Legends of Runeterra

After dozens of hours of trekking, Riven couldn't help but look at Li En with a higher opinion of him.

I originally thought he was a noble who came here to gild himself and didn't understand the cruelty of war, but he has shown extraordinary patience in the past few days.

Faced with the tiring journey, he didn't even utter a word of complaint.

When Riven accepted the reward from Commander Darkwill, she also saw Li En standing behind Hilda with an honest look on his face.

Being in that position is almost the pinnacle of imperial power.

'Perhaps in the future, with his efforts and the power of his family, he will be able to achieve great things!'

Compared to those nobles who are obsessed with luxury and live a life of drunkenness and debauchery, Riven hopes there are more people like Li En.

Thinking of this, out of respect for the future pillar of the empire, Riven brought a bowl of meat porridge made of dried meat and rice to Li En.

"Master Li En, drink some porridge to replenish your energy!"

"Oh! Okay, thank you!"

Li En was slightly stunned, and then was about to reach out to take the small bowl.

"Master Li En, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. The meal is just ready!"

Amystan was holding a tray with eight exquisite metal bowls of different sizes on it.

The rising hot air, carrying an appetizing aroma, hit Riven.

"Lord Li En, these are the prey that I asked the soldiers to capture. They are very fresh!"

Amystan placed the tray in front of Li En, her tone respectful but with a hint of seeking credit.

It was clearly a table full of carefully prepared delicacies, but looking at Amistan's attitude, Riven couldn't help but feel a little nauseous.

"Okay, thank you Amystan!"

Li En smiled and seemed very satisfied with the meal.

Seeing this, Riven said nothing, took back the small bowl, and was about to get up and leave.

"Wait Riven!"

"Um, Master Li En, do you have anything else to say?"

"Don't take my dinner away!"

"what?"

Riven tilted her head, a look of confusion on her face.

Li En pointed at the small bowl that Riven was holding.

"I have a big appetite. Just Amystan's portion is not enough. I have to add your portion!"

"Yes, sir, please use it!"

Riven nodded and placed the small bowl in the corner of the simple wooden table.

The fresh meal with good color, aroma and taste formed a sharp contrast with the simple and mushy meat porridge.

"Hmph~!"

Amystan let out an inexplicable snort.

"Master Li En, please enjoy your meal. I will leave now!"

"Well, let's go!"

Riven then said goodbye, and the two returned to their respective battle groups, but their eyes were all secretly on Li En.

Amystan was expecting Li En to be satisfied with the meal, while Riven was simply curious whether a noble like Li En could really finish the food.

Li En first scooped a spoonful of meat porridge and ate it with a normal expression.

After picking up the food prepared by Amystan and putting it into his mouth and chewing it for a few times, Li En paused for a moment and a smile appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Amystan immediately cast a smug look at Riven, but Riven didn't bother to pay attention to her and just picked up the big bowl and started eating.

...

Four or five days later, after an intense trek, Amystan took the initiative to find Riven.

"There's a village ahead. You guys take the goods and go ahead in this direction. I'll lead the rest of you to spread out and guard the surrounding area!"

"Ok!"

Riven nodded, and led the soldiers of the regiment away to transport the goods packed in wooden boxes.

She was always like this when it came to missions, not asking where to go or what to do, and she was too lazy to ask questions that she shouldn't.

Watching Riven's group leave, a sinister smile appeared on Amistan's face under the helmet.

"Is it really worth it to waste the Imperial Swordsman who has been awarded by the Grand Commander?"

"Lord Li En!"

Amystan quickly turned around and saluted respectfully without raising her head.

"Well, Amystan, you haven't answered my question yet!"

"Sir, these are orders from the superiors, and as a soldier, I can only obey.

but..."

"But what?"

"As the hometown and sect of the 'Wuji Sword Master', Wuji Village cannot be overestimated. Only Riven and her regiment can hold them back.

Although it is a pity to sacrifice this group of elite soldiers, it is still worth it if we can completely eradicate Wuji Village!"

"is it?"

"Yes, everything is for the Empire!"

"Well, it's all for the Empire!"

Li En nodded slightly, his face showing an indifferent and calm expression, and the two of them left with the battle group.

Soon after, under the order of Amistan, this battle group composed entirely of scouts dispersed.

Create various conspicuous yet not obtrusive traces, pointing directly to the direction where Riven's group left.

...

Northeast of Palu, the altitude is high and there are many mountains.

Wuji Village is located in this mountain range and its name comes from the local martial arts sect - Wuji Sword Sect.

"Master Dolan! Master Dolan!"

"What's wrong, Thorn? Why are you so flustered?"

Dolan, who was hammering the iron blank, put down the hammer in his hand and looked at the panicked boy running towards him from a distance.

"Oh no, Master Doran. I saw traces of Noxus when I was playing in the mountains!"

"Noxus!?"

Dolan's kind smile disappeared and his expression suddenly became serious.

"Torn, where did you find it?"

“Just northeast of the village, I was coming back from collecting firewood when I saw the traces on the ground!

There were boot marks all over it, lots of them! ”

"Northeast, isn't that the direction of the sword tomb?"

"Yes, Master. Now that Brother Yi has taken most of the sword sect out, we are short of manpower. What should we do?"

"The sword tomb cannot be lost. Thorn, you notify everyone in the village first and ask them to prepare for migration. I will go and tell the elders!"

"No problem, Master!"

Just as Thorn turned around and was about to run away, a light breeze blew past him. It was Master Dolan, who was over 90 years old, running towards the mountain gate at a speed far exceeding Thorn's. In a few breaths, his figure disappeared.

"Master... so awesome!!"

Thorne murmured something, and then immediately ran away at full speed.

As a famous master forger, Dolan chose Wuji Village as his secluded place after traveling in Ionia.

Dolan, who has spent almost half of his life here, simply regards this place as his hometown.

Now that he heard that Noxus had arrived, he guessed that this was probably related to Yi.

After all, not long ago, Yi went down the mountain alone and slaughtered thousands of Noxian soldiers.

Noxus will certainly not let go of such a great vengeance, and will most likely come well prepared.

Thinking of this, Dolan's old face became solemn.

"No matter what, nothing must happen to everyone in the village!"