The Glory of Noxus

The autumn wind is as sharp as a knife, cold and bleak, crossing the waves of the Conqueror's Sea and pouring into Uzeris, trying to blow away the bloody smell in the city.

Uzeris, a city ruled by the Du Kokao family, has also been eroded by Azir and Xerath.

The two revived ambitious people bewitched the Shurimans at the bottom, using their poverty and dissatisfaction to weave a web of faith.

Cleverly manipulate these people for their own use. Collect supplies and explore intelligence, intending to isolate Uzeris's eyes and ears, and secretly plan the interests of the port.

On the day of her return, Katarina showed the sharpness of the ominous blade, and mobilized the Noxus warband without hesitation to clean up the forces in the city.

In a moment!

The streets and noble areas of Uzeris were full of blood, almost dyeing the surface of the Conqueror's Sea red.

The dark night fell, covering the silent city like a veil.

In the center of the city of Uzeris, a majestic and solemn general's mansion stands.

Its existence represents the Noxus Empire's rule over the northern port of Shurima, and also represents that the empire will not give up this land.

Around the general's mansion, the soldiers of the Reser Garrison Legion are patrolling and on guard, their weapons and cold eyes silently telling their loyalty.

Although Katarina's purge successfully maintained the power of the empire, it also aroused the anger and hatred of the Shurimans.

The surging undercurrent lurks in the northern port city, which may destroy the stable order and prosperity at any time.

At the same time, many Shurimans secretly planned to assassinate Katarina to avenge their relatives and compatriots.

Although most of the assassination plans were stillborn, it could not stop the Shurimans from hating Katarina.

Deep in the general's mansion, the dim lights dotted the quiet study.

Katarina, wearing black casual clothes, was working at her desk, dealing with the things in her hands.

Her eyes were very focused and firm, and her inherent majesty dispelled the fierceness on her face.

This cleansing operation allowed Katarina to truly see the intricate interests and hidden forces in the North Port.

Azir and Xerath had only just recovered for a few months, but they had already received extraordinary support.

In particular, the Desert Emperor Azir, with his outstanding leadership and powerful strength, quickly won the support of more than half of the forces.

These forces either surrendered openly or gathered secretly, becoming a solid force in Azir's hands.

They all pledged allegiance to Azir, hoping to restore the glory of the former Shurima Empire.

The remaining forces gathered under Xerath to learn the extraordinary system power announced by Xerath.

Xerath openly abolished the slavery system, and attracted many slaves and ordinary people to become followers with his unique personal charm and the arcane magic system he announced.

They believed that following Xerath would give them greater power and a higher status.

Therefore, they chose to accept the ideas of Xerath, and accept the guidance and training of believers, hoping to get rid of their former identities.

Even become extraordinary beings and enjoy a life that was out of reach in the past.

Katarina's cleansing operation can be said to have unexpectedly curbed the struggles and games between different forces on the Shurima continent, making the situation temporarily stable.

The terrifying military power of the Noxus Empire and the strength shown by Huo Jixing made all forces deeply aware of it.

There is also a gorgeous tiger entrenched in the North Port, and its fangs are so sharp that it makes people shudder.

"Azir's Ascension Edict!"

Katarina folded the letter, her graceful body leaned against the table and chair, her eyes flickering.

After many days of hard work, the spies of the Reiser Garrison Corps learned that Azir had promised to gather all forces.

It was an edict to participate in the Ascension Ceremony!

Katarina's slender fingers tapped the table lightly. To be honest, she was also very curious about the Ascension Ceremony of the Shurima Empire.

However, the most important thing at the moment is to stabilize the order of the North Port.

She wanted to use the power of this cleansing operation to recover the cities and oases near the North Port.

These areas are no longer under the control of the Noxus Empire and are her concern.

Katarina hopes to bring them back into the sphere of influence of the Empire.

But Huo Jixing stopped her action and said that she must not underestimate the power of Azir and Xerath.

The ascension ceremony of these two is not an ordinary ascension ceremony, but an ascension ceremony with the power of the ancient Shurima Empire.

The scale and power of the ceremony far exceeds that of ordinary ascension ceremonies, and it requires a long time of planning and preparation.

Most importantly, the number of ascensions is also limited to one person!

In the end, Katarina followed Huo Jixing's advice and decided to defend the interests of the North Port.

Risky expansion may lead to Azir and Xerath to join forces, and stabilizing the order of the North Port is the top priority.

Dongdong! Dongdong!

The sudden knock on the door brought Katarina back to her thoughts.

Looking out the window at the dark night, she got up and opened the door, and saw her mother standing outside with a smile on her face.

"It's time for dinner!"

As the wife of General Du Cocao, although Soleana did not hold a military position, she still controlled the general's mansion.

"Okay, mother."

Catalina nodded slightly, put on her coat, and followed Soleana to the restaurant.

Most of her memories of her mother Soleana stayed in her childhood.

Because she was trained by her father since she was a child, she rarely sees Soleana.

Later, under the assignment of the former imperial commander Brown Darkwill, his father launched the Shurima Conquest War.

Her mother, Soleanna, and her sister, Cassiopeia, followed her to Shurima, leaving Caterina alone in the empire.

In the restaurant, candlelight flickered.

A carefully carved log dining table is placed in the center. The surface is as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the soft luster of candlelight.

The table is filled with sumptuous home-cooked dishes, all delicious and delicious.

The freshly baked white bread exudes an enticing aroma, with a slightly crispy golden crust and a soft and dense interior.

Next to it was a plate of bacon, tender and juicy, carefully cured and smoked.

In addition, there is also a specially prepared tuna bacon roll, and a seafood delicacy, stir-fried sea bream.

These delicacies were specially cooked by Soleana.

Catalina stepped in at the right time and happened to see Huo Jixing who had just arrived.

Huo Jixing was wearing a black dress, showing a handsome face. His eyes fell on Catalina and Soleana, and he nodded slightly.

The snow-white Poro lying on his shoulders stuck out his head, but instead of looking at the crowd, he looked straight at the dining table, salivating.

Katarina and Huo Jixing took their seats next to each other.

Soleana sat down across from her and observed Catalina sitting with Huo Jixing from the corner of her eye, with a different look in her eyes.

She knows her daughter very well.

Although Caterina was trained by the Du Cacao family when she was a child, she didn't have much contact with them.

But as a mother and a member of the Black Rose, Soleanna has always been secretly watching Katarina's growth.

Even though Katarina has now become a high-ranking officer of the Leiser Guard Corps and is a well-known ominous blade in the empire, she cannot ignore the familial bond between blood.

The same goes for Catalina.

After the unexpected disappearance of General Du Couture, she was hesitant about her mother and sister and could not be cruel.

Even after knowing that they were members of the Black Rose, Catalina did not choose to take them into custody directly.

There are currently only a few members of the Du Cecao family, and she has many concerns in order to maintain her status as one of the top dignitaries in the Noxus Empire.

A few moments later, Cassiopeia gracefully snaked her way into the restaurant, swept across the dining table, and sat down with Soleana.

When everyone was seated, Soleana raised her gentle face, smiled softly and spoke.

"We don't have that much etiquette, let's just get started."

Huo Jixing glanced at Catalina and could see that this was a private family banquet.

He was still a little confused at first, but Catalina had specially greeted her earlier and said that they would have dinner together tonight and dress more formally.

It turned out that he planned to formally introduce himself to his mother Soleana and sister Cassiopeia.

Huo Jixing first placed the snow-white Poro on his left hand, took out some food and let it enjoy it.

Then he, Catalina and the others chatted while eating.

"Mrs. Soleanna, this tuna bacon roll tastes good."

Huo Jixing tasted the tuna bacon roll on the plate and said in admiration.

This is the truth, not a compliment.

Soleana's cooking is really good, the fresh tuna meat and the fried bacon are perfectly combined, and the taste is rich.

It has the delicious taste of tuna and the salty flavor of bacon.

The taste of the stir-fried sea bream is also quite unique. The meat of the sea bream is fresh and tender. Combined with the fragrance of the sea bream and the frying method, it leaves a fragrant taste in your mouth.

"Katrina also likes tuna bacon rolls, and she used to make noises about eating them when she was little."

Soleana's eyes flickered between Huo Jixing and Catalina.

During this period, her identity and status changed frequently due to the changing situation in the empire.

Now Soleana is no longer as vigilant as before, and is obviously much more relaxed. There is a calm smile on her face, as if she has found inner peace.

She has completely seen the purpose of the black roses, they value her own identity.

Although the Black Rose was once an organization she believed in, she realized the hidden conspiracy and betrayal, and secretly made the decision to no longer serve the Black Rose.

Soleana prepares to regain her family and focus on the lives of Caterina and Cassiopeia.

Catalina had a brief conversation with her mother and sister during the banquet. Only through communication could she untie each other's knots.

Mother Soleanna is much more mature, indicating that she will quit the Black Rose and focus on the development of the family.

Although Cassiopeia has adapted to her current snake body, she still has some complaints about the black rose in her heart.

During the Emperor's Tomb incident, she saw her identity as a bait.

After receiving assurances from Huo Jixing and Caterina, Cassiopeia also decided to quit Black Rose.

She understood that this decision meant that she would bear the consequences of the missions she had performed and the intelligence information she had provided.

This aspect will be decided by His Majesty Swain.

After a brief conversation, the atmosphere in the restaurant gradually became more relaxed, filled with the aroma of delicious food and laughter.

Dinner is over.

Catalina said goodbye to her mother, Solena, and left the restaurant with Huo Jixing, strolling towards the garden behind the mansion.

Under the night, the dim stars fell down and fell on them.

Huo Jixing and Catalina walked along the winding path and wandered in the garden.

The private meeting between the two should have been relaxed and pleasant, but at this moment, there was no calmness like in the restaurant just now.

Instead, there was some tension.

Huo Jixing looked at Catalina, the ominous blade with a tough personality, showing a gentle side in the night, with the corners of his eyes slightly raised, as if a little shy.

Huo Jixing's heart moved, and he couldn't help but say what was in his heart.

"Catalina, you look very different tonight."

"Oh, what's different?"

Catalina looked up at Huo Jixing, and the bloody scar across her left eye was much darker than before.

"Become much more beautiful!"

Hearing Huo Jixing's words, Catalina's eyes showed a hint of shyness, like a fragment of moonlight, blending into the Milky Way.

Then, she fell into a warm embrace, slightly raised her head to see Huo Jixing's handsome face.

The relationship between the two was already close, and only one person spoke first to break the thin window paper.

Now after experiencing the Emperor's Tomb incident and this Sun Temple incident, it can be said that it is a natural outcome.

Huo Jixing hugged Katarina tightly, staring at the familiar and beautiful face.

Feeling the graceful and sexy body trembling gently in his arms, he couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.