Legends of Runeterra

The ingenious plant sculptures, carefully designed canals, and various exotic flowers exude brilliant colors and exotic fragrances.

Especially the flowers surrounding the observation deck. Their bright and beautiful colors cannot be compared with this patch of flowers, whether it is Shurima cinnabar, Shurima ochre, or even the Ionian vermilion, which is expensive enough to make ordinary nobles sigh.

It is a lustrous, brilliant red that is like the embodiment of fresh vitality.

Hundreds of colorful butterflies flapped their wings with strange patterns and fluttered among the flowers, light and fragile, yet incredibly graceful.

One of them landed gently in front of Li En. When it stopped, the patterns on its conical torso and outstretched wings actually formed a Noxian double-blade axe emblem, which was the symbol printed on every Noxian flag.

"Mr. Li En, what do you think of this garden?"

An elegant chant-like tone sounded, scaring away the butterfly that was hovering in front of Li En.

Ordinary people would only sigh at this amazing scene, but Li En, who was quietly admiring everything in the garden, knew very well that all this was due to the exquisite use of the Darkin's 'blood magic'.

Vladimir, the prince who was once sent to the Darkin as a hostage, gained the opportunity to learn blood magic with his extraordinary will and wisdom, and eventually devoured his former master through blood magic.

Although it was an extremely brutal battle, Vladimir, who obtained most of the essence of the dead Darkin, gained an extraordinary lifespan from then on.

By the way, the name of that kingdom is Kamavia.

According to seniority, the deceased Viego should call him the Emperor's uncle.

Hearing Vladimir's question, Li En's eyes fell on the figure sitting opposite him.

"Amazing, Mr. Vladimir."

"Haha~! Although I really want to hold it back, it's really pleasing to hear you praise me like that, Li En."

"It's just my heartfelt evaluation. I can feel your care and effort everywhere in this garden."

After some polite exchanges, Vladimir slightly put away the smile on his face.

"Mr. Li En, you should already know my identity, right?"

"Of course, Mr. Vladimir."

"Well, then. The Pale Lady asked me to tell you about Swain, the mortal who signed a contract with the devil."

"Please speak."

"The Midalda family will use Piltover's Hextech as bait. 'Wolf Mother' Anbesa Midalda will personally come forward to plead for cooperation with the Reyes family to completely control the Twin Cities. In this way, the Twin Cities will become a springboard for Noxus to return to Ionia!"

"..."

Although he already knew the news, Li En still pondered for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on his face.

"As expected of you, the commander-in-chief, this is a precise and deadly plan!

Thank you Mr. Vladimir for letting me know."

"Haha~! Mr. Li En, as long as you understand."

Vladimir picked up the wine glass and took a sip, then spoke again.

"Anbesa is here tonight too. She will come to you later to seek cooperation."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you again. Please tell the lady that 'Li En will take care of it.'"

"no problem."

"Mr. Vladimir, I will take my leave now."

"Okay, I'll take you there."

Vladimir stood up with Li En and walked him to the garden exit.

"Mr. Li En, it's a pleasure talking to you. I look forward to meeting you next time."

"Me too, thank you for your hospitality. The beauty of this garden is unforgettable."

After bowing slightly, Li En stepped out of the garden, and the next moment, he disappeared.

Looking at Li En who was teleported away by the secret magic circle, Vladimir narrowed his dark red eyes slightly.

The former Lee En Reyes was like LeBlanc's clone, dispensable and unable to attract Vladimir's attention at all.

But as Li En became stronger and stronger, even Leblanc came to him personally to ask for a small bottle of blood for this guy.

Since then, Vladimir gradually began to pay attention to Li En.

Born in humble circumstances, but growing stronger at an incredible speed, such similar experiences made Vladimir even more curious.

Until tonight's face-to-face interaction, compared to LeBlanc who was already a "boiled frog in warm water", Vladimir had glimpsed some interesting characteristics from Lee En's words and deeds.

Maybe LeBlanc noticed it, or maybe she didn't. As LeBlanc's collaborator, Vladimir did not intend to inform her of this situation.

"Funny guy, I hope you can bring more fun to the upcoming performance~!"

With a soft whisper, Vladimir silently melted and sank into the ground, leaving no trace.

...

The melodious music continued to echo in the hall, and the private spaces in the corners provided the nobles with an elegant and decent space for private chat.

Li En returned to the hall, with a gentle yet distant smile, and walked towards a corner with a clear goal.

There, Hilda and Iris were sitting quietly, elegantly and casually.

Although the nobles in the hall wanted to come forward and talk, it was a customary practice here that they did not want to be disturbed, so no one was stupid enough to come forward and talk.

Seeing someone walking straight towards them, the nobles around them all looked sideways, but when Li En's tall and straight figure came into their sight, they naturally withdrew their gazes.

"My dear, you are finally back~!"

Iris stood up without any hesitation and took Li En's arm affectionately.

For a moment, the nobles, both men and women, who were paying attention to the situation here, couldn't help but widen their eyes, and then showed regret.

Iris Kisira, the wealthy and powerful noble patriarch, was the dream of countless nobles, but now, their dreams were shattered.

Also shattered were the noble women who met Li En tonight.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, dear."

"Hmph! When the next dance music starts, you must dance with me!"

"no problem."

With Iris, Li En took the initiative to sit next to Hilda.

"Are you tired, Lee En?"

"No, not at all."

Watching how Li En and Hilda got along so well, Iris felt that she seemed to have underestimated them.

After all, I had only played against Iron players like Ahri on Fukumitsu Island before, and over time I had sort of integrated into the rank.

"dear..."

"Anbesa Midalda, meet Chief Reyes!"

A low, rough female voice interrupted Iris's words.