Just when Svein was full of ambition and was ready to resurrect the Imperial Warriors, Rhodes was thinking about how to return the favor to LeBlanc.

According to Elise's description, LeBlanc is in big trouble right now.

Svein made peace with Black Rose on the surface, but in fact, he was secretly ruthless, and LeBlan, who was used to hiding behind, had nothing to do, but a large part of Black Rose's middle-level cadres died directly in this operation.

Even LeBlanc's old buddy Vladimir was almost unlucky.

In this case, LeBlanc had no choice but to turn all of Black Rose's actions underground—and with Svein's relentless pursuit, things even went so far that LeBlanc had to turn to Rhodes for help.

The Black Rose sounds mysterious, but in the end it is nothing more than an aristocratic organization - and the core of this aristocratic organization is only to seek immortality.

Although over the years, the organization has gained more and more political significance due to the increasing number of people joining the Black Rose periphery, in essence, it is still an organization that pursues immortality.

The nobles longed for immortality and endless power in their endless lives, and this was precisely what Svein's nobles could not accept.

Noxus is a good paradise for the strong, but a terrible hell for the weak and useless.

Noxus is like a roaring war machine, and all Noxians are part of this machine, not part of it...... It's the fuel for the machine.

And the aristocracy, especially those who dream of immortality, can only be called fuel after stripping them of power.

Svein will never allow these scum to occupy a high position in the country, occupy a lot of resources, and then take them all for pleasure - not allowed!

So, the contradiction between the Noxus junta and the Black Rose is fundamental.

But LeBlanc and Svein are not.

Rhodes knew very well that LeBlanc had not been happy with the lazy idiots among the black roses for a long time - otherwise LeBlanc would not have suddenly withdrawn and sold him to Svein when Darkwell was crazy.

But in any case, the Black Rose is LeBlan's power - LeBlanc knows better than anyone else that a person may be powerful, but even if it is a star spirit, this strength is limited.

LeBlanc needs the Black Rose as his strength, so he will never allow Svein to completely destroy the organization, after all, LeBlanc sold Darkwell only to eliminate corruption, not suicide.

Now that Rhodes has cleared Maude Caesar, who is entrenched on the Isle of Shadows (LeBlanc doesn't know that Chijue is involved), LeBlanc feels that the two sides can cooperate and play a big game.

Originally, Rhodes was grateful for this kind of cooperation - but considering that LeBlan's previous omission did help a lot, and now that there was news of demons in the immortal fortress of Noxus City, Rhodes felt ...... It's better to go to Noxus by yourself.

Take 10,000 steps back and say, Rhodes at least needs to know what the devil is all about.

Coming to Valoran was an accident in itself, and if the Burning Legion took the opportunity to chase after him, then Rhodes would be embarrassed.

So, whether it's to return favors, find Maude Caesar's last legacy, or search for the traces of demons, Rhodes must go to Noxus City in Noxus.

But...... This time, Rhodes didn't have a geographical advantage.

Black Rose is hiding and retreating on all fronts, and their current power in Noxus City is almost zero, and they can't give Rhodes any decent assistance at all - even Elise, who reported the news, is a double agent and needs to reveal some information to Svein.

All the solutions need to be thought of by Rhodes himself, considering the high level of research on magic by the Noxians, Rhodes would never dare to ask Svein in a big way.

What to do?

It was impossible for Rhodes to find Svein directly, and openly and honestly said that he wanted to know about the demonic powers you wielded, and that he dared to do that in Zaun Rhodes, but in Noxus, he didn't dare—Rhodes was bold, but not stupid.

Rhodes didn't want to use the Twin Cities as a capital and a reliance, and the Twin Cities weren't a big enough bargaining chip in the real political turmoil of Noxus (as opposed to the previous petty fights - yes, for Noxus, the Battle of the Two Cities was a real fight, and there were more than a hundred city-states that Noxus could name, although most of them weren't as famous as the Twin Cities).

And both cities, whether it's Zaun or Piltover, need more time to grow.

Taking a step back, even if Rhodes really wanted to use the power of the Twin Cities, the Twin Cities were still recovering now...... There's not much power to speak of.

Rhodes had no choice but to start anew, looking for a force that could be used as a backing force.

Valoran...... Is there anyone else who is closer to you?

Rod frowned and began to calculate.

I have a good relationship with myself...... Maybe Orn will get along with him?

It's a pity that Orn is the god of Freljord, Noxus and Freljord have a terrible relationship, and Orn is not very reliable, and Rhodes doesn't think he can help in this matter of Noxus.

Change your goals.

Rod touched his chin and remembered Qianjue.

The Qianjue cult was influential in Noxus, but alas, they never got involved in politics - and Rhodes didn't believe he could convince the two gods to join a political event, so the path was blocked.

Anything else?

Well, there's also Bill Ge Water, and Rhodes and Bill Ge Water's Queen of Doom, Sarah, are on good terms, but ...... Bilgewater itself has some problems, it's good that the guys in the Python Islands don't come to find trouble, where does Sarah still have the heart to help Rod!

After thinking about it, Rod could only admit that his roots in Valoran were still shallow.

Since he didn't have his own people to help, Rhodes could only go to find like-minded people to help.

Rhodes needs someone who has a good relationship with Noxus, this guy is better off not wearing a pair of pants with Svein, but is not an enemy either - only such a person can be a springboard for Rhodes and help him get into the center of the Noxus maelstrom.

After sorting out his thoughts, Rhodes identified two goals.

One is the moderates of Noxus, those who cannot accept Noxus' radical tactics - for Noxus, it is not just Raven who has left in the Ionian War.

The other is the Neutral faction, including the Pioneers, the Legions of Guard, and the former General Du Caoc, the former two are strictly neutral, but also have their own interests, the latter has been cautiously neutral since the general's disappearance, and if Rhodes can unite the former or help the latter find General Caoc, then everything will be easy to say.

Where to start?

Rhodes stared at the map before finally choosing his target.

Besilko.

The stronghold of the moderates in Noxus - as far as Rhodes knew, most of the opponents were here in the Battle of Ionia.

And...... Elise must like this city-state where spider silk is a specialty, right?