"I want this, um, and also this."
Orianna and Lorona stood in front of the food counter, looking at rows of food, feeling their hunger grow.
Mainly because. There are so many varieties of food!
"Excuse me, what is this?"
Orianna pointed to a bunch of brownish-red things with skin and asked.
Carrying a large spoon and wearing a mask, the woman replied, "This is lamb."
"Lamb?!"
Orianna exclaimed, then immediately asked, "How much is this?"
"Twelve copper coins."
A palm-sized wheat bread is three copper coins, a blueberry bread is ten copper coins, and an egg is four copper coins. A bottle of milk is also four copper coins.
In comparison, twelve copper coins can buy a wheat bread, a bottle of milk, and an egg.
But..This is lamb!
Orianna can only have lamb during Progress Day.
After all, lamb is very expensive, especially the kind with skin and bones.
Although not a greedy girl, at this moment, Orianna shook her head and quickly said, "Please give me this!"
"Your bowl."
The woman, who had gradually become familiar with the business, shook the spoon and calmly said to the excited Orianna.
Orianna quickly handed over her plate, then watched as the woman scooped a large spoonful of meat for her.
There were at least seven pieces!
"Di!"
Placing the student card on the glass again, after the instrument inside made a sound, Orianna also saw how much money she spent for lunch.
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Copper coins: 90
In Orianna's plate, there was lamb, a warm wheat bread, some vegetables, a few red berries, and a bottle of sweet juice.
And all of that. She only spent 27 copper coins!
This is something Orianna wouldn't have dared to imagine outside.
With Lorana happily finding a seat, Orianna clasped her hands together, sincerely feeling happy.
Today, she can go through the day without her father Corin's company.
She doesn't have to worry about doing something to anger Corin.
When she was freely walking on campus, Orianna freely enjoys the air and environment of Twin Cities University.
And now, during lunch, she can even have lamb!
There's also a bottle of juice that looks delicious, although she doesn't know the flavor.
"Wow!!!"
Lorana's plate also has lamb. Taking a bite, Lorana holds her cheek with her hand, revealing a happy expression.
"This is amazing!"
Lorana exclaimed.
Orianna also picked up a piece of lamb. After putting a large piece of lamb into her mouth, Orianna showed the same expression as Lorana.
"I really love this place."
In the affluent area, Orianna thinks that a meal like this would cost at least several silver coins, but now, she only spent twenty-seven copper coins, less than half a silver coin, to enjoy treatment similar to nobility.
The sense of happiness comes from the heart.
Orianna once again felt lucky.
She is lucky that she sneaked out and took the exam for Twin Cities University; otherwise, she might still be at home listening to Corin's nagging.
Being controlled by her father, she wouldn't have been able to come here.
Thinking about this, Orianna quickly asked Lorona, "Can we still come to the cafeteria for dinner?"
Lorona, chewing on lamb, already having eaten three pieces, nodded while eating and said, "I think so. I saw in the campus manual that the cafeteria is open from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m."
"10:30 p.m.? Will it still be open that late?"
Orianna widened her beautiful big eyes, her slightly rounded face showing astonishment.
"Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and there's also one called supper."
Lorona improvised, then told Orianna, "It seems to be for the teachers who are still doing experiments at night in the school. There was no such place at Piltover University. Teachers often went hungry during experiments. Supper is prepared for those planning to do experiments at night."
Orianna nodded and asked, "Got it, but what is supper?"
"It seems to be a term invented by Twin Cities University." Lorona also didn't know what supper is, but just by looking at the description, she felt it would be interesting.
Recalling the cafeteria section mentioned in the manual, Lorona said to Orianna, "The cafeteria sells different foods at different times. In the morning, it's egg bread, milk, and fruit. For lunch, it's meat, bread and vegetables. Dinner should be the same as lunch, but with one or two additional dishes. Then, supper is some light food."
Orianna: "Hmm, then I'll come for dinner tonight too."
Smiling at Lorana, Orianna proudly said, "I have quite a bit of pocket money. Tomorrow, I'll recharge another ten silver coins."
Even if she eats like this every meal, she'll spend at most one silver coin a day.
But selling one doll could earn her ten silver coins if she's lucky.
Although creating a finely crafted clockwork doll that can move on its own takes Orianna a week or even longer, it allows her to be self-sufficient.
Adventure or going out? Eating is more important!
"At night? Orianna, we don't have classes today. After the opening ceremony, we can go home. Tomorrow is the official start of classes. So, aren't you planning to go home in the afternoon?" Lorona asked.
"I won't go back." Orianna immediately shook her head. "I want to wander around the school in the afternoon."
"Then I'll join you. I don't plan to go back so early either."
The two girls glanced at each other, their eyes forming crescent moons as they both smiled.
At that moment, the cafeteria suddenly became noisy.
Orianna and Lorana quickly looked toward the source of the noise.
Then, they saw a group of people entering.
"It's Councilor Talis!"
Lorana exclaimed and then saw Zevi, who had grown her hair and was wearing a jacket. "And, our dean too, Orianna."
Orianna and Lorana are students of the Department of Engineering, directly under Zevi.
But unlike Lorana, who looks at both Jayce and Zevi, Orianna's eyes are fixed on Mr. Linwin, who is sitting on a wheelchair, talking and laughing with two person.
Because Mr. Linwin's words at the morning opening ceremony inspired Orianna.
Perhaps more people liked Professor Heimerdinger's words, believing that holding onto everything from yesterday would make tomorrow worse. So, one must bid farewell to yesterday and move forward toward tomorrow.
But Orianna prefers Mr. Linwin's words. It is precisely because of holding onto everything from the past that has shaped who she is today.
So, she has been watching Mr. Linwin.
Mr. Linwin also noticed Orianna's gaze.
This girl with beautiful golden hair, a slightly round face, and a pair of beautiful big eyes, Mr. Linwin recognized her.
It's Orianna.
But just as he was about to greet her, the sound of grinding teeth reached Linwin's ears.
Bending down, he looked at Powder, who had lowered her head and was staring at him. Two long braids hung in Linwin's hands, and Powder reached out to cup Linwin's face with her hands.
With an annoyed look, she said, "You're not allowed to look at other women."
"You're only allowed to look at me!"
Linwin: "..."
Then he was about to shake his face to break free.
It must be admitted that this action, this kind of eye contact, made Linwin a little embarrassed just now.
But before Linwin could break free from Powder's hands, Powder released them herself.
With a big stumble, Powder stood firm and looked at Kai'Sa, who had just walked in front of her.
Angrily gritting her teeth, Powder said, "Hey!"
"Kai'Sa, what were you doing just now, bumping into me?"
Kai'Sa turned her head back, her pretty face showing innocence.
"Sorry, I didn't see you. I didn't mean to bump into you."
Mr. Linwin: "..."
Mr. Linwin: "?"
Powder was on his left side, and Kai'Sa had just been on his right side.
Then the person on the right bumped into the person on the left and claimed it wasn't intentional?
No, Kai'Sa, you did it on purpose!
And Kai'Sa, how come you're like this!
This is not you!
I can't believe you're really like this, Kai'Sa!
Linwin and his group are here to eat.
Linwin is naturally concerned about the taste of the cafeteria at Twin City University. After all, the operational model of Twin City University in this world is based on the memories from his previous life.
This innovative model has impressed Mel and Camille, the two councilors. Even Councilor Kiramman expressed surprise at Linwin's ideas.
It's a new and convenient way of operating a university that saves time for both students and teachers.
However, the corresponding cost is substantial, not to mention the expensive laboratory equipment. The decision not to charge students tuition makes it a loss-making venture. But for Linwin and Jayce, who are wealthy, this is not a problem.
Linwin and Jayce are truly wealthy individuals in this world.
So, in this world, it's only with the support of people like Linwin and Jayce that a university like Twin City University, engaging in a loss-making business, can exist.
"As for the materials to make the new crystal bottles, we can have someone lead a team to buy them in Shurima. Money is not an issue. However, I recommend organizing a ship, and the two ships left by Noxians can be used. Then, take a team of Enforcers, and let the teachers lead a group of students to Shurima."
"For students who will engage in this field in the future, this is a rare opportunity."
"Don't underestimate the knowledge involved in procurement."
The surrounding students spontaneously walked away, leaving a large area for the principal and deans to use. However, their eyes never left the group of people.
At the table, Linwin was eating lamb, nodding in satisfaction. "As for the construction of the dormitory building... Although it's not necessary now, in the future, Twin City University will definitely have students from beyond the two cities. We need to prepare for students who will come here specifically to study in the future."
"Are you trying to poach talent from other nations?" Jayce listened to Linwin's words and chuckled.
In this world, surprisingly, the powerful human nations of Noxus and Demacia are not the ones who believe in science. And for the now fallen Shurima, which once had an ascended civilization, believed in gods and demons.
Shurima's crystal researchers are more skilled than Zevi Reta in cutting gemstones and processing materials.
Therefore, if Twin City University wants to attract students from outside, the first ones to be attracted will be scholars from the Shuriman continent.
Jayce continued, "Tell me, how long have you been coveting scientists from Shurima?"
"What do you mean I'm coveting? Aren't you coveting as well?" Linwin disdainfully rolled his eyes at Jayce.
Jayce is indeed coveting the crystal researchers in Shurima. After all, the understanding of minerals by the people of Shurima can be said to be the best in the world. There are too many unique magical minerals in that vast land.
The original Hextech crystal was born in that land.
Of course, Zaun also has many different minerals. The miners who are reasonably digging deep into the depths of the abyss are just an example. However, compared to Shurima, Zaun is truly outclassed.
Shurima is a desert area.
Hextech gemstones in the future will touch various fields. How to process the gems to make them more suitable for various fields is also a concern for Jayce to this day.
"Moreover, Shurima is the best place to recruit talent. It's like a super large talent market." Linwin smiled and said, "In the past, the collapse of faith and the hardships brought to the local people after the emperor's death have erased the concept of 'nation' in the hearts of the current people of Shurima."
When he said this, Linwin glanced at Kai'Sa.
Seeing Kai'Sa skillfully picking up food with chopsticks and stuffing it into her mouth, Linwin's mouth curved with a smile, almost laughing out.
And here I thought Kai'Sa is getting clever.
Linwin is currently discussing how to grab talents from her homeland with Jayce, and she doesn't even care.
However, this also proves that what Linwin said is indeed correct. Most people in Shurima no longer have the concept of a 'nation' in their hearts.
Has Shurima brought them benefits? No, Shurima has only brought them hardships.
Jayce nodded and said, "Makes sense. From a group of Shurimans willingly joining Noxus, it's not hard to see that whoever can make their lives better now, they are willing to follow."
Using chopsticks to pick up a round, radish-like vegetable, Linwin put it in his mouth, chewed a few times, and said, "You're right. So, if possible, I think for the second enrollment of Twin City University, we should recruit new students from Demacia, Shurima, Freljord, and Noxus."
"..."
"???"
"Wait, wait, wait!"
Viktor and Jayce both widened their eyes.
Even Heimerdinger, who usually doesn't care about such matters, widened his eyes.
Everyone at the table was surprised by Linwin's words.
"Do you know what you're saying right now?" Jayce was amused, "Leaving aside that this is the first day of enrollment for the first batch of freshmen, let's talk about the countries you've chosen. Do you really think it's feasible?"
"Forget about Demacia; I know we may establish diplomatic relations with them. But about Freljord and Noxus?" Jayce stared at Linwin, questioning, "One is an ancient and backward tribal system, and the other is a group of war fanatics that's our enemy."
It's really incredible for Linwin to suggest recruiting students from Noxus.
Is there even a possibility of establishing diplomatic relations between Noxus and Zaun?
Hmm...
Jayce thought carefully and found that, if both sides' interests could be aligned, it might still be possible...
But Jayce still said, "Sometimes I really wonder, Linwin, what exactly is going on inside your head? What are you thinking?"
"I think about many things." Linwin rolled his eyes disdainfully.
"Besides, I'm not saying we have to start this immediately this year. There's no need to rush. I just hope that by next year, we can enroll students from around the world."
"Isn't that already rushing?" Jayce complained, and the argument between him and Linwin continued.
Viktor, listening to the conversation between the two, shook his head and said, "You two, instead of discussing future matters, I think we should focus on the present. Let's talk about the construction of the two cities."
"Linwin, the water purifier you mentioned has been developed, and as you said, it can effectively filter seawater for direct consumption." Viktor paused, "But there's a problem. The consumption of the filter is too high. It needs to be replaced once or twice a month, or else the water will taste salty."
Linwin nodded and asked Viktor, "Can't we use Hextech to strengthen the filter?"
Viktor shook his head.
Linwin said, "Looking at it this way, Hextech is not something that can be applied everywhere."
Jayce immediately said, "No, it can definitely be applied. We just haven't found a way yet. If we can create corresponding inscriptions on Hextech gems, we can use the magic of the gems to filter water sources. I even think we can use magic to directly create drinking water."
Linwin didn't nod, but he didn't shake his head either.
Hextech is not omnipotent, but science has no limits.
If Hextech No. 1 doesn't work, then Hextech No. 2 will.
After all, Jayce and Viktor have come all this way, haven't they?
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