The Glory of Noxus.

"Long time no see, Huo Jixing."

Behind the scarlet vertical pupils, a voice unique to Swain came, as if it came from a long distance in space. It was a little low, but contained a hint of appreciation.

Huo Jixing stood up and stared at the demon's eye floating in front of him.

If you think about it carefully, he and Swain have not seen each other for some time.

When the autumn season began, Huo Jixing had just set foot on the Shurima continent. The scorching sun was still filled with the bleakness of autumn.

Now it is the end of autumn, the cold winter wind blows silently, and the air is filled with a chilly atmosphere.

"Thank you, Your Majesty Swain, for your concern."

Huo Jixing answered softly, his eyes falling on Katarina beside him, secretly marveling at the wonder of the trip to the Shurima continent.

In addition to his improved strength, he also had a love journey that bore fruit.

"I have received your intelligence information and understand many things that have happened in Shurima during this period."

Inside the dark fortress, Swain, in the audience hall, talked with Huo Jixing about the ever-changing Shurima continent through the [Imperial Vision].

Before the Darkin War, the continent of Shurima was the undisputed true center of Runeterra.

The ancient Shurima Empire, which was at its peak during the Spring and Autumn Period, possessed an invincible army of ascenders and millions of yellow sand soldiers.

With terrifying military force, it intimidates all forces on Rune Land.

It was not until after the Rune Wars that the broken continent of Shurima disappeared from the stage of history.

Heroes emerged one after another from forces such as the Noxian Empire, the Demacia Kingdom, and the Ionian Islands, bringing continuation of civilization to Runeterra and the Valoran continent.

Swain talked about Azir, the last emperor of the ancient Shurima Empire, and the ancient wizard Xerath.

During the conversation, he was somewhat surprised at the resurrection and breaking of the seal of the two, but he did not have the respect for the return of mythological figures as he had imagined.

Swain, who possesses demonic power, believes that he is no weaker than the other two, and his leadership ability for the empire is much stronger.

Because under his leadership, the Noxian Empire completely emerged from the dark age of Brown Darkwill and regained its former glory and honor.

After saying this, Swain's tone became slightly serious as he talked about the forgotten land of Icathia.

In the records of the Noxian Empire.

In order to resist the supreme rule of the Shurima Empire, the Icathians summoned the Void Gate at all costs.

Although they inflicted heavy damage to the invincible Ascendant Legion, it also brought disastrous consequences.

Horrible void creatures swarmed into the land of Icathia, annihilating all ordinary legions on the battlefield and causing the loss of Icathia.

The imperial compilers were also very secretive about the void, and the related Icathia was kept secret very strictly.

Lest anyone go to the Oblivion Land.

As the leader of the Swain Empire, he holds a high position of power.

However, the information he came across about Icathia was very limited, and he could only piece together some vague information from scattered intelligence.

But it is impossible to fully uncover the mystery of Icathia that is buried in the long river of time.

Then, Swain changed the subject and talked about Crimson Reaper Vladimir and Spider Queen Elise.

He was first surprised at Huo Jixing's current strength, and then expressed his concern for Huo Jixing.

The Empire has been conducting a comprehensive hunt for members of the Scarlet Order and exterminating the forces left behind by Vladimir.

At the same time, the Reiser Garrison Corps is also investigating the intelligence of the pagan Iris, which will be handed over to Huo Jixing after summary.

In the atmosphere of casual conversation, Swain looked at Katarina who remained silent with a meaningful look.

Then he turned his gaze to Huo Jixing, his scarlet vertical pupils moved slightly, as if he was smiling.

Swain had high hopes for Katarina, believing that she would be able to inherit the glory of the Du Keao family and fill the vacancy left by General Du Keao's disappearance.

During the coup in the capital, General Du Kokael unexpectedly defected and clearly supported Swain to become the leader of Noxus.

This made Swain respect General Du Kokael very much, and after his disappearance, he secretly looked after Katarina.

Until Katarina grew up and won the honor of the Ominous Blade.

However, what surprised Swain was the close relationship between Katarina and Huo Jixing.

It was somewhat unexpected, yet also reasonable, after all, it had been rumored a long time ago.

Perhaps this could become a bond, bringing Huo Jixing and the Noxian Empire closer together.

Swain's concerns are not unfounded.

The main reason is that Huo Jixing's growth rate has reached a terrifying level, even making Swain a little scared.

Even so, Swain remained calm and rational, maintaining the relationship between the Empire and Huo Jixing.

Time passed slowly, the surrounding plains fell into the dark night, and the stars fell.

Looking at the much dimmer [Imperial Vision] in front of him, Huo Jixing put away his smiling face and asked the doubts in his heart.

"Why are you so anxious to be transferred back to Catalina? Did something happen in the capital?"

"It has been dealt with for now," Swain said calmly.

"You don't have to rush back to the capital. Just hang out with Catalina along the way and treat it as a long vacation for you."

"Remember, have fun!"

Huo Jixing was thoughtful. He gently held Catalina's hand and asked.

"Did she notice it?"

The scarlet vertical pupil rotated, and Swain's deep eyes were reflected in the center of the pupil.

He understood who the "she" Huo Jixing was referring to.

"Yes!"

Winter is coming and the weather is getting colder.

The important towns outside the capital of Noxus are like lonely satellites, dotted on the vast plains.

These important cities are not far from the capital, guarding the majestic city on the horizon.

In many important towns, dark Noxtora stood, guarded by fully armed imperial soldiers.

At this moment, in the important town closest to the capital, ripples suddenly appeared in the center of [Noxtora].

It's like a calm lake, with a stone thrown into it, causing ripples to form.

As the ripples spread, surging magical energy surged in the air, gradually condensing into a huge vortex.

Buzz!Buzz!

When the energy subsided and dissipated, Huo Jixing and Katarina appeared in [Noxtora].

Huo Jixing let out a sigh of relief. According to Swain's idea, he and Katarina wandered around outside for a while before coming back.

He stood on the high platform, looking at the capital city in the distance, and a sense of familiarity arose in his heart.

Under the gaze of the imperial soldiers, Huo Jixing and Katarina left the town.

They walked along the wide streets, taking in the unique atmosphere of the city.

The buildings on both sides of the street are towering and there are many shops.

However, the cold season means that there are fewer pedestrians, and most of the people are laborers who work hard to support their families.

They wore heavy cotton robes and hoods to hide their weather-beaten faces.

Huo Jixing's eyes flickered as he recalled the scene when he first entered the capital.

At that time, the slums outside the capital were quite chaotic, and gang members would not go out alone.

Not to mention the hard workers who support their families.

Under the dark rule of Bron Darkwill, the capital is filled with an atmosphere of oppression and human life is worthless.

The current capital, after several changes, is no longer as chaotic as it once was.

Every time Huo Jixing comes back, he can personally feel the changes in the capital.

After passing through the city gate, he also saw technological products from Piltover on the streets on both sides.

"Go to my place? Or return to the general's mansion?" Huo Jixing turned his head to look at Catalina beside him and asked.

"I'll go back first." Catalina hesitated for a moment and answered apologetically.

Ostensibly, she returned to report on her work, but the Du Kecao family owned many businesses in the capital, and there were many things that needed to be dealt with.

"Ok."

Huo Jixing bent down and kissed Katarina's forehead, then reached out and stroked her face.

"If there is anything, remember to contact me in time."

"Yeah." Catalina replied in a low voice.

After the two separated.

Huo Jixing went straight back to his residence, ignoring the many gazes on the street.

With his current strength, when he returned to the capital, many forces had already noticed him.

Scarlet Harvester Vladimir had a profound influence on the empire, and no one had ever thought that he would fall into the hands of Huo Jixing.

Vladimir's death directly led to the dissolution of the Scarlet Order, and many of its members were hunted down by the Empire.

Squeak.

Huo Jixing looked up at the three-story building in front of him, noticed the familiar clouds inside, and pushed open the door.

The door hinges creaked slightly, bringing with them the evening glow that seeped into the small building.

In the spacious room, the sword boy Heini was squatting beside the wooden table, wiping a rune weapon with his hands gently and attentively.

This is a long sword carved with complex patterns. The sword body is shining with a faint light, as if it contains mysterious power.

In the eyes of the sword boy, most weapons are crude tools.

They may provide some assistance to the fighters, but they are often unable to transcend the limitations of hand-to-hand combat.

But weapons infused with rune magic are far from being just a piece of scrap metal; they are a symbol of the perfect combination of magic and craftsmanship.

In his spare time, Heini would occasionally take on some tasks to maintain rune weapons.

This not only allows him to maintain his superb craftsmanship, but also allows him to earn gold coins at the same time.

He would accumulate these hard-earned gold coins and send them back to the distant tribe, hoping to contribute a little to the development of the tribe.

I heard the door being pushed open.

Heini immediately looked back and showed a happy expression when he saw Huo Jixing.

He put down the rune weapon in his hand, stood up and ran over.

"Lord Huo Jixing!" Heini shouted excitedly.

The snow-white Poro poked its head out, looked around the familiar environment, jumped out of his arms, and fell into Heini's arms.

It looked at Huo Jixing resentfully and opened its mouth to make a squeaking sound.

Huo Jixing didn't care at all. After he confirmed his relationship with Catalina, he naturally ignored the little guy.

He reached out and touched Heini's head, chuckled and said, "Go boil some hot water first, and then make some food."

"Ok."

Heini held the snow-white Poro in his arms and started to work happily.

He went to the water room at the back to boil some hot water, then went into the kitchen.

Heini picked out some ingredients and prepared a delicious meal.

I saw him skillfully light the fire and pour water into the pot to heat it. After a while, the kitchen was filled with fragrance.

Huo Jixing sat on a chair outside, quietly watching Heini's busy figure.

The sword boy Heini has been with him for a long time and has always been looking forward to his return, and he is also pleased with Heini's growth.

The snow-white Poro calmed down in Heini's arms, sniffing the air and drooling.

Soon after, Heini brought a plate of steaming food.

Huo Jixing picked up the cutlery on the table, took a bite, and nodded with satisfaction.

"It's delicious, Heini. It seems that your cooking skills have improved a lot in recent times." Huo Jixing praised.

Hearing this, Heini showed a bright smile on his face, feeling that his efforts were recognized.

Afterwards, the two of them sat together with the Snow White Poro, enjoying the food and each other's company.

Time passes quietly in the leisurely atmosphere.

Huo Jixing immersed himself in self-cultivation, and his four basic attributes were gradually approaching the legendary limit.

It seems that he returned to accompany Catalina and has not done anything out of the ordinary.

His suspicious behavior surprised the many forces that were observing secretly.

At this time, a piece of news in the capital caused an undercurrent.

Swain prepared a grand celebration banquet for Katarina to reward her for her contributions to the empire in northern Shurima.

The scale of this banquet undoubtedly told the outside world that the Empire had recognized Catalina as the heir to the Du Kecao family.

Because the leaked list includes the Hand of Noxus Darius, the Glorious Executioner Draven, the Wrathful Knight Kled and other military leaders.

You have to know that the reason why the Du Kecao family has its current powerful position is because it has a profound influence in the imperial military.

General Du Kekao, who disappeared unexpectedly, has many students and former subordinates who are still active in many warbands of the empire.

Will these former subordinates regroup under Catalina's leadership?

How will they treat the new owner, the Du Kecao family?

These questions have undoubtedly become questions in the minds of many people.

The capital of Noxus, an ancient castle in the noble area.

In the dim bedroom, a purple glow illuminates the bed, bringing with it a flawless temptation that is irresistible.

"Don't struggle!"

A light and seductive voice sounded, like the whisper of a devil.

What followed was the sound of a slender object cutting the skin, like silk scratching the skin.

Both gentle and cruel!

"Filthy blood."

Evelyn licked the blood from her lips, frowned, and a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes.

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect the imperial nobles to be so dirty."

Evelin looked helpless, but she couldn't bear to waste the food like this, so she could only savor every bit of exquisite pain on her prey.

"I have fresh blood and delicious food here, do you want it?"

Suddenly, a pale figure appeared in the shadows, staring at Evelyn who was enjoying the pain of her prey.

"Is that you, the Pale Lady?"

Evelin's eyes were cold, and the two devil whip ropes behind her swayed gently.

"What do you want from me this time?"

"I want you to play a human being."

"Who?"

"Katrina!"