Lux's Magic Penetration Rod

North Shurima, Nashiramei, Bright Bazaar.

A graceful figure is like a nimble fish, shuttling between the large and small stalls in this market. Although it covers its face with the latest silk mask, it is still like a magnet, firmly attracting people. attracted the attention of the surrounding male creatures.

And just when they were stunned, this slim figure had quietly disappeared at the end of the market. Some disappointed people began to whisper, asking about her identity and origin, but in the end they only knew her name. , seems to be called Cassiopeia.

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Cassiopeia returned to the private house she had purchased in Nasramei.

After Zaun suffered a tragic defeat, she was always worried about the punishment from within the Black Rose. After following her mother to join this mysterious organization, she had seen many horrific executions, but before that, Cassiopeia never thought that this kind of execution might befall her.

The fearful Cassiopeia chose to escape. She persuaded Talon with her family affection and asked him to take her to escape Zaun, fled to Bergun, and headed west to Nasramei.

Of course, running away is not a way to avoid punishment. Cassiopeia knows very well that the punishment of the Black Rose cannot be easily avoided by running away - the reason why she came to Nasramei is because she wants to start again from here. Find a way to avoid punishment.

In the library of Noxus, she had read many books and documents about the history of Shurima, but most of the descriptions were a bit exaggerated, as if the Shurima Empire was full of people walking around in the world. of gods.

Cassiopeia sneered at this statement. If Shurima was really full of gods, why did this empire fall?

Therefore, from Cassiopeia's perspective, those exaggerated words should be the product of people blending history and mythology.

However, the encounter in Zaun gave Cassiopeia a slap in the face.

In Bergun, Cassiopeia finally breathed a sigh of relief. When she recalled the entire incident, she unexpectedly discovered that the description of the Cyclops was exactly the same as Shurima's record of the construct!

Under this situation, Cassiopeia had to have a subtle thought - are all the exaggerated records about the Shurima Empire in history true?

Cassiopeia was quite surprised when she realized this. In addition to being surprised, she couldn't help but tremble with excitement. She remembered what she had heard from many explorers when she was a spy in the Piltover Adventurers Association. to the story.

Although Cassiopeia listened to them purely for entertainment at that time, thinking about it now, maybe those stories... also contained some amazing secrets!

And as long as you can see through one of the secrets, its value will be enough to make up for your fault and save yourself from suffering the cruel punishment of the Black Rose!

Therefore, while Cassiopeia recorded the information she obtained in a form similar to a memoir, she temporarily took root in Nasramei and began to adapt to the desert life of Shurima.

This adaptation took three years.

In three years, she compiled a lot of notes and then destroyed most of them - it turns out that bragging in front of beautiful people of the opposite sex is almost human instinct. Cassiopeia finally compiled the information , more than 80% of them can be confirmed to be pure nonsense with just a simple inquiry.

Of the remaining 20%, 80% simply changed the names of myths and legends from various places, and replaced the protagonist with his own cowhide. This kind of story itself has a certain reference, but the reference is quite limited.

Only a handful of stories may truly contain legends about certain treasures and powers.

Unfortunately, due to the retelling, Cassiopeia could not find any clues about the legends that contained certain language or pun content. Only those stories that were relatively direct and had clear followings could give Cassiopeia Peia has some hope.

During this period, Cassiopeia was also paying attention to the situation in Zaun to see if she could go back and check the situation. However, because she was no longer qualified to mobilize the war masons, her main way to pay attention to Zaun was to She relied on the Piltover Daily News - through the merchant ships that plied Nasramei and Piltover, she could read the Piltover Daily News from ten days ago.

Later, she added the Zaun Daily from ten days ago to her subscription list.

It's a pity that Cassiopeia, who wanted to see Zaun unlucky, was not able to realize her wish. In the past three years, Zaun has prospered. Even if the Piltover Daily is as sinister as ever, it has to be affirmed that Zuan An's achievements in some aspects.

Cassiopeia, who is very aware of the relationship between the two parties, naturally knows that when the people of Piltover have to be arrogant and affirmative at the same time, instead of criticizing wantonly or praising falsely, Zaun's situation may really be very different from before. Same again.

Cassiopeia was quite disappointed about this, but she had nothing to do.

The Zaun people are lucky!

Taking out the key and opening the room door, Cassiopeia returned to her residence in Nasramei.

After putting away the keys, she took off her veil, stretched out on the lounge chair, and unfolded the newspaper she had brought back from the port today.

In yesterday's newspaper, she saw a rare piece of news about Noxus - although it was not good news, but something like "Zunan and Piltover crushed Noxus' conspiracy". Despite the news of Sass's failure, Cassiopeia still read it with gusto.

After today's two newspapers were unfolded, Cassiopeia finally stood upright and jumped up from the recliner.

In the newspaper she received today, she saw two identical headlines.

"Some Visions for Rebuilding Wazuan"

Zaun and Piltover were the former Oshla Vazuan, and Cassiopeia knew this.

However, even if she knew this, she was still so surprised that she was speechless when she saw these two identical titles.

Even though she knew that some time ago, Piltover and Zaun had cooperated to a limited extent and jointly resisted a premeditated invasion by the Noxian "Ionian Routine", she still could not imagine that these two How could this city think of reuniting as Wazuan?

Having been lurking in Piltover for so long, Cassiopeia was very aware of the huge differences in interests between the two cities - even if the situation in Zaun had changed, and she was qualified to be on an equal footing with Piltover, that was What prompted their union?

Cassiopeia was confused.

She couldn't wait to open the newspaper, trying to find some clues in it, but as she read over and over, the contents were mostly legal declarations and future initiatives, and the words were full of "rebuilding the glory of Shurima. It’s my duty to do so”, Cassiopeia couldn’t help but frown.

The smell is too strong!

She is used to saying things like this in Nashirama. In this Shurima commercial city second only to Piltover, Nashirama can be said to have taken "retro is trend" to the extreme. , any wealthy family will try their best to use the patterns and styles of the Shurima Empire era on themselves, as if wearing the style of clothes from that time can return to that era of glory...

From Cassiopeia's point of view, everyone in the entire Nashirama seemed to be immersed in a kind of fanaticism that was almost paranoid. After they made money, they did not expand the city or form an army. Instead, they were like crazy. According to the book According to the records on the Internet, a one-to-one gilded sun disk was reconstructed!

A real wonder player!

What makes Cassiopeia even more unbelievable is that with the establishment of the Sun Disk, Nashrami really ushered in a period of incomprehensible prosperity, and a large number of refugees came to Nasramei to pay their respects. This Xibei cargo, then under the guidance of the local priest, finally chose to settle nearby.

Through this solar disk, Nashrame really gained a large population!

Is Piltover lacking in population?

However, in Cassiopeia's impression, Piltover's urban welfare is still very good. They will not easily introduce those illiterate Shurima poor who only know how to herd and plant!

For a moment, Cassiopeia was puzzled.

After reading the front-page article several times, Cassiopeia finally turned over the newspaper and scanned the other pages. Then, she once again found two almost identical articles.

The news content of these two articles is also very simple.

The evil Noxus Empire defeated Besilico's heroic resisters with cruel methods and despicable plots. However, because of the Noxian's wolfish ambitions, Darius, who commanded this army, failed to do so after the war. He did not return to the court with his troops, but stayed in Besilico and established himself as the commander-in-chief.

Because this Noxian army has Besilico as its main core area, it will be referred to as Noxus (Besilico); and the original Noxus had the Immortal Fortress as its core, so it was called Noxus (Unfortunately). ).

According to Mr. Duren, who escaped from Besilico, Noxus (Besilico) is currently systematically wiping out local nobles and powerful merchants, and establishing a completely different administrative system from before. However, because of the Texas (Bay) is still in a state of external blockade, and the specific actions are still unknown.

As of the time when the news was released, Noxus (Bay) had occupied a large area of ​​Noxus (not) territory in the southeastern subcontinent of Valoran. Just the day before the news was sent, Noxus (not) ) Xueya City, an important town in the southeast, surrendered without a fight.

It is reported that in Noxus (not), the empire is gathering a conquest army, and there is news that the famous general of Noxus (not), and the chief of staff of Noxus (not), Jericho Si General Du Cacao, who co-chaired the Shurima conquest plan with Vain, will lead the army to suppress the rebellion after taking over the position of Hand of Noxus.

According to the analysis of military experts, Noxus (Bey) and Noxus (Both) may enter a confrontation on the Red River line west of Bloodcliff City in the future...

If the fact that Piltover and Zaun were to unite to form Varzuan only confused Cassiopeia before, then the split of Noxus has completely confused her!

The most outrageous thing is that she actually saw the news about her father in the Immortal Fortress through the expired Zaun newspapers in Nashrame.

After reading newspapers for so many years, Cassiopeia knows very well that the Piltover newspaper likes to talk nonsense, and the Zaun newspaper likes to understate - and now, the two newspapers have carried out the same report, and the factual part of it is very likely It's a biased fact.

As for the speculation by "military experts" that Du Quecao will lead troops to fight...

To be honest, Cassiopeia thought so too.

Noxus is a big country, with many warbands and many warband commanders.

But there are really not many people to choose from who are qualified to serve as marshals and lead multiple battle groups in a large-scale battle.

Unless Darkwill personally stepped forward to "conquer personally", Cassiopeia's understanding of Noxus would make her father Du Cacao the only choice.

This was undoubtedly bad news for Cassiopeia.

It's not that she's worried about her father's safety, but that once Du Kecao really leads the army to go to war, Tai Lung, who has been protecting her before, may never stay quietly in Naslamy again.

Realizing this, Cassiopeia's first thought was... let's just burn these newspapers.

For Cassiopeia, Talon is too important. If it weren't for Talon's protection, she would have died in the hands of the killer bought by the Black Rose - and there is no powerful guy who wants to be in Na. If Schramey wanted to collect information and make money, Cassiopeia would have to sell herself personally.

Oh, it seems that selling oneself is not an option either, because of the worship of the ascended Martial Queen, and also because the last emperor of Shurima performed too badly. Nasramei and the nearby Zurita, Bukasha, and Nubrakan are all female-respected cities.

Once Talon leaves, not only will Cassiopeia's search for Shurima ruins and treasures stop, but her own safety will not be guaranteed.

However, when she lit the candle and picked up the newspaper, Cassiopeia rarely hesitated.

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In the evening, Tyrone returned to his residence with a few books.

"Second Miss, there are no mythological books on the market that we haven't bought or read yet." After taking off his mask, he said in a low voice, "We have almost bought them all."

"Forget it if not, I already have a goal anyway, these are just supplements." Cassiopeia waved her hand nonchalantly, "Come and read the newspaper, it's rare for me to see news about the old man today."

There was only one guy whom Cassiopeia could call an old man, and that was her father Du Cacao!

Tai Lung, who was pouring himself water and preparing to drink some water, opened his eyes wide when he heard this. He put down the water glass in his hand, stepped forward, took the newspaper, and almost put his eyes against the stuck piece of paper. On the news circled by Theopia.

"Darius and Swain formed a new Noxus? Lord Kakao is going to lead an army to go on an expedition?!"

Like Cassiopeia, Tyrone also fell into a brief sluggish state.

After a while, Tyrone put down the newspaper, walked around the table with his hands behind his back, and finally gritted his teeth.

"I'm going to find Lord Kecao." Tyrone finally made up his mind, "Second Miss, let's go back together. Now is the time when the empire relies on the marshal -"

"I don't have to." Cassiopeia smiled and shook her head, "The things in Shurima are not over yet!"

"But if you continue to be here, I'm afraid you will be in danger!"

"Danger? There won't be any danger." Cassiopeia said firmly, "I have already contacted the protector... Feel free to go find the old man, before you completely defeat that fool and become the sole heir of the Kecao family. , I will not fall!"

Tyrone seemed to want to say something more, but Cassiopeia pressed her finger to his lips.

"Compared to me, you should pay more attention to your own situation. My silly brother - the situation the old man is facing now is not simple at all!"

Finally, under Cassiopeia's persuasion, Tyrone hurriedly packed his bags and left Nasramei that night.

When Cassiopeia took out the key and opened the door, she noticed a few slender spider threads on the door handle.

Looking at these spider threads, Cassiopeia narrowed her eyes slightly, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and she chose to open the door and enter without hesitation.

On the lounge chair in the living room, an equally slim figure is lying on it. There is a book "suspended" in front of her. If you look carefully, you will find that the spine of the book is connected by a wisp of slender spider silk. , hanging from the ceiling.

Elise controlled the spider silk to turn the pages, and finally spoke slowly in a lazy voice.

"Our Miss Cassiopeia is finally willing to show her face?"

"I have never covered up my tracks." Cassiopeia chuckled and sat down at the table. "I was just looking for an opportunity to make meritorious deeds."

"If I hadn't known that the guy named Tai Lung has been protecting you, maybe I would have believed it!" Elise temporarily moved her eyes away from the book "Azir's Romance" and glanced at the card to capture the traces. Theopia, "I never expected that you would be willing to throw away such a useful tool."

"It's about the organization, and it's natural to avoid irrelevant people." The smile on Cassiopeia's face became even brighter, "Besides, it's enough with Miss Elise's help."

"That's very well said, Cassiopeia."

As she spoke, Elise moved her fingers slightly.

The pages of the book in front of her were suddenly closed, and then were pulled out by the transparent spider silk with a snap, and hit the corner of the wall heavily - and because the spine of the book was stuck to the spider thread, it hit the wall. Not only did it make a bang when it was put on, but it completely fell apart.

At this moment, pieces of paper were flying in the room.

"I know that Miss Cassiopeia's mission is never simple." Elise, who was dragged by the spider silk, came to Cassiopeia in an almost horizontal motion. "If you are not careful, That’s the end of the world!”

"That's why you have to be careful." Cassiopeia didn't even blink, and she still had a confident smile on her lips, "They are all meritorious deeds, and they are all serving the organization. Ms. Elise, we still need to work hard. Concentricity... is what it is!"

Final words of the volume: The conclusion of the second volume:

In the first volume, Lux was still growing and developing, but in the second volume, Piltover and Zaun became Lux's stage, allowing her to test her skills.

I wonder if any readers have discovered that the second volume is actually a two-line story. Underneath the story line of Piltover and Zaun, there is the story line of Noxus.

Zaun's revolution began with Noxus' intervention, while Piltover's revolution began with Noxus' defeat in Ionia.

In Runeterra, individual city-states such as Piltover and Zaun may have the ability to nurture the source of progress, but with the war and peace, external aggression and internal strife between the various major powers, such gestation and development are very difficult. stable.

A Tale of Two Cities records not two cities, but a period of internal chaos after Hex technology began to take shape, Rune technology emerged, and Noxus was defeated.

In order to achieve this effect of personal insights, the author has been trying to record and describe in various other ways, including third-party narration in newspapers and books, including the intersection and separation between multiple characters and story lines. .

I don’t know if readers prefer this, or if they prefer to focus the camera on Lux’s face and tell the story of Lux’s smile.

But... whether you like it or not, the scene in the next volume will finally show Lux again. Originally, this volume could have written another ten and twenty chapters, but the subsequent stories are somewhat lackluster, and readers You should also have something to look forward to, so let’s just end it here!

The next volume of "Twenty Thousand Miles of Yellow Sand" will be updated in the middle of the night, so stay tuned!