Legends of Runeterra

Chapter 700 A more terrible curse

Back in the room, although Tiana had already checked her wrist in the carriage, she still took off the gauntlet again and observed it carefully.

But just like before, there was nothing wrong with the smooth white wrist, let alone any signs of a curse.

After the death of the Eternal Nightmare Mordekaiser, Tiana's memory of her magic gradually returned.

He used his magic power to wrap around his wrist, but there was still no reaction, as if the previous pain was just Tiana's illusion.

Seeing this, Tiana, who had used all the means she could for the time being, gave up on further investigation and instead took out the jade token from her waist.

The jade plate looked a little dull from the front, but when Tiana turned it over to the back, she saw fine, dark, irregular cracks like spider webs covering the entire plate.

Obviously, even the most ignorant person can see that this jade token is scrapped.

This situation reminded Tiana that the curse on her was not false.

As someone who had followed Li En and witnessed with his own eyes the demon possessing this power, he was far more powerful than Mordekaiser.

Tiana, who had suffered from the curse of Nocturne, knew very well what would happen if she was targeted by the devil.

And this time, the curse hidden in him is even more bizarre and terrifying.

In order to avoid being used by the devil and causing greater disasters if she stayed in Xiongdu, and also to avoid being on guard all day long, Tiana decisively chose to go there in person.

Either break this curse or sacrifice yourself for Demacia. As for Li En...

It is reasonable and logical that Lux is the better choice for the other party.

The right thing to do is to never express the vague feelings hidden deep in your heart.

"Hoo~!"

She breathed a sigh of relief and took off the marshal's armor. After many years, Tiana put on the armor of the Fearless Vanguard Sword Captain piece by piece again.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Tiana put on her visor, turned around and walked out of the room.

Finding a path that did not pass through the living room, Tiana quickly left the Crownguard tribe's territory.

...

Wearing rune steel armor that was still shiny and sturdy despite not being worn for many years but still perfectly maintained, Tiana came to the Fearless Vanguard Camp alone.

On the rough and solid floor tiles, two groups of people stood quietly waiting.

On one side are the fully armored Fearless Vanguards, and on the other side is the team of "Guardians" led by Silas, whose name was given by Jarvan III himself.

The number of people on both sides is roughly the same, with Silas's team having a few fewer people.

Although the two sides did not look at each other, there was always a strange atmosphere lingering between them.

After all, on one side is Demacia's invincible mage nemesis, and on the other side is a group of mages, who now have become comrades who are about to fight side by side.

What is strange about it, perhaps only they themselves know.

"Ta-ta-ta~!"

The sound of hurried footsteps was heard, and the captain of the Fearless Vanguard, as well as Silas and other "guardians" turned their heads to look.

"Lady Tiana!"

"Marshal Tiana!"

"Well, I won't say more. I'm sure you are all clear about the goal this time. I hope you are ready!"

"Bang~!"

"Yes, sir, a fearless pioneer! It is an honor to die, and a disgrace to live!"

"It is an honor to die, and an humiliation to live!"

Watching the fearless pioneers take the oath, Tiana nodded calmly, then turned to look at the team on the other side.

To be honest, Tiana didn't have much approval from the bottom of her heart for Silas, who ignored His Majesty's kindness and repeatedly caused trouble.

But the Third Generation had already told her about the methods that Li En had used on Silas. Out of trust in Li En, she did not object in the hall.

"Silas."

"Marshal Tiana."

Compared to his previous sloppy appearance in the dungeon, Silas, who was now much cleaner, saluted Tiana calmly.

"If there are any of you who don't want to go, I can directly approve that you don't need to go."

"Marshal Tiana, we all volunteer to go!"

Almost as soon as Tiana finished speaking, Silas immediately answered.

"..."

Tiana glanced at Silas and the robed mages behind him and nodded slightly.

"Okay, in that case, let's get going and rush to Mittel County as quickly as possible!"

"As you command, my lord!"

...

“Da da~da da~da~!”

A group of people rode on horses, running on the built official road in a simple formation with the fearless pioneers on the outside and the mages on the inside.

Tiana, who was in the front, felt the pain in her wrist subside as she got closer to Miter, but now the stinging sensation became more and more intense.

It seemed to remind Tiana that she was getting closer and closer to the demon who cast the curse.

...

"You...you are the War Mother of the 'Avarosa Tribe' mentioned in the rumors!?"

Even with Cassius' experience, after hearing the news given by Li En, he couldn't help but stand up suddenly and look at Ashe who was sitting next to him with shock on his face.

There is a saying that goes, the person who knows you best is often your enemy.

As a person stationed on the border of Demacia all year round to defend against pre-winter raiders from the Freljord, Cassius has never stopped inquiring about the news of the eternal frozen land. Naturally, he knows what kind of tribe the Avarosa tribe is.

The Iceborn War Mother, who was revered by the Freljord people as the 'reincarnation of Avarosa', now sat quietly beside Li En like a gentle wife.

Among the four people present, only Cassius, who had been fighting against Freljord raiders for many years, could deeply understand this sense of shock.

"Yes, Mr. Cassius."

Ash nodded, calmly as if she was just talking about what she had for lunch the day before.

"Mr. Cassius, in the early spring of next year, the Avarosa tribe will recapture the 'Frost City' that was lost when the previous War Mother took over.

At that time, the territory owned by the Avarosa tribe will border Demacia.

This time, Ashe and I came to Demacia to help Avarosa and Demacia establish diplomatic relations, sign a treaty of friendship, and exchange what they have. "

Even the southernmost region of the Freljord is too cold and harsh for Demacia. Even if it were occupied, no noble would be willing to bring troops and subjects there to cultivate the land.

Therefore, after discussing with Ashe, Li En directly told Cassius about Avarosa's plan after the spring.

"This... I understand, Lord Li En, I will immediately rush to Xinxiongdu and inform the Fortress of Dawn of this matter!"

This matter concerns the establishment of diplomatic relations between Demacia and one of the largest tribes in the Freljord. As a mere border soldier, Cassius has no say in the matter.

Therefore, Li En only informed the other party, and Cassius also understood and immediately wrote a letter to report.

"Okay, thank you Mr. Cassius."

"Master Li En, you are too polite!"

"In that case, Li En, shall I take you to your accommodation?"

"Thank you, Galen, Mr. Cassius. We will take our leave now."

"Lord Li En, Madam Ashe, take care."