-182- Welcome to Twin City University

"What are you looking at? Is this student's name special to you? You've been staring at her for quite a while."

In a spacious personal office in the west campus of Twin City University, Powder was sitting with her legs crossed, watching Linwin, who was sitting at her desk.

This was her office.

And today marked the first day of the new semester at Twin City University.

"Orianna Reveck, Linwin, isn't this just a normal name? What's so interesting about it?" Powder hmphed, showing some dissatisfaction.

Orianna, it's clearly a girl's name!

And Powder had already seen the relevant information about this student. Orianna's appearance wasn't stunning at first glance, but the more Powder looked, the more cute and beautiful she seemed.

Unlike someone like Kaisa, whose beauty was striking at first sight, Orianna had a different kind of charm.

It was a beauty that neither Powder nor Kaisa possessed – a kind of delicate beauty.

Just through the not-so-clear photo on paper, looking at her golden hair, slightly round face, and those beautiful big eyes, anyone could feel her gentleness.

"I'm just feeling sentimental."

"Sentimental about what? Regretting not knowing her earlier?" Powder put down her long legs and walked towards Linwin, hands on hips in front of him. "You're really a pervert."

"A pervert? Knowing you and Kaisa is already enough." Linwin gave her a glare and said something that Powder couldn't understand.

What does it mean to know you and Kaisa is already enough?

What does that mean?

Powder asked in confusion, "Knowing me and Kaisa is already enough? Wait a minute, Linwin, what about my sister? What about Vi?"

This idiot Powder.

Can Vi's situation be the same as yours? Do you even have any points with me?

Gradually accepting the fact that Powder was after him, Linwin silently mocked and rolled his eyes at her in his heart.

"Vi's situation is different from yours." Linwin put down the paper and looked at Powder, saying.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind, and they were somewhat similar to what Powder was thinking, all related to the Lady of Clockwork.

Orianna, huh.

Linwin had thought about finding her before.

When he wanted to become stronger, he also considered finding Orianna. After all, Orianna's star level might be higher than Powder and Vi's, but it might also be like Powder and Vi, both being three-star cards.

But even if it was a three-star, it could still significantly increase Linwin's strength at that time.

So why didn't Linwin take action?

Because at that time, there were too many targets. It was both Jayce and Viktor that he needed to deal with. 

After successfully acquire the two cards, Linwin was worried about making Jace embarrassed, so he decided to run to Shurima. 

As a result, until now, there are still several heroes' cards in the Twin City that Linwin has not been able to collect.

Not to mention the still unseen Dr. Mundo and Twitch, even after meeting for many years, he hasn't been able to collect Caitlyn's card.

After returning, he had to deal with many things, and this going back and forth made him forget about Orianna.

In fact, when he first discovered little Seraphine, Linwin did intentionally flip through the envelope to see. Then, he silently slapped himself.

Seraphine's parents are both Zaunites, but Orianna's parents are authentic Piltover citizens.

Seeing Linwin daydreaming again, Powder, dissatisfied, sniffed and forcefully swung her legs down, striding with her slender and well-proportioned legs to the door of the office.

"What are you going to do now?"

"I'm going with Viktor to find Mr. Fuzzy."

"Mr. Fuzzy?" Linwin paused and then laughed, "Are you talking about Professor Heimerdinger?"

"Yeah, Viktor said if I want to create a cannon that can utilize the powers of Hextech gems, Mr. Fuzzy can help me."

"Powder, please call him Professor Heimerdinger."

"No, I'll call him Mr. Fuzzy!"

Linwin stopped Powder, who was about to run out, and then lectured her, "Powder, professor is a several hundred years old man. You need to learn to respect him."

"No, if respecting him means I have to respect everyone older than me, then there are too many people in this world I have to respect, and I won't do that. It's too tiring."

"I'm going to the lab!"

In the corridor, Powder's footsteps echoed, leaving behind a parting remark.

"Linwin, just wait for my good news!"

As Linwin wheeled himself out of Powder's office, shaking his head, preparing to stroll around the University alone.

At the same time, outside Twin City University —

Corin brought Orianna to Twin City University, a school located in the wealthy district with a vast campus.

A massive nest-shaped structure, with only one entrance, a gate wide enough for a few people to enter side by side, and next to it, a small pavilion.

And outside the pavilion, two men were standing now.

"Let's go, Orianna. I'll accompany you inside."

Without any explanation, Corin was about to take Orianna into the school.

Orianna was somewhat dissatisfied but nodded.

For Corin to allow her to study at Twin City University was already a great favor.

This was something Orianna wouldn't have dared to dream about in the past.

"Hey, sir, hold on!"

But interestingly, something happened.

Just as Corin was about to take Orianna into the university, one of the neatly dressed young men walked over, reaching out to stop Corin.

Corin looked at the man, holding his daughter's hand, and asked puzzledly, "What is it?"

"Are you a teacher at the university?" the young man asked.

"No, I'm here with my daughter." Corin continued, "She is a student at this school."

The young man nodded, then turned to look at Orianna behind Corin, "Do you have your student ID?"

"Here."

According to Noxha's instructions, a card delivered with the admission letter, containing a special chip that could prove Orianna's identity.

Taking out the card, about the size of her own palm, Orianna handed it to the young man.

Then, Orianna saw the young man walk to the entrance of the path leading into the university, shaking the card in front of a pillar with a special device.

"Di."

The device emitted a green light.

Seeing this, the young man, holding the card, walked back to Orianna and handed it back to her, saying with a smile, "Alright, no problem. Please enter."

Corin, standing on the side, looked at all this strangely.

This card and this device could actually prove Orianna's identity?

Orianna nodded, somewhat excited, and carefully put away the card, casually slipping it into her pocket.

"Um, I think I need to remind you."

The young man, seeing Orianna's casual movements, kindly reminded her:

"It's not difficult for people inside the university to go out, but if people from outside the academy want to come in, they must have something to prove their identity. And that card in your pocket, which is your student ID, is your pass to enter the academy. Please be sure to keep it safe. Without your student ID, even if everyone knows you and remembers you, you won't be allowed to enter the school."

"This is a rule set by the principal. Inside the school, your student ID also allows you to access the library, labs, swimming pool, and sports field."

"Ah?" Orianna, alarmed, quickly covered her pocket and said, "Then, what if I accidentally lose it?"

Seeing Orianna getting nervous, the young man smiled and said, "Please don't worry. If you happen to lose it, you can come to us, and we'll call your teacher. He will personally escort you inside and help you reissue your student ID. But there will be a certain fee for that."

Turning back, he looked at another person under the pavilion, a tall middle-aged man, and asked, "By the way, Mr. Marlon, how much is the fee for reissuing a student ID according to the campus manual?"

"Five silver coins."

Orianna widened her eyes, "Is it that expensive?"

A delicately crafted doll costs only seven silver coins, and this small hard card requires five silver coins?

Oh, dear, even Seraphine's concert ticket is twenty silver coins!

"Haven't you read anything in the student manual?" Seeing Orianna's shocked expression, the young man chuckled and explained, "It's not an ordinary card; it's made with special memory crystals and Hextech. It's impossible to replicate outside the University."

"Hextech."

Orianna's hand covering her pocket tightened.

"Yes, five silver coins is practically a giveaway price. The academy does this as a loss-making deal to allow children from less affluent families to get an education. If you convert it, I believe its value is not less than ten gold coins, so I strongly advise you not to lose it."

"Ugh!"

Orianna, with her hands tightly gripping the pocket of her skirt, accidentally revealed a portion of her thigh. She wiped her clean leather shoes on the ground, and the white-patterned ankle socks were quite eye-catching.

"This... Can I really have this?"

Orianna asked in a whisper.

Ten gold coins.

Orianna has saved money from selling the handmade dolls for three years, but she only has one gold coin, ninety silver coins. And now she has something worth ten gold coins in her pocket?

My goodness!

Does the university not incur losses by doing this?

No tuition fees, and they even provide free student IDs like this?

Noxha did mention that around three hundred students were admitted this time. That means, three hundred multiplied by ten...

"Cough, cough!"

Orianna choked on her shock.

Corin, standing nearby, was equally startled.

That's three thousand gold coins!

Corin couldn't produce that much money in his entire life!

"Let's go, Orianna. I'll accompany you to the school."

"Okay, Dad." Hearing her father say so, Orianna, though a bit dissatisfied, nodded obediently.

But just as Corin was about to take his daughter into the school, the young man on the side suddenly extended his hand and stopped Corin.

"Sorry, I didn't seem to make it clear earlier." Apologizing to Corin, the young man said with regret, "Sir, you don't have the right to enter the school."

"I don't have the right? But I'm her father."

"I know, but, sir, only on special occasions, like when some teachers need you, can you enter the university. Under normal circumstances, even if you're a parent, you don't have the right to enter the school."

"Today's opening ceremony is such an occasion. Students won't have regular classes; they'll just be familiarizing themselves with the environment."

The young man explained politely.

Corin, looking at the young man angrily, said, "Piltover University doesn't have a rule that parents can't enter the school. I've paid..." Corin suddenly stopped speaking.

Paid?

He didn't pay anything.

Twin City University doesn't charge tuition fees.

"Please leave, sir. Your daughter will be back with you in the evening."

Orianna, on the side, excitedly clenched her little fist.

She definitely didn't want to go in with Corin!

Even though she truly loved her father deeply, Corin's control was too strong.

So strong that it often made Orianna feel suffocated.

"Please leave, sir."

"Also, please don't think of causing trouble here. It will only result in losses for you and your daughter."

"This is not only Principal Heimerdinger's decision, but also the decision of the council, and also the decision of the City Lords of Zaun and Mr. Linwin."

"Wait, are you from Zaun?"

The young man revealed his white teeth, smiling, "Zaun Enforcer, Number 0134, my name is Kos."

"That Mr. Marlon over there is an Enforcer from Piltover, his number is 0095. If you have any dissatisfaction with us, you can file a complaint."

Kos said, glancing at Corin, "But I believe you won't do that, will you?"

Corin: ...

Enforcers.

The gatekeeper of Twin City University is an Enforcer?

Corin silently turned his head and looked at Orianna.

The scene that made Corin feel both angry and amused appeared.

Upon hearing that she could enter the school alone, Orianna unexpectedly waved her little fist excitedly, completely losing her elegant demeanor.

Seeing Corin looking over, Orianna immediately stopped her little movements, adjusted her skirt, and under her beautiful golden hair, a pair of big eyes stared at Corin, innocent and pitiful.

"You..."

Corin sighed, "I'm going back. Orianna, remember to come home after school."

Orianna's eyes sparkled, her little fist waved again, and she nodded, "Yes, Dad."

On the side, Kos watched this scene and suddenly interjected, "By the way, sir, the students' dismissal time is uniform, at half-past four in the afternoon. However, due to the day's lessons and post-class experiments, it usually takes until the evening to go home."

Orianna:!

Corin: ...

"Come back early!"

"Alright, alright!"

After Corin left, instead of entering Twin City University immediately, Orianna walked over to Kos, who had returned to his post.

Orianna, very clever, looked at the Enforcer who spoke up for her and shyly said, "Thank you, Mr. Enforcer, thank you for speaking up for me."

"You're welcome, Miss Orianna."

Kos flashed a sunny smile, lifted his head, and said, "My father was just like yours, extremely controlling. But I secretly applied to become an Enforcer and successfully became one, escaping from my father's control."

"I think, Miss Orianna, you also secretly took the entrance exam, right?"

"Yes, Mr. Kos."

"No wonder you don't know much about the university." Kos smiled and turned to Marlon, who was standing quietly beside him, "Mr. Marlon, do you have any more campus manuals?"

The middle-aged Enforcer turned and walked into the pavilion. When he came out, a small booklet appeared in his hands.

"Go in."

Marlon handed the booklet to Orianna.

"Enjoy your campus life."

Orianna received the booklet with both hands, nodded appreciatively, and said, "Thank you, thank you very much."

After saying that, she waved and walked into the university.

There was no longer the sound of Corin's voice beside her.

Orianna stood in a "strange" environment.

Taking a deep breath in the beautiful garden of the affluent area.

Trimmed beautiful trees, artificial lakes, and artificial rockeries.

As Orianna strolled around, she even saw a statue.

It was a statue of Professor Heimerdinger. No, now it should be called Principal Heimerdinger.

There were engraved words under the statue.

Orianna quickly lifted her skirt and ran up, and there were a few peers of the same age standing by the statue.

"No need to recall yesterday."

"What does this mean?"

"No need to recall yesterday, hmm, does Principal Heimerdinger want to tell us not to dwell on the past?"

"Is he telling us to focus on moving forward? Not to think about unnecessary things?"

They were discussing the meaning of these words.

Never having stayed with so many peers before, Orianna stood timidly in the back, listening to the discussions of the others.

Of course, Orianna was also thinking.

No need to recall yesterday.

What does that mean?

"No need to recall."

A sharp voice sounded.

Everyone turned their heads, but saw nothing.

Orianna was the same.

"I'm here, children."

A voice sounded at Orianna's feet.

"Ah! Professor Heimerdinger!"

"No, it's Principal Heimerdinger!"

Orianna quickly lowered her head and looked at the little guy standing beside her, only reaching up to her thighs.

Furry and yellow, with a big white beard, the yordle was wearing a tight-fitting uniform.

Her face turned red in an instant!

Yes, it's Heimerdinger.

Orianna looked excitedly at Heimerdinger.

She, she actually saw the person from the story!

Orianna witnessed the founder of Piltover, the pioneer of science—Heimerdinger.

"No need to recall your past self. I hope that all of you studying at this University don't have the chance or time to recall yesterday, because whether it's me or you, I believe we will always dedicate ourselves to one thing—knowledge!"

Heimerdinger, hands behind his back, lifted his head, squinting his eyes with a proud expression.

"Welcome to Twin City University!"