The Glory of Noxus

In the embrace of the two.

Anne squeezed her head out with some effort, blinked her bright eyes, and secretly observed Catalina.

Not long ago, Anne accidentally heard her father Gregory chatting with his friends and learned about the close relationship between Huo Jixing and Catalina.

This immediately made the little girl very interested in Catalina.

Anne came here on purpose this time to satisfy her inner curiosity and want to see what Uncle Huo Jixing's future wife looks like.

In Anne's heart, Huo Jixing has always been a heroic image of bravery and dignified.

When Catalina appeared in Anne's sight, the first impression was that she was heroic, generous, calm and confident.

At the same time, Anne could vaguely feel that Catalina's strength was not weak through her own spiritual power.

Combining these feelings, Anne felt that Catalina was indeed good.

Although not necessarily perfect, she was already outstanding enough to be worthy of her uncle Huo Jixing.

After a simple hug, Huo Jixing and Katarina sat down and began to talk in a low voice.

Because Annie was present, the two kept a proper distance, avoided some intimate actions, and chatted casually.

During this period, Katarina and Huo Jixing met less frequently, and there were two main reasons behind it.

First, Huo Jixing devoted almost all his time to cultivation, wanting to reach the limit of legend as soon as possible.

Therefore, apart from meeting with Katarina, he rarely participated in social activities of the nobles.

Secondly, Katarina had just returned to the capital and needed to maintain the relationship network of the Du Kecao family again, and often had to attend noble gatherings.

Most importantly, Swain's careful planning and momentum made Katarina the hottest figure in the upper class of the empire.

Although the opportunities for the two to meet have decreased, they know in their hearts that their importance to each other has not been affected.

In a relaxed and happy atmosphere, Huo Jixing and Katarina's chat is also coming to an end.

There are always endless topics to talk about between lovers, and only time can stop it.

Huo Jixing lowered his eyes and looked at Annie, who nodded frequently and seemed to be trying to resist the sleepiness. Seeing this, he couldn't help but smile knowingly and said goodbye to Catalina. Catalina stood up to see him off, and walked slowly towards the heavy door along the corridor of the mansion. When they walked to the door, their eyes met, and they understood the reluctance in each other's eyes. Huo Jixing certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity. He leaned over slightly, kissed Catalina on the forehead, and turned to leave. Catalina's cheeks were stained with a faint blush, and she looked at Huo Jixing disappearing in the hazy night. Huo Jixing frowned as soon as he left the mansion, as if he had noticed something, and looked at the shadow of the street leading to the mansion. "Is there anyone?" [Suzaku·Red Eyes and Fire Pupils]! The red-gold flames spread across the pupils, reflecting the environment around the mansion. Huo Jixing looked around, and many white clouds rose up, covering the field of vision, mixed with some bright colors.

The only thing missing was the cloud of the spy!

Huo Jixing believed in his perception, and was sure that someone was lurking in the shadows and spying on the general's mansion.

However, the eyes in the dark used some special means to cover their life energy and avoid his observation.

"Seems to be very familiar with my ability?"

Huo Jixing hesitated slightly, and his eyes swept over the black crows that stayed on the eaves, and his expression paused.

This is Swain's ravenous crows. With them taking care of her in secret, Katarina should not be in any danger.

Even if someone intends to assassinate, as long as Swain's ravenous crows can stop one or two, Huo Jixing can come immediately.

And he left some special magic rune items for Katarina, enough to ensure that she would not be hurt.

Thinking of this, Huo Jixing felt a little more at ease, and then he walked away and disappeared into the vast night.

"It's him, Huo Jixing!"

In the dark shadows, Evelyn was like a cunning cheetah, restraining her demonic aura.

She carefully watched Huo Jixing who had stopped, with vigilance and fear flashing in her purple eyes, as if she was afraid of him.

Wait until Huo Jixing left the general's mansion.

Evelin then let out a breath, her expression was much more relaxed, and the fear in her eyes also dissipated.

After Evelyn and the pale lady completed the secret transaction, she lurked in the dark and observed Catalina.

She chose the general's mansion as the best observation point because she could clearly see Catalina's every move here.

"It seems that Huo Jixing and Catalina have a closer relationship than the rumors, which is really enviable."

Evelin whispered, with different emotions in her purple eyes.

She still remembers that it was Huo Jixing who made her experience the intense pain that penetrated into her bones for the first time.

"Haha, I'm looking forward to our meeting again."

Evelyn suppressed the thought of running away.

Then, she seemed to think of something interesting, her eyes full of endless charm.

"Katerina. I'm suddenly interested in you!"

Evelyn's purple lips opened slightly, showing a charming and seductive look.

Although Evelin only spied on Katarina for a few days, it was enough for her to grasp a lot of important information.

During this process, Evelyn cleverly avoided Swain's ravenous crows and followed Katarina to many banquet venues.

She had already learned all of Katarina's habits and manners.

As soon as the celebration banquet began, Evelyn would look for opportunities to sneak into the banquet.

Then she used her demonic power to disguise herself as Katarina and steal intelligence information.

"The show is about to begin!"

Outside the capital of Noxus, in the slums.

Near the mountain complex, an old theater is located on the edge, where the dark gray walls of the capital can be seen from afar.

Even at midnight, the theater is still brightly lit and noisy.

The dim glow reflects the mottled walls near the stage, and many drama actors are discussing the performance.

"Stop!"

Alexi, wearing an old robe, sighed to the many actors on the stage.

These actors may not be the best actors in the capital, but their love and persistence for performance are no less than anyone else.

He is also the best actor Alexi can find in the slums.

The sound-collecting structure of the old theater is famous for its good effect. Even if you squat on the edge with a ticket price of half a copper coin, you can clearly hear the softest sigh.

Hearing Alexi's voice, the actors stopped discussing and turned to look at the theater's chief playwright.

Although this old theater is dilapidated, it is their dream place for these actors.

Here, they can fully release their talents and show their charm.

As for the capital city in the distance, it is the place they yearn for and pursue in their hearts.

Now, the opportunity to change their fate is on the stage.

"Your performance is too heavy, and you are not emotional at all."

Alexi rubbed his nose and looked around at all the actors, his voice was a little hard.

"This opportunity is very rare. I don't want to embarrass myself with such a performance."

He sighed in his heart, knowing that this play might be a failure.

Even if he used all his drama skills, his actors began to get stage fright.

Maybe it was the script or superstition that was to blame, after all, they were playing roles in myths.

Due to many reasons, each actor lost his professionalism to a certain extent.

The actors fell into silence, looking at the script full of notes in their hands, and sat on the stage floor in disappointment.

"Qianjue Fables"!

It was the stage play that Alexi and his actors were about to perform at the celebration banquet.

And this old theater was originally a place belonging to the Qianjue Church, and the patterns of sheep spirits and wolf spirits were engraved around it.

Alexi put away his emotions and decided to try again, at least before the performance tomorrow night, so that the actors would no longer be stage fright.

"Ateluo, the role you play is a philosopher with a good reputation."

"When he died, twin ghosts named Sheep and Wolf came to him and prepared to take him to the underworld."

"At this time, you must die resolutely and not linger for a long time."

"Otherwise it will seem inexplicable."

Delphina looked at her partner beside her, and heard Alexi's scolding, and she couldn't help laughing.

Perhaps because of the big movement, Delphine threw off the sheep mask on her face, and it fell to the ground with a slight shattering sound.

Alexi didn't notice it, but he heard Delphine's laughter, frowned, and his weather-beaten face was excited.

"Atro is being silly, are you also laughing foolishly? I know you are a girl from Triwell, so please restrain your strange laughter from your hometown. I want your cold breath of death."

"Yang Ling is the kind side of Gemini. She will use the swift feather arrows in her hands to send those who accept their fate calmly into a peaceful sleep."

"But your performance is too kind. You know, death is not kind."

"And you, Emil"

Alexi looked at the side of the theater, Emil wearing a wolf mask.

The wolf mask was a little rough, and the sharp edges almost rubbed Emil's chin.

He wanted to scold a few words, but after seeing the blood on Emil's chin, he shook his head helplessly.

"Watch your chin, the blood is flowing down, wipe it off."

"I wanted to wipe it off a long time ago."

Emile shrugged his shoulders, looked at the angry Alexi, and reached out to touch the bleeding place.

"This wolf mask is too rough, like sharp wolf teeth, trying to bite me to death."

"You really need to feel the pain." Alexi recalled the story recorded in the "Qianjue Fables", about the wolf spirit.

"Or, you need to know how to be respectful, the breath of the wolf spirit is scraping your face."

Emile said he understood, but he was not slow to take out the rolled linen and stuff it under the wolf mask to prevent the stinging feeling.

"My mask doesn't fit either!" Delphine raised her hand and said.

"It always falls down!"

She had just bent down and picked up the sheep mask from the stage.

"Then tie it up with a rope."

Alexi casually pulled out his belt and threw it at Delphine's feet.

This performance has been rehearsed for countless hours, but it has never met his requirements.

Now, the performance time is approaching, at the celebration banquet tomorrow night.

They will perform Kindred's stage play in front of many bigwigs in the capital of the empire.

This is the long-awaited stage performance of Kindred Church, an important moment to promote Kindred's doctrine with Kindred's Fables.

The actors on the stage were silent and dejected, and finally Alexi continued to speak.

"Okay, let's keep going."

"The wind of life given by God will help us soar into the sky."

"We must use this stage play to promote Kindred's doctrine."

"Can it wait a moment?" Delphine whispered.

"Shouldn't I mention that the sheep mask is broken at this time?"

"What?"

Alexi looked pale and looked up at the mask in Delphine's hand.

"It broke when it fell to the ground just now. It was an accident!"

Delphine held the fragments of the mask in one hand, and the wooden ear on the left was broken into two pieces.

"I think it can be wrapped up!"

The sheep mask and wolf mask are antiques provided by Kindred Church, and they are very expensive.

Alexi looked at the sheep mask in Delphine's hand, lowered his head palely, and his shoulders drooped.

"There is not enough time to make a new one. Even if it is made, it will be obviously different from the sheep mask."

Alexi was in a dilemma and finally decided to repair the sheep mask first.

"You continue to perform, I will give the most professional guidance."

Hearing Alexi's words, the actors got busy again, rehearsing and saying lines to each other.

Alexi stood alone, looking up at the sheep spirit and wolf spirit patterns on the dome of the theater, slowly lowered his head, kissed his palm, and prayed for good luck.

"All sparks will inspire new flames."

"I hope this performance can change the fate of all of us!"

"Yes, everything will change."

In the dim shadows, a low female voice came, like the whispers of a god, which made Alexi look over.

He couldn't see the person in the shadows clearly, but those eyes were like distant stars shrouded in fog.

"Who are you?"

Alexi had already arranged that no visitors would be allowed during the rehearsal.

This was to keep the actors in good shape.

The woman did not answer, but walked slowly forward, wearing a half-mask that seemed to be there and not there. A strange branch stretched out from the top of the mask, and a dark leaf hung alone on the branch.

"Don't take it too seriously. The interweaving and arrangement of fate are guiding you."

"You"

Alexi wanted to refute, but after seeing the woman's mask, he immediately became respectful and bowed.

"Meet the bishop."

"Someone covets the authority of my Lord. The sheep spirit will bless you for tomorrow's performance." The woman spoke in a low voice, and the rhythm of her voice revealed the elegance of aristocracy.

As the woman's voice fell, the sheep spirit pattern engraved in the theater lit up with a dim glow.