Section 204 The eve of the festival
The easy days of Demacia's envoy team will soon disappear with the Noxian Legion's supply ledger retrieved by Lux. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
However, Lux, who had been busy curing the effects of the compound potion all night, did not have time to carefully study what was hidden behind those numbers for the time being.
Since the two men who entered the city to investigate had confirmed with their own eyes that the Imperial legions were stationed on the outskirts of Zaun, a sea away from the City of Progress, and were definitely plotting something, Ezreal had to go back as soon as possible and inform the Piltover Council of what they had seen and heard, so that the Council could prepare for these situations.
Given that one person had very limited power, Lux solidified the ledger they had brought out with the compound potion and re-imaged it into the notebook they had purchased later, so that they could take it back to the 'explorers' reported by Piltover.
This will allow more professionals to mobilize and confirm the direction of the Noxus Empire's attack this time.
Otherwise, by the time Lux studies it alone, or brings it back to Demacia all the way, it will probably be too late to know the secrets in the ledger.
Of course, Ezreal doesn't have to travel back and forth between the two cities all the way, because due to the influence of the army that is receiving equipment from Zu'an, the empire must have controlled the Iron Ridge Pass corridor very tightly at this time, even the local smugglers in Zu'an City, it is impossible to pass without the official permission of the empire, let alone the envoy team with obvious goals.
So they'll have to make a risky backup plan: climb through the middle of the Iron Ridge Mountains and go straight to the cold wilderness between the Ice Lands of Freljord and the Federation of Demacia, where only barbarians can survive.
Here they will then try to enlist the help of the barbarians in order to cross back into the territory of Demacia as soon as possible.
"It's the fastest way to be safe, and we're not all bad." After leaving the area of the mountain corridor that had been cordoned off by the Noxus Patrol, Ezreal said to the yodelers who were muttering about the ice and snow before parting for a while.
"Isère, what else could be good?" Teemo was distracted.
The 'explorer' pointed to the winter coats that were parted in their bags, and said to the sad-faced yodelers: "At least we didn't try to cross Freljord when it was the coldest, otherwise you would have a lot more clothes to prepare." β
"But it's already thicker than the thickest clothes a yodel has ever worn on, Iza Kid." Tristana grew to love the title, and she countered by patting the thick clothes in her bag.
"Then you can also hope that this summer will be warm enough, and maybe we can climb over the Iron Ridge Mountains without any clothes."
Ezreal, who had a headache at the Yodelers' constant complaints, rubbed his nose and promised the two of them a blank check, then waved his hand and said, "Alright, we're going to separate for a while, friends." I'll be back soon, and you guys will wait for me a little when you get to Orion Village down the mountain. You can choose to buy some fur coats or something, and find a good guide for us! β
"It's funny, you have to spend the team's money to find another guide with the guide's salary, Izawa boy, don't you blush? Moreover, yodelers don't wear fur! β
"Ahri doesn't wear fur either!" Following Tristana's denunciation, the demon fox also expressed her dissatisfaction with the guy's words.
"What the hell are you talking about, Lux agrees. Good bye! β
Ezreal is no longer arguing with Little Cannon Girl at the intersection, he really has to hurry up and get back.
When Tristana heard this, she pouted lightly and said, "Of course, she has been fascinated by you!" β
On one side, little Timo, who happened to hear clearly, looked at his unbridled yodel companion, and then looked at Lux who was stuck in the state of studying the ledger behind him, and secretly wiped a cold sweat in his heart, but fortunately the main owner didn't hear it.
Teemo's worries were not unreasonable, and the night Tristana caught Lux and Ezer holding hands, her constant questions forced Lux to a 'final flash' in the col before she stopped the increasingly embarrassing questioning.
Fortunately, Teemo, who was later discouraged, did not notice that the patrol was coming, and perhaps their movements were not noticed by the Noxians.
"Let's get going, Tristana. Everyone follows me this time~"
In the absence of the 'Explorer', the task of leading the way in the group was temporarily left to the 'swift scout' of Jodel, and the little man Teemo clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention, and then took the direction to the location of the Orion village under the Iron Ridge Mountains provided by Ezreal.
"Little guy~ are you okay?" The 'Nine-Tailed Demon Fox' stroked a tail wrapped around his wrist and said with some doubts.
As a result, Timo Jr. immediately turned around and said to Ahri in a serious voice, "Size doesn't tell the whole story. β
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The Noxus Empire, with the entry of the three main armies once stationed on the western frontier into the capital, the whole city has become more and more solemn.
Even the Survival Test execution performance, which was popular in the city after the failure of the Restoration of the aristocracy and was presided over by the 'Glorious Executioner' Delevingne, was temporarily suspended.
Because soon, this country that believes in the 'God of War Donbass' will usher in a more glorious festival, a festival that represents the people of the God of War who are strong and killing.
Unlike the previous festivals, where a large number of slaves and captives were used for sacrifice, this time, the expedition festival initiated and presided over by the great general Svein will be even more exciting. In contrast to the sacrifices that represented death, Svein claimed that he had received the blessing of the gods and would share the glory of the gods with all the people of the Noxian Empire.
God will bless His warriors and give them the ability to live forever!
When the sensational news came out of High Command, everyone who learned about it was stunned.
Regardless of whether they are high or low, regardless of age, military and civilian, after the news came out, it caused heated discussions among the people of the entire empire.
The officers who admired Svein, and therefore did not hesitate to be demoted to join him, spared no effort to run around, cheering for the truth of the news; The ordinary officers and soldiers, who respected Svein's abilities and would soon benefit from the great military operations of the Empire, whispered about the most powerful general in history who single-handedly wiped out the rioting prison where hundreds of dangerous men were held, and watched with suspicion, just as the vast majority of citizens who knew the news; And in the end, a very small number of sober-minded people, after Svein suppressed the prison escape incident alone, at this time when his reputation is rising, even if he still does not believe that Svein can win the favor of the 'God of War Donbass' alone, they will not jump out of the mantis like a car to criticize this news.
For example, the commander of the regiment, Darius, who had already led the reserve army to the border and replaced the combat force back on the Eastern Front, the only thing he could do was not to go along with the strange Svein, and try to preserve some precious seeds for this great empire.
For the sixth time, he threw the transfer applications of the enthusiastic fellows in the young officer corps under him into the brazier.
Darius, who chose to go against the current and come to the border on the Western Front, has completely disagreed with Jericho, who he once thought would be able to lead Noxus to glory. Svein drew the line, and the alliance the two of them formed at that time was also made possible by Svein ordering Darius to bring only a small number of soldiers to purge the Dark Warlock Order.
'Svein, I don't know what your hole cards will be......
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On the eve of the expedition, the Noxus Empire's High Command, the General's office belonging to Svein, whose doors and windows were always closed and only lit at night, reflected the map of the Valoran continent on the table.
Under the flickering light, the 'Strategist Commander', who claimed to be about to lead the empire to unprecedented heights, looked expressionlessly at a certain place on the map of the continent and thought.
'Quack~'
Beatrice, the blood-eyed ghost raven standing on his shoulder and leisurely combing her feathers, suddenly turned her head and shouted a warning.
"Mr. Sacco, what kind of news did you bring this time?"
On the wide chair that symbolized the supreme power of the Empire, Svein only frowned slightly and divided the guy who had quietly entered the general's office.
In the shadows on the side of the wall of the room, the comical figure of the 'demon clown' Sacco was gradually revealed as Svein casually screamed.
Although it was a bit rude to be uninvited, Sacco did not care, and responded to the Imperial Supreme who was sitting on the throne in a very characteristic exaggerated voice: "Why take it so seriously? β
"It's because I've never been more relaxed than ever that there's no 'Crow's Claw Bondage' under your feet at this moment." Svein said a rare nonsense, and then said with a solemn expression, "Get down to business, Mr. Clown." β
Saccona's face, which seemed to be forever hidden under the mask, was slightly discolored, and although he acted a little whimsical and often played cards out of the ordinary way, it was a show off of his strength, and the 'demon clown' was more obsessed with instilling uncontrollable fear in his enemies than like an honest machine that carried out orders.
But even Sacco, who thinks highly of himself, had to start to restrain his behavior and complete his tasks more seriously after seeing Svein's strength in Noxus Prison.
However, the high-flying Svein seems to be a little bit inched, this guy and the people behind Sacco are only allies, but now he treats his subordinates with the attitude of treating his subordinates, and treats the 'devil clown' who has his own pride, so the corners of his mouth are always upturned Sacco has to change his face for a moment, and finally another shadow with stronger strength flashed in front of him, and he regained his smile.
The air in the General's office almost froze in this second, and it happened that there was a knock on the heavy door at this moment.
'Tuk tuk. β
The knock on the door broke the dullness of the room, and Svein's crimson eyes, which looked particularly hideous in the dim light, took a deep look at Sacco standing still by the wall, turned his head to the door and cast a spell, and the heavy door slowly opened by itself.
It was LeBlanc, who couldn't tell her age, and because of the angle, she couldn't notice the 'demon clown' on the wall at first, and after saluting Svein, she said, "General Svein, I seem to have seen Mr. Sacco in the corridor just now. β
As Svein's gaze turned, LeBlanc quickly found the silent clown by the wall, and she nodded, and then took the initiative to report to the man on the throne who was much stronger than her: "General, the preparations for the festival square have been completed, and Brother Arturo is closely guarding the 'Prayer Magic' circle with his men, so he has entrusted me to come and report on his behalf." β
"Very well, Ms. LeBlanc, Noxus will not forget your credit." Svein was pleased with 'Sorcerer's Witch' attitude towards the Xenormous Force.
"The 'Black Rose' is willing to be the vanguard of the Most High."
LeBlanc was not prepared to get involved in the conflict between the two, and after she expressed her attitude respectfully, she prepared to leave.
However, Svein stopped the 'Tricky Queen' who was about to take a bewitching step, because he still had something for the woman to do: "As for the priests in the Temple of the God of War and the churches outside the city, Ms. LeBlanc must keep them in the prayer room as planned, to provide telekinetic support for the divine magic that the God of War has given to the resurrection of believers, and no priests will be allowed to appear on the festival square until the 'prayer technique' is completed tomorrow." β
"As you wish~"
LeBlanc quickly disappeared outside the heavy wooden door.
The room returned to silence with the grinding of the door closing, but then Sackoona's exaggerated voice rang out: "I'm sorry, I thought you, as a magician, would like my spells. The magic of magic is everywhere~~~"
"Well, one of the purposes of my visit is to tell you that the spiky canary seems to have flown to Bilgewater... If you're willing to use up the third mission, I'll help you get rid of it~100% guaranteed success. "Sacco has returned to normal, and even his personality seems to have assimilated, he no longer has that sense of danger, and he has forgotten all the unhappiness just now, and he takes the initiative to 'report' without waiting for Svein to speak.
"This is a critical period in our plans, Mr. Sacco, we should not take unnecessary risks, the death of the canary will bring more trouble than you think, so our strategy must be efficient."
Svein noticed a change in the attitude of the 'Demon Joker', but it didn't seem to be due to his own momentum, but for another reason. However, he found that keeping Sacco by his side seemed to help him understand the reality of his ally in a distant land, and he rejected the offer that he was desperate to complete the final mission.
He then went on to say to Sacco, "And what about your other purpose? β
"The one who brought you the message," it was obvious that the previous sentence was the 'demon clown' own private goods, and he was not very happy to be rejected, Sacco continued in a comical tone: "The ruin you are looking for has been determined, but there are many blocking forces in this world that are still at work, and it is difficult for us to directly help now." β
"Excellent! May our alliance be as strong as a stone. β
"Hey, hey~ Eternal as a stone, I like this to say~"
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