The Glory of Noxus

Dusk fell.

The colors above the sky slowly changed, from golden to dark purple, with distinct layers.

Huo Jixing took off his linen cloak and walked slowly along the trade route along the wheel tracks.

Soon after, a small town built by the water appeared in sight.

The river surrounding the town originated from the mountains, winding all the way, and finally flowed into the Conqueror's Sea from the west coast.

Fosbyro Town.

The northern border of the Kingdom of Demacia.

It is also the starting point of Huo Jixing's secret mission.

The flat granite walls undulate along the mountain, as if they were sculptures of nature.

Under the setting sun, the surface of the granite shines with golden light, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding environment.

Most of the houses in Fosbyro Town are built with stones, old wood and glazed tiles.

To the east stands the tower of the Temple of the Lightbringer, and the brazier on the top of the tower emits warm light, as if welcoming the arrival of travelers and caravans in the twilight.

Huo Jixing exhaled lightly, patted the snow-white Poro on the shoulder, and walked towards the iron-clad giant gate.

Compared with the previous city, there are few caravans in Fosbyro.

In front of him, there are only a few peddlers dragging goods, queuing to enter the city.

"Stop, traveler." The Demacia Kingdom soldier in front of the city gate stopped Huo Jixing and asked.

"What are you doing in Fosbyro?"

"I'm a wanderer." Huo Jixing replied. "My fleet was swept by a storm in Dornhold, and the ships were broken."

"I survived and drifted along the river to the west coast and came here."

"Dornhold?" The Demacia Kingdom soldier frowned and looked at his companions beside him.

There were six Demacia Kingdom soldiers wearing leather armor guarding the town gate. They were wearing blue cloaks with silver brooches on them, in the shape of a uniform double-winged sword.

"I seem to have heard that there have been frequent storms on the west coast recently." The Demacia soldier on the left spoke softly.

Different from the social environment of the Noxus Empire.

To walk in the territory of the Demacia Kingdom, you need a pass and a qualified identity.

"Remember, wanderer, don't make trouble in the town."

The Demacia soldier looked at Huo Jixing with a warning, indicating that he could go in.

"Thank you." Huo Jixing thanked him and walked into the city gate along the flat gray road.

He saw the taut iron chain above the iron gate and realized that this was a gate with openings up and down.

After entering the town, Huo Jixing found that the town of Fosbyro was relatively quiet at dusk.

The shops on the street were almost closed, with only a few lights flickering in the windows.

There were few people along the way, as if the people in the town were accustomed to this peaceful lifestyle.

They lived a simple and happy life in this familiar and friendly environment.

Dada! Dada!

Huo Jixing walked with light steps, and a solemn expression appeared on his calm face.

Not long after he entered the town, he suddenly felt uneasy deep in his heart.

At the same time, the snow-white Poro in his arms also popped out a small head anxiously, looking around with a trembling expression, and his slender claws had nowhere to put.

Huo Jixing frowned slightly, as if he had noticed something, and there was a red-gold glow in his eyes.

But when he looked around, only the gray-white clouds of ordinary people emerged.

There was a golden cloud in the distance, but it was far away.

"What on earth is it?" Huo Jixing was solemn.

He could confirm that in the corner of the shadow, it seemed that something was watching him, but in the state of [Suzaku·Red Eyes and Fire Pupils], the target was perfectly hidden and there was no trace.

"Wait. Their expressions!"

Huo Jixing's eyes flickered, thinking of the Demacia Kingdom soldiers at the city gate before, they looked a little listless and a little tired.

There were very few pedestrians on the street, but without exception, they all walked heavily and were extremely tired.

Huo Jixing originally thought that it was the life in the small town that led to this result.

Now thinking back, it seems that something is wrong.

Huo Jixing crossed the wide town square and came to the southern street area, in front of a tavern with a blue flag.

Creak!

Pushing open the heavy wooden door, the bright yellow candlelight illuminated the well-equipped tavern.

Several tables and chairs were placed casually in the tavern, and each table was placed with a candle, emitting a faint and warm light.

These lights illuminated every corner of the tavern, and also illuminated the people sitting quietly at the table.

There were only one or two tables of guests in the tavern at this moment. They sat there quietly and whispered something.

Although there were not many people, their presence added some breath of life to the tavern.

Huo Jixing walked to the bar and sat down, looking at the old bartender in linen clothes in front of him.

"What do you want?" The old bartender spoke, with a gentle and kind smile on his wrinkled face.

"Bring some wine, some meat and bread." Huo Jixing glanced at the tables of other guests.

After a cup of tea.

A pot of wine, a portion of bacon, and a plate of bread were placed in front of him.

Huo Jixing tasted the food while enjoying the quiet time.

The Poro in his arms smelled the aroma of the food and climbed onto the bar, waiting for his feeding.

Huo Jixing pressed the Poro's head, tore off a few pieces of bacon and bread, and placed them in front of the little guy.

The old bartender stood behind the bar, slowly wiping the wine glass. When he saw Poro, he just smiled kindly.

After a while.

Huo Jixing was the last guest in the tavern. The other guests had left one after another, leaving only him and the bartender.

"Check out."

Huo Jixing swallowed the food in his mouth and knocked on the bar table.

The full Poro hugged his stomach, leaned on his shoulder, and began to doze off, nodding his little head.

The old bartender came over when he heard the voice, and when he looked at the bar table, his eyes condensed.

"Wait a moment, sir."

The old bartender bowed slightly and began to pack up and prepare to close.

He walked outside the tavern, hung up the sign of closing, and then extinguished the candles on the table one by one, and the tavern immediately became dim.

Then, the old bartender took Huo Jixing to the second floor.

In the dark room.

Huo Jixing and the old bartender sat on the chairs next to the candlestick.

Thick curtains blocked the light from the window, and only the faint candlelight filled the room, outlining the outlines of the objects and reflecting the shadows of the two people.

"Patapa Hanni, meet you, sir."

The old bartender took off his coat, and the wrinkles on his face were like mountain streams, crisscrossing on his skin, and he had a neat gray beard on his chin.

"Huo Jixing, carry out this secret mission." Huo Jixing said.

"Have their people arrived in Fosbyro?"

"They arrived a few days ago, and asked when they would arrive." Patapa replied.

"Then arrange a time to meet." Huo Jixing nodded gently at Patapa, and then thought of the strange things he encountered when he entered the town, and asked.

"Has anything happened in Fosbyro recently?"

"It seems to be related to the recent strange things."

Hearing the question, the fatigue on Patapa's old face could no longer be hidden, and he recalled the strange things in the town.

"Magic incidents have occurred in the mountains and forests around Fosbyro."

"Many people have died, and even in the town, there have been deaths."

As a spy of the Reiser Garrison Corps, Patapa is responsible for collecting intelligence information about Fosbyro and the surrounding areas.

When the rumors of black magic appeared, he immediately began to collect relevant information.

"Magic incidents?" Huo Jixing frowned slightly.

Unlike other forces on the Valoran continent, the Kingdom of Demacia prohibits the existence of magic.

At least on the surface.

For this reason, the Kingdom of Demacia created the Forbidden Magic Stone, a white rock that can suppress magical energy.

The Forbidden Magic Stone Hound that Huo Jixing encountered in the Noxcaria Arena was constructed with the Forbidden Magic Stone as the main material.

It is also because of the existence of the Forbidden Magic Stone that the Duran family, who mastered the Forbidden Magic Stone carving technology, became one of the most prominent nobles in the Kingdom of Demacia.

In addition, the Kingdom of Demacia also specially established a magic-hunting corps with the intention of completely suppressing the impact of many magical incidents within the kingdom.

"Although the time you came is a bit wrong, the rumors about Fosbyro's magic have spread to the capital of Demacia." Patapa said, with a look of relief on his tired face.

"I think someone will come to solve this magic incident soon."

"The capital of Demacia? I hope it won't interfere with my mission."

Huo Jixing's eyes flickered, and he said slowly: "Arrange a time to meet them as soon as possible, and no accidents can happen."

"Also, help me prepare some recent intelligence information."

"Okay." Patapa stood up and left the room with a slightly bent body.