Legends of Runeterra

As night falls on the Immortal Bastion, the magnificent and solemn Noxian buildings standing in the pitch-black night seem even more oppressive.

Mortola, also known as 'The Iron Gate', is located in one of the oldest and wealthiest districts within the Immortal Fortress.

“Click~Click~!”

The carriage was traveling on the irregular cobblestone road. Lee En, Hilda, and Iris, four people dressed in gorgeous black and red dresses, were like a classic saying about having no water to drink. Neither of them got too close to Lee En, but sat quietly on Lee En's left and right in the carriage.

As for Anne and Berea, they had to go to the academy the next day and had already gone to bed "obediently".

Catalina, on the other hand, had absolutely no interest in this kind of dinner. After completing the 'Star Creation and Ascension' and being taught the 'Magnetic Field Rotation' by Li En, Catalina was completely addicted to the joy of continuous practice and growth of strength.

"There are as many people here tonight as always~!"

Iris sighed softly, and Li En subconsciously looked out the window.

As the carriage drove into the inside of the high wall, the gorgeous and unique buildings built with pale stone stood quietly in the night.

With the knowledge accumulated from reading a lot of books without being picky over the years, Li En could see that these buildings did not follow a specific style, but instead incorporated architectural trends from the past few hundred years or even longer.

Among all the peculiarities, the most striking thing is the ancient and rough tower standing high on the main building, whose proportions alone are extremely abrupt.

This kind of tower gives people the feeling that all the buildings are built around it.

Normally, these buildings would be messy and boring under such circumstances, but the buildings that Li En saw at this moment were unusually harmonious and unified.

It’s as if there are a group of skilled architects who have been supervising the construction of these mansions.

The carriage continued to move forward, and with each distance it traveled, the architectural style changed, as if it had passed through a bygone era in Noxus.

Finally, the carriage came to a steady stop.

"Let me put it on for you, dear."

"Thanks, dear."

After letting Hilda put on a mask of a similar style to hers, Hilda and Iris accompanied Li En on the left and right, and the three of them got off the carriage together.

At this moment, the nobles who were here at the same time had already stopped and waited after seeing the Reyes family emblem on the carriage.

Although everyone present was aware of the power of the Reyes family in Noxus, no one was stupid or eager enough to approach and start a conversation without even entering the door of the dinner party.

Seeing the four people coming out, they all bowed and saluted, and Hilda also nodded slightly.

"Welcome, Lady Hilda, Lady Li En..."

The maid who had been waiting here for a long time bowed and saluted the three people.

The masks were just decorations, and the nobles present all came in carriages with their family emblems, so the maid was able to clearly identify the identities of the three people.

"Please follow me, the Scarlet Banquet is about to begin!"

"Ah."

With an elegant and proud answer, Hilda and Iris held Li En's arms on the left and right, and the three of them walked on the scarlet carpet and slowly entered the magnificent and ancient building.

Entering the atrium, the small square on the side caught Li En's attention.

The spring water was coated with a layer of silver by the bright moonlight, and in the center of the pool sat a lifelike statue made of cast iron.

It looks like a headless warrior, wearing ancient plate armor and holding a hammer. Silver water is gushing out from the broken neck. The whole statue gives people a gorgeous and cruel scene.

As the maid continued to move forward, soon, a gate with dark red patterns appeared at the end of the road.

“Boom~!”

As if sensing the arrival of everyone, the heavy door slowly opened.

First, melodious and elegant music was heard, and when the door was completely opened, everyone saw a hall decorated in different shades of red, which was gorgeous and extravagant.

Apart from anything else, this stunning setting alone is enough to satisfy the expectations of those who have never been there for the name 'Scarlet Dinner'.

The people wearing various masks stopped talking to the people next to them and looked at the three people at the door.

The entire banquet hall suddenly fell silent, and invisible pressure enveloped the four people.

However, the three people standing outside the venue were not some small nobles who were lucky enough to get an invitation.

"Haha~!"

With an aristocratic smile on his face, Li En walked into the venue with Hilda and Iris holding his arms.

Every movement of his tall and straight figure perfectly conforms to the aristocratic manner, and his elegant and calm steps easily make the pressure invisible.

The nobles, who had already recognized the identities of the four people, bowed and saluted, making way for Li En and others.

When the crowd dispersed, a figure wearing the most gorgeous scarlet dress in the entire venue appeared at the end of the road.

Although he was wearing a mask, the skin on his chin was elastic and shiny, and paired with his long pale hair, he looked ancient yet full of vitality. These two contradictory temperaments were strangely blended in this young man.

"Welcome, both members of the Reyes family and Patriarch Kisira, to attend this dinner in person. I, Vladimir, the host of the Scarlet Dinner, extend my most sincere enthusiasm to both of you!"

The aria-like words reached their climax with the rhythm of the venue music.

The sincere and passionate emotions were easily felt even by the nobles watching.

"Haha~! Thank you for your invitation, Mr. Vladimir.

It is also our honor to be able to attend the famous Scarlet Dinner.”

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Li En."

Vladimir waved his hand gently, and the waiter waiting nearby immediately came forward with a tray.

Seeing Vladimir's hand gesture, Li En and the other two picked up the wine glasses in front of them. The wine rippled gently in the glasses, glowing like blood under the light.

Nodding to Li En and the other two, Vladimir walked up the stairs behind him and slightly raised the wine glass in his hand.

"Everyone!"

The elegant voice echoed in the living room, and the nobles looked at Vladimir quietly with their cups in hand.

"The world is a grand ball, and Noxus is a gorgeous and elegant participant in this ball.

The glory of the empire will continue to be passed on in us. Let's raise our glasses, for Noxus!"

"For Noxus!"

The nobles raised their glasses one after another, gracefully and proudly drinking the scarlet wine in their glasses.

The pale lips were stained scarlet after drinking the wine. Vladimir's dark red eyes looked at Li En with a smile.

"Mr. Li En, would you like to talk to me alone?"