Both Galen and Gavin IV have seen that Tariq today is not the same as before.

Originally, the punishment of the stone crown was not a punishment in Demacia.

It goes back to the time of Jairna.

She was blessed by the moon and went to the top of the mountain above the cloud peak. Some of the Demacians trekked to another continent to try to climb the mountain and pay homage to Arna.

However, almost no one survives the climb to the top.

When the only surviving Demacians returned, they declared that the ascent was a test and that the cost of failing to pass it would be severe.

For example, to give with your life.

No one knows what will be gained by passing the test, because there has never been such a person in history.

Since then, many warriors have traveled to the Titan Peak to challenge this test.

However, more and more people disappeared without returning, and later the "Punishment of the Stone Crown" was derived, and climbing the Giant God Peak gradually became a punishment for those who made major mistakes.

But in fact, the punishment of the stone crown, most of the time, means exile.

It means that without Demacia, no one will care whether you live or die.

Galen was acquainted with Gavin IV and Tariq, knew his character, and knew that he would not run away.

Now, when he returns from that mountain, he may have passed the test there.

Looking at the former friend, now strangers, Galen and Gawain IV seemed a little silent on the way back.

The atmosphere was also a little somber.

Luki was still pondering the question of the Star Spirit.

If Tariq were to intervene in the war between Demacia and Noxus, whichever side he joined would mean that the scales of the battle would be completely tilted.

Even, if he is determined to stop this struggle, he can do it on his own.

This is the power of the Star Spirit, the power that is beyond mortals and invincible.

Alas, the world is dangerous.

Riding the horse upside down, Luqi couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Tariq's appearance was just a small episode for everyone.

Compared to him, the enemy army at the Gate of Sorrow is the focus of attention at this moment.

Over the next few days, the two sides engaged in an aerial encounter.

Noxus sent a total of one hundred and twenty Windwing Knights this time to stop the Dragonbird Knights of Demacia from doing anything above them.

However, the appearance of these Windwing Knights did not make them happy for long.

Demacia's side is led by Sisleya, a total of forty dragon knights, always keeping in mind their original mission.

Those who are five miles away from the mountain will fly around the gate of sorrow.

This is where the battle in the air begins.

Forty to one hundred and two, a three-fold difference, but under the heroic performance of the dragon bird knight, it was almost invisible.

Even, the dragon bird knight, who became more and more brave in battle, had already gained an advantage in the air and began to cut down a wind wing knight.

After all, the Winged Knight itself was a replica of Noxus in order to emulate the Dragonbird Knight of Demacia.

How can an imposter be an opponent of the genuine army?

Today, out of one hundred and twenty Windwing Knights, only thirty remain.

The door of sorrow.

Patria's office.

"Damn it!"

Patria slapped the table angrily and made a loud bang: "A bunch of waste, even a dragon bird knight hasn't been taken!" ”

On the other side was the adjutant who bowed his head and did not dare to speak.

Being exchanged for 90 from zero to 90 is a very humiliating record for Patlia and for those Winged Knights.

After venting some time, Patria calmed the anger in her heart, looked at the adjutant and ordered: "Write to the Immortal Fortress and ask Lord Darkwell to send some more reinforcements." ”

If you don't ask for this support, you will have to go back to the days when you let the enemy fly overhead.

Thinking of this, Patria added: "Hurry!" ”

"Yes." When the adjutant heard this, he immediately responded.

Patria watched him walk away, and involuntarily saw the new letter from Hill City, and the anger that had just subsided was ignited once more.

That damn prince insisted on sending him a letter every day.

Even though he hadn't read it since the next day, even if he just saw the letter, he was already quite unhappy.

Hill City.

"I feel like I've been out for a long time."

Lux sat on the chair, boredom swaying her two white feet, the gentle sunlight shining on her two jade feet, and the feet reflected in the light, which looked crystal clear.

Today's weather is very good, and the sun is much brighter than usual, so this girl is not happy to wear socks.

Recently, there have been fewer and fewer things to do in the lighter, and Miss Crown, who is getting more and more idle, is unconsciously a little homesick.

Kahina tilted her head and thought, "It seems like it's almost a month." ”

On the side, Lu Qiwen, who was carving the wooden block in his hand, also remembered that today was December 15th.

It's been almost a month.

The stalemate between Hill City and the Gate of Sorrow has also been half a month.

The two girls were idlely watching Lu Qi's carving at this moment, watching his beautiful hands skillfully carve, and they didn't stop for a moment.

After a while, the wooden block in Lu Qi's hand turned into a living rabbit puppet.

For his methods, the two girls have long been surprised.

He can often be seen carving things these days.

Luqi handed the rabbit carved out of the time to Kacina beside him, picked up another piece in his hand, and continued to pass the time.

"It's so cute!"

Kahina took it with sparkling eyes and showed it to Lux, "Don't you think it's cute?" ”

"yes, that's cute."

Lux nodded cooperatively, then sighed again, and said weakly as she lay on the rocking chair: "It makes me want to eat spicy rabbit head." ”

Kahina: "."

She silently took the rabbit puppet back.

Lux turned around and tugged at Luki's sleeve: "I want pudding, I want to eat sugar gourds"

Recently, Lu Qi doesn't cook by himself, and eats with the army every day.

It made her mouth more and more tasteless.

She kind of missed the days when she couldn't finish her desserts.

Lu Qi glanced at her: "How can there be that condition now, if you really want to eat, you can sleep for a while, and you have everything in your dreams." ”

"Sleep and sleep." Lux puffed out her face and turned away, her eyes closed, trying to enter a dream of a dessert buffet.

I don't know if she got into her favorite dream, but she fell asleep pretty quickly anyway.

It didn't take long for even breathing to come out.

At this moment, Caterina was sweeping the ground, and she couldn't help but glance up at Luki.

It's December 15th, and there is only half a month left before the end of the month, but this guy doesn't seem to be in a hurry at all, and he hasn't done anything during the period.

It's like you're really here for a vacation.

She hoped that it would go on like this, and that by the end of the month, she would be free again.

It's just that she was a little curious about why Lu Qi dared to make a bet with a confident face.

Now it only takes another fifteen days, and according to the current trend of a stalemate between Hill City and the Gate of Sorrows, I am afraid that it will only take a long time.

The time came in the afternoon.

In the barracks.

Shivana, who trains with the soldiers every day, runs on the playground, her purple-red skin exposed to the sun, soaked with a little sweat.

On the side, the soldiers who had accompanied her for a few laps gradually fell behind one by one, walked to the middle of the playground and sat down, watching her continue to run.

"I didn't expect to lose in terms of physical strength."

"Hey, no shame on losing to Shivana."

"I was punched by her last time."

"Haha."

The soldiers laughed and laughed, already taking Sivana as one of them.

After a few more laps, Wayne couldn't run anymore, so he slowly walked to the side, rested, wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead, and looked at Shivana, who was still running, and had to obey.

She could sense that there was an aura in Shivana's body that was different from ordinary people.

The smell was incredibly familiar to her.

If it was her, I'm afraid she wouldn't accept Shivana easily.

But now she no longer judges whether things are good or bad at first sight.

After so many days of getting along, she also saw that Shivana was indeed a person worth getting along with.

At first, she was still unconvinced by her extraordinary physical strength.

But after being together for a long time, Wayne knew that Sivana was worthy of such a large amount of food.

She truly transforms what she eats into useful strength.

Not like some little golden retriever.

At this time, after running a few more laps, Shivana stopped not far from Wayne and walked towards this side, with a refreshing expression of running laps on a cold day: "The weather is really bad today." ”

"yes." Wayne smiled and nodded, handing over another jug of clean water, "We'll talk about it later." ”

"Okay."

Sivana took the kettle and did not refuse the invitation to learn.

Unplugging the kettle, Shivana raised her hand and raised her head, let the clear water flow out, poured into her mouth, and drank very boldly.

"Poof!"

Suddenly, her heart beat violently, and a strong omen instantly emerged, making her tremble slightly uncontrollably, and her heart felt like it had been dug up, panicking, and there were bursts of buzzing in her ears.

The kettle in his hand fell to the ground and spilled water on the ground.

Looking at Shivana's slightly pained face, Wayne asked with concern, "What's wrong?" ”

Taking a deep breath, Shivana raised her head and forced a smile: "It's okay, the exchange may be canceled later." ”

After saying that, as if she had something on her mind, she turned around and walked away quickly.

Wayne frowned and looked at her distant back, a little puzzled, thought about it, and still followed.

Along the way, Shivana was worried.

Her heart was pounding, and the sound of "puff puff" was like beating a drum, which made her blood and magic all over her body agitated.

These signs, all the while, remind Shivana that she is coming.

This is the connection between her and her, and when the two parties appear at a certain distance, they can always sense the presence of the other.

Soon, she found Luki.

Luki, who was carving things, looked up and saw Shivana breathing slightly, and walked in in as if she was in a hurry, and couldn't help asking, "What's wrong?" ”

Shivana stabilized her breathing, looked at Lu Qi and said, "Your Highness, can you talk alone." ”

Seeing her serious expression, Lu Qi did not refuse, put down what he was holding, stood up, and walked out with her.

The two of them came to a rooftop.

Lu Qi stopped: "That's it, what are you going to say?" ”

Shivana looked at him and sighed, "I'm ready to leave." ”

Hearing this, Lu Qi was slightly stunned, and his face returned to normal: "Why?" ”

Shivana replied, "Remember the personal issue I had told His Highness at the time, and now I have to solve it." ”

Lu Qi thought for a moment and asked, "During this time, are you doing well here?" ”

Faced with this question, Shivana did not think too much: "It's a good life, I haven't had such a peaceful time for a long time, and I have never met so many friends. ”

Lu Qi asked, "In that case, why do you want to leave?" ”

"That's one of the reasons I had to leave." Shivana smiled bitterly.

Originally, she wanted to say goodbye without saying goodbye.

But it is precisely because she has feelings for this place that she feels that if she really says goodbye, it may make people sad.

It may also be the one thing she regrets the most.

She didn't know if there was a chance to come back after leaving this time.

She likes Demacia, she likes this cheerful country, and this half month is the most peaceful and peaceful time in her life.

She has made a lot of friends here, and it can be seen that they all sincerely accept her.

But because of this, she doesn't want her private affairs to implicate these people.

Lucci wanted to get to the bottom of it: "What about the other reasons?" ”

It was offensive to ask someone about a private matter, but Shivana didn't think so, and she paused, as if she didn't know where to speak.

Looking at Lu Qi, she asked, "Your Highness should have actually seen it, right?" ”

Lu Qi asked, "Which are you referring to?" ”

Shivana did not answer, but raised her head, and with a "whoosh", a flame suddenly burned on it.

"I've had this ability since I was born. Also, there is a reason why I have a different skin color from ordinary people. ”

Looking beyond the rooftop, at the distant streets, Sivana said slowly, "Because, my mother, is a dragon. ”

Hearing this, Luqi continued to listen to Sivana continue to tell with an unsurprised expression.

"My father said that he was the one who stole me from my mother, and he was so guilty that he didn't hide it from me that my mother was a dragon. Not long after he brought me back, I broke out of my shell, but not in the form of a dragon, but in the form of a human. ”

"But I still have some of the dragon's abilities, and because of this troublesome ability, my father and I cannot live among the inhabitants, and we have been living without a fixed home."

Sivana extinguished the fire in her hand, and her eyes showed a faint sentimentality as she spoke: "Originally, I thought that such days would continue forever. It wasn't until two months ago that my mother came after me. ”

"I watched my father, who was looking for food, consumed by the fire she spitted out, and she wanted to kill me, and I could feel it clearly. She didn't find me in the first place. I wanted to live, so I had to bury my father and continue westward, during which I could feel that she was always chasing me, and I had been hiding my aura so that she wouldn't find out. ”

"Your Highness also knows what happened after that."

Speaking of this, Shivana paused and smiled helplessly, "She is indeed my mother, because no matter where I go, I can always feel a connection with her. Now, she's about to find me. ”

Dragons, legendary creatures of the Runeterra.

A magical beast that stands at the top of the food chain in the Land of Runeterra, and there are countless legends about it.

Humans take pride in defeating it, but often always become the food in its belly.

Anyone who defeats it will be called a hero, and the story of slaying the dragon will be passed down for a long time.

Nowadays, although few people can see a living dragon in the Land of Runeterra.

But absolutely no one dares to underestimate it because of its excesses.

No matter where you go, the word dragon will always have a full deterrent power.

Shivana's mother was a dragon.

Lu Qi naturally knew this, and after listening to it, he said loudly: "So, you are ready to leave and continue to escape?" ”

Shivana nodded, "I think that's the only way, if she chases here, then it will definitely affect the others." ”

She didn't want to see this happen, and she didn't want to hurt this group of people who accepted her because of herself.

Lu Qi asked, "What if you are caught up by her?" ”

Shivana was silent.

If you are caught up, then you can only fight.

Fight an adult dragon as if you could already predict the end.

But, after all, this is her fate, and she will have to face it one day.

"Why don't you ask us for help? Now even if you leave, do you just talk to this guy? ”

At this moment, a voice came from behind him.

Wayne stepped forward, a grim expression on her face.

"That's it, we're friends anyway."

Behind her, Lux, who had been eavesdropping for a long time, also nodded and followed.

"You guys." Shivana looked at them and was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting to be heard by them all.

All the women have learned the hidden art from Lu Qi, although the level is not as high as his, but the concealment aura can still do it.

If she wanted to eavesdrop, she naturally couldn't detect it.

After listening to it at this time, I didn't expect that Shivana would have such an encounter.

Kahina stepped forward, took her hand, and looked at her seriously: "You encountered such a thing, why didn't you tell us earlier?" ”

Shivana opened her mouth and sighed halfway, "After all. That's the dragon."

Even if you say it, what's the use?

The dragon is too strong, far stronger than humans, I don't know how much stronger.

From beginning to end, she didn't want to implicate others because of her own affairs.

She didn't want to lose her new friends because of this.

"Shivana." Lu Qi suddenly asked, "Do you think of us as friends?" ”

Shivana was stunned when she heard this, and immediately replied: "Of course, I am grateful that you have accepted me, and from the bottom of my heart, I have regarded you as friends and partners. ”

Luki then looked at Sivana and smiled, "Since you regard us as friends, you should know that we will not give up our partners because of this kind of thing. You can always choose, trust us. It's too lonely and lonely to bear this kind of thing alone, so why don't we help you share a little pressure. ”

Sivana couldn't help but be stunned when she heard this, and she looked around, everyone's expressions were determined, without a trace of fear.

Suddenly, she felt a trace of guilt in her heart.

Was it because she was afraid of losing these companions, and that they would avoid her when they heard about the dragon?

She used to have a friendship, and when she was a child, she and her father found a place to live in the wilderness, and she went to play in a nearby village.

I quickly made a few friends and played happily together every day.

Together, they go to the nearby forest, but during an attack, she transforms into another form and takes out the beasts that attack them.

But the friends looked frightened, ignored her explanation, and went back to tell the adults about it.

As a result, she and her father were driven out of the village, and her friends ignored her.

To this day, she still hasn't forgotten about it.

She doesn't blame those friends but . Looking back, it's still sad.

Is this time the same as that time?

Looking at the people around her, looking at those clear eyes, Shivana lowered her head.

They have accepted themselves.

But it seems that all along, it is I who has never really integrated into them.

"In short, there is no need to hide things in your heart, you have to say it."

Looking at Shivana, who was still entangled, Lu Qi thought for a while and suggested: "Call my eldest brother and them first, it's not me who is in charge of things here after all, if he doesn't allow you to stay here, then how about you leave?" ”

Shivana remembered Gavin IV, hesitated, and nodded.

Soon.

Gavin IV, Galen, Lev, and others who knew Sivana well were all called.

Everyone sat down and were surprised to learn that Sivana was leaving.

Immediately, I listened quietly to her tell the truth of the matter.

"That's the way it is."

After Shivana finished speaking, she looked at the people opposite.

"Bang!"

Jiawen IV listened in silence, suddenly slapped the table hard, stood up and looked indignant: "There is still such a thing? How can there be a reason for a mother to chase and kill her daughter, don't worry, since this matter is entrusted to us, we will definitely help you solve it! ”

He has a sense of justice that is about to burst with momentum.

He has always had a good impression of Shivana, not only because of her strength, but also because of her good character.

For half a month, Shivana took the initiative to join the army and fought side by side with the soldiers, and I don't know how many Noxian soldiers she had dealt with.

King Gawain IV was sincerely pleased that she had joined Demacia.

Now, she is in trouble, so naturally he can't sit idly by!

Shivana listened with a confused expression: "I didn't entrust this matter."

"Say no more!" Jiawen IV looked at her with a serious face: "We already know the matter, isn't it just a giant dragon, if it dares to come, we will dare to slaughter!" ”

The momentum of this is very heroic.

Although only in stories and pictures, I have seen what the dragon looks like.

But Gavin IV did not hesitate in the slightest.

Lu Qi took a sip of tea lightly: "Why don't you ask the others again?" ”

Jiawen IV glanced at him, nodded, and looked at the people around him: "What is your opinion?" ”

"Your opinion is my opinion."

After Galen finished speaking, he remained silent, and naturally he would not be afraid of a dragon.

"Then you still want to be a fart, just do it!"

"I haven't seen a dragon yet!"

"For the first time ever, you're fighting a dragon!"

"Looking forward to it!"

The others were also unafraid, and they didn't consider Shivana's opinion at all, and they were already thinking about slaying the dragon.

I was even a little excited, and I was about to meet the legendary dragon.

"You're one of us now, and we won't watch our comrades die."

At this time, Jiawen IV looked at Sivana and smiled: "If you still have questions, then try to ask more people." ”

Before Shivana could refuse, she was taken to the barracks.

Gathering the soldiers together, Gavin IV omitted some of the process and briefly explained what happened.

"Next, I'm going to talk about Shivana."

Because of her outstanding strength and amicable character, Shivana's popularity in the army is not low.

So, when I heard her name, all eyes were on her.

"Shivana is now being hunted down by her mother, who happens to be a dragon, a real dragon!"

Govin IV stood on the stage and said loudly: "This is the case, and this is not a problem that she can solve alone. Now our new compatriots, our companions who fought side by side with us on the same line, are in danger. Can we sit idly by? ”

"Can't!"

When the words fell, the audience did not even pause, and soon a deafening response was heard.

Hardly any soldier hesitated, and directly raised the weapon in his hand, extremely firm.

Shivana looked at the audience, her heart was pounding, a feeling that she had never felt before, and her heart was gradually filled.

She felt her eyes heat up, as if tears were going to fall in the next second.

"As long as we are united and work together, that dragon will definitely not be our opponent."

Jiawen IV looked at the audience and continued to say loudly: "In the face of the dragon, everyone will have a sense of awe. I don't underestimate anyone because they choose to avoid war. Those who are unwilling to join this battle can put their hands down. ”

He glanced at the audience with a serious expression.

Not a single person lowered his hand.

No one wavered.

"See it now? No one will turn away from you because of your troubles, and when difficulties come, we will face them with you. ”

Gavin IV turned and looked at Sivana, behind him, as if a firm and warm shield: "Why don't you try to believe us." ”

Lu Qi asked, "Now, are you going to leave alone?" If you insist on leaving, we won't stop you again. ”

Shivana wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and bowed seriously to the audience: "No matter what happens next, I will fight side by side with everyone!" ”

She won't have that childish idea before.

Otherwise, I'm sorry for these, people who firmly believe in her.

For the first time, Sivana felt what "home" was.

It turned out that she had been wandering for so many years just to get to this home.

Caterina looked at the scene in front of her and couldn't help but feel a little distracted.

As far as she knew, Demacia was indeed such a country.

United, they are like an inseparable whole, maintaining a high-profile coordination.

Because of this, the country has become an enemy that Noxus can never be underestimated.

"Fight for those who can't fight!"

"Fight for Demacia!"

"Fight for the weak!"

These declarations sound ridiculous to her, but in this country, they are things that many people have spent their lives doing and implementing.

It is precisely because of their terrifying willpower that they have been able to stand on this continent for almost a thousand years.

She would also shout, "For Great Noxus!" ”。

However, it is more for oneself, for the continuous rise of status, for more rights, for more money.

Kings make you kneel with hereditary authority and false names, and Noxus makes you stand up.

However, the Noxians hypocritically shouted slogans and did everything for the so-called "stand up".

The infighting between warlords and families, the confrontation of human nature, and the encroachment of interests

As long as they can get more money and more rights, they can sell anything, even morality.

But if you look closely, how many people are standing in the huge Noxus?

How many people want to stand up, but their legs are broken by those who have already stood up?

Countless people have died in the process of standing up.

The bones can be exhausted into countless mountains.

From this point of view, in fact, these Demacians are more like standing.

Because they have always had a goal to pursue, a lofty ideal, a person to protect, and a reason to fight for.

Look at the scene in front of you.

Katerina couldn't help but wonder if the same situation appeared in Noxus.

Would they choose to fight a more powerful creature for the sake of a fellow man?

No.

In her heart, she already had the answer.

There will even be people who laugh at it, fighting hard for others, isn't that what a fool does?

Now, in front of Katarina, there is such a group of fools.

There is still a difference of two thousand four, and if you don't send it again, you won't be able to catch up with the full attendance, so you will make up for it tomorrow

(End of chapter)