Legends of Runeterra

The temporary rest point built previously.

The members of the regiment had already set up their tents and were busy preparing food and cleaning their weapons and armor.

Riven sat on a cut wooden stump, looked up at the bright moon in the sky, which seemed no different from the one in Noxus, and was lost in thought.

As for the reason for her attitude, she was still thinking about Li En.

When they first met, or when Riven unilaterally noticed Li En, she only thought that he was a man of outstanding appearance, but like the other nobles, he was a guy who only knew how to deceive ignorant girls.

When they met again, Riven couldn't help but look up to Li En for his physical fitness and patience while traveling. With his family background, he would surely become a member of the empire's power center in time.

However, when the alchemical venom exploded, Amystan revealed her true form.

Li En surprised Riven again. She originally thought that he just had good physical fitness, but he showed exquisite martial arts and even more terrifying power.

In the entire Amistan regiment, no one could take Li En's punch, and they all died in his hands.

Then, Riven sacrificed her loyalty in exchange for lightning flashing from her fingertips, resurrecting the members of the regiment that Riven thought were dead.

In short, Lee En is like a mountain hidden in the fog to Riven.

When she thought the other party was only that tall, a more majestic figure appeared in the rolling mist.

Of course, thinking this doesn't mean Riven intends to break her oath.

After she swore her loyalty to Li En, she would not betray him until her death.

Thinking about these things is exactly what Li En said at that time.

The sentence "Even if... we become enemies of the Empire in the future?" was a huge shock to Riven, who was born on a remote farm run by the Empire, joined the army immediately after reaching the minimum age, and believed in the Empire.

Riven, who was sitting on the tree stump, had a puzzled look on her face.

"As the heir to the great nobility of the empire, Master Li En said something like that. Could it be that... he wants to sit in that position!?"

As a native Noxian, Riven naturally knew that the position of commander-in-chief was not permanent.

The current commander-in-chief, Brown Darkwill, also seized the throne from the previous commander-in-chief with the support of great nobles such as the Isvia family.

Theoretically, with Li En's identity, he is indeed qualified to sit in that position after he succeeds the Reyes family.

"Hoo~!"

Riven thought more and more, took a deep breath and suppressed her messy thoughts.

"Don't think about it for now. Check Master Li En's tent and wait for him to come back so you can rest!"

Riven stood up, dusted off her clothes, and walked towards the largest and sturdiest tent in the center of the camp.

'The quilt is fine, the mattress is fine, but this pillow... the spare ones were damaged by the alchemical poison, and there are no extra ones in the camp.

If Master Li En were to use my...'

Standing in the tent, Riven was holding a Noxian standard military pillow, her face looking a little hesitant.

But thinking of the rough guys in the regiment, Riven gave up the idea of ​​replacing them.

He put the pillow between his nose and sniffed it.

'Well, it's OK, there's no smell, so I'll use this. I'll put some clothes under my head at night!'

Riven nodded in satisfaction and placed the pillow on the sleeping bag.

"Good evening Riven, what are you doing?"

"Shua~!"

Riven was startled and turned around and punched out with a straight punch.

Riven was halfway through swinging her fist when she realized who the voice belonged to.

She twisted her body forcefully and fell down to avoid the punch from hitting Li En.

"Crack~!"

The fist was caught steadily by a big hand, and the force pulled Riven's body up as she was about to fall.

"Are you okay Riven?"

Lee En asked with concern as he released Riven's fist.

Riven knelt down on one knee immediately.

"I'm sorry, Master Li En, I offended you. Please punish me!"

"It's okay. I was inconsiderate and called you from behind all of a sudden!"

"No, it was my failure to remember the adults' voices that led to this situation!"

"Okay, get up. I don't mind such a small matter! As for the voice and the like, you will naturally remember it after spending more time with me!"

"Yes, thank you for your forgiveness!"

Hearing Li En's order, Riven stood up immediately, but her head was still lowered.

Seeing this, Li En curled his lips helplessly.

"Look up Riven, let me see your eyes!"

"Yes, my lord!"

Facing Riven's cautious eyes, Li En gave a gentle smile.

"Riven, you don't have to be nervous. Since you have sworn allegiance to me, I will naturally treat you as one of my own.

I am different from those nobles. I will not treat my own people as slaves!"

"Yes...thank you Master Li En!"

Looking at Li En's dark and gentle eyes, Riven remembered the various details shown by the other party during the previous march and the respect they showed to every soldier. At this moment, her nervousness eased a little.

"Okay, now can you tell me what you were doing?"

"Uh, sir, I was just checking your bedding."

"Oh? Really? Come to think of it, I'm a little tired after a day like this. I'll give it a try now!"

Lee En said as he sat down on the prepared bedding with his head resting on the pillow.

"Ha~!"

After adjusting his body, Li En let out a sigh.

"After a tiring day, you deserve to rest in such a soft bed. Thanks, Riven!"

"You are too polite, sir. This is what I should do!"

"Hey! Riven, did you make some incense for the pillow?"

Li En turned his head and sniffed the pillow gently, then looked at Riven with curiosity.

"It smells quite nice, I've never smelled anything like it before. Did you mix it yourself?"

"Well...this..."

Riven looked at Li En's face and couldn't tell the truth no matter what.

After hesitating for less than two seconds, he immediately decided to continue speaking according to Li En's words.

"Yes sir, I bought the spices!"

"I see. I didn't expect you, Riven, have such a hobby! But..."

Li En grabbed the bedding under him and sniffed it gently.

"But why didn't I fumigate the quilt? Was it too late? Can you fumigate the quilt for me later?"

"Uh...Sir...My Lord, I...I'm out of spices!"

Riven's cheeks blushed, but fortunately it was not obvious in the dim tent.

"That's fine. When we get back to the Seventh Legion, I'll have someone find all the items you need!"

“No need, sir, some of these materials are only available in Noxus, and they are unique to my hometown. I discovered them by accident!

Next time I go back, I will prepare enough for you!"

"Is that so? All right then!"

"Well, my lord, you take a rest first. I'll go see if dinner is ready!"

"Okay, let's go!"

After receiving Li En's reply, Riven quickly left the tent.

"Hoo~!"

After walking away, Riven came to the shadows and breathed a sigh of relief. After the blush on her face was relieved, she walked towards the big pot where dinner was cooking.

In the tent, Li En leaned on the pillow with a sly smile on his face.