Legends of Runeterra

Chapter 297 Jiawen: I'm sorry, my good brother

"Oh~! What should I do~!"

In the carriage, Jarvan couldn't stop sighing.

Earlier in the council chamber, the Third's words were relatively mild.

The task assigned to Jarvan was to go to Silver City and investigate the unprovoked burning of farmland outside the city, and to return to the Demacia capital with Laxana Crownguard who was relaxing in Silver City.

The mission may seem ordinary, but coupled with the III's intention of having Gavindo and Laxana get along, it almost makes his intentions clear.

The Third Emperor had been worrying about Jarvan's marriage for some time, but Jarvan really didn't expect that his father would give him a big wedding not long after he returned.

Jarvan had no thoughts about Laxana Crownguard from the beginning to the end. He treated her as his own sister purely out of friendship with Garen.

"Ah~! So annoying~!"

Jiawen rubbed his eyebrows, with a helpless look on his face.

If he had not used the "going to the border" method before and was accidentally ambushed by the Noxian army, Jarvan would have already ridden his horse to the border.

"Your Highness, we have arrived at your palace!"

"Oh well."

Garen, who was thinking about countermeasures all the way, was awakened from his thoughts by the driver's voice.

"Ah~! This is so annoying! This is more tiring than practicing shooting for a whole day. What should I do~!"

After stroking his face, Jiawen felt that the temperature of his cheeks had risen a lot.

After getting off the carriage and walking towards the reception room, Jarvan couldn't help but start thinking again.

"Bang~!"

"Ouch~!"

When the maid was about to fall, Jarvan grabbed her arm and supported her, then released his hand after she stood firm.

"How's it going? Are you okay?"

"I'm...I'm sorry, Your Highness!"

"It's okay. I was distracted just now. I'm glad you're not hurt. You can go down now."

"Yes, thank you for your forgiveness, Your Highness!"

The maid bowed and then left quickly.

'I was distracted, but why was she distracted?'

Jarvan looked at the other person's leaving figure. Jarvan felt a little curious that such a well-trained royal maid would bump into him.

Recalling the direction the other party was looking at before, Jarvan turned his head to look.

'This is...'

His eyes passed through the patterns carved out of the magic-forbidden stone.

Li En lay lazily on the sofa, holding a plate in his hands, and ate a piece of fruit in a few bites.

To be honest, his appearance was somewhat rude and disrespectful according to traditional etiquette.

But even so, with Li En's appearance, people don't feel disgusted by him. Instead, he exudes an indescribable sense of elegance and heroism.

'No wonder the maid was distracted!'

Jarvan sighed secretly in his heart.

Suddenly, Jarvan's eyes lit up, and then a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.

"Are you really going to do this? No, this isn't a bad thing!

The Crown Guard family is a top noble family, and Laxana is kind and lovely. It is definitely not a loss for Li En to say this!

Besides, I just asked him to help me pick up Laxana!'

After thinking for less than three seconds, Jarvan successfully convinced himself.

So he walked briskly into the reception room.

"Hahaha~! Li En, good brother, I'm back!"

"Click~!"

Putting down the plate in his hand, Li En looked at Jiawen unhappily.

"You're finally back. I'm starving!"

"Sorry, sorry, we were delayed. Let's go to the restaurant to eat first!"

Under Jarvan's arrangement, a sumptuous meal filled the ten-meter-long table.

Li En didn't show any courtesy and directly swallowed most of the food.

Seeing this, Jiawen couldn't help but marvel at Li En's appetite even though he was a big eater.

"Hahaha~! Li En, are you full? How about I ask the kitchen to serve another meal?"

"Thanks, I'm full."

Now Li En eats food only to satisfy his desire for tasting. If he really eats to his heart's content, the chef will die of exhaustion today but still won't be able to fill his stomach.

"Jiawen, why do I always feel like you have something to tell me?"

"Yes, there is, and it's a good thing!"

Jarvan said seriously.

"Actually, the reason I stayed so long today was because of that necklace!"

"Hmm? What news did you get?"

"My brother, Garen Crownguard, grew up in Mithril City when he was a child. He is very familiar with all the places, big and small."

"The one who can get to know you must be some great nobleman, right? Can he have time to deal with such a trivial matter as mine?

I owe you such a favor, I might as well go find a local myself!"

Looking at Jarvan, Li En curled his lips.

"That's not necessary. What a coincidence! Garen's sister, Laxana Crownguard, returned to her hometown, Mithril City, to relax last month.

When the time comes, you can take my letter with you. With her help, even if the grave is buried underground, she can find it for you!"

"Is it really that simple?"

"Ahem~! Actually, there is something I need your help with!"

"what's up?"

"Recently, Miyin City reported that farmland outside the city kept catching fire for unknown reasons. The damage was not serious, but the murderer has not been found. The people are inevitably panicking, so..."

"So my mission this time is to catch the 'arsonist', right?

Could it be that this task was assigned to you by His Majesty the Third Emperor?

Is it really as simple as just dealing with 'arson'?"

Faced with Li En's three consecutive questions of doubt, Jarvan resisted the urge to glance to the lower right and stared into Li En's eyes.

"Alas! This is just a case that my father picked for me to handle in order to help me gain fame. It's not too dangerous but has enough influence.

It happens to be the Miyin City where you are going, Li En, so I thought of letting you complete it. It will also allow some young people in Xiongdu who want to challenge you to see your abilities, so that you will not be harassed by them.

But since you don't want to, I'll go!"

With a somewhat lonely look on his face, Jarvan slowly stood up.

"and many more!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"I go!"

"Li En, you don't have to force yourself..."

Li En stood up and walked quickly to Jarvan.

"Sorry Jarvan, I was wrong just now.

You know, in Noxus, if you're not careful, you can't survive, so..."

"Hahaha~! It's okay Lee En, I understand!"

Jiawen grabbed Li En's right hand and patted his shoulder with a laugh.

"Well, thank you Jarvan, I like Demacia very much, I think I should make some changes!"