1 00:00:25,817 --> 00:00:28,861 - You wanted to see me, Professor? - Ah. Come in, Jayce. 2 00:00:28,862 --> 00:00:30,863 Can you believe it? 3 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:33,659 Our city is about to turn 200 years old. 4 00:00:34,910 --> 00:00:36,076 A bicentennial. 5 00:00:37,245 --> 00:00:40,540 It's shaping up to be an amazing Progress Day. 6 00:00:43,835 --> 00:00:49,131 "Stanwick Padidly"? Huh, I don't know much about him. 7 00:00:49,132 --> 00:00:52,969 Everything he built either exploded, melted, or toppled over. 8 00:00:53,762 --> 00:00:55,764 And yet, here he stands. 9 00:00:57,390 --> 00:01:00,267 Stanwick set his personal ambitions aside 10 00:01:00,268 --> 00:01:02,896 and focused on something far more important. 11 00:01:03,563 --> 00:01:04,690 Our future. 12 00:01:05,190 --> 00:01:07,441 He realized nothing he could accomplish 13 00:01:07,442 --> 00:01:10,360 could compare to the contributions of his students. 14 00:01:10,361 --> 00:01:12,113 I had no idea. 15 00:01:13,824 --> 00:01:15,575 That was his sacrifice. 16 00:01:17,368 --> 00:01:18,411 A dear friend. 17 00:01:19,204 --> 00:01:23,123 The Council has recommended you give the Progress Day speech this year. 18 00:01:23,124 --> 00:01:26,126 What... But you always give that speech. 19 00:01:26,127 --> 00:01:28,671 I... I could never take your place. 20 00:01:28,672 --> 00:01:30,756 I agree with them. 21 00:01:30,757 --> 00:01:33,843 Your Hexgates have done wonders for our city. 22 00:01:33,844 --> 00:01:39,224 Brought scholars from distant lands. Reignited passions in arts and science. 23 00:01:40,016 --> 00:01:41,559 You deserve this honor. 24 00:01:43,854 --> 00:01:47,522 I... I will do my best to make Piltover proud, Professor. 25 00:01:47,523 --> 00:01:49,233 It's short notice, I know, 26 00:01:49,234 --> 00:01:53,195 but perhaps there's something in the lab you might be able to share? 27 00:01:53,196 --> 00:01:55,031 People love a grand reveal. 28 00:01:55,615 --> 00:01:58,784 Viktor and I have just the thing. The next chapter of Hextech. 29 00:01:58,785 --> 00:02:00,828 Come to the lab this afternoon, I'll show you. 30 00:02:00,829 --> 00:02:02,412 I'll look forward to it. 31 00:02:02,413 --> 00:02:04,833 You certainly have something to live up to, my boy. 32 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:06,977 ♪ I wake up to the sounds Of the silence that allows ♪ 33 00:03:06,978 --> 00:03:10,022 ♪ From my mind to run around Put my ear up to the ground ♪ 34 00:03:10,023 --> 00:03:13,192 ♪ I'm searching to behold The stories that are told ♪ 35 00:03:13,193 --> 00:03:16,403 ♪ My back is to the world That was smiling when I turned ♪ 36 00:03:16,404 --> 00:03:22,451 ♪ Tell you you're the greatest ♪ 37 00:03:22,452 --> 00:03:28,750 ♪ But once you turn, they hate us ♪ 38 00:03:29,542 --> 00:03:32,002 ♪ Oh, the misery ♪ 39 00:03:32,003 --> 00:03:35,798 ♪ Everybody wants to be my enemy ♪ 40 00:03:35,799 --> 00:03:38,092 ♪ Spare the sympathy ♪ 41 00:03:38,093 --> 00:03:41,345 ♪ Everybody wants to be my enemy ♪ 42 00:03:41,346 --> 00:03:43,555 ♪ Pray it away, I swear ♪ 43 00:03:43,556 --> 00:03:45,892 ♪ I'll never be a saint, no way ♪ 44 00:03:46,434 --> 00:03:47,476 ♪ My enemy ♪ 45 00:03:47,477 --> 00:03:49,519 ♪ Pray it away, I swear ♪ 46 00:03:49,520 --> 00:03:51,271 ♪ I'll never be a saint, no way ♪ 47 00:03:51,272 --> 00:03:52,983 ♪ Look out for yourself ♪ 48 00:04:03,118 --> 00:04:07,497 Happy Progress Day. Happy Progress Day. 49 00:04:27,350 --> 00:04:31,354 Our most famous protégé, Jayce Talis. 50 00:04:31,980 --> 00:04:34,231 The visionary behind the Hexgates, 51 00:04:34,232 --> 00:04:38,318 a beacon of trade and prosperity for our great City of Progress. 52 00:04:38,319 --> 00:04:39,237 Excuse me. 53 00:04:39,946 --> 00:04:41,823 Sorry, sorry. Yeah. Excuse me. 54 00:04:42,615 --> 00:04:45,200 He's a very busy man. 55 00:04:49,664 --> 00:04:52,208 - Cait. - Serves you right. 56 00:04:56,421 --> 00:04:57,587 You still avoiding her? 57 00:04:57,588 --> 00:04:58,506 I'm working. 58 00:04:59,049 --> 00:05:00,008 Oh, I can see that. 59 00:05:00,591 --> 00:05:03,886 I mean, there's so much crime to thwart outside your family's tent. 60 00:05:03,887 --> 00:05:07,431 I can only imagine the strings she pulled to have me posted here. 61 00:05:07,432 --> 00:05:08,933 It's your fault really, 62 00:05:08,934 --> 00:05:11,894 for not following her into a career "more befitting your station." 63 00:05:13,021 --> 00:05:15,772 She'd do anything to keep me from seeing the real world. 64 00:05:15,773 --> 00:05:18,109 Well, at least you'll have front-row seats to the speech. 65 00:05:19,110 --> 00:05:20,028 Speech? 66 00:05:20,029 --> 00:05:22,487 Mm-hmm. I'm giving the big address tonight. 67 00:05:22,488 --> 00:05:25,824 Hmm. We really have descended to anarchy. 68 00:05:25,825 --> 00:05:27,952 Have fun herding the drunkards. 69 00:05:29,370 --> 00:05:31,122 Happy Progress Day. 70 00:06:11,704 --> 00:06:13,706 Uh, shipping manifest? 71 00:06:15,166 --> 00:06:17,919 From your friend. Downtown. 72 00:06:35,228 --> 00:06:36,562 Let's go! 73 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:39,065 Ah, shit. The Firelights. 74 00:06:54,705 --> 00:06:56,791 We have five minutes till they're out of there. 75 00:07:04,132 --> 00:07:06,134 You ever seen this much Shimmer before? 76 00:07:07,177 --> 00:07:10,721 They're expanding. Check for more below. Burn it all. 77 00:07:25,111 --> 00:07:28,573 Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Open up. 78 00:07:31,076 --> 00:07:32,827 Open the door. 79 00:07:39,167 --> 00:07:41,294 Oh, no. She's here. 80 00:08:18,664 --> 00:08:19,624 What the... 81 00:08:48,236 --> 00:08:49,279 Hi. 82 00:09:23,563 --> 00:09:24,480 Vi? 83 00:09:25,648 --> 00:09:27,108 I can't lose you. 84 00:09:30,528 --> 00:09:32,279 Why did you leave me? 85 00:09:32,280 --> 00:09:34,949 Because you're a jinx. 86 00:09:39,162 --> 00:09:41,080 - I want to fight. - You're not ready. 87 00:09:46,711 --> 00:09:47,837 No. 88 00:10:39,805 --> 00:10:42,141 You were supposed to guard the cargo. 89 00:11:03,037 --> 00:11:04,622 You think he will approve? 90 00:11:05,831 --> 00:11:07,457 Heimerdinger believes science should be used 91 00:11:07,458 --> 00:11:09,251 to improve lives as much as we do. 92 00:11:09,252 --> 00:11:10,795 We just need to show him it's safe. 93 00:11:13,047 --> 00:11:14,549 And what about the Council? 94 00:11:15,425 --> 00:11:18,051 We stabilized the crystal like they asked. 95 00:11:18,052 --> 00:11:20,095 Built the Hexgates like they asked. 96 00:11:20,846 --> 00:11:23,057 It's our turn to decide the future of Hextech. 97 00:11:25,268 --> 00:11:27,769 Professor. I'm so glad you could make it. 98 00:11:27,770 --> 00:11:31,816 Wouldn't miss it for the world, my boy. What do we have on the docket? 99 00:11:34,569 --> 00:11:36,194 It all began with this. 100 00:11:37,988 --> 00:11:40,156 A crystal of magical energy, 101 00:11:40,157 --> 00:11:43,076 too volatile to be handled outside our workshops. 102 00:11:43,077 --> 00:11:46,288 Hextech was supposed to bring magic into the life of the common man. 103 00:11:46,289 --> 00:11:49,709 And now, it finally can. 104 00:11:51,711 --> 00:11:53,421 A Hextech Gemstone. 105 00:12:03,473 --> 00:12:05,683 Wait. 106 00:12:11,856 --> 00:12:13,608 Holy sprockets. 107 00:12:15,234 --> 00:12:17,736 We've found a means to fortify the crystals. 108 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:22,950 This new version is stable and absolutely safe. 109 00:12:25,536 --> 00:12:29,790 We present to you the next chapter of Hextech. 110 00:12:30,583 --> 00:12:33,209 We can now design portable devices. 111 00:12:33,210 --> 00:12:34,462 Oh... 112 00:12:37,757 --> 00:12:40,843 The Gemstone can power virtually anything. 113 00:13:00,655 --> 00:13:03,197 The Atlas Gauntlets. 114 00:13:03,198 --> 00:13:06,661 The mining colonies in the fissures can work faster and without fatigue. 115 00:13:09,163 --> 00:13:10,456 The Hex Claw. 116 00:13:12,041 --> 00:13:16,045 A mechanical arm, equipped with a powerful ray of light. 117 00:13:23,928 --> 00:13:27,390 Imagine what our artificers could do with such a device. 118 00:13:27,973 --> 00:13:31,309 I want Hextech to be a tool for us to build a new world. 119 00:13:31,310 --> 00:13:34,647 And now, it's finally possible. 120 00:13:38,693 --> 00:13:41,986 Anyway, this is our presentation. 121 00:13:41,987 --> 00:13:46,367 Quite amazing, gentlemen. You should be very proud. 122 00:13:46,951 --> 00:13:51,162 Obviously, there are a few kinks to iron out and screws to be tightened, 123 00:13:51,163 --> 00:13:55,249 but give it a decade of careful research, and it will be ready. 124 00:13:55,250 --> 00:13:56,501 A decade? 125 00:13:56,502 --> 00:14:00,505 Oh, don't worry, my boy. It zips past you in the blink of an eye. 126 00:14:00,506 --> 00:14:02,382 With respect, Professor. 127 00:14:02,383 --> 00:14:05,385 We can be improving lives with Hextech now. 128 00:14:05,386 --> 00:14:08,096 A breakthrough like this takes time, Viktor. 129 00:14:08,097 --> 00:14:11,265 Putting that kind of power into everyone's hands is dangerous. 130 00:14:11,266 --> 00:14:13,810 Keep at it and I'm sure you will discover a way 131 00:14:13,811 --> 00:14:16,647 to safeguard Hextech against misuse. 132 00:14:28,576 --> 00:14:33,498 There must've been four, five of them. I don't know how they got inside. 133 00:15:50,616 --> 00:15:51,826 You're from the undercity. 134 00:15:54,286 --> 00:15:56,788 I didn't do anything. She's crazy. 135 00:15:56,789 --> 00:15:57,998 Easy. 136 00:15:59,249 --> 00:16:00,291 She shot me. 137 00:16:00,292 --> 00:16:02,837 Who shot you? Who were you working for? 138 00:16:03,671 --> 00:16:06,549 - I can't. He'll kill me. - Who? 139 00:16:07,466 --> 00:16:09,259 I can protect you. 140 00:16:09,885 --> 00:16:13,055 Caitlyn Kiramman, why does that not surprise me? 141 00:16:13,681 --> 00:16:15,975 Interfering in an investigation, again. 142 00:16:16,726 --> 00:16:19,102 You're supposed to be guarding your mother's tent. 143 00:16:19,103 --> 00:16:24,023 I was, Sheriff, but she doesn't need it. And clearly, this takes priority. 144 00:16:24,024 --> 00:16:26,317 I realize you're used to getting your way, Kiramman, 145 00:16:26,318 --> 00:16:28,277 but we have a chain of command for a reason. 146 00:16:28,278 --> 00:16:29,946 I understand. 147 00:16:29,947 --> 00:16:32,657 But there's more going on here than just the smuggling. 148 00:16:32,658 --> 00:16:35,536 - If I could just question him I could... - I'll take it from here. 149 00:16:36,078 --> 00:16:37,245 Since you're looking for more work, 150 00:16:37,246 --> 00:16:39,665 you can take the graveyard shift tonight at the fair. 151 00:16:40,666 --> 00:16:42,667 - Yes, sir. - Good. 152 00:16:42,668 --> 00:16:45,128 I want this one on a boat to Stillwater prison. 153 00:16:45,129 --> 00:16:46,379 Yes, sir. 154 00:17:30,550 --> 00:17:31,759 She fired on us. 155 00:17:32,384 --> 00:17:34,344 There are always mishaps in battle. 156 00:17:34,887 --> 00:17:38,348 The Firelights were her target and most are dead. 157 00:17:39,141 --> 00:17:43,020 It wasn't a mishap, she froze up and lost her shit. 158 00:17:43,604 --> 00:17:45,396 I could've handled those brats. 159 00:17:45,397 --> 00:17:48,442 - She's a problem and we all know it. - We? 160 00:17:50,027 --> 00:17:50,903 Who's we? 161 00:17:53,698 --> 00:17:56,616 I expect better from you than excuses. 162 00:17:56,617 --> 00:17:59,620 It was your job to make sure things went smoothly. 163 00:18:00,663 --> 00:18:04,041 You failed. Don't disappoint me again. 164 00:18:12,424 --> 00:18:17,553 The world's growing smaller every day, thanks to the Hexgates. 165 00:18:17,554 --> 00:18:19,931 And now, we're cut off. 166 00:18:19,932 --> 00:18:23,018 The topsiders are leaving us further and further behind. 167 00:18:24,854 --> 00:18:25,896 What happened? 168 00:18:26,647 --> 00:18:27,898 She already told you. 169 00:18:29,358 --> 00:18:30,693 I'm asking you. 170 00:18:34,363 --> 00:18:37,073 One of those Firelight wackos was a girl. 171 00:18:37,074 --> 00:18:40,953 - With pink hair. - Hmm... 172 00:18:48,753 --> 00:18:50,420 Your sister's gone. 173 00:18:50,963 --> 00:18:53,131 You know that as well as I do. 174 00:18:53,132 --> 00:18:56,384 I know. I know. Sisters, right? 175 00:18:56,385 --> 00:18:59,637 You can't live with 'em, can't stuff 'em back in the ol' babymaker. 176 00:19:01,849 --> 00:19:04,434 Today's screw-up will set us back weeks. 177 00:19:06,729 --> 00:19:07,896 I'm sorry. 178 00:19:07,897 --> 00:19:11,650 - I need to know that I can rely on you. - Phew. 179 00:19:12,609 --> 00:19:15,612 I'm doing this for us, Jinx. All of us. 180 00:19:16,113 --> 00:19:20,785 The sons and daughters of Zaun deserve more than their runoff. 181 00:19:22,244 --> 00:19:23,620 It won't happen again. 182 00:19:24,663 --> 00:19:25,664 I know. 183 00:19:37,176 --> 00:19:38,592 Sevika will clean up today's mess. 184 00:19:38,593 --> 00:19:42,806 Sevika? That ogre couldn't clean a dust bunny with a blowtorch. 185 00:19:42,807 --> 00:19:47,185 She'll suffice. You should focus on your gadgetry. 186 00:19:47,186 --> 00:19:48,437 Ugh. 187 00:19:49,188 --> 00:19:50,022 Take some time. 188 00:19:50,564 --> 00:19:52,858 I don't need time. 189 00:19:55,069 --> 00:19:56,570 Take it anyhow. 190 00:20:19,384 --> 00:20:21,178 Fundraiser's going well. 191 00:20:22,930 --> 00:20:24,098 Your mother would be proud. 192 00:20:24,639 --> 00:20:26,100 Hmm... Would she? 193 00:20:26,641 --> 00:20:28,184 Tired of mingling? 194 00:20:28,185 --> 00:20:31,688 Hmm. These people have nothing new to offer me. 195 00:20:32,272 --> 00:20:34,984 The only one actually worth my time is him. 196 00:20:35,567 --> 00:20:37,902 The golden boy. 197 00:20:37,903 --> 00:20:40,364 Ah, he's won Piltover's heart. 198 00:20:41,365 --> 00:20:43,742 Oh, speak of the devil. 199 00:20:58,423 --> 00:20:59,674 Could I borrow you for a minute? 200 00:21:11,270 --> 00:21:13,022 To what do I owe the pleasure? 201 00:21:14,773 --> 00:21:16,565 It's Heimerdinger. 202 00:21:16,566 --> 00:21:18,192 When is it not? 203 00:21:18,193 --> 00:21:19,778 We've shown him our research. 204 00:21:20,362 --> 00:21:22,030 He thinks we need more time. 205 00:21:22,031 --> 00:21:23,572 It's Progress Day. 206 00:21:23,573 --> 00:21:25,199 Representatives from all over the world 207 00:21:25,200 --> 00:21:28,536 have come to see what new wonders the City of Progress has to offer. 208 00:21:28,537 --> 00:21:31,748 If there's a time to present a new creation, it is now. 209 00:21:33,750 --> 00:21:34,876 Great. 210 00:21:37,587 --> 00:21:43,052 Heimerdinger is a great scientist. But he's old. He only ever sees the past. 211 00:21:43,760 --> 00:21:46,263 Piltover needs a leader who looks forward. 212 00:21:47,014 --> 00:21:48,556 Someone like you. 213 00:21:48,557 --> 00:21:50,225 You really believe that? 214 00:21:51,268 --> 00:21:55,229 Hextech has the potential to change everything. 215 00:21:55,230 --> 00:21:56,647 The world is ready. 216 00:21:56,648 --> 00:21:59,192 And I've already spoken to several potential investors. 217 00:21:59,193 --> 00:22:00,110 Investors? 218 00:22:00,111 --> 00:22:01,402 Of course. 219 00:22:01,403 --> 00:22:03,697 Everyone wants Hextech for themselves. 220 00:22:04,573 --> 00:22:06,199 It's your speech. 221 00:22:06,200 --> 00:22:08,827 Give the people a glimpse of the future. 222 00:22:23,508 --> 00:22:24,634 It wasn't her. 223 00:22:29,639 --> 00:22:30,474 It wasn't. 224 00:22:34,769 --> 00:22:38,607 I know. Just... just some wannabe street trash. 225 00:22:39,233 --> 00:22:41,109 I got confused, that's all. 226 00:22:41,110 --> 00:22:44,196 Now, he thinks I'm weak. 227 00:22:45,990 --> 00:22:47,406 "Sevika will clean it up." 228 00:22:47,407 --> 00:22:50,452 Sevika's a regular Johnny-on-the-spot. 229 00:22:53,205 --> 00:22:54,915 I'm not weak. 230 00:23:01,922 --> 00:23:03,547 And I'm gonna show him. 231 00:23:03,548 --> 00:23:06,843 Oh, I'm gonna show him. You'll see. 232 00:23:18,981 --> 00:23:20,231 Where were you? 233 00:23:20,232 --> 00:23:22,525 They were asking if I could do the address. 234 00:23:22,526 --> 00:23:24,860 You should come up with me. We're partners. 235 00:23:24,861 --> 00:23:28,907 No, no. Not in front of all of them... 236 00:23:30,492 --> 00:23:32,702 You... have your speech prepared? 237 00:23:33,620 --> 00:23:34,538 Uh-huh. 238 00:23:35,247 --> 00:23:38,166 An inspiration to Piltover's future 239 00:23:38,167 --> 00:23:40,501 and that of all humanity. 240 00:23:40,502 --> 00:23:44,923 Please join me in welcoming to the stage... 241 00:23:45,549 --> 00:23:47,633 - Jayce Talis. - Guess it's time. 242 00:24:27,716 --> 00:24:28,800 Uh, good evening. 243 00:24:30,469 --> 00:24:34,097 I know many of you probably didn't expect to see me here today. 244 00:24:34,098 --> 00:24:36,307 And believe me, I'm just as shocked as you are. 245 00:24:43,648 --> 00:24:47,944 My family and I are simple people. In our factory, we made hammers. 246 00:24:48,570 --> 00:24:51,573 They were probably used to cut the stones you're standing on right now. 247 00:24:52,699 --> 00:24:55,951 No one in my life expected very much of me. 248 00:24:55,952 --> 00:25:01,041 And that is precisely what makes this moment so extraordinary. 249 00:25:02,126 --> 00:25:05,294 A few years ago, the Hexgates opened their ports to the world 250 00:25:05,295 --> 00:25:10,007 and made Piltover prosper beyond anything we could have ever imagined. 251 00:25:17,516 --> 00:25:19,684 But... we're not done yet. 252 00:25:32,531 --> 00:25:36,034 This year, we've created something new for you. 253 00:25:39,246 --> 00:25:41,455 Something that... um... 254 00:25:48,547 --> 00:25:51,758 That we will share with you... 255 00:25:55,387 --> 00:25:56,471 ...when the time is right. 256 00:26:01,560 --> 00:26:03,977 Things that will bring an end to your hardships. 257 00:26:03,978 --> 00:26:06,480 Whether you're the scion of our high houses, 258 00:26:06,481 --> 00:26:08,774 or an honest laborer from the underground. 259 00:26:08,775 --> 00:26:12,486 We vow to keep pressing forward, for we are the City of Progress. 260 00:26:12,487 --> 00:26:14,447 And our future is bright. 261 00:26:43,393 --> 00:26:44,602 That it, then? 262 00:26:44,603 --> 00:26:47,230 I thought that Talis boy was some kind of genius. 263 00:26:47,231 --> 00:26:49,815 Last year, didn't he launch a blimp halfway across the continent? 264 00:26:49,816 --> 00:26:51,234 Airship, actually. 265 00:26:51,235 --> 00:26:55,529 An airship has a rigid metal hull. It's not a blimp. 266 00:26:55,530 --> 00:26:57,240 It's a balloon, ain't it? 267 00:26:57,241 --> 00:26:59,201 Sure as hell looks that way. 268 00:27:00,118 --> 00:27:03,997 Pardon us, if we aren't quite so refined as you, milady. 269 00:27:04,914 --> 00:27:07,082 What are you even doing here, Kiramman? 270 00:27:07,083 --> 00:27:09,502 Don't you have a cocktail party to attend? 271 00:27:13,340 --> 00:27:14,174 Fire. 272 00:27:14,674 --> 00:27:15,925 Fire! 273 00:27:22,224 --> 00:27:24,268 - What's happening? - Get the fire brigade. 274 00:27:29,189 --> 00:27:33,151 Help. In here, please. Help me. 275 00:27:41,410 --> 00:27:45,664 Help. It's so hot, please. I'm trapped. 276 00:27:49,167 --> 00:27:52,253 I'm a helpless little girl, and I've set the building on fire. 277 00:27:52,254 --> 00:27:55,799 By accident. Totally by accident. 278 00:28:02,013 --> 00:28:03,806 Get out. Now. 279 00:28:03,807 --> 00:28:06,100 Also, I brought this dynamite. 280 00:28:06,685 --> 00:28:08,228 Goodbye. 281 00:28:42,095 --> 00:28:43,305 The Gemstone is gone. 282 00:28:44,055 --> 00:28:46,433 Along with some of our research papers. 283 00:28:48,017 --> 00:28:49,936 The situation is still developing. 284 00:28:50,437 --> 00:28:53,523 No one in the undercity has claimed responsibility yet. 285 00:28:54,983 --> 00:28:56,776 How did it come to this? 286 00:29:01,406 --> 00:29:05,451 Hmm. For too long has the underground been left unchecked. 287 00:29:05,452 --> 00:29:06,910 We've lost touch. 288 00:29:06,911 --> 00:29:09,330 They may not be your preferred constituents, 289 00:29:09,331 --> 00:29:10,915 but they're still our people. 290 00:29:11,500 --> 00:29:15,002 The undercity cannot be controlled. Not by us. 291 00:29:15,003 --> 00:29:16,962 So where does that leave us? 292 00:29:18,673 --> 00:29:19,591 Mr. Talis? 293 00:29:19,592 --> 00:29:22,468 Could the trenchers build a weapon with the stolen crystal? 294 00:29:22,469 --> 00:29:24,428 Shimmer, body replacements... 295 00:29:24,429 --> 00:29:28,308 We've seen their ingenuity over the years, of course, they can. 296 00:29:31,978 --> 00:29:33,646 If the right person got a hold of it, 297 00:29:33,647 --> 00:29:36,482 it's possible they could utilize its energy. 298 00:29:36,483 --> 00:29:38,693 We need to address this immediately. 299 00:29:40,487 --> 00:29:41,488 I agree. 300 00:29:42,071 --> 00:29:45,199 It was my responsibility to safeguard this technology and I failed. 301 00:29:45,867 --> 00:29:47,994 My mistake cost people their lives. 302 00:29:48,578 --> 00:29:51,872 I have come before you to recommend that we suspend all Hextech operations 303 00:29:51,873 --> 00:29:53,625 until the situation is resolved. 304 00:29:54,125 --> 00:29:57,670 Including our laboratories, the refinery and the Hexgates. 305 00:29:57,671 --> 00:29:59,588 Have you lost your mind? 306 00:29:59,589 --> 00:30:02,090 The Hexgates must remain open. 307 00:30:02,091 --> 00:30:05,594 Piltover's status as a global shipping lane depends on it. 308 00:30:05,595 --> 00:30:07,680 Thousands would lose their income. 309 00:30:07,681 --> 00:30:11,600 But shouldn't the safety of Piltover be our first priority? 310 00:30:11,601 --> 00:30:14,061 You would sacrifice your life's work? 311 00:30:14,062 --> 00:30:18,691 Without the Hexgates, my goods cannot reach foreign markets till winter. 312 00:30:18,692 --> 00:30:20,526 Am I to tell the Noxians 313 00:30:20,527 --> 00:30:23,195 their next shipment of wine will be vinegar? 314 00:30:23,196 --> 00:30:26,199 Councilors. It appears we are at an impasse. 315 00:30:26,783 --> 00:30:30,243 If we shut down the Hexgates, the city will suffer. 316 00:30:30,244 --> 00:30:31,829 But if we do nothing, 317 00:30:31,830 --> 00:30:35,248 we leave ourselves vulnerable to malefactors. 318 00:30:35,249 --> 00:30:37,251 More lives may be lost. 319 00:30:38,378 --> 00:30:43,256 Perhaps the time has come to explore a more radical solution. 320 00:30:43,257 --> 00:30:44,968 What are you suggesting? 321 00:30:47,136 --> 00:30:51,306 Mr. Talis has demonstrated his commitment to our safety. 322 00:30:51,307 --> 00:30:54,435 He's willing to sacrifice his own enterprise. 323 00:30:54,436 --> 00:30:57,396 And it seems to me only Mr. Talis 324 00:30:57,397 --> 00:31:00,483 has the knowledge necessary to secure the Hexgates. 325 00:31:00,484 --> 00:31:03,903 I propose that a new chair be brought forth, 326 00:31:04,488 --> 00:31:07,573 and that House Talis be elevated to this august body. 327 00:31:07,574 --> 00:31:09,533 - What? - As a Councilor, 328 00:31:09,534 --> 00:31:14,287 he will have the resources necessary to protect all our investments. 329 00:31:14,288 --> 00:31:17,833 Councilor Medarda, this is highly irregular. 330 00:31:17,834 --> 00:31:20,961 The Council has held seven seats for generations. 331 00:31:20,962 --> 00:31:23,464 Does the boy have any experience? 332 00:31:23,465 --> 00:31:27,343 Only that of a scientist. Like Heimerdinger. 333 00:31:33,850 --> 00:31:36,310 I believe Councilor Medarda is right. 334 00:31:36,811 --> 00:31:39,773 Hextech security should be administered by a scientist. 335 00:31:40,314 --> 00:31:41,857 I second the motion. 336 00:31:41,858 --> 00:31:44,027 Well then, shall we vote? 337 00:31:50,534 --> 00:31:53,326 ♪ Come and play ♪ 338 00:31:53,327 --> 00:31:56,455 ♪ But I might shoot you ♪ 339 00:31:56,456 --> 00:31:58,832 ♪ In your face ♪ 340 00:31:58,833 --> 00:32:03,212 ♪ Bombs and bullets will do the trick ♪ 341 00:32:04,255 --> 00:32:05,089 Jinx! 342 00:32:05,090 --> 00:32:08,216 ♪ We need here is a little bit of panic... ♪ 343 00:32:08,217 --> 00:32:10,554 Jinx! Jinx! 344 00:32:11,763 --> 00:32:12,722 Jinx! 345 00:32:12,723 --> 00:32:14,056 That's me. 346 00:32:14,057 --> 00:32:18,185 Half a dozen enforcers, dead. Enforcers. Dead. 347 00:32:18,186 --> 00:32:20,353 - Yeah... - A building blown to pieces. 348 00:32:20,354 --> 00:32:22,315 Oh, yeah. 349 00:32:23,900 --> 00:32:27,152 Do you have any idea what you've done? 350 00:32:27,153 --> 00:32:30,198 Actually, I do. 351 00:32:38,790 --> 00:32:40,750 Happy Progress Day! 352 00:33:08,862 --> 00:33:09,988 Hey. 353 00:33:10,572 --> 00:33:12,240 How are you feeling? 354 00:33:14,743 --> 00:33:16,451 I've had a break in the case. 355 00:33:16,452 --> 00:33:18,036 Shouldn't you be resting? 356 00:33:18,037 --> 00:33:19,454 While the trail is hot? 357 00:33:19,455 --> 00:33:21,790 Listen, you know how I've suspected 358 00:33:21,791 --> 00:33:25,043 there is a single mind behind the undercity's violence? 359 00:33:25,044 --> 00:33:26,503 The great conspiracy. 360 00:33:26,504 --> 00:33:29,840 I think whoever attacked the square is our suspect. 361 00:33:29,841 --> 00:33:33,385 The same symbols showed up at the botched smuggling operation at the Hexgates. 362 00:33:33,386 --> 00:33:34,970 - The Hexgates? - Keep up. 363 00:33:34,971 --> 00:33:38,599 All this time, they've kept their dealings localized to the undercity. 364 00:33:38,600 --> 00:33:42,185 Low priority. The attack on the square changes things. 365 00:33:42,186 --> 00:33:43,436 They've overstepped. 366 00:33:43,437 --> 00:33:45,022 If I can figure who made this, 367 00:33:45,023 --> 00:33:47,858 it could lead me directly to whoever's behind it all. 368 00:33:47,859 --> 00:33:50,945 The answer is here, staring me in the face. 369 00:33:51,905 --> 00:33:53,156 I can feel it. 370 00:33:55,784 --> 00:33:58,286 How do you intend to prove any of this? 371 00:33:59,704 --> 00:34:04,250 If I can just work this out. Marcus will have to listen. 372 00:34:05,418 --> 00:34:07,711 If there's one thing I've learned about the Council, 373 00:34:07,712 --> 00:34:09,338 they need more than just theories. 374 00:34:10,131 --> 00:34:12,926 Since when did you concern yourself with the Council's opinion? 375 00:34:14,343 --> 00:34:15,469 Since I... 376 00:34:16,387 --> 00:34:17,512 became a Councilor. 377 00:34:20,224 --> 00:34:22,225 You're serious. 378 00:34:22,226 --> 00:34:24,145 When? Why? 379 00:34:24,729 --> 00:34:27,105 Have they discovered how to govern with grease and a spanner? 380 00:34:27,106 --> 00:34:34,113 Ha ha. I was actually hoping you might consider joining my staff. 381 00:34:36,616 --> 00:34:38,159 "House Talis Security." 382 00:34:39,703 --> 00:34:42,621 That's a ceremonial position. I'd live behind a desk. 383 00:34:42,622 --> 00:34:44,623 You almost died, Cait. 384 00:34:44,624 --> 00:34:46,875 I just... I just want you to be safe. 385 00:34:46,876 --> 00:34:49,337 Thanks, but I already have a job. 386 00:34:50,171 --> 00:34:52,215 No. You don't. 387 00:34:53,341 --> 00:34:55,508 After the attack, your parents spoke to the Sheriff. 388 00:34:57,553 --> 00:34:58,847 This is the best I could do. 389 00:34:59,639 --> 00:35:03,601 I don't need charity, Councilor. Yours or my parents'. 390 00:35:03,602 --> 00:35:05,604 - Cait. - Get out. 391 00:35:35,549 --> 00:35:37,468 I need to speak with one of the inmates. 392 00:35:38,011 --> 00:35:41,555 Oh, folks in here aren't usually very talkative. 393 00:35:42,098 --> 00:35:44,141 This one was hit by friendly fire. 394 00:35:44,142 --> 00:35:47,937 He's got reason to talk. Must have been sent in today? 395 00:35:49,063 --> 00:35:53,317 Oh. Inmate 2135. 396 00:35:54,068 --> 00:35:57,529 Yeah, I'm, uh, afraid that's not possible. 397 00:35:57,530 --> 00:36:00,157 - Why not? - Uh, well, there's been... 398 00:36:00,158 --> 00:36:02,701 - an incident. - What kind of incident? 399 00:36:02,702 --> 00:36:05,162 The... 400 00:36:05,163 --> 00:36:07,080 ...not so pretty kind. 401 00:36:09,625 --> 00:36:12,086 You don't understand, I have to talk to him. 402 00:36:12,586 --> 00:36:17,633 Oh, you'll be able to. As soon as he can move his jaw again. 403 00:36:18,634 --> 00:36:19,719 Who assaulted him? 404 00:36:47,413 --> 00:36:48,539 Who the hell are you?