Battle of the Two Cities: Begins with the Mage

Immortal Citadel, Trifali Council.

"That girl has become one of the eight officials." LeBlanc sat lazily on the seat of the congressman.

"It's just the acting minister for now."

Swain sat on the round table, dealing with never-ending government affairs, his tone was flat.

"Becoming the Minister of Magic is only a matter of time..." LeBlanc's red lips curled slightly. "Even if Demacia's highest position is just around the corner. Only then can she be of greater help to us."

"She is still too young, and without the help of those two, even Ryze can't take it down," Swain said.

"Ryze is, after all, a mage known as a guardian, and his strength is even stronger than Kyle. I didn't expect that he would put down his air and succumb to the imperial power of the world." Speaking of Ryze, LeBlanc's mouth was filled with disdain. .

If she had the magical power of Ryze, the whole of Demacia would have been toyed with and applauded by her.

even...

She raised her chin slightly, and glanced at Swain, who was sitting in front of her, vaguely.

If she had enough strength, why would she succumb to where she is now.

"His behavior is enough to be called great, but he's blocking the way of the empire." Swain didn't seem to see LeBlanc's little movements and emotions, and his voice was as flat as ever.

They and Ryze are mortal enemies, but he and Ryan still agree and appreciate each other's trust and will.

However, the Tao is different, and only one of them is destined to live.

In the end, the wheel of the Noxian Empire will surely run over the remnants of the old era.

"Beliefs, goals, ideas... etc., before they are converted into results, they are all useless terms." LeBlanc chuckled and said, "Yesterday, Ryze went to the Forbidden Forest, according to The traces of magic can be roughly determined to be underground in the eastern area."

She had guessed that it was in that area before, because it was farther from Xiongdu.

If there is an accident in the world rune, there is a very small possibility that the aftermath will be blocked by the forbidden magic forest.

"Continue to investigate, Demacia is irrelevant to us, the world rune is the most important thing." Swain said without looking up.

"Understood, after all...that's our capital against him..."

LeBlanc nodded slightly, her eyes subconsciously looking at the chair of the council president.

The seat was empty at this time, but it gave her a rare sense of peace of mind.

It seems... as long as there is the protection of the other party, the empire can successfully overcome all difficulties.

Compared with the brutal rule she had experienced, she would rather accept the magical civilization that Ryan imagined.

At least, in the magical civilization, she is still LeBlanc...

"You seem to be still afraid of him." Swain didn't turn around, but he seemed to see through LeBlanc's thoughts.

"Fear? Maybe, or... hate? Who knows..." LeBlanc's lips curved down, her expression complicated.

She could feel that the Shadow Island was changing.

The power behind the mutation came from the underworld.

She changed her sitting position and didn't want to discuss this matter anymore, so she went back to the topic:

"As for Laxanna's proposal at Castle Dawn, what does the Vice-Chairman plan to do?"

Almost at the same time as the meeting at Castle Dawn, they already knew what was going on.

And what LeBlanc said was exactly what Demacia wanted to use the mages to exchange for resources.

"They can give anything they want, Viktor and Orianna, the research and development of war machines and hex weapons has been replaced by the third generation. Those gadgets that once shined in Piltover can be greatly improved. Mass production will be handed over to Demacia." Swain explained fluently, as if he had already had a draft.

"Use the new magic cube developed by Jess as an energy source?" LeBlanc confirmed loudly.

In the past hex weapons, the energy must use the hex gems transformed from the original crystals of the shell people.

But now, after Jace's research, under the leadership of Victor, a miniature magic cube has been created.

This is a magic consumable that roughly allows Jace's Mercury Hammer to fire 3 fully loaded shells. And its cost is just some common magic materials, plus some of the mage's labor.

"Well, let them feel the power of magic. Even if they use magic cubes as energy, it is far better than their flesh and blood."

Swain paused the work at hand, raised one leg, and said in a relaxed tone with a smile on the corner of his mouth:

"As for Winter's Claw, I don't think they'd mind sending a squad to assist the Trifarian Warband. We could equip that squad with a full set of hex gear."

Making the Empire the sole power on the entire continent was not what he and Ryan were after.

Their ambition is to make the entire empire last forever.

The history of Shurima has proven that when a powerful empire loses its foreign enemies, the empire will not usher in comfort, but will fall into endless infighting, and ordinary people will become lazy and lost.

Keeping the empire fresh and vigorous, and keeping the people of the empire always motivated and competitive, is the key to the continuation of the empire.

To this end, it is necessary to support several competitors within the controllable range.

And now, Demacia is just one of their chosen pilots.

The experiments in Piltover and Zaun were successful, although both cities

Chi went in a completely different direction, but no matter which city it was, the speed of progress was far beyond their imagination.

This is a progress story created by all Shuangcheng people who compete with each other and have faith in their hearts...

"Demacia will probably not agree to send a team to attack Winter's Claw," LeBlanc said. "They have just united a large number of Freljord tribes and are preparing to form an offensive and defensive alliance. Now let them and us. Cooperating to attack Winter's Claw...hard."

"Ryze just accepted an apprentice, and that apprentice is about to fail. We just need to... release some bait, such as the discovery of high-energy magic items by Winter's Claw, and more."

Swain paused, with indifference in his eyes, he wrote lightly:

"There is a second time. The news from the Grand Marshal of the Crown Guard is good this time. I believe that she will bring us more surprises next time. Sending troops is just a small problem."

"That's it, then it seems we have to prepare some small gifts for them." LeBlanc's face showed a narrow smile.

"Don't they want to learn about rune magic? Giving them this photo crystal is a reward from the Empire to the Crown Guard family for this information."

Swain waved his hand, and a dark blue crystal on the table floated towards LeBlanc and was put into his robe by the other party.

This is a derivative of the Hex camera, with functions such as shooting images, playback and recording, etc., and the operation is extremely simple.

"The battle image... The scene between the President of the Council and Ryze in Shurima is indeed an excellent gift." LeBlanc said frivolously.

When Crown Guards see this gift, they naturally make the right choice.

Her voice paused, thinking of another thing about Laxana's proposal, with a question in her tone:

"Your majesty, do you mean to disclose the secrets of rune magic?"

"If you want to learn rune magic, you can either use merit points in exchange, or go to Zhanzheng Academy to study." Swain replied succinctly.

"It seems that all their learning paths have been blocked." LeBlanc joked.

"No, every road is extremely smooth, and there is news that we don't mind Demacians contributing to us as citizens of their own country. And the War College is willing to accept students from our allies." Swain explained road.

The education of the War College these days has proven that the speeches of those veterans are unparalleled in their evocation. Almost all students are proud to be Noxians, and will fight for Noxus as their highest honor and lifelong ideal.

After the foreign students are enrolled, the course arrangement will be the same as that of the imperial students.

After experiencing the baptism of thought, Swain believes that... those foreign apprentices will have a hard time adjusting to their previous life.

"Sounds easy, the latter requires only an announcement, but the former is more difficult to implement," LeBlanc said.

The Empire's willingness to accept Demacians was useless, and the concerns of those people from Demacia had to be allayed.

"About that group of mages, they're a good example, aren't they?" Swain's tone was a little smiling.

"That batch of mages... and the team that joined us in the crusade against the Claws of Winter is really good." LeBlanc raised her slender left leg, and her smooth skin was exposed from her robe.

"They are still citizens of Demacia, but they need to serve us for a period of time, and all Demacians can become our mercenaries on the basis of keeping them as Demacians, and help the Empire clear some obstacles. ." Swain clasped his hands against his jaw, further perfecting the matter.

For Demacia, conquest by force is the last resort.

In the plan formulated by Ryan and him, they will infiltrate and assimilate them from various aspects such as culture, economy, technology, human resources, resources, education and so on.

One day in the future, the word "Noxus" will penetrate into their lives, so what is the difference between them...and Noxians?

Not to mention, Swain had to admit...

That girl, indeed, is the perfect choice for a Demacian leader.

She can take Demacia to the heights Noxus wants to achieve without denying the two countries a soft power confrontation.

Progress in learning, catch up after progress.

This is... nothing but useful advice as a teacher to give to students.

Besides... Noxus will never lose the competition to anyone else.

In response to Demacia's change this time, after Swain and LeBlanc chatted about some details, LeBlanc's brows were suddenly raised slightly, and she said with a smile, not a smile:

"It seems...something interesting has happened."

At the same time, Swain turned his head in the direction of Demacia, just now, there was a creature with the same power as his, provoking him.

"Mr. Vice President, do you feel it?" LeBlanc's red lips were slightly raised, and there was a hint of play-watching interest in her eyes.

"A clown who calls himself the head of the devil."

Swain snorted coldly, his eyes instantly turned scarlet, and through the bright red iris, he seemed to be able to see the crow hidden behind him.

"The repeal of the ban on magic will always breed fear in the hearts of some people in Demacia, which will create conditions for its appearance." LeBlanc let out a mocking laugh, looking away and looking back. stretched the body.

Swain's scarlet eyes, staring in that direction, said calmly:

"Everywhere in Runeterra has its legends, but Noxus alone.

In the face of the Empire, it is but a foolish flea. But I think the lady councilor on the floating castle would like to study it more. "

"It's on the border between Demacia and Noxus, and it's been a few days since our exchange group arrived there." LeBlanc laughed, and the flirtatious figure and her clean legs turned into phantoms and dissipated. To disappear without a trace.

Swain narrowed his eyes slightly, the scarlet color was restrained, and he returned to the original calm.

It's just some innocuous little things, but it's the news that Ryan sent back about the Ascension God, which deserves his more thought...

After LeBlanc left, the Trifary Chamber returned to its former silence, except for the rustling of scrolls.

...

Inside the floating castle.

The top floor of the mage tower has turned into a sea of ​​magic at this moment.

Syndra stood in the center, her black robe swayed without wind, and in the next instant, her figure floated into the air, and vast energy shot out from her body.

In the process, Syndra's appearance is covered with a magical cloak similar to Ryan's.

But unlike Ryan, her magic coat at the moment is more like Aerie's appearance, with two pointed ears on top of her head and a long magic tail floating behind her.

At this moment, her body exudes an arrogant magical aura, and Aerie's pattern even flashes in her pupils.

Suddenly, her brows furrowed slightly.

In an instant, as if deflated, the light blue Allie bounced out of her body, turned a few somersaults in a cute way, and made two pitiful "gugu" sounds.

"Super magic state, maintain a balance for up to 2 minutes. After this time, the balance between the world's rune magic power and its own magic power will be broken."

Syndra raised her arm slightly, and the quill on the desk moved, and began to record something on the magic note.

The super-magic state, a special mode, was reversed by Ryan from the state of Ryze's burst of rune power.

This is a special state for those mages who have not integrated the world rune, they have integrated the power of the world rune into themselves.

In this case, the magic power released by the mage can be multiplied several times.

"Goo!"

Allie floated back from the side and rubbed against Syndra's fingertips.

"You mean...not to let the two merge or balance, but to let the two not interfere with each other?"

Syndra thought for a moment and shook her head:

"In this case, the power of the world's runes will become an ordinary source of energy supply, and it will not even enhance the power of spells. I am not lacking in magic."

This method is more suitable for mages who lack magic power, but for her, the magic power used in battle is not exhausted.

"Generally speaking, the three powers are more stable. Our current research on the power of the void is too superficial. In comparison, there should be many powers of the same level in Rune Land."

Feeling the information from Rewi Alley, Syndra's face showed thought:

"Demon...elemental...maybe, but we need samples."

"Is that so..."

After getting some information, Syndra looked in the direction of Demacia, and anticipation flashed in her black eyes.

There is nothing more exhilarating and delightful than finding the magic way back.

Syndra's expression stopped and she nodded slightly, as if she had received some news, and her figure slowly floated up.

Floating to the number one bookshelf, looking at the only book left on it, a hint of interest suddenly appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she reached out and picked it up.

At this moment, Allie slipped from her hand onto the cover of the book, blue light covered it, and the pages were opened one by one, as if they were coding, and countless words continued to appear on it.

Syndra immersed herself in reading for a long time before raising her head and putting the book back to its original position.

"Hopefully, it can bring us some surprises."

"The secrets of Shurima...expected."

Syndra whispered in her red lips, she waved her palm lightly, and the magic notebook on the desk floated lightly in her hand, and sketched it on the page with her own hands.