The Glory of Noxus

"Long time no see, Huo Jixing."

Behind the scarlet vertical pupils, a voice that belonged to Swain came, as if it had crossed a long distance in space, slightly low, but with a hint of admiration.

Huo Jixing stood up and stared at the demon eye floating in front of him.

Counting carefully, he and Swain had not seen each other for some time.

At the beginning of the autumn season, Huo Jixing had just set foot on the Shurima continent, and the scorching sun was still wrapped in the bleakness of autumn.

Now it is the end of autumn, the cold winter wind blows silently, and the air is filled with a cold breath.

"Thank you for your concern, His Majesty Swain."

Huo Jixing replied softly, his eyes fell on Katarina beside him, secretly sighing at the wonder of the trip to the Shurima continent.

In addition to his improved strength, he also had a fruitful love journey.

"I have received your intelligence information and understand many things that have happened in Shurima during this period."

In the dark fortress, Swain, who was in the audience hall, talked to Huo Jixing about the ever-changing Shurima continent through the [Imperial Vision].

Before the Darkin War, Shurima was the undisputed true center of Runeland.

The ancient Shurima Empire, which was at its peak in the Spring and Autumn Period, had an invincible Ascendant Legion and millions of Yellow Sand Soldiers.

With its terrifying military force, it shocked all forces on Runeland.

It was not until after the Rune War that the broken Shurima continent withdrew from the stage of history.

Heroes emerged one after another in the Noxus Empire, the Kingdom of Demacia, the Ionian Islands, and other forces, bringing civilization continuation to Runeland and the Valoran continent.

Swain talked about Azir, the last emperor of the ancient Shurima Empire, and the ancient witch spirit Xerath.

In his words, he was somewhat surprised at the resurrection and breaking of the seal of the two, but he did not have the respect for the mythical figures that he had imagined.

Swain, who possessed the power of the devil, believed that he would not be weaker than the two, and his leadership ability for the empire was much stronger.

Because under his leadership, the Noxian Empire completely walked out of the dark period of Bron Darkwell and regained its former glory and glory.

After saying this, Swain's tone was slightly solemn, and he talked about the forgotten land of Icathia.

In the records of the Noxian Empire.

In order to resist the supreme rule of the Shurima Empire, the Icathians summoned the void gate at all costs.

Although they severely damaged the invincible Ascendant Corps, it also brought disastrous consequences.

The terrifying void creatures poured into the land of Icathia, destroying all ordinary legions on the battlefield, causing Icathia to be lost.

The imperial compilers were also very secretive about the void, and the related Icathia was kept secret very strictly.

For fear that someone would go to the forgotten land.

As the leader of the Empire, Swain is in a high position.

However, he has only a few pieces of information about Icathia, and can only piece together some vague information from scattered intelligence.

And he cannot completely uncover the mystery of Icathia that has been submerged in the long river of time.

Then, Swain changed the subject and talked about the Scarlet Reaper Vladimir and the Spider Queen Iris.

He was first surprised at Huo Jixing's current strength, and then expressed his concern for Huo Jixing.

The Empire has been comprehensively rounding up members of the Scarlet Secret Society and exterminating the forces left by Vladimir.

At the same time, the Reiser Garrison Corps is also investigating the intelligence of the pagan Iris, and will hand it over to Huo Jixing after summarizing it.

In the atmosphere of casual chatting, Swain looked at Katarina, who remained silent, with a meaningful look.

Then he turned his eyes to Huo Jixing, and his scarlet vertical pupils moved slightly, as if smiling.

Swain had high hopes for Katarina, believing that she could inherit the glory of the Du Kokao family and fill the vacancy left by General Du Kokao's disappearance.

During the coup in the capital, General Du Kokao unexpectedly changed sides and clearly supported Swain to become the leader of Noxus.

This made Swain very respectful of General Du Kokao, and after his disappearance, he secretly took care of Katarina.

Until Katarina grew up and won the honor of the Ominous Blade.

However, what surprised Swain was Katarina's close relationship with Hojixing.

It was somewhat unexpected, but also reasonable, after all, it had been rumored long ago.

Perhaps this could become a bond, prompting Hojixing and the Noxian Empire to be more closely bound together.

Swain's concerns were not unfounded.

The main reason was that Hojixing's growth rate had reached a terrifying level, even making Swain a little scared.

Even so, Swain remained calm and rational, maintaining the relationship between the Empire and Huo Jixing.

Time passed slowly, the surrounding plains fell into the dark night, and the stars fell.

Looking at the much dimmer [Imperial Vision] in front of him, Huo Jixing put away his smile and asked the doubts in his heart.

"Why are you so anxious to transfer back to Katarina? Did something happen in the capital?"

"It has been dealt with for the time being." Swain said calmly.

"You don't have to rush back to the capital. Stroll along the way with Katarina. Just treat it as a long vacation for you."

"Remember, have fun!"

Huo Jixing thought about it, gently held Katarina's hand, and asked.

"Did she notice it?"

The scarlet vertical pupil turned, and Swain's deep eyes were reflected in the center of the pupil.

He understood who Huo Jixing was referring to.

"Yes!"

Winter is coming and the weather is getting colder.

The important towns outside the Noxus capital were like lonely satellites dotting the vast plains.

These important towns are not far from the capital, guarding the majestic city on the horizon.

In many important towns, dark [Noxtora] stands, with heavily armed imperial soldiers guarding them nearby.

At this moment, in the important town closest to the capital, ripples suddenly appeared in the center of [Noxtora].

It's like a calm lake, and when a stone is thrown into it, it stirs up ripples in circles.

As the ripples spread, surging magical energy surged in the air, gradually condensing into a huge vortex.

Buzz! Buzz!

When the energy subsided and dissipated, Huo Jixing and Katarina appeared in [Noxtola].

Huo Jixing let out a breath. According to Swain's idea, he and Catalina wandered outside for a while before returning.

He stood on the high platform and looked at the capital city in the distance, feeling a sense of intimacy in his heart.

Under the watchful eyes of the imperial soldiers, Huo Jixing and Catalina left the important town.

They walked along the wide streets and took in the unique atmosphere of the city.

There are towering buildings on both sides of the street and a dazzling array of shops.

However, the cold season makes pedestrians much rarer. The hard workers are working hard to support their families.

They wore heavy cotton robes and hoods to hide their weather-beaten faces.

Huo Jixing's eyes flickered as he recalled the scene when he first entered the capital.

At that time, the slums outside the capital were quite chaotic, and gang members would not go out alone.

Not to mention the hard laborers who support their families.

Under the dark rule of Brown Darkwill, the capital is full of depressive atmosphere, and human life is very worthless.

The current capital city has gone through several changes and is no longer the chaos it once was.

Every time Huo Jixing comes back, he can personally feel the changes in the capital.

After crossing the city gate, he also saw technological products from Piltover on the streets on both sides.

"Go to my place? Or return to the general's mansion?" Huo Jixing turned to look at Catalina beside him and asked.

"I'll go back first." Catalina hesitated for a while and replied apologetically.

She returned this time ostensibly to report on her duties, but the Du Kecao family owned many properties in the capital and had many things to deal with.

"OK."

Huo Jixing lowered his head and kissed Catalina's forehead, then reached out and brushed her face.

"If anything happens, remember to contact me in time."

"Yeah." Catalina responded in a low voice.

After the two separated.

Huo Jixing went straight back to his residence, ignoring the many looks on the street.

With his current strength, many forces had already noticed him when he returned to the capital.

Scarlet Harvester Vladimir had a profound influence on the empire, and no one expected that he would fall into the hands of Huo Jixing.

Vladimir's death directly led to the dissolution of the Scarlet Secret Society, and many members were hunted by the empire.

Squeak.

Huo Jixing raised his eyes to look at the three-story building in front of him, noticed the familiar clouds inside, and opened the door.

The door shaft made a slight creaking sound, bringing the dusk light into the small building.

In the spacious room, the sword boy Heini was squatting beside the wooden table, his hands gently and intently wiping a rune weapon.

This is a long sword engraved with complex patterns. The sword body shines with a faint light, as if it contains mysterious power.

In the eyes of sword boys, most weapons are crude tools.

They may provide some assistance to warriors, but often cannot transcend the limitations of hand-to-hand combat.

But a weapon infused with rune magic is far from just a piece of scrap metal. It is a symbol of the perfect combination of magic and craftsmanship.

In his spare time, Henie would occasionally take on some tasks of maintaining rune weapons.

This not only allows him to maintain his superb craftsmanship, but also earns gold coins along the way.

He would accumulate these hard-earned gold coins and send them back to distant tribes, hoping to contribute to the development of the tribe.

The sound of the door being pushed was heard.

Heini immediately looked back and looked happy when he saw Huo Jixing.

He put down the rune weapon in his hand, got up and ran over.

"Lord Huo Jixing!" Heini shouted excitedly.

The snow-white Poro stuck out his head, looked around the familiar environment, jumped out of his arms, and fell into Heini's arms.

It looked at Huo Jixing resentfully, opened its mouth and made a squeaking sound.

Huo Jixing didn't care at all. After he and Catalina confirmed their relationship, he naturally ignored the little guy.

He reached out and touched Heini's head, and said with a soft smile: "Let's boil some hot water first, and then make some food."

"OK."

Heini hugged the snow-white poro and got busy happily.

He went to the water room at the back to boil hot water, and then entered the kitchen.

Haynie picked out some ingredients and prepared delicious food.

I saw him skillfully lighting a fire and pouring water into the pot to heat it. After a while, the kitchen was filled with aroma.

Huo Jixing sat on a chair outside and looked at Heini's busy figure quietly.

The sword boy Heini has been with him for a long time and has been looking forward to his return, and he is also pleased with Heini's growth.

The snow-white Poro calmed down in Heini's arms, smelling the smell in the air, salivating.

Soon after, Haynie served a plate of steaming food.

Huo Jixing picked up the tableware on the table, took a sip, and nodded with satisfaction.

"It's delicious, Heini. It seems that your cooking skills have improved a lot during this time." Huo Jixing praised.

Hearing this, Heini had a bright smile on his face, feeling that his efforts had been recognized.

Afterwards, the two of them sat around with Snow White Poro, enjoying the food and each other's company.

Time passed quietly in a leisurely atmosphere.

Huo Jixing is immersed in self-cultivation, and his four basic attributes are gradually approaching the legendary limit.

It seems that he has returned to accompany Catalina and has not made any extraordinary moves yet.

And his suspicious behavior surprised many forces who were secretly observing.

At this moment, a piece of news in the capital caused an undercurrent.

Swain prepares to hold a grand celebration banquet for Katarina to commend her for her contribution to the Empire in Shurima North.

The specifications of this banquet undoubtedly told the outside world that the empire had recognized Catalina as the heir to the Du Cacao family.

Because the leaked list includes the Hand of Noxus Darius, the Glory Executioner Draven, the Furious Knight Kled and other military bosses.

You must know that the reason why the Du Kecao family has its current powerful position is because it has a profound influence on the imperial military.

General Du Kecao, who disappeared unexpectedly, has many disciples and former officials who are still active in many battle groups in the empire.

Will these former subordinates regroup under the leadership of Katarina?

How will they treat the new owner of the Du Kecao family?

These questions have undoubtedly become questions in many people's minds.

The capital of Noxus, an ancient castle in the noble area.

In the dim bedroom, a purple glow illuminates the bed, with a flawless power of temptation that is irresistible.

"Don't struggle!"

A light and seductive voice sounded, like a devil's whisper.

What followed was the sound of thin objects splitting the skin, like silk streaking across the skin.

Both gentle and cruel!

"Filthy blood."

Evelin licked the blood from her lips, frowned, and a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes.

"Tsk, tsk, I didn't expect the imperial nobles to be so dirty."

Evelin looked helpless, but she couldn't bear to waste food like this, so she could only savor every delicate pain on the prey.

"I have fresh blood and delicious food here, do you want it?"

Suddenly, a pale figure appeared in the shadows, staring at Evelin who was enjoying the pain of her prey.

"Is that you, Pale Lady?"

Evelin's eyes were cold, and the two demon whip ropes behind her swayed slightly.

"What do you want from me this time?"

"I want you to play a human being."

"who?"

"Katrina!"