

"this……"

Everyone looked at each other and didn't know what to say about His Highness the Prince's comments about Li Lin.

"You must think I think too highly of him, right?"

"Don't dare." Everyone said in unison.

But the expressions on their faces betrayed their true thoughts.

Jarvan IV knew that this alone would not convince the public.

After a brief and quick thought, he continued to ask: "What do you think of Mr. Zhao?"

"How can a mere Mrs. Piltover be compared to General Manager Xin Zhao?" a soldier who was obviously an admirer of Xin Zhao retorted loudly.

Even in the Dauntless Legion, the only one who can protect the king personally is Captain Sword, but Xin Zhao, the steward of Demacia, is an exception.

Since Xin Zhao began serving King Jarvan III more than ten years ago, he has become an indelible legend in the military.

The three-clawed spear in his hand is invincible, and no one in the military camp can compare with him. Even the powerful Captain Tiana Sword has never been his enemy.

Not only did he mentor the reserve soldiers of the Dauntless Vanguard under the assignment of King Jarvan III, but even the young Jarvan IV respected him as his uncle.

The admiration and admiration for Xin Zhao among Demacian soldiers is genuine, even among the elite warriors of the Dauntless Vanguard.

Wouldn't it be insulting to compare an outsider with Manager Xin Zhao?

Paldek had a headache and was about to scold his men for being disrespectful to the prince, but was interrupted by Jarvan IV waving his hand.

He just laughed and said: "Since you admire Xin Zhao so much, you should know where he comes from, right?"

"Of course! The Far Eastern continent that he calls the land of birth, Ionia." The soldier said neither humble nor arrogantly. "At the same time, it is also the place where the invincible Noxus Chapter retreated."

"Yes, Ionia, a magical land."

Jarvan IV sighed with emotion, "My uncle was born in that land, and Li Lin was also born in that land... These days, I always wonder what that magical place is like, and how could such a genius exist. man of."

The soldiers around the round table listened silently to the prince's emotion, and no one interrupted him.

Then, his eyes moved to Sivana, who had remained silent until now, "Sivana, you have gotten to know Li Lin today. If you want to evaluate him, 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 all the prince's cronies.

"That's right, just say what you really think."

"My father once said that Ionia is indeed a magical land." Shyvana hesitated a little, "If I want to talk about my impression of Li Lin... I think there is something about him that makes me feel Life-threatening breath."

It can actually make a dragon man with the blood of an elemental dragon feel that his life is threatened...

And judging by Shyvana's appearance, it doesn't seem like she's being alarmist.

Even Jarvan IV felt a little surprised by Shyvana's evaluation.

The room fell into silence again.

After about a minute, Jarvan IV spoke again: "Okay, now that things have happened, everyone must know something about Li Lin."

He looked around and looked at the trustworthy soldiers with different expressions.

"Just like my father once trusted my uncle Zhao, I will trust Li Lin today. With his strength, if he colluded with Noxus, he would not need to do this and come to win my trust."

Jarvan IV said in a solemn tone: "Tomorrow, I will attend the Noxian prisoner exchange meeting with him. I will definitely exchange Ted back... No more people can sacrifice their lives to pay for my mistakes."

"But Your Highness..."

"No need to persuade me anymore, Pardek."

Jarvan IV raised his right hand in a quiet gesture.

"I have made up my mind, believe me... and believe Li Lin."