Legends of Runeterra

After learning about Li En's family and that he was the heir, Du Kuer found him more and more pleasing to the eye.

After all, if Hilda had not intervened, Dukor would never have been able to get through the despicable Swain's schemes so easily.

After the joy, Du Kuor looked at Li En, who had a decent height but a body that did not look strong enough, and a hint of doubt appeared on his face.

"By the way, Li En, why are you here? Recently, under the 'wise' leadership of Lord Swain, the battlefield in Navoli is not peaceful at the moment!"

"General Dukor, this is Lady Hilda's arrangement, and I came here voluntarily..."

Li En repeated in front of Dukor what he had said in front of Swain.

"Good! This is what a noble of the Noxian Empire should do!

Instead of relying on power to forcibly gain the command of the war like some nobles did, and ended up ruining the good situation!"

Although Dukouer did not say it explicitly, everyone present knew who he was referring to.

"Haha, General Dukouer, you are too kind."

Li En brushed aside Du Kuer's insinuating words.

"It seems that Dukor's hatred towards Swain is even stronger than described in the secret letter."

Keeping a polite smile on his face, Li En felt more and more happy in his heart.

"Li En, I'm not exaggerating. Ms. Hilda's determination and your courage are among the best among the nobles today!"

"No, no, General Dukouer started as a grassroots officer and worked his way up to become the admiral of the Imperial Navy. This is what a pillar of the empire should be like!"

“Hahahaha~!”

Facing Li En's praise, Du Kuer was not at all humble. He let out a hearty laugh and accepted it silently.

"Oh! I was so happy that I forgot this is not the place to chat.

Li En, if you are free now, why don't you come sit with me for a while and let's have a good chat! "

"I'm so sorry, General Dukor, I'm on my way to Lord Swain..."

When Swain was mentioned, Dukor's face darkened, but he soon smiled again.

"Hahaha~! It's okay, it's okay. Since it's the commander who's looking for you, Li En, you go ahead and do your work. Come back when you have the chance!"

"Well, thank you for your understanding, General. I will definitely do it next time!"

"Okay, go ahead!"

Dukouer nodded, forcing a smile on his ugly face.

Watching Li En leave, Dukuer's heart was burning with rage.

'Swain...'

...

At night, Swain was reading intelligence.

“Click~!”

A faint but clear sound came from the corner.

Swain looked up and saw the men he had sent out to monitor Li En.

"What's wrong, Hahn? Is there anything you want to report?"

Hahn nodded upon hearing this.

Seeing this, Swain took out a short blade engraved with runes and gently stabbed it into Hahn's throat.

The tip of the knife pierced his throat, but no blood came out.

Swain drew his short blade expressionlessly.

"Ahem~! Hahn greets… greets Lord S… Swain!"

"Well, tell me what's going on!"

"Yes, sir! Li En met Du Kuer today..."

As Hahn told the story, he also described the scene of Li En's meeting with Du Kuer and what they said.

Swain thought back to Li En's sudden visit during the day. At first he thought Li En really had something to say, but it turned out that the other party just said hello and left.

At this moment, Swain's doubts were finally resolved.

"You used me as a shield to reject Dukor's invitation..."

Swain returned to his seat and sat down, tapping his fingers lightly on the documents on his desk.

"Hahn, continue to monitor Li En and take note of anyone he interacts with during this period.

Especially those seemingly insignificant soldiers, I recorded every one of them for me and then investigated them against them.

If you find anything wrong, arrest them and torture them!"

“Plop~!”

Hahn knelt on one knee without hesitation and bowed his head deeply.

The time to release the rune seal has come, and he has returned to being unable to make any sound.

Swain didn't care too much and waved his hand to signal the other party to leave.

...

A week later, support from various legions arrived one after another.

According to the original plan, Swain gathered everyone and prepared to hold a pre-war meeting.

As the heir of the Reyes family, and the fact that Li En had behaved very well these days, Swain's vigilance was slightly relieved.

It was only natural that he was invited to this meeting.

Arriving outside another larger meeting room, Riven was unable to enter this time. Instead, she stayed outside the door like all the officers' bodyguards.

Enter the meeting room and look up.

Including Li En himself, there were more than fifty senior generals sitting quietly in their seats.

After nodding to a few familiar faces, Li En came to his seat.

“Click~!”

The door was closed, and an invisible wave swept across the entire place, separating the room from the outside world.

Swain's tall figure appeared at the main seat, and everyone stood up.

"Lord Commander!"

Swain's eyes, which were filled with a hint of coldness, swept over everyone from his deeply sunken eye sockets, and then he raised his right hand and pressed it down gently.

"Everyone, please take a seat!"

As everyone sat down, the guards in the conference room began to distribute documents to the table in front of everyone.

"This is a general overview of all Noxian legions and the Ionian resistance forces. Please take a look at it first."

Everyone read in silence.

When the last page was turned, the generals' faces all turned a little ugly.

Swain scanned everyone's expressions, a hint of thought flashing in his eyes.

"After reading this, what do you think?"

"... "

Silence. No one would show up at this moment, not even Dukor, who disliked Swain very much.

"If you don't say anything, let me say it!"

Swain took a breath.

“In Galin Province, the Fourth Legion was too arrogant and insisted on fighting the Vastaya to death. As a result, they were blocked by the monks of the Shuoji Temple and the Vastaya not far from the coastline, making it difficult to advance!

In the province of Barue, the Seventh Legion was greedy for merit and advanced rashly, and had no idea how to use scouts and war stonemasons, resulting in one person slaughtering thousands of people in one night!

… ..."

In a tone that was calm and indifferent, Swain recounted the current predicament of all the major legions that had landed in Ionia.

Looking at the generals who bowed their heads in silence, Swain changed his tone.

"Everyone, Ionia is indeed not as simple as expected, but we are Noxus!

Demacia is suppressed by us, the Freljord cannot move south, Piltover obeys our orders, the Imperial fleet crushes Bilgewater, and Shurima is at our disposal!

Now we come to Ionia, the land upon which the Empire of Noxtora will be founded.

The flag of the empire will fly in every city.

Noxus, unrivaled!"