In the floating fortress of the Immortal Fortress.

Sindra stood gracefully in front of the window, her chin slightly raised to the sky, revealing her fair and slender neck, and her eyes flashed with an inexplicable light:

"The brilliance of the stars..."

She whispered silently, then snorted softly:

"It's an eyesore!"

Her gaze shifted from the sky to see a procession heading out of the Immortal Fortress.

In this team, the leader is Seraphine, who is full of vitality at all times.

She stabilized the stage, turned around and straightened out the children behind her, and bowed slightly to Zhao Xin, who was escorting them:

"General Zhao Xin, I'm sorry for you this time."

"It's my duty to escort you to Demacia Xiongdu!" Zhao Xin's tone was cold and hard that was unique to a soldier.

This time, instead of riding the griffon, he rode the Black Tiger, the mount of the Trifali Warband.

Most of the soldiers in the Trifali Warband were following Darius on the campaign against Freljord, and only a few thousand of them were under his leadership to perform the daily guarding of the Immortal Fortress.

Seraphine looked at him, her big sapphire eyes blinking vigorously, as if to express her trust in Zhao Xin.

Once the line was straightened, Seraphine turned around, her long pink hair swaying in a beautiful arc behind her head, and she resisted the urge to look back at the gates of the Empire again.

Just pinched it a little harder, and the "Meredith's Soul Stealing Scroll" in his hand, his eyes were slightly closed, and he took a deep breath and said:

"Let's go!"

The convoy pulled away, and the carriages moved forward one after another, and in the cars sat the students of the Department of Magic of the War College, escorted by the Trifali warband, and headed for Demacia.

Instead of getting into the carriage, Seraphine flew low on her cool little stage with her feet in her arms, holding the Soul Stealing Scroll.

Judging by the trajectory of the procession, she was no slower than the wagons.

"Whew... Calm down, I'm going to calm down. Her eyes wandered, her breathing quickened slightly, and from the fragmented tone of her voice, it was not difficult to hear that she was cheering herself up.

Having set off for some distance, Seraphine still couldn't suppress the restlessness, restlessness, and a little anticipation in her heart.

This is the first time she has led a team out of the field.

This time she was on an exchange with Demacia, and she wasn't sure if she would be able to accomplish it... It won't mess up, but will try to do the best it can be.

The empire is her strong backing, and this makes her feel extremely reassured.

At least in the event of an emergency, these lovely students of hers would not be in any danger.

Thinking of this, Seraphine subconsciously glanced at her right hand.

The wrist that was originally empty now has an extra black bracelet. This was given to her by Teacher Sindra before leaving, and it is said that as long as the magic is injected into it, Ms. Sindra will be the first to come wherever she is.

And the same is true of the "Meredith's Soul Stealing Scroll" that she was holding in her arms and given by Teacher Ryan, sacrificing a part of her soul to build a spatial rune array, and her own teacher can also reach it in an instant.

Thinking of these two magic items, Seraphine's eyebrows widened, and she couldn't help but regain her confidence.

With two teachers as her backing, she doesn't seem to have anything to fear!

Seraphine nodded to herself, smiled brightly at the students in the carriage beside her, and pressed her chin into deep thought again.

Now, it's time to use the time on the road to think about who you're going to meet and what you're going to say in Demacia... You can't keep singing...

Seraphine frowned.

In her wandering thoughts, the convoy drifted away, heading toward the border between Demacia and Noxus.

......

Demacia, Citadel of Dawn.

Garvin walked in from outside the main hall in a golden robe, and when he saw Elenor standing next to the throne, he couldn't help frowning slightly.

The last time he was here, Uncle Nat was in the same position.

But now, that imperial uncle has been put to rest.

The thought of Nat's death also made his heart quite uncomfortable.

He didn't praise the affairs of the older generation, but the imperial uncle who watched him grow up betrayed the country, which made him feel disgusted for his actions.

Whatever is lost, it is being regained with strength and glory. ’

'Never be a coward. ’

He remembered that this was what Uncle Nat often said to him.

But unfortunately, in the end, the imperial uncle broke his promise.

Many chaotic thoughts flashed in Jiawen's mind, and since he had new powers, he could always feel that his mind was much more flexible.

Walking to the front of the hall and pausing, he bowed slightly and saluted his father on the throne:

"Father, what are you looking for me?"

"The Bouvier family has categorically rejected us on the grounds that their daughter is not worthy of you."

Elenore was the first to speak, her face full of anger and unhappiness:

"You went to their house in person to give them face, if it weren't for the special period now, she wouldn't be worthy of you at all."

"Alright, Elenor. Since Bouvier is unwilling, we should not force it. The king raised his right hand slightly, and stopped Elenor's grumbling.

The old king looked at Gavin with regret and guilt in his expression.

Elenno's words made Jiawen instantly understand the meaning of letting him come today, he shook his head and said unconcernedly:

"Father, I don't care about this, strength is fundamental. Ryan Meredith is single-handedly covering the sky in Noxus, and no one can go against the will of Governor Trevary, relying on absolute strength. ”

As soon as these words came out, the hall fell silent in an instant.

Gavin III and Eileno looked at Gavin in surprise, if they hadn't been together for too long and knew each other's little habits, they would really have to believe the rumor that the prince had been replaced.

This kind of thing could not have come out of Jiawen's mouth before.

Eleanor's face was full of surprise, and she raised her voice:

"Gavin, why do you think that? We are Demacia! ”

Although the king did not speak, his deep frown also expressed the same meaning as Elenor.

The Jiawen who unites the people, helps each other, and believes in the community is the Jiawen they are most familiar with.

"We are Demacia, but the countless wars with Noxus, can't they prove anything?" Jiawen stood straight, and his tone was full of firmness in his own thoughts.

"Alright." The king stopped Eleno, who wanted to continue, and he breathed a sigh of relief, changed his expression, and said slowly with encouragement in his voice:

"Gavin, what can you think, Demacia is in a period of need for change."

Hearing his father's words, Jiawen's eyes flashed with emotion.

He took a deep breath and replied with a solemn and serious expression:

"Father, I have experienced the last divine war, and I am well aware of the great power possessed by those gods. In their eyes, we are so weak that we are vulnerable. ”

Speaking of the last time, Gavin seemed to recall the battle between Kyle and Ryan, and his expression unconsciously brought a little horror.

In the past, he never felt that the gods and their lives would be intertwined one day.

In other words, gods are nothing more than illusory beliefs. With the concerted efforts of Demacia, even the gods had to avoid the edge.

But starting with that god war, and then seeing and hearing in Noxus, he completely changed this view.

The magic that can lift a large area of land into the sky with a single wave of your hand, and crack the earth with a flick of your fingertips, really makes people despair.

No matter how many of them are brave and good at fighting, they will not have the slightest chance of winning in the face of such an enemy, and in the eyes of the enemy, they are just lambs to the slaughter.

The old king could read the emotion in Gavin's eyes, and he hesitated, stood up from his throne, and walked to Gavin's side step by step.

The withered hand rested on Gavin's shoulder, and the old king's voice carried a hint of consolation:

"Son, I've heard about that battle, too. Do you know that our ancestors once faced such a formidable enemy? Under such difficult conditions, they still founded Demacia, which has been maintained to this day. ”

"No, Father. Our ancestors were losers, weren't they..."Garvin looked up and retorted vehemently.

He met the old king's eyes, with a gritty look in his eyes that had never been seen before.

The ancestors of Demacia, to put it nicely, built a powerful city-state in the wilderness.

To put it mildly, they are nothing more than frustrated witnesses to the power of magic. Fleeing in a group because of the fear of magic, he finally chose a place that was difficult for magic to enter, and established a shelter.

In the past, Jiawen was also proud and proud of his ancestors.

But more insight made him realize his own shortcomings and the path he needed to take in the future.

"We are not qualified to judge the ancestors, Jiawen."

The old king shook his head slightly, even if Jiawen said such a rebellious word, he did not reprimand Jiawen harshly, he just said calmly:

"Human beings can be divided into many kinds, some are born as farmers, and they are happy because of the harvest of farming; Some people were born merchants, and they rejoiced that they were paid a lot of money. Some people are born into nobility, and they will feel honored to serve their country..."

"Gavin, you are different from them..."

The king's voice gradually became earnest and powerful:

"Gavin, you were born to be the next heir to Demacia, the hope of our country. Perhaps, we are not as strong as Noxus, perhaps, we are not free as Ionia. But this will always be the land that our ancestors have conquered. ”

"Flattering the traditions they left behind, we have survived countless calamities and extended for hundreds of years. We are one with the people, and whenever we face difficulties, we will face everything with one heart. ”

Iron, Iron, >Iron, Iron

"The gods may have unimaginable powers, but at the same time, they have their own enemies. Uniting all those who can unite is what we should do. ”

Jiawen listened to this passage with mixed emotions in his heart.

Father, it's still the same as before.

Maybe... If it had been a year ago, he would have been very much in the same mood.

But, now he just feels that his father is old...

On the surface, Jiawen didn't reveal anything, but nodded silently:

"Father, I understand what you said. But what should we do in the face of the current situation. Noxus is running out of time for us. ”

"Ionia has sent us a message that the Shadowstream Sect is ready to join us in our fight against Noxus. Also, they are not without the power of the gods, and the Apocalypse, who is rumored to have inherited the power of thousands of years, has agreed to our alliance. Gavin III was relieved.

Immediately afterward, the king went on to add:

"Ryan Meredith had failed in Ionia, when he and Svein had escaped by chance, but all the troops they led had died on the continent of Ionia. And that's not all..."

"Our messenger has gone to Freljord, and they are now fighting each other, but they will not ignore the threat that is close at hand. With the exception of the Winterclaw tribe, who have a mortal enmity with us, the rest of the tribes have promised us that they will not sit idly by if Noxus sends us an army. ”

"Father, you don't understand..."

Jiawen couldn't help but shake his head:

"If Noxus were going to attack us, we would only need Ryan Meredith to come alone, and we wouldn't have that much time to react."

He didn't know anything about magic now, as he used to be, and because he knew how terrifying the strongest of them could be.

The king did not fall into distress, but smiled and said:

"Son, it's not like we're without our own heritage. In addition to what I want to tell you today, I have introduced a new teacher to you. ”

"Teacher?"

Jiawen frowned in displeasure, he didn't need any marksmanship teacher or tutor right now.

The king nodded, glanced at Eleno, watched her bow away, and then said with a serious face:

"There are some things I should tell you, in fact, the Lightsshield family has always maintained a deal with mages."

"Mage? Trade? ”

Jiawen's face was strange, and he looked at his father with incredible eyes.

It was only a few words, and he felt that he might have to overturn all the impressions of his father.

Once, in his eyes, his father was definitely a model of abiding by the rules of Demacia, and he loved the people like a son and treated them closely.

All good qualities can be used to refer to his father. Although, sometimes he feels that his father is very stubborn and refuses to let go of some old habits.

But under the leadership of his father, the emperor, Demacia was stronger than ever, and this is an undeniable fact.

And now, a king of Demacia, who once followed the rules, actually told himself that they had always had a relationship with the mage...

The king looked at Gavin's expression and smiled absently:

"For the sake of Demacia, sometimes I have to make some regressions. I used to be in the same situation as you are now. ”

"He... A god-like mage? Gavin asked with a frown.

"Maybe it's better than that, even in the Forbidden Forest, he can use magic at will. Perhaps, he is stronger than the Flying Wing Protector. The king sighed.

"Who is he?" Jiawen asked.

Demacia's most powerful power is all about magic, how ironic...

If he had changed to before, maybe he would have had disdain on his face.

But now, he was glad that his father could have such a far-sighted plan.

"Let him tell you for himself."

As he spoke, the king walked back to his throne, took out a scroll hidden in the dark compartment, and tore it open.

Airplanes!!!

The moment the scroll was torn apart, a dark blue magical light filled the hall.

Seeing the rune array floating in the air, Jiawen's shoulders trembled slightly, and there was a touch of fear on his face.

This circle... It's similar to the magic Ryan used when he fought Kyle.

A figure slowly emerged in it, and Jiawen already believed that it had the strength to surpass the Flying Wing Protector.

The moment the other party appeared, he could feel that the little magic power in his body was almost completely suppressed.

You know, even when Kyle was at war with Noxus, their mage group was casting spells normally in the city.

If you can be stronger than Kyle, even if you can't compare to the two godlike mages at that time, it will be enough to resist the crisis.

Jiawen thought so, and there was a hint of joy on his face.

Gradually, the blue light of the runes slowly dissipated, and a purple-skinned mage came out of the rune circle.

Carrying the huge scroll on his back, he looked around, his gaze stayed on Jiawen for a few seconds, and he looked at Jiawen III and said:

"Little doll of the Light Shield family, he is the person you want me to teach?"

"Archmage, he's my prince, Jiawen." Jiawen III bowed slightly, and his posture was extremely low.

The purple-skinned mage smiled slightly and looked at Gavin:

"Your prince thinks very differently from you. My name is Ryze, and you can call me an archmage like your father. ”

"Archmage, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Jia Wenqiang held back the excitement in his heart and hurriedly bowed.

He had planned to have a showdown with his father today, and then lead his army to Freeljord or Shurima in order to build his strength to save Demacia.

But unexpectedly, his father gave him a better choice.

If he can worship this mage who is even stronger than Ryan, perhaps, Demacia can continue to continue to extend.

And he will always guard this place.

"Your ideas and eyes are good, I've seen quite a few apprentices who share your convictions, but they all end up lost in magic."

Ruiz narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes instantly dyed blue, and his tone became serious:

"Your father wants me to take you as an apprentice, but first you have to understand that the path of magic is fraught with chance. How much you can comprehend is up to your own talents, and at the same time, you must resist the temptation of magic. ”

"Magical temptation? I hope that the archmage will explain one or two in detail. Jiawen asked respectfully.

What the other party said was almost the same as what he had learned recently.

Noxus, on the other hand, seems to have figured out a shortcut to quickly becoming a mage.

But even if it was true, he didn't think it was his turn to learn.

Unless... He joined the Black Rose like his uncle, or he surrendered with a shield of light or Demacia.

These things, in any case, would not have happened to him.

Ruiz listened to Jiawen's doubts, nodded slightly, and explained in detail:

"The quest for magic never ends, and I've seen too many talented magic chasers, but none of them ended well. Because, there are too many shortcuts to magical powers. Even me, because of some things, became what you see. ”

"You have a family that is far superior to other magic apprentices, so I have only one piece of advice for you... There must be a restrained pursuit of power. ”

"If I find out you're using some kind of taboo to gain power, I'll kill you!"

When he said the last sentence, Ruiz's words were already full of cold killing intent.

Feeling the killing intent on the archmage's body, Jiawen's body couldn't help but be awe-inspiring, and his whole body trembled, like falling into an ice cellar.

He nodded solemnly, no longer hesitated, and knelt on his knees and said in a loud voice:

"Gavin Light Shield, beg the Archmage to take me as an apprentice!"

He had no doubts about the veracity of Ryze's words.

But at the same time, he was a little more cautious.

No magic chaser will give up a shortcut, that's what Reze meant.

Moreover... The shortcuts are perhaps far more than ordinary.

He believed that if he touched any taboo, Ruiz would kill him.

But if there is an opportunity to have extremely strong strength, he will definitely not let it go.

Ruiz didn't know what Jiawen was thinking, and looked at the other party's resolute and determined face on the surface, and couldn't help but nodded:

"From this day forward, you are my apprentice. In the future, I'll show you how to manipulate magic and set a plan for your growth. ”

He is not very concerned about the future of Jiawen.

With thousands of years of knowledge, teaching each other is a simple thing.

The lesson of being given the World Rune by Ryan last time gave him a sense of urgency.

Except for the one in Ryan's hand, there are runes that have not been recovered outside.

He had to be prepared to get his hands on them as soon as possible.

Time was too short, and he had to rely on external forces.

And now the only power he can use is Demacia.

Next time, he won't let Ryan get his hands on it again...

......

At the same time, on the streets of Xiongdu, Laxana's steps paused slightly.

She frowned slightly, glanced in the direction of the Castle of Dawn, and tightened the magic book in her hand:

"Teacher... Was there just a huge amount of magic entrenched there? ”

"Someone has opened a rune circle for teleportation in Castle of Dawn. This level of magic is rare in the world. ”

Soon hearing the teacher's reply, Laxana was slightly shocked.

She remembered something her aunt Tiana had mentioned that the shield had long been associated with the mage.

And the connection between them may be a powerful mage who has just appeared.

"Teacher, do you know who that mage is?"

Laxana's words were filled with hope, a rare magic in the world, which also showed that the status of the people in it was very high.

Perhaps, his teacher will know.

"Guardian of the Runes of the World - Ryz!"

"Ruiz... The Guardian... What a domineering title. ”

Laxana muttered the other's name in her mouth, and her eyes were full of admiration.

She hadn't heard of this name, but to be called a guardian and to be so praised by her own teacher must be an extremely powerful being.

When... It would be nice if she could have a title like the Guardian of Demacia...

Laxana shook her head slightly, and walked towards her house.

Tomorrow is the day of the referendum, and she has been walking around a lot lately and giving a lot of lectures.

After that, it is bound to be a happy ending.

It wasn't long before Laxana got home when she was confronted by a stern-looking Tiana.

"Auntie, what's going on?"

Seeing Tiana's ugly expression and clenching the scroll in her hand, Laxana was slightly curious.

Things have been going well lately, and she rarely sees Tiana's face anymore.

"Ugh..."

Tiana sighed in annoyance and handed the scroll in her hand to Laxana:

"This is a letter from Noxus."

"To us?"

Laxana looked even more puzzled, took the scroll handed to her, and opened it:

'Noxus Trifali Proclamation'

'To the Crowned Family:'

Thinking of this, Laxana was a little strange why the announcement issued by Triphali was sent to their family alone.

It's as if they had some connection to Noxus.

She pressed her doubts to the bottom of her heart and continued reading:

'The Empire will have a friendly exchange with Demacia. The exchange will be led by Ryan Meredith's Fellow Councillor's Apprentice, Mentor of the War College's Department of Magic, Seraphine, with the participation of all members of the Department of Magic, and escorted by Cho Shin, the deputy general of the Trevari Warband. ‘

And that's a good thing...

Laxana said silently in her heart, at least it was a magic student, not all the army of the Trifali Warband.

In this way, at least Noxus and them are still peace-oriented.

Looking down, Laxana grew dumbfounded:

'Not long ago, the Empire, led by the head of the Council, Ryan Meredith, personally defeated the mage Rhizzy Reze who was hiding in Demacia. He is a mage who can destroy Demacia with his magic powers, and don't add unnecessary trouble to himself and the Empire. ’

'Before the Imperial Exchange Group arrives in Xiongdu, the Imperial must be provided with a report on Ruiz's investigation. And after the arrival of the Imperial Exchange Group, he was in charge of reception. ’

'Vice-President of the Tripali, handwritten by Jericho Svein. ’

At the end, Laxana completely understood why her aunt's face was ugly.

This announcement does not look like a notification letter sent to an enemy country at all.

Rather, it is an order to subordinate forces.

But Demacia is not a subordinate of Noxus, so...

Laxana raised her head, her face a little stiff, a forced smile squeezed out of the corners of her mouth, and asked with uncertainty in her eyes:

"Auntie... Our crownmaster has nothing to do with Noxus, right? ”chaptere

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