Considering the black dragon's nearly 100-meter-sized body, the palace dinner had to be held in the open air, but Su Kai, who had never used his body adjustment, still felt a little cramped.

The Noxians lit bonfires in bulldozed palaces, the Immortal Fortress was steaming with the aroma of roasted meat and freshly baked bread, and waitresses served barley venison soup, honey garlic snails, fried fish with bacon, and more.

The dishes served to the black dragon were dozens of times larger than people, and it took four maids to work together to get to its huge head, but Su Kai still felt that it was too small, and the food seemed to be able to pass through his teeth and directly into his abdomen.

In the center of the venue was a court singer playing the harp and singing a ballad, but the cacophony of bonfires, clamming dishes, and drunken conversation made it impossible to hear clearly.

The red-haired Caterina sat on the main seat closest to the black dragon, known as the "ominous blade", she was as beautiful as rumored, and the scar on her right eye did not hide her striking brilliance, but she remained silent, and her eyes did not linger on the dragon for even a moment.

It can be seen that this princess doesn't seem to welcome Su Kai's arrival.

Also, what he brought was not good news, an expeditionary fleet disappeared inexplicably, and the Noxus military was helpless against it, and it was difficult for anyone to feel good in this situation.

But on the whole it was a pleasant feast, and Durkkao maintained court etiquette and did not mention anything about the disappearance of the troops at the table.

After the feast, Su Kai was led by the black-armored guards to the palace that Noxus had built for him temporarily.

……

According to word of mouth, the Durkkao family is as rich as a dragon, and the palace is so splendid that there is even a slang saying: "There is gold in the of Lord Durkao." ”

However, this is not the case, the General's Tower, which stands in the depths of the immortal fortress, is like a dark and dimly lit prison, black shadows sneaking around, flickering firelight lighting up the granite slabs, and pairs of lapis lazuli pillars appear on the left and right, stretching into the darkness in the distance.

Standing quietly beside his bed, Duke Kao pulled back the heavy tapestry curtains, pushing open the narrow windows on the heights, letting the chill of the night pour into the castle.

"You had a bad day. ”

He spoke, and the cold wind whistled around him: "Anyone can see the anger and uneasiness on your face, what's the matter?

"You should learn from your sister. As he spoke, he turned to face his daughter, his eyes cloudy.

When it comes to his heirs, Duke Kao has always been strict.

"But, father. ”

Caterina stood behind him: "I have a deep doubt about Sergeant Riven's words, the expeditionary force will never die inexplicably, but it is most likely to have suffered from the poisonous hands of the black dragon. ”

"We should imprison Riven immediately, and of course, the dragon. Her expression was as stiff as her father's.

"Do you suspect Riven of lying?"

Duke Kao raised an eyebrow, "Any true Noxian soldier has no doubt about his loyalty, and if you can't understand this, then you're better suited to be an assassin and a killer than a commander." ”

These words caused a bitter tug at the corners of Katerina's mouth. Yes, she is not suitable to be a commander, let alone the heir of the family, if only the father could have a son.

"Alright, I'll send Tyrone to the Sea of Watch to investigate. ”

Seeing that she was injured, Duke Kao relented: "The purpose of calling you here is mainly the problem of the dragon, oh, its name is Nidhogg." ”

"Nied Hogg. ”

Caterina touched the knife mark on her right eye: "What's wrong with it?"

"It smelled of blood. ”

Durkkao turned again, returning to the darkness, and he stood still looking at the darkness outside the castle: "Can't you see? It's covered in blood, dead and alive. More creatures died at its hands than the entire Immortal Fortress combined. ”

Caterina felt a fear rise from the bottom of her heart: "An extremely evil dragon, then why do you want to welcome it into the Immortal Fortress?"

"It's stronger than you and I think. ”

Durkkao's tone was heavy.

"Stronger than you?"

"At least until I advance to the ninth rank, yes. ”

His eyebrows were deeply locked, and his face turned gloomy: "Although dragons are rare, they are not unique, but such a powerful black dragon, this is the first time I have seen it, if you really want to deal with this monster, you must gather all the Noxian powerhouses and cooperate with the imperial heavy weapons, so that you have a chance." ”

"Imperial Heavy Weapon. Caterina muttered repeatedly.

Durkkao stretched out his finger and pointed to his feet, smiling, "Here." ”

……

Su Kai crouched in the flat palace, his limbs were flat, he breathed long, his tail swayed unconsciously, he was very leisurely, the food that had been carefully crafted and processed by humans was very good, although he couldn't eat enough, but the taste was very wonderful.

This makeshift palace is built on a natural hot spring, and the steaming heat flows through the walls like blood in the human body, driving the chill out of the stone hall and steaming day and night.

He liked the hot breath, and his paws scratched the ground, full of moisture and warmth, and the spring poured hot breath as if he were breathing.

Really breathing.

Su Kai could feel the living creatures underground, and below him was the palace of the Spider Empress Elise, the monster was sleeping, and the sound of a huge heartbeat was heard through the layers of the earth's crust.

"My lord, it looks like this place gives you a good feeling. A woman's voice came.

In the shadows of the palace that Su Kai didn't notice, a woman stood there, her watery eyes flashing under the unchanging pitch-black mask: "But behind comfort there is often danger. ”

"What do you mean?"

The huge black dragon turned around and stared at the shadows in the darkness, its long narrow nostrils spewing out two lines of white gas, and water beads were condensed on the lumpy horn of its snout.

"You must get out of this city quickly, Lord Nidhogg, or you won't be able to go. ”

The woman said, "In the Valoran Continent, there has been no real dragon for a long time. Whether in ancient epics or in people's perceptions: the real dragon represents power. ”

"Their scales and wings are strength, and their blood and bones are strength. ”

The woman bowed: "In my heart, it is also in the eyes of those in power like Duke Kao and Svein. ”

"You're saying that Duke Kao is trying to harm me?"

"I don't guarantee it. ”

"Ha ......"

The black dragon's mocking laughter, and his deep voice was like thunder, making the whole palace seem to shake, and the blazing flames also rose, and the darkness was hidden: "Ridiculous mortal, take off your mask, LeBlanc, your tricks can't hide from me." ”