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In front of the south gate of the Imperial Capital of Noxus, the captain of the city defender squad sighed softly.

Sturdy men with weapons kept coming out of the city, silently joining the ranks heading south. This was not possible in the past, and the empire imposed compulsory military service, and all adult males were recorded and were not allowed to leave the country at will.

However, it is the duty of all Noxian men to accept military drafting, but it is an honor rather than a right to be a soldier. Before the start of the Pan-Continental War, enlisting in the army was a long-cherished wish that many people could not fulfill.

The war against Ionia gave these people a chance to at least go to Bilgewater and become mercenaries there in another way to serve the Empire.

The High Command acquiesced in such behavior, because they had to.

The Expeditionary Force encountered more resistance in Ionia than expected, and the War College intervened a little early. Now, the situation on the front line is tight, but it is no longer possible for the Empire to send reinforcements.

At this time, the defenders of the city suddenly stopped a man, a woman.

The squad leader glanced at her and sneered: "Hmph, women should stay away from war, you must know that not everyone is qualified to be loyal to the empire." ”

There was only one look in response to the squad leader. The woman was wrapped in a thick black robe, revealing only a pair of eyes.

The eyes had a pair of silver-white pupils, and there seemed to be a kind of magic in them.

The team leader felt a chill all over his body, and when he was in a daze, the woman was already far away.

……

10 November, southern Ionia.

A team of mercenaries ascended to the city of Neville to take over the defense from the expeditionary force.

The expeditionary force paid more than expected to take Neville, and Darius had to concentrate as few forces as possible in order to proceed with the next move.

In the afternoon of the same day, the expeditionary force divided into two routes, boarded the Imperial Navy warships and continued southward to carry out the second set of offensive plans.

The strategic objective of the military campaign against Ionia was to seize the three southern provinces - the country's three richest foreign trade ports.

Across the sea, the remaining provinces of Garrin and Songzan are close at hand.

Once the expeditionary force captures these two provinces, the empire will have an inexhaustible supply of strategic resources.

Little Ionia, how could she satisfy the Empire's ambition to dominate the continent.

When the time comes, the Empire's million-strong army will gallop across the continent. Piltover, Flerjold, and Demacia, none of them can be spared.

Darius was full of ambition, and the commander of the 10,000 Western Route Army had just crossed the middle of the strait, when suddenly an urgent order from the Supreme Command came.

"Stand back to Neville and wait and see." In a simple word, it was so hateful that Darius gritted his steel teeth.

Not only did he hate the order, but he hated the person who gave it.

It had been almost a month since the start of the war, and Svein had not conveyed any orders, and everything was carried out according to the plan he had given in the imperial capital.

With the current speed of communication in the Imperial Army, it is clear that this order has been conveyed in advance. Five days ago, or ten days ago?

In other words, Svein knew that the second offensive plan would not achieve the ultimate strategic goal.

However, he deliberately gave Darius hope and space for him to develop his beautiful imagination.

Now, shatter all dreams with one sentence. How hateful!

It wasn't until the expeditionary force withdrew to Neville that Darius finally understood the reason for all this.

Just two days ago, under repeated pressure from the High Priest of the Temple, the Peace Council of the War College had finally intervened substantially in the Battle of Ionia.

His Excellency Pan Diwen, the chairman of the board of directors who ended the vacation plan, set off with a group of people and finally arrived in Ionia today.

The Imperial High Command arranged for a special person to receive the chairman and his party in the city of Neville, and solemnly opposed the high priest of the temple against the war crimes accusations of the empire. They claimed that the Empire was helping the Ionian people to develop their economy and bring freedom and prosperity to the region.

Ionia is a theocratic state and the last pure land of Valorans. The temple had always pursued a policy of seclusion, but in recent years several southern provinces have experienced the benefits of foreign trade, and disputes with the northern regions controlled by the temple have intensified.

Viewed this way, the Noxians' words are not entirely unfounded. At least, that's what the War College thinks.

Noxus is considered an evil state, but it was one of the original founders of the War College. Ionia, on the other hand, who claimed to be followers of the gods, was initially resistant to the War College. Maybe it's a good idea to punish these old-fashioned and arrogant gods.

Of course, the War College led the establishment of League of Legends for the sake of continental peace. As a result, the peace ombudsmen were quick to get into action.

The expeditionary force ceased all military operations in the occupied territories and began to help the Ionians in their post-war reconstruction.

An ombudsman walked down the street with a satisfied smile: "Well, it seems that Noxus is still measured, and it has implemented the council's decisions very well." ”

In front of him, a group of Imperial troops in the street was pulling blocks of masonry and wood from the rubble and quickly erecting a house.

The Inspector expressed satisfaction with their excellent architectural talents: "Well, it's like building blocks, it's very efficient." ”

The soldiers, who had finished their work, scavenged all the food that was left of the family, but met with little resistance.

The inspector stepped forward to express his dissatisfaction: "Hey, how can you rob civilians of food. ”

The soldiers shouted: "This is the payment for the work, what's not to do?" ”

"You...... It makes sense. "The Ombudsman is a little scared of these vicious guys.

"My lord, leave us a way to live. The two children in the family have to go to work in the mining site every day, and when they come back, they can't hold on without anything to eat. ”

The woman of the house cried and rushed to take the food from her family, but she was so frightened by the soldier's glare that she hurried to hide with the inspector.

Burst. A scimitar stabbed her in the chest.

The Ombudsman was shocked: "You ...... How can you kill someone in front of me? ”

The soldier said: "How can you not kill if you rob the military rations." Besides, we are the protectors, didn't you see her pounce on you with a murder weapon? ”

The inspector saw what appeared to be a hard object in the woman's hand and leaned closer to see better.

The soldier kicked the woman away, and the newly built wooden house collapsed in an instant, burying the woman inside.

Inspector: "Quick, get people out." ”

Soldier: "It's all dead, you can do it yourself if you want to." ”

The Ombudsman looked at the soldiers who had gone away, and thought that the woman would probably not survive. After a half-minute silence for her, he suddenly thought that the luncheon time was approaching, so he hurried away.

Two figures rushed out of the street corner, rummaging through the fallen wooden house.

"Do you see clearly?"

"Well, the woman was holding a nest for her child. Quick, find it quickly, we can live one more day. ”

……

The luncheon in the City Lord's Mansion was about to begin, and the Inspectors exchanged views of each other.

His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors made a concluding speech and said solemnly: "It seems that today's situation is not very good......

The occupation officer next to him was accompanied by a smiling face and gently pushed up a menu.

Pan Diwen took it, pinched his chubby fingers, and coughed: "Of course, it's not bad." It's been a hard morning. ”

"Ahem, let's serve the food first."

He grabbed a jade elbow and said vaguely, "Oh, I heard that many people in the city are starving. It's not humane. ”

The official of the occupation army said: "War, it is inevitable that some people will suffer. Our military rations are already very tight, and if we divide some more, I am afraid that we will even have to eat the meals for the adults. Of course, as long as civilians do not put up unnecessary resistance, the situation will soon improve. ”

"That's right, these civilians and soldiers are all people, and it's not good for anyone to be hungry." Pan Diwen picked up a wet towel to wipe his mouth, quietly covered the gold card under the menu and looked at it in front of his eyes, showing a subtle smile, letting go and letting it slide into his pocket precisely.

After the banquet, the chairman of the board of directors personally wrote the investigation report submitted to the War College in front of everyone:

"All Noxian military operations in Ionia have been halted and post-war reconstruction is being carried out in an orderly and efficient manner. Considering the enormity of the task of reconstruction and the irrational protests of some civilians in the occupied territories, the Peace Investigation Team has reason to believe that the Noxus army should not be withdrawn immediately. They should be given some more time......"

The occupation officer whispered, "Those are not civilians, they should be called mobs." Also, the argument of irrational protest is a bit inappropriate, and attacking the Imperial soldiers is a barbaric atrocity. And ......"

"Ahem, the investigation team is independent in its actions. As a rule, neither side of the war has the right to know or the right to intervene. You're like this, but you're going to embarrass me......" His Excellency Pan Diwen stopped writing and gently rubbed his fingers in thought.

The occupation officer smiled flatteringly: "How can you be embarrassed, but there is always room for negotiation in the matter, and you have to worry about it." ”

Pan Diwen nodded: "It's really hard work, by the way, I heard that there were a few rare famous paintings in this city lord's mansion." This is a reassuring ...... for appreciating art."

The occupation officer immediately said: "I have heard that Your Excellency is a famous master of art connoisseurship, and a few paintings have been delivered to your room in the morning. Perhaps after you take a look at it, you can add a bit of artistic flavor to this investigation report. ”

Pan Diwen smiled knowingly: "It's not good to give full play to artistic creativity in official business. But when I take care of myself, I will do my duty, and when things are done, everyone will be at ease. ”

At the moment, the rest of the inspectors were intently holding the menu and appreciating it. One by one, they covered their faces and nodded: "Yes, everyone is at ease, everyone is at ease." ”

The occupation officer raised his glass: "Come, you come with me." A toast to the successful conclusion of the investigation and to peace. ”

"Haha, a toast to peace."

"Haha...... . ”