The Glory of Noxus.

On the second day, the sky turned bright.

The port of Uzeris welcomed a black imperial ship, which was anchored at the dock.

Samira did not choose to rest. She walked straight to the general's mansion alone and knocked on the heavy iron and wooden door.

The door is carved with intricate patterns, highlighting the solemnity and antiquity of the mansion.

After receiving the report, Lady Soleana personally welcomed Samira into the reception room.

In the northern part of Shurima, Lady Soleanna paid close attention to this rising star of the empire.

Samira's strength is unquestionable, and her performance on the battlefield is enough to scare any opponent.

Like a bright new star, it rises slowly within the empire.

But behind her, the figures of the imperial nobles can be vaguely seen.

These powerful nobles took a fancy to Samira's strength and value, and used the power and resources in their hands to raise her to her current powerful position.

Otherwise, with Samira's Shurima identity, it would not be easy for her to become a high-ranking officer.

"Lady Soleanna, I came to visit Katarina and convey to her the urgent order from the Trifaree Council."

Samira sat at the left with her legs spread wide, looking up at the still charming Soleanna.

The gorgeous long skirt dragged on the ground, embroidered with gold threads and gems; the long black hair was carefully combed and fixed with a pearl hairpin, making her look noble and elegant.

As Samira observed, she vaguely sensed that Lady Soleana was a little wary of her.

She had had a few brief encounters with Lady Soleanna at noble banquets in northern Shurima, and had heard of the ruthless methods of the general's wife.

Since the disappearance of General Du Kokael, it has been Lady Soleanna who has maintained the Du Kokael family's position in the Shurima continent.

Samira understood very well that this appointment could not be made without the support of the Du Kecao family.

She alone would not be able to subdue the many forces in northern Shurima.

"Please wait a moment. I have asked someone to invite Catalina."

Lady Soleana said to Samira slightly apologetically, waving to the maid to bring snacks and tea.

Samira frowned when she heard this, and thoughts began to well up in her mind.

"Wait a minute? Is Katerina so relaxed now?"

This was somewhat inconsistent with her impression of Katarina. The sharpness and decisiveness of the Ominous Blade were well-known in the Imperial Chapter.

After a cup of tea.

Outside the reception room, Samira saw Huo Jixing who came with Katarina, and she immediately reacted.

"Lord Huo Jixing, Catalina!"

Samira stood up quickly and looked deeply at Huo Jixing and Katarina.

Within the empire, apart from the added bonus of her Du Coca family identity, her status is not much different from that of Catalina, and they are both heroes in the empire.

But compared with Huo Jixing, there are obvious differences.

Through the empire's internal intelligence, Samira has received news that Huo Jixing has killed the Scarlet Reaper Vladimir, proving that the other party possesses legendary strength.

Perhaps after he returns to report on his work this time, Huo Jixing's status will undergo a complete change.

At the door, Huo Jixing looked up at Samira. Her appearance was almost the same as in his memory of his previous life, and her temperament was also very similar.

After a brief greeting, everyone sat down and, during the chat, they tacitly got down to the topic.

"Katerina, this is an order signed by the Trifarix Council and His Majesty Swain."

Samira took out a piece of letter with the imperial emblem from her arms, looked at Katarina, and handed it to her personally.

Catalina looked puzzled, looked at Huo Jixing, and took the letter.

She brushed her slender fingers over the crimson imperial emblem and after confirming its authenticity, she carefully opened it.

Catalina lowered her eyes and scanned the densely written words on the letter.

After a while, she finished reading the contents of the letter, and her expression changed from confusion to solemnity.

Then, she handed the letter in her hand to Huo Jixing.

Huo Jixing was sensitive to Katarina's emotional fluctuations and was curious about the contents of the letter.

His gaze lingered on Samira briefly, and then focused on the letter in his hand.

Huo Jixing read very quickly, but he did not miss any details.

When his eyes finally left the letter, he reached out and gently held Catalina's hand to comfort her.

"We will follow the Empire's orders."

Huo Jixing gently folded the letter in his hand, stuffed it into the inner pocket of his robe, and said with a smile to Samira who was waiting silently in front of him.

His voice was very calm, as if he had no dissatisfaction with the empire's appointment.

When Samira heard Huo Jixing's answer, the tense nerves in her heart seemed to relax all of a sudden.

Before coming, she had prepared for the worst and originally thought that Catalina and Huo Jixing would be dissatisfied with this appointment.

But now it seems that Catalina and Huo Jixing have fully accepted the empire's deployment and are cooperating with her work.

In fact, Samira was not willing to take over Katarina's position at all.

Intelligence reports mentioned that Catalina has done a very good job during this period.

It completely changed the human relationships in northern Shurima from her memory.

The most important thing is that behind Catalina there is the support of the Du Kecao family and the shadow of the legendary strong man Huo Jixing.

This is a completely hot potato.

But now, seeing Huo Jixing's calm attitude, Samira secretly admired him.

“Picking peaches?”

Huo Jixing didn't pay attention to Samira. He thought in his heart, and when he thought about Swain's character, he shook his head slightly.

As the leader of the empire, Swain has always been thoughtful and prudent, and would never make such a rash decision.

Whether it is the power and position of the Du Kecao family in the empire or the benefits brought by northern Shurima, Katarina's importance is obvious.

"It seems like they are transferring Catalina back, but in fact they are asking me to go back to the capital with them?" Huo Jixing speculated secretly.

"Could it be that something unexpected happened in the imperial capital?"

The atmosphere in the reception room was a bit depressing.

After completing her task, Samira sensed the strangeness in the atmosphere and prepared to get up and leave.

Before completing the handover with Katarina, she also needs to arrange for her special forces members to adapt to the affairs of northern Shurima in order to better deal with possible challenges.

Especially the handover of work between Azir and Xerath is crucial.

The resurrected Azir and Xerath have a profound influence on the Shurima continent, and cooperation with them is directly related to the development of northern Shurima.

There are also many chambers of commerce active in the Shurima continent, and their trade activities affect the economic prosperity of Shurima.

In addition, Samira also plans to strengthen ties with the imperial warlords and nobles.

The power and authority they control are equally important to Samira.

"I'll send it to you."

Huo Jixing's gaze swept across Catalina and Lady Soleana, and finally stopped on Samira who was about to leave.

He stood up and left his seat, ready to see the Desert Rose off.

Catalina's transfer was a big blow to the Du Coca family, which was experiencing a revival.

In the Shurima's pioneering war, General Du Kokael won the final victory for the empire.

This war not only consolidated the empire's southern front, but also brought countless wealth and resources to the empire.

The numerous northern ports scattered along the coastline provided abundant supplies to the empire, which was at war on all sides at the time.

Katarina continued the past and worked with Azir and Xerath to restore prosperity and provide huge benefits to the empire.

At the gate of the general's mansion.

Huo Jixing watched Samira's departing back and vaguely felt that his guess might be correct.

Given Swain's character, he wouldn't have transferred Katarina so hastily and asked her to return to the capital.

In the shadow of the street, Samira stopped, looked back at the closed iron and wooden door, and stroked her chin with her hand.

If she was not sure that she was no match for Huo Jixing, she would have wanted to fight him and see what the legendary strength was like.

However, judging from Huo Jixing's attitude, he didn't seem to be dissatisfied with himself at all.

After all, her appointment this time can be regarded as the fruit of Catalina's hard work.

When Huo Jixing returned to the living room, he unexpectedly saw Cassiopeia. All the members of the Du Kecao family gathered together.

They were discussing the imperial appointments in detail.

Lady Soleana looked at her daughter, frowned, and suggested.

"Cassiopeia, how about you return to the capital with your sister?"

"I will stay and take charge of the family's affairs in the Northland Port."

Cassiopeia did not answer, but stared at Katarina.

She was surprised that the Trifarii Council was transferred back to Katarina.

During this period, many northern ports brought huge profits to the empire and reached their peak.

This made Cassiopeia confused and uneasy about Katarina's departure.

"Perhaps my sister left for better development opportunities?" Cassiopeia offered her opinion.

"But the benefits of Shurima's northern port are so huge, why should it be transferred back to Katarina at this time?" Lady Soleanna thought more.

"No, Cassiopeia, you stay with Lady Soleana."

Huo Jixing sat next to Katarina, looked at Cassiopeia firmly, and spoke directly what was in his mind.

"Together we will assist Samira and stabilize the situation in northern Shurima."

"Remember your identity. If you return to the capital, something unexpected may happen."

Hearing Huo Jixing's words, Cassiopeia looked a little solemn.

She took a deep breath, and thinking of Black Rose's methods, she had to nod in agreement.

The Black Rose lacks control over northern Shurima because it has to focus on dealing with the pressure brought by Swain and the Rether garrison.

This is a fact that cannot be ignored and is one of the reasons why they are safe now.

If we return to the imperial capital and enter the Black Rose's home ground, there is indeed a possibility that accidents will occur.

"Madam Soleanna, don't forget the Du Kecao family's responsibilities. The empire needs a stable situation."

Huo Jixing's gaze moved and fell on Mrs. Soleanna, who still had her charm.

Catalina was silent for a while, looked at Lady Soleana and Cassiopeia, and finally agreed with Huo Jixing's idea.

Then, they continued to discuss the arrangements for the family's follow-up affairs.

Katerina's voice was low and powerful as she elaborated on her ideas in detail, with every detail carefully considered.

Her fingers tapped lightly on the back of the chair, making a rhythmic sound.

Katerina leaves and is succeeded by Samira.

The strategy of the Du Coca family will inevitably have to be adjusted, but it will not change in principle.

With the influence of Huo Jixing, Azir and Xerath will still give priority to cooperation with the Du Keao family.

After the conversation, Huo Jixing and Catalina walked away.

They needed to make some preparations for their departure, and it was unknown how long it would take them to return to Uzeris after returning to the capital.

Noxus Empire, southern city.

Rocklund.

The black imperial warship was docked at the port, with the crimson flag fluttering in the sea breeze.

Huo Jixing and Katarina walked down the warship together. The snow-white Poro lay in Katarina's warm arms, feeling very comfortable.

The autumn wind is bleak and the chill of winter is gradually emerging.

The streets of Rocklund were still crowded with people, busy moving between shops and markets.

The prosperous scene of this city makes people sigh at the prosperity and prosperity of the Noxus Empire.

Huo Jixing and Katarina did not choose the arrangement of the Reiser Garrison Corps and slowly left the bustling city.

They walked along the wide straight road to Noxtora outside the city.

The two need to go directly to the capital through the empire's portal.

But halfway through, Huo Jixing suddenly sensed a strange energy fluctuation.

He lowered his eyes, looked into his arms, and took out a folded letter.

It was the appointment by the Trifaree Council handed over by Samira!

Inside the letter, deep red blood stains covered the paper like a spider web, and a special magical fluctuation was transmitted.

Huo Jixing was very familiar with it; it was the demonic power that Swain mastered.

"Hold me tight." He looked at Catalina in his arms and said softly.

When Catalina hugged his body, Huo Jixing had an idea and flew into the air, disappearing from the spot in an instant.

When they appeared again, they were already in the heart of the Rocklund Plain.

This familiar land is crisscrossed with hills and gullies, which are traces of human excavation, and there is a faint smell of sulfur in the air.

After the Black Powder Plot, the Rocklund Plain became much quieter.

Under Imperial jurisdiction, mining and refining are unified among the Chapters stationed nearby.

And Rocklund lost jurisdiction over this area.

Huo Jixing extended his mental power to the extreme, and after realizing that there was no one around, he gently threw the blood-colored letter in his hand.

Buzz!Buzz!

In the air, the bloody letter automatically decomposed.

The demonic power belonging to Swain appeared out of nowhere, and like a paintbrush, it outlined a rune array with a blood-red glow, stroke by stroke.

"A spatial anchor point?"

Huo Jixing stared at the changes in front of him, slightly surprised.

He had seen similar scenes, but at that time Swain used a fixed magic circle to bring down the demonic power.

boom!

The crimson light exploded, and a huge scarlet eye made up of demonic power rose up in the rune array.

The cold vertical pupils were staring at Huo Jixing and Katarina with a flickering look.

"Meet His Majesty Swain!"

Huo Jixing and Katarina bowed slightly to the scarlet-eyed figure.