The Glory of Noxus

The next morning.

The cold autumn wind blew gently, with a bit of chill.

The morning sun was like a gentle painter, using his delicate brushstrokes to dye the sky into a soft golden color.

Huo Jixing, wearing a dark casual suit, walked steadily along the bustling street.

His destination was the location of the Piltover Parliament.

On both sides of the street, the shop signs shone brightly under the morning light, and pedestrians came in an endless stream to start a new day.

Following Huo Jixing's steps.

He went straight to the building complex of the Piltover Parliament.

The buildings in front of him seemed to stretch like mountains, standing dignified and elegant.

Their gray-white exterior walls were as smooth as a mirror, carefully carved from marble, and looked noble and solemn.

The bronze grids were cleverly inlaid between the walls, which not only added a sense of layering to the building, but also revealed a simple and elegant atmosphere.

The sun shines through the glittering glass windows, reflecting colorful light, which complements the gold and silver textures on the buildings, as if the buildings are covered with a layer of colorful clouds.

Deep in the building, there are towers that soar into the clouds, each inlaid with exquisite textures, like a sacred messenger guarding this land, quietly reaching towards the sky.

Huo Jixing looked up at the magnificent building in front of him and thought of his conversation with Jarl last night.

The two talked for a long time about the meeting of the parliament.

Jarl also expressed the concerns of the parliament. They wanted to confirm whether the Noxus Empire would intervene in the affairs of Piltover and Zaun.

In front of the parliament gate.

A police guard team was neatly arranged and stood in front of the heavy gate.

They wore blue uniforms and berets. On the uniforms, golden patterns were like winding rivers, engraved on the surface.

Looking closely, these patterns faintly outlined the outline of the exoskeleton armor, telling the extraordinary strength of the police team.

Perhaps they had received the news long ago.

Seeing Huo Jixing coming, the police guard team pushed open the heavy door with respectful expressions.

Huo Jixing stepped on the stone steps and climbed up step by step.

The stone steps made a slight echo under his feet, echoing in the morning air.

At the end of the steps, a solemn and solemn parliament hall came into view.

The outline of the hall was looming in the morning light, like an ancient and sacred temple, standing quietly in the long river of time.

"Squeak! Squeak!"

In Huo Jixing's arms, the snow-white Poro suddenly popped out of his head, and his cute and curious eyes turned around, as if looking for something.

Its voice was a little anxious, and it jumped down from his arms quickly and landed on the soft ground.

In Huo Jixing's puzzled eyes, he saw the snow-white Poro running towards the corner of the corridor, where a similar sound came from.

"Squeak! Squeak!"

As if responding to the snow-white Poro, a series of subtle calls came, and a Poro of much larger size ran out.

The two are very similar, one big and one small.

If there is a difference, the Poro that came out has a snow-white beard that occupies half of his face.

In comparison, the snow-white Poro is like a newborn baby, much smaller next to the tall Poro.

The two Poros met, like old friends reunited after many years, rubbing against each other and making happy calls.

The tall Poro took out two snow-white snacks from his arms, with a little red heart in the middle, which looked particularly tempting.

He took one Poro snack in his hand, stretched out his tongue and licked it, tasting the deliciousness of the solid snack.

He placed one in front of the snow-white Poro, indicating it to taste its Poro snack.

Looking at the snack in front of him, the snow-white Poro gently stuck out his tongue, and a flash of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

He looked back at Huo Jixing, waved his plush little hand, and pointed to the snack in front of him.

Huo Jixing smiled and nodded, vaguely guessing the identity of the tall Poro.

After getting Huo Jixing's permission, the snow-white Poro immediately stretched out his tongue and licked the Poro snack in front of him.

Seeing this, the tall Poro smiled very happily.

They sat side by side, stretched out their tongues, and swallowed the Poro snacks in big mouthfuls, as happy as the hairless Ernuk begging for food in the cold winter!

Seeing such a scene, who can still bear to say no.

Dada! Dada! Dada!

There were subtle footsteps.

Huo Jixing looked up and saw a familiar but unfamiliar figure appearing at the corner of the corridor.

The great inventor Heimerdinger!

Under the glow of the crimson-golden morning light, Professor Heimerdinger's afro was particularly eye-catching.

Professor Heimerdinger walked with his hands behind his back, wearing a blue uniform with golden lines, and his plush ears fluttered gently with his steps.

His white plush face had a gentle smile, giving people a friendly and intelligent feeling.

Huo Jixing lowered his eyes and looked at the small yordle in front of him, and information about Professor Heimerdinger emerged in his heart.

Professor Cecil B. Heimerdinger is a talented but eccentric yordle scientist.

He is also one of the most innovative and respected inventors Piltover has ever seen.

He works endlessly and tirelessly trying to solve the most puzzling problems in the universe, reaching the point of neurotic obsession.

Although his theories often seem obscure, he has created many great inventions that are the most amazing in Piltover.

Especially under his leadership, the Yordle Academy of Science and Advancement has the most cutting-edge hextech knowledge, attracting countless inventors every year to join.

Huo Jixing looked at Professor Heimerdinger who was walking in front of him and greeted him.

"Professor Heimerdinger, nice to meet you."

Professor Heimerdinger nodded, turned his eyes to the two Poros beside him, and smiled gently.

"It seems that your friends like it here very much."

The snow-white Poro felt the friendliness of Professor Heimerdinger, came forward, and looked at him curiously.

Professor Heimerdinger bent down, gently stroked it, and said to Huo Jixing.

"Okay, it's time for us to enter the parliament hall."

After sharing his Poro snacks, the tall Poro paced behind Professor Heimerdinger.

The snow-white Poro also jumped onto Huo Jixing's body, hid in his arms, and showed his plush head.

Squeak!

The door of the parliament hall slowly opened.

Professor Heimerdinger walked in front, with steady and powerful steps.

After Huo Jixing tidied his appearance, he stepped in.

After all, he was now meeting with the members of the Piltover Parliament on behalf of the Noxus Empire.

In the magnificent hall.

The atmosphere is solemn and dignified.

Above the dome hangs a complex and exquisite chandelier, the light is soft and warm, illuminating every corner.

On the semicircular conference table, the members of the Piltover Council have already taken their seats.

They are wearing gorgeous uniforms representing their respective forces, and their faces are serious.

Professor Heimerdinger came to his own middle position and sat on it.

When Huo Jixing stepped into the conference hall, everyone's eyes fell on Huo Jixing, curiously looking at this high-ranking officer from the Noxus Empire.

Huo Jixing walked to the conference table and nodded to the members present with a smile.

In addition to Professor Heimerdinger, whom he had just met, he also saw a familiar person in his previous life.

Future Guardian Jayce.

The youngest member of the council, sitting on the left hand side of Professor Heimerdinger.

Blue Steel Shadow Camille.

She attended on behalf of the member of the Ferros family, and nodded to Huo Jixing.

And Caitlin, who was wearing a sheriff's uniform and had the right to listen to the meeting, was sitting under the parliamentary seat.

"Tsk, I didn't expect to see so many heroes in this parliament this time." Huo Jixing sighed inwardly.

Of course, there were other parliamentarians representing the powerful oligarchs of Piltover on the parliamentary seats.

For example, the white-haired lady of the Gilaman family and the majestic middle-aged man of the Gilpara family.

Facing Huo Jixing's gesture, the parliamentarians also smiled and nodded in response, expressing their respect and friendship for the guest who came from afar.

"Welcome to you."

Professor Heimerdinger smiled at Huo Jixing, his voice warm and full of harmony.

"During your time in Piltover, how do you feel about this city?"

He looked straight into Huo Jixing's eyes, as if he was very interested in the next answer.

Huo Jixing looked around at the many parliamentarians, and seeing their eyes focused on him, he answered in a humble tone.

"Progress and prosperity!"

"It can be said to be the most prosperous city I have ever seen, and it is worthy of being the cultural and trade center of the Valoran continent."

Huo Jixing's words were full of praise for Piltover.

This is not hypocritical.

It is a thought from the heart.

After hearing this, the councilors nodded one after another, feeling very satisfied that the city they created could receive such an evaluation.

The talks began.

Huo Jixing and the councilors had an in-depth discussion on issues such as cooperation, trade, and security between the Noxian Empire and Piltover.

Since the Ionian War, about half of the Noxian Empire's trade has been handed over to Piltover.

The military supplies needed for the war not only promoted the close ties between the two sides, but also earned Piltover a lot of war wealth.

This part of the wealth brought by Piltover is the history of blood and tears in other regions.

In the conversation, Huo Jixing implicitly expressed Swain's point of view, believing that for the Noxian Empire,

The prosperity and stability of Piltover and Zaun are in the long-term interests of the empire.

Because through the east-west routes of the Conqueror's Sea and the Watcher's Sea, the Noxian Empire has secretly obtained a huge amount of wealth.

This is also the source of wealth that Swain can use to appease the internal interests of the empire.

The councillors also expressed their opinions and ideas, and the atmosphere became more and more heated.

They have indeed accumulated a lot of capital thanks to the war of the Noxian Empire.

Professor Heimerdinger looked at the smiling councillors inconspicuously and sighed in his heart.

The original intention of Piltover was to become a beacon of enlightenment, independent of the chaotic world of power supremacy and fame and fortune.

It's just that with the emergence of the Sun Gate and the Hexgate.

Many inventors and chamber of commerce families are greedy for pleasure and indulge in comfort, and have lost their ultimate original intention.

They were once united, but now they have become scattered under the secret instigation of many forces.

Even if a new era of Hextech technology is ushered in, the increasingly chaotic internal environment cannot be reversed.

The Piltover Parliament has become the power center of the dispute.

"Excuse me, Mr. Huo Jixing, will the Noxus Empire interfere in Piltover's internal affairs?"

As the parliamentarians were talking enthusiastically, a cold voice sounded, instantly silencing the hall.

Huo Jixing looked in the direction of the voice and saw Jayce with his hands on the conference table.

The youngest councillor was looking at Huo Jixing solemnly, with a solemn look in his eyes.

"According to the information I received, you ignored the guards of Piltover and took action several times in the city."

"Is this a signal released by the Noxus Empire in advance?"