208 -204- Bug-level existence
"Lulu, get off him. You need to stay away from that big guy."
Tristana, carrying a large cannon equivalent to her height, walked over with bare feet. But saying she was barefoot wasn't accurate—Tristana's little feet had something resembling bandages on her, and little bandages were wrapped around her purple feet.
Her feet looked somewhat similar to Kaisa's, although the soles were generally human-like, the toes were pointed, and the nails looked like those of a beast, or, one could say, like a demon in an art piece.
But this was normal; Yordles were a non-human race. Although they all looked like miniature humans, these little beings had no relation to humans.
Male Yordles had appearances resembling various small animals, covered in thick, long fur. Female Yordles, while not resembling animals, had uniformly purple skin, and their faces had a thin layer of fuzz. The feeling of touching them was really comfortable! Linwin expressed with a smile!
////Dantes' apology video suddenly popped up in my head, if you know you know .....////
"It feels really great to touch, really!"
"Why are you touching Lulu's face?"
In front of Linwin, the Fae Sorceress's pointed hat was worn at the highest position, revealing her round and chubby little face. Her long hair, almost touching the ground, was also fully exposed.
At this moment, Linwin's right hand was placed gently on Lulu's chin, softly using a cat-petting motion on Lulu's chin.
Though he said that, the Pixie Witch still tiptoed, the tip of her witch's shoe pointing up, leaning towards Linwin. Her beautiful green eyes squinted, and her large ears trembled lightly.
Previously, when Linwin saw Lulu's small face in CG, he was curious about how Yordles felt when touched.
Now, Linwin had experienced it—really good!
But looking at Tristana walking up angrily from the side, Linwin thought for a moment, chose to extend both hands through Lulu's armpits, and then slowly placed this purple little one a bit further away.
Tristana and Lulu.
Is the ADC protecting their little support?
"Yes, just like this, keep a distance from her, you big human guy." Tristana saw Linwin's actions and hummed satisfactorily.
"I don't want to!"
The result left Tristana dumbfounded. Something unexpected happened to Linwin, and Lulu shouted, then rushed up again, hugging Linwin's leg with both hands. The less than a meter tall Lulu stood next to Linwin, looking at Tristana and saying, "Tristana, I can guarantee he's a good person."
"Lulu!"
Tristana called discontentedly.
"Believe me, Tristana, he helped me see again!" Lulu affirmed.
The little Pixie, Pix, flew to Tristana and danced around, as if testifying to what Lulu said.
Tristana extended her hand, pushed away the flying Pixie in front of her with a bit of annoyance, and then looked somewhat frustrated at the lectern, "Heimerdinger, aren't you going to do something?"
"Although you say that humans here can be trusted, isn't Lulu getting too close to him?" Tristana continued, "Heimerdinger, tell me quickly, where is that bomb girl?"
"Quiet, quiet down, my friends!"
The gaze finally shifted to the headmaster, and Heimerdinger wiped his forehead, even though he wasn't actually sweating.
Taking a deep breath, Heimerdinger spoke, "Firstly, Ziggs, let me answer your question."
"Hurry up!" Grumbled Ziggs loudly.
"The girl who can make bombs isn't called 'Bomb Girl,' she's called Powder, one of the dean in this University. She's right here in this campus. You don't need to worry; I'll take you to see her in a moment." Heimerdinger bent down, pressing his hands down on Ziggs who after hearing the words "wait a moment," attempting to climb onto the lectern.
"I can't wait a moment! I don't believe a human can have such talent."
Ziggs said loudly.
"Silly Ziggs, you can't underestimate humans. Have you forgotten what you saw all the way here? Those magical inventions!" Heimerdinger spoke up.
"Uh," Ziggs paused.
Seems like he did, huh?
Speaking of which, Heimerdinger was still considered half of Ziggs' mentor. He taught Ziggs science, but Ziggs liked explosions.
As a result, after spending some time in Piltover, Ziggs, realizing that Piltover couldn't teach him anything more, chose to use a Whispering Dandelion token to open a portal back to Bandle City.
However, in and out in such a short time, human science had advanced to a level Ziggs couldn't understand!
What is this Hextech?
"Next is your question, Tristana."
Seeing Ziggs pondering with his mouth open, Heimerdinger sighed, then turned to Tristana with crossed arms and said, "His name is Linwin, Tristana. He is a trustworthy human, a very good person."
Heimerdinger looked satisfied as he watched Linwin playing with the little witch at his leg, loudly proclaiming, "He's my student, a friend we can trust."
"Human? Friend?"
Tristana pursed her small mouth, revealing two sharp little tiger teeth when she opened her mouth, loudly saying, "Heimerdinger, you've only been out for such a short time, but how did you become like Poppy? Your words remind me of her."
"She also said humans are her friends, so she wanted to go to that... What was it called again?"
Hearing the keywords, someone's ears perked up, and Linwin quickly spoke, "Demacia."
"Ah, yes, Demacia!"
"Thank you, but it's none of your business! Who asked you?" Seeing that the one answering was Linwin, the artillery girl became impatient, "Although I have to thank you for reminding me, humans are still ugh," Tristana suddenly reached out, pulled her hair into two long tails, and then loudly said to Linwin, "You're annoying!"
Linwin: "..."
What's going on here?
But Linwin's mouth involuntarily revealed a smile.
Being scolded by Yordles, unexpectedly, feels refreshing.
Linwin's mood was strangely good!
No wonder there are Yordles in various places in the world of Runeterra; they are the treasures given to the material realm by the spiritual realm!
Take a look at these cute little people!
Bilgewater has Fizz, Shurima has Rumble, Demacia has Poppy, Freljord has Gnar, Ionia has Kennen, Piltover and Zaun have Heimerdinger and Ziggs, and even the Shadow Isles has Veigar.
It can be said that the existence of Yordles adds a buffer to most tragic stories in the League universe.
They are pure, interesting, innocent, and cute.
Therefore,
Linwin looked at the angry Tristana stomping her feet, not sure whether to thank Linwin or get angry at Linwin.
"Poppy? I like Poppy!"
Next to him, the little witch jumped up, saying to herself in a chattering manner, "I really like Poppy, but she's too serious. She always likes to lecture me."
"But even so, I don't dislike her."
Tristana immediately looked at Lulu, "Then do you remember what Poppy told you?"
Lulu was stunned, looking at Tristana, who walked to her front, pulling her hair into twin ponytails, letting go of Linwin's legs, and then starting to spin around her head non-stop, "I, I forgot!"
Tristana walked to Lulu's front, looking at the silly little witch sinking into confusion.
Then, something even more frustrating happened to Tristana.
The little witch looked at Tristana's twin ponytails, suddenly widened her eyes, and slowly lowered her hands as if she were a robot. Lulu, as if discovering a great secret, exclaimed, "Wait! Could it be that you and she are the same Yordle?"
Tristana: ....
Behind Lulu, Linwin: ....
"No, we definitely aren't." Tristana sighed deeply. "Lulu, we've been together for so long. We even saw Poppy when we came out. How could you think that we are the same Yordle?"
"It's possible that you two are the same person. You know, the color of your hair and the little wrinkles on your nose when you frown."
Tristana furrowed her brows.
"Yes! That's it!" Lulu immediately clapped her hands.
"Pfft"
Linwin couldn't help but chuckle at the conversation.
Tristana heard the laughter and quickly raised her head to look at Linwin.
Meanwhile, Linwin turned his body quickly, earnestly looking at the blackboard behind.
Well, this design is quite clever. There are two large blackboards in front and behind the classroom. The one in front is used by professors and teachers, while the one at the back is used by students. On this blackboard, students can write down their research topics to find like-minded people for experiments.
But on the surface, Linwin was looking at the blackboard, while in reality, he was paying attention to the conversation between the two little Yordles.
Poppy, huh?
A Yordle in Demacia, and at the same time, Poppy is a hero of Demacia, in direct opposition with the crazed Kled.
As for Poppy's strength.
Linwin knew it that she's extremely strong!
Because the hammer Poppy used is a heritage weapon that not even Garen is qualified to use.
But that little Poppy is a bit silly, or just like what Lulu said, too serious.
A somewhat self-deprecating and serious little Poppy, following the orders of the first Emperor, is always looking for someone who can wield the hammer.
But the old emperor is also a idiot. Facing a straightforward little yordle like poppy, he could've just directly said that the hammer is for her. But instead he just had to beat around the bush and didn't clarify it.
As a result, for hundreds of years, the straightforward Poppy has been looking for an hero to pass down the hammer.
But, the hero is Poppy herself!
The hammer has found its master, but she still doesn't know.
And in front of Linwin, Tristana was already deflated.
Tristana, who has been with Lulu for a long time, knows very well that getting angry with Lulu is pointless. Any person's anger, in Lulu's eyes, is just another way of playing with her. It's like chasing a little dog that stole your shoe. The whole process is a game for it.
Tristana sighed, rubbing her face, "I feel like I've been deceived by Heimerdinger. There's nothing powerful in these so-called weapons here."
"All the weird things I saw on the way, those aren't weapons!"
Tristana was a bit moody, spreading her hands towards Lulu, "I want to go back!"
Lulu blinked, hesitated for a moment, and then smilingly put her small hand into Tristana's hand.
"Idiot, I want the key!"
"Key? What key?" Lulu tilted her head, asking in confusion.
Trying to stay calm, Tristana didn't want to get angry, as Lulu would only be happier if she did. She would consider provoking Tristana's anger as a fun game!
"The Whispering Dandelion key, the key to open the portal! When we came, you insisted on being the one to keep it, so Heimerdinger gave it to you. Now, Lulu, give me the key."
"Whispering Dandelion key?" Lulu lowered her head, pouting, and started rummaging through her pockets on her robe. "Wait, let me find it."
Soon, various little trinkets appeared in Lulu's hands. Linwin didn't know when he had quietly turned around and walked to the side of the two Yordles, looking down at the two Yordle people bowing their heads to find things.
"This is a rainbow shell. Look, Tristana, there are tadpoles swimming inside!"
"I want the key!"
"Oh, I'm looking for it." Lulu lowered her head again, digging through the various pockets on her robe.
"A small sapling, um, this is the reward stone you gave me last time! Tristana, I got this stone back."
"Key!"
"Tristana, you're so annoying. Didn't I say I'm looking for it?" Lulu raised her head.
"Yes, of course you're looking, and you're searching diligently."
Tristana sighed heavily.
Why did she become friends with Lulu?
The dumbest Yordle among the Yordles!
She even mistook herself for Poppy!
Just because they are the same height, have the same hair color, and similar skin? But she's just a bit shorter, and their hair is also different.
And Poppy always wears the old Bandle City armor.
Lulu, this little idiot, what kind of eyesight does she have?
Standing on the side, Linwin's face lost its smile.
The things Lulu pulled out:
[Spirit Flower Seed (Item)]
Quality: ★★★★
Effect: Cultivating it can grow a spirit flower fairy. Adult spirit flower fairies have intelligence and can use powerful plant magic.
[Rainbow Sea Shell (Legendary Equipment)]
Quality: ★★★★
Effect:
1: It has an extra-large space inside that can accommodate living beings.
2: Using magic to nurture it can produce healing potions.
Linwin: ....
And magical things like these were piled up at Lulu's feet.
Linwin fell into contemplation.
Until now, Linwin only had one legendary level equipment, which was the B.F Sword he obtained when Lux and Fiora provided a lottery opportunity. As for rune fragments, the ones Linwin currently has are all damaged.
So, seeing Lulu casually pulling out so many magical items, Linwin was truly astonished.
But upon careful thought, Lulu is a little witch who has entered the fairyland. The place she entered can be considered a dimension beyond the world of Runeterra. Lulu's magical fairy magic is also brought out from the fairyland. Therefore, it's not strange that the lucky Lulu can collect these items, right?
"Tristana, what does the Whispering Dandelion key look like?"
After flipping through for a while and still not finding the key, Lulu raised her head and looked at Tristana, asking confidently.
Tristana: ....
"Sigh."
Just as Tristana began to feel discouraged, thinking that coming out this time was a mistake, noise erupted again outside the classroom.
But different from Linwin needing to push people aside, the guy coming in just leaned forward, holding a strange thing, and the people on both sides voluntarily scattered.
"It's Miss Powder!"
"Make way in front, Dean Powder is here!"
People outside the room immediately stood against the walls, making room.
Then, a girl with extremely long blue braids kicked open the front door of the classroom and, with a "boom," threw the thing in her hand to the ground.
"Hey, Fuzzy, did you find the helper for me?"
Linwin blinked, looking at Powder who rushed towards Heimerdinger.
And at Linwin's feet, Tristana, who had been made resentful by Lulu, turned her head back. In just an instant, Tristana's previously dimmed eyes emitted intense bright light.
Tristana rushed to the thing Powder had thrown down in a single breath.
She pounced on that strange thing, and Tristana shouted loudly, "Wow! Such a cool cannon!"
"Huh, another fuzzy?"
Powder saw Tristana, who was lying on her model cannon, and showed a triumphant smile. She raised her eyebrows and said, "You understand a lot!"
"Is this yours?" Tristana looked at Powder and asked loudly.
"Yes, I made it!"
Jinx also ran to the side of the cannon, squatting down and reaching out to touch the barrel. "What a peculiar structure. What's it for?"
Talking about this topic, Powder immediately got excited.
Ignoring the onlookers outside, Powder raised her hand high and was about to say loudly, "To bomb Nox....!"
"Mmf?!"
Her mouth was covered by someone, and Powder fiercely resisted. Her hind legs even lifted to kick towards the person's crotch.
Linwin's mouth twitched as he watched Powder's rapidly approaching feet.
She was wearing boots with embedded iron pieces, and if those kicks actually landed... Although, with Linwin's physical strength, little Linwin would be fine.
But there would be psychological trauma!
With a twist of his wrist, Linwin pulled Powder into his arms, then lowered his head to look at Powder, who was now in a princess carry.
"Linwin!"
Seeing Linwin, Powder asked joyfully, "Why are you here?"
Linwin was about to answer, but Powder cleverly preempted, "Ah, it's because of the furballs, right?"
"Hey, big guy, can you create something like this?"
Tristana couldn't get enough of the cannon Powder made, pressing her face against it.
Hearing Tristana calling her a big guy, Powder immediately got up from Linwin's embrace, looking at Tristana and asking, "What did you call me?"
"Big guy?"
Thinking that Powder might be dissatisfied, Tristana cautiously added.
Humans are considered big guys in front of Yordles.
"Yes, I am big!"
Powder immediately patted her nonexistent chest, proudly walking towards Tristana.
"I like you, little fuzzy."
Tristana: .
Meanwhile, Lulu suddenly ran up, rushing to Tristana's side. She pulled out a beautiful emerald key.
"Hey, Tristana, I found it!"
"It was hidden in my hat. I found it. Here, take it. You can go back now." Lulu handed the Whispering Dandelion key to Tristana.
Tristana immediately shook her head, refusing to get down from the big cannon, and loudly said, "No, Lulu, I don't plan to leave now."
"Can this thing really launch bombs?"
"Red fuzzy, don't touch my cannon!" Seeing Ziggs reaching out to knock on the barrel, Powder immediately protested.
"Powder, he's called Ziggs, and he came specifically to help you." Linwin approached Powder, whispering.
"Him?" Powder snorted, somewhat skeptical.
"Yes."
Linwin looked at Ziggs, who didn't seem to mind being called out by Powder, nodded, secretly thinking.
The Hexplosive Expert, Ziggs.
A good friend of Jinx!
If you say Jinx didn't get supplies from Ziggs in the future, Linwin wouldn't believe it.
Although Ziggs is definitely a weapon genius, Ziggs' champion title is the Hexplosive Expert.
In this field, his academic and science knowledge can be compared to Professor Heimerdinger and singed.
It can be said that when it comes to explosions, Ziggs is the strongest guy on the Runeterra!
Linwin swallowed saliva.
Lowering his head, in front of these seemingly cute and somewhat ridiculous Yordles, the students outside didn't know what their existence represented, but Linwin was very clear.
These little guys in front of him are not the comical characters like Rumble, who can't even beat children. They are BUG-level existences!
Especially Lulu, who is innocently spinning around Tristana!
