Night.

On the grass outside Fang Yan's hut, a table and two chairs were simply placed, with a pot of wine and a few side dishes on them. Fang Yan and the Sword Saint held their wine glasses and drank under the moon.

The quiet atmosphere lasted for a while before being broken by the Sword Saint, who put down his wine glass and looked at Fang Yan with burning eyes: "Xiao Yan, let me ask you, are you a little dissatisfied with my handling of the Black Cross today?" ”

Fang Yanqiang smiled: "How could it be, Teacher Yi." ”

Of course, what Fang Yan said was a lie, which he and the Sword Saint both knew well. According to Fang Yan's original idea, with the jealous and hateful character of the Sword Saint, after learning about the situation of the Black Cross, he would definitely kill their headquarters with one person and one sword, and completely destroy the Black Cross organization.

However, the Juggernaut only handed a letter to Yamuza and asked him to take it back to the leader of the Black Cross, and the matter was settled. Therefore, Fang Yan was very dissatisfied.

Slowly tasting the wine in the cup, the Sword Saint showed an inexplicable smile and said slowly: "I didn't want you to have more contact with this kind of thing, but since this situation has happened, I will tell you the truth about the Black Cross, so as not to worry about it in your heart." ”

"The truth about the Black Cross?" Fang Yan's brows furrowed, and he chewed on this sentence slowly.

"Do you know who approved the establishment of the Black Cross?" The Sword Master asked, and then without waiting for Fang Yan to answer, he gave his own answer, "It's Karma." ”

"What!" Fang Yan was startled, and the wine glass in his hand fell on the table, "How could it be Lord Kalmar?" Is even she being blinded? ”

Known as the "Apocalypse", Karma has a very high status in the hearts of every Ionian, and it was Karma who led the Ionians to revolt when Noxus invaded, and she was the spiritual and practical leader of Ionia at that time. It wasn't until the Battle of Presidium broke out and Irelia repelled the Noxian army as a savior with the Sword of Inheritance, that the role of the spiritual leader of the Ionians shifted to Irelia under Karma's initiative, and Kalmar himself slowly disappeared behind the scenes. However, no one can deny the Ionians' reverence for Karma.

And now the Sword Master told Fang Yan that it was such a leader, who was respected by the Ionians, who personally approved the establishment of the Black Cross Charity Society. Fang Yan instinctively didn't want to accept such a fact, but the trust he had always had in the Sword Saint's character told him that it was true.

Breathing became a little short, Fang Yan poured the whole glass of wine into his mouth to calm down, but he choked on the wine and coughed loudly.

Looking at Fang Yan, who was coughing constantly, the Sword Saint shook his head and smiled, "Don't worry, I'll tell you slowly." I believe that most of the people in the three southern provinces will first feel disgusted when they mention the Black Cross, calling them robbers. But in fact, the Black Cross was the biggest contributor to the post-war construction of the three southern provinces. ”

Without interrupting the Sword Saint's words, Fang Yan listened quietly.

"The Black Cross is indeed doing the bandit thing, but all the money they raise, except for a small part of the internal digestion, most of the rest is used for the construction of the three southern provinces. Without their banditry, the reconstruction of the three southern provinces would not have been completed by a third of the time. The Ionian government is too poor. ”

"What's more, they managed to play the role of a villain. Generally speaking, the people in the occupied areas always have a period of negativity after the war to remember the past and hurt the present, but the appearance of the Black Cross successfully attracted the attention of the people of the three southern provinces and diverted the contradictions here, and now it is quite prosperous, isn't it? The Juggernaut said, smiling to himself.

"To think of such a method, it is worthy of Karma, it is really a high political skill・・・・・・

"Wait, what about the Sakura Village incident? Could it be fake? Fang Yan interrupted the Sword Master's words and asked while biting his lip.

The Sword Master nodded, "It's indeed a forgery, the real residents of Sakura Village have been transferred to the north. Because the Black Cross needs to be powerful, otherwise how can an organization that does not resort to violent means make the people fearful? ”

"That fat man・・・・・・" Fang Yan's brows furrowed.

The Sword Master shrugged: "Any organization, after it has existed for a long time, there will always be some moths, and this is also the beginning of the decay of this organization. What's more, there are only a few people inside the Black Cross who know the truth, and most of the members consider themselves robbers. But don't worry, after a few years when the three southern provinces are completely settled, the Black Cross will be disbanded. ”

"No, I can't agree." After being silent for a moment, Fang Yan shook his head and said seriously: "Although Lord Karma's origin is good, her approach is too much, and treating her own people in this way is no different from a robber." ”

"Actually, I don't agree with it either, and most people, including Irelia and Soraka." The Sword Saint took a sip of wine and said, "But we can understand. If no decision was made at that time, I am afraid that the three southern provinces would have some negative emotions after not receiving much relief from the central government. Even, in the end, it turned into civil strife. ”

"Hehehehe," Fang Yan smiled at the corner of his mouth, raised his wine glass towards the Sword Master, "Come, don't talk about these troubles, drink." ”

"Come on." The wine glasses touched, and the two raised their heads and drank it all.

Putting down the wine glass, Fang Yan looked at the Sword Saint and asked, "Teacher Yi, tell me about that Yasuo." For this swordsman who was highly skilled, stayed at his house and then saved himself, Fang Yan was still very concerned in his heart.

While eating the side dishes on the table, the Sword Master introduced to Fang Yan, most of which he had heard from the dean of the Ionian Sword Academy. Ten years ago, Yasuo was the proud son of Heaven who was appointed as the future heir of the Sword Academy, when Ionia and Noxus were still at war, and the Dean ordered him to go to the battlefield to protect a respected elder, on the one hand, to increase Yasuo's experience, and on the other hand, to help him build a network.

However, the end result was that the elder died by the sword of the power of the wind. The biggest suspect is undoubtedly Yasuo. During the interrogation, Yasuo insisted that he had been wronged, but was unable to produce enough evidence, and later absconded one night. The dean of the Sword Academy sent people to pursue Yasuo in the hope of capturing him, including Yasuo's brother Yanni, but the end result was that all of them were killed in battle, and Yasuo lost the news.

As a result, Yasuo's crime of assassinating the elder was confirmed, and Ionia was written into a wanted warrant.

After listening to the Sword Saint's words, Fang Yan pondered for a moment and said, "Actually, I always feel that he is not a person who would do that kind of thing. ”

The Sword Saint shrugged his shoulders and said, "Who knows, after all, knowing people and faces but not hearts." Even if it wasn't him, he couldn't come up with evidence, and he absconded in fear of crime, even if his teacher kept interceding for him, it was useless. Unless, he can catch the real murderer. ”

"Yasuo's teacher still believes in him?" Fang Yan's eyes were stunned.

"Of course, Yasuo was raised by the old dean, and for him, Yasuo is just like his child, of course he will trust him unreservedly." The Sword Master smiled meaningfully, and said meaningfully, "Xiao Yan, you're right. ”

Fang Yan was stunned for a moment, then sighed and said, "Sword Saint Teacher, it turns out that you are a lobbyist found by the old man." ”

The Sword Saint nodded: "Yes, this time I came here, and it was your master who asked me to come to you." You've been away for a long time, it's time to go back. ”

"No!" Fang Yan shook his head and said categorically, "As I said, I will only go back if I forge a weapon in my heart and verify to him that my path is correct in person." He devalued my theories to the point that they were worthless, and I always had to prove something. ”

"You ・・・・・・," the Sword Master said a little speechlessly, "the tempers of the two of you are really the same, and you deserve to be master and apprentice." ”

Fang Yan still had a resolute look on his face.

The Sword Saint sighed, "I can't forcibly bring you back, it's against my way of life, but I still hope you can go back." Don't look at your master with a stinky face all day long, he actually misses you very much. ”

Fang Yan's expression was still firm, and he said slowly: "Teacher Yi, my theory is almost complete, I believe I will be able to go back soon, please don't let my hard work for so long be in vain." ”

The Sword Saint was silent for a moment, and then glanced at Fang Yan deeply: "I hope so, since you are so resolute, I won't say much, just follow your wishes, I will go back and explain to your master." ”

"Hmm." Fang Yan nodded.

"It's the Festival of Fire in a short time, and I hope to see you in Presidium." After drinking the last glass of wine, the Juggernaut stood up and said, "Now that the matter is over, I should also go back and take my leave." ”

"Teacher Yi, it's already night, stay here for one night before leaving." Fang Yan hurriedly stood up and said.

"No need." The figure had already walked a few meters away, the Sword Saint smiled without looking back, raised his sword and gestured at Fang Yan, and the figure slowly disappeared into the night.

Seeing the Sword Saint leave, Fang Yan sat back in his seat, looked up at the starry sky and fell into deep thought.

"Festival of Fire? In this way, there are still more than 20 days. The corners of Fang Yan's mouth slightly curled, and he clenched his fist tightly towards the sky, "That's enough." ”