On the afternoon when Ezreal went out to be invited, Lux, who had just received a message from the embassy guards, had no time to complain about the foolish Ize's unauthorized behavior when an unexpected guest appeared outside her door. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Karma is a powerful elder, but she is not yet a leader.

Although she has always struggled between tradition and innovation, she has struggled to find a way to defend the peace in Ionia - and will use force when forced to do so.

However, because of the quiet life she had spent in the small village, Karma seemed young in the council, and she retained more of a pacifist tradition.

As a result, although Kalmar is admired by the people as an impartial mediator, he lacks a unique charisma of a leader because of his lack of his own thinking.

As a result, the young Kalmar was seen by the elders of the traditionalists as a brilliant rising star who was good at moving between tradition and innovation.

So when the two factions quarreled again in the council, Karma was sent by the old elders to temporarily appease the guests from the mainland. At the same time, it would be even better if she could negotiate with the guests to come up with an outcome that would not embarrass the council, and the elders of the traditionalism would definitely like her more.

Lux, who was struggling with diplomatic tasks, finally waited for the Elder of Ionia for three days.

Such an obvious attitude, if she is seen personally, there is no point in meeting at all; But from the Federated Demacia's point of view, Lux must hold on to every hard-won opportunity.

So after she was notified by Tristana, who was temporarily acting as an assistant, she only hesitated for a moment, and then decisively asked Tristana to invite Elder Karma, who had a relationship with the dock, into the small conference room.

Lux, who temporarily lives in someone else's territory, has nothing to offer hospitality, but fortunately, the Ionians don't care much about it.

After asking Tristana to help pour a cup of green tea, Lux politely motioned for Cannon Lady to leave for a while, and there might be some topics in her meeting with Elder Karma that Ionia didn't want to get out.

Kalmar, who had carefully examined the furnishings of the embassy room, said softly after the yodeler who had been his assistant left, "These cute little men are everywhere. Speaking of which...... Is this the official attitude of Bandel City, or is it the companion you bumped into on the road? ”

Lux understood that the other party was referring to Tristana's status in the diplomatic envoy team at the moment, and she was eager to tell Karma that the Cannon Lady had obtained Denison, the mayor of Bandel. Mr. Gedfarlo's approval will be able to join his ranks.

But this obviously won't be the official attitude of the yodelers, and Mayor Denison was able to agree that Timo and Tristana should join his team as active soldiers of the Bandel army. How could Lux still be cheeky enough to draw the venerable Mr. Mayor into a deeper vortex?

Although helpless, Lux answered Karma's question honestly: "Dear Elder Kalma, the two lovely yodel companions may not be able to represent the official attitude of Bandel City, but they have both joined the envoy in an official capacity. ”

The pale explanation does not help to disguise the yodelers' awkward attitude towards the envoys of the Federation of Demacia.

However, the girl's frank attitude still won Karma's favor, and her expression changed slightly from the original seriousness to become more amiable.

The up-and-comer among the Ionian elders said, "Don't be so polite, just call me Kalmar or Lady Kalmar, okay Lux... Can I call you that? ”

"Of course, Karma... Lady. The girl's sensitive political sense, along with Karma's attitude, made her nervous heart sink deeper.

Karma picked up the Embassy's standard Ionian teacup, took a sip, and then continued: "Lux, although I am an Ionian elder, I am leaving the council to meet you at this time, and it is only a private visit. So if you have any ideas, we can all communicate and discuss them here, shall we? ”

So this is really similar to the attitude of Bandle City, they are all semi-official!

A sense of powerlessness suddenly welled up in Lux's heart for a while, and the Ionian country, which had the greatest hope, did not expect to be so short-sighted.

Do you really think that as long as the Federation of Demacia consumes the military power of the Noxian Empire by about the same, other countries or city-states will be safe?

With the warlike nature of the Noxian Empire, it is true that the long-term victim is only Demacia, which has a border, but that does not mean that it will only wage war against Demacia.

If you don't want the flames of war to burn to your hometown, the only way to protect yourself is to form an alliance.

Lux, whose eyes were gloomy, was in pain, but she still spoke in an attempt to convince the semi-official representative of Ionia: "Lady Kalmar, I hope that what I will talk about next is not the present of Demacia, but the future of Ionia. ”

This is the girl's new strategy, and since these countries are not willing to consider lending a helping hand from the perspective of the Federation, it is better to think about what Ionia needs as a diplomatic object.

After a few seconds of organizing the language, Lux continued, "His Majesty Gavin III has given me the duty of being an envoy to make the Federation as safe as possible from a war before it breaks out. But if the warlike empire would do it, Demacia, which had been fighting for freedom for hundreds of years, would not have been easily defeated this time. ”

"But Noxus won't keep their eyes on the Federation forever, and whether their upcoming attack succeeds or fails, the belligerent empire will eventually bring disaster to other nations or city-states on the continent. To stop this nightmare, we must unite and build a siege network around the warlike empire to better contain Noxus and echo each other. Forcing them to abandon their belligerent national policy and thus bring true peace to Valoran. ”

Of course, there was still a word in Lux's mind that he did not say, 'not the vain neutrality that Ionia is now striving to maintain, like a mirror and a blessing from the strong.' ’

The fluctuating girl still couldn't hide her emotions well, or she deliberately did.

Anyway, Karma, through her powerful perception of the spiritual realm, almost read what was in Lux's mind word for word.

But Karma sees Ionian traditions as the essence of the path of enlightenment sought by all Ionians.

Therefore, she has never considered analyzing the treacherous politics of the mainland from a perspective beyond traditional customs.

Ionia had been neutral for hundreds of years under the protection of the Star Gods and the powerful beings of the Star Dragonlord and the Children of the Stars, and she thought that she should not and would not be able to change the traditions and customs of this ancient country.

But from an innovative point of view, she thinks that the opposite Lux has a point, and if Demacia is defeated by Noxus one day, Ionia will be like a fish on a chopping block, at her disposal.

Noticing that Elder Karma on the other side seemed to be moved, Lux decided to push a little harder, and said in a slightly pleading tone, "Lady Kalma, please let me attend the Council of Elders." On this continent, except for Demacia, no one can deal with the threat of the Noxian Empire alone! ”

He hesitated until she left the embassy, but Karma couldn't make a decision, and she could only convey Lux's opinion to the council.

So in the ensuing conversation, Karma, who could not break free from the shackles of tradition, took the initiative to avoid political questions and instead asked about Lux's needs in terms of embassies.

Lux, who did not have any need for an embassy, ended the conversation in disappointment, and the result was already clear, in the future, the Federation of Demacia would independently face the threat of the Noxian Empire.

After Karma left, the girl, who felt that she had failed the expectations of His Majesty III, hid in the quilt and cried sadly.

Tristana had no better way to deal with Lux's predicament, so she could only gently open the door and give the girl a private space, while hoping that Ize would come back soon.

At such a time, maybe the comfort of this unreliable guy can play some role.

What Lux, Karma, and even the entire Demacian Federation and Ionian higher-ups did not expect was that the Noxian Empire at this time was no longer the same as the warlike empire it once was.

Otherwise, maybe today's meeting would have had a better outcome.

The world has no ifs, and Lux's vain attempt to block the wheel of history with his weak body has almost failed......

In the courtyard of the northern city of Presidium, a grim-looking Ezreal was standing outside the door, bidding farewell to Councillor Giancarlo, who was standing at the door.

This respectable and wise old man hopes that young people like himself will take on more responsibilities to create a peaceful environment for the world.

Knowing that he could not follow his father's path, Ezreal failed to answer the old man's expectations head-on, and after making excuses that he needed to think carefully, he slipped away in a hurry.

Maybe before he and his party leave Presdian, they can take Lux with them to visit Councillor Giancarlo again, and it would be more appropriate to leave the diplomatic and political affairs to Lux, and give the girl some help from the side.

Refusing Legator Giancarlo's offer to send him back to the embassy, the 'explorer', who was immersed in his thoughts, left without noticing a small tail following behind him, and went straight back to the embassy.

Soon after Ezreal left, the old man who was waiting for the attendants in the courtyard to pack up everything, leaving the faithful old servant who guarded the courtyard, took the three attendants into the carriage at the door, and drove towards the council.

Although Giancarlo is very impatient with those who are short-sighted, today is the day to set the tone for the envoy of the Federation of Demacia, and he must return to the parliament to deal with it.

I hope that the seed I planted will take root one day.

I wonder if Lucibioso will hate me or hate me if he finds out? But you should believe in the power of young people, because the future belongs neither to you nor to me......

Sighing silently in his heart, Elder Giancaro closed his eyes and rested quietly against the wall of the carriage.

Around the corner of the block, the jogging carriage suddenly slowed down abnormally, and the groom's panicked voice of the horses rang out rapidly, and the guards guarding the carriage door poked their heads out of the window to find out what was happening on the road.

Giancarlo, who was resting, suddenly opened his eyes wide, and the unprovoked sense of crisis in his heart made him shout: "Be careful! ”

. (To be continued.) )