Legends of Runeterra

Katarina's childhood - if it could be called a childhood - was one of little kindness or rest. Aside from sleeping, her time was spent testing her strength, dexterity, and tolerance for pain in the hope of honing herself into the ultimate weapon.

She stole many poisons from the most notorious pharmacist in the city, tested their effects on herself using small increasing doses, gradually built up her body's tolerance, and recorded the effects of each poison.

She climbed the highest tower in the dark of night without anyone noticing.

She longed to contribute her power to Noxus, she longed for a chance to show her potential, a chance to serve the empire and the crown.

When leaving Uzeris, Katarina was very happy. Her father was recalled by the Empire to prepare for war, and she was sent a letter by her father asking her to come to the Immortal Fortress.

She thought this was an opportunity, and it was time for her father and the empire to test her blade!

However, when they were halfway through the journey, a letter came to them temporarily stating that as the eldest daughter of the Du Cocao family, she would marry the heir of the Reyes family, thus forming the most powerful alliance between the two families!

She was so angry that she wanted to immediately drive the blade into everyone in her sight.

But after learning about the power of the Reyes family and the situation of the Du Quocao family, she fell silent.

Although the Du Kecao family has accumulated huge wealth relying on the port city of Uzeris, they have been away from the Immortal Fortress for too long, and now it is extremely difficult for them to enter the power center of the empire.

They urgently need the support of a family with great influence and concentrated power.

At this time, the Marquis Hilda of the Reyes family extended an olive branch. Of course, the other party did not ask the Du Cocao family to marry off their eldest daughter, but this request was made by Du Cocao himself!

For the sake of greater glory, this imperial general decided his daughter's future without hesitation.

Although Lee En Reyes's character is considered excellent among the nobles, he is hardworking, talented, and self-disciplined, making him a very good partner.

But she could wear gorgeous clothes and spend every day at afternoon tea and parties. Just thinking about that kind of life would drive her crazy!

She should use a sharp blade to slit the throat of the enemy leader in the war and let the name Katarina resound throughout the empire!

In this way, the training she received and the pain she endured would be valuable!

Catalina looked up, seeing herself in the mirror wearing a gorgeous long dress that looked like she was in shackles, and prepared to confront her father - reject this marriage!

Even if it would offend the Reyes family, she would use her blade, and even her own life, to make the Du Kecao family the greatest family in the empire!

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Catalina happened to pass by. The moment she saw Li En, she showed a hesitant look. After hesitating for a moment, she still walked straight towards him.

"Good evening, Miss Katrina!"

"Hmm..." Catalina responded muffledly.

The two were silent for a while, and suddenly spoke at the same time.

"I'm sorry!" x2

The two looked at each other.

"You say it first!" x2

"Stop, let me speak first!"

Li En raised his hand to interrupt this strange synchronization, and Catalina nodded when she heard it.

"It's like this, that...family arrangement, I only heard about it after I went back that night. I'm sorry! The alliance between the two families sacrificed your happiness. It's really painful if you can't marry the person you love!"

Li En looked at Katarina with guilt on his face and said sincerely.

"If you want, I can take the initiative to ask Lady Hilda and the teacher to cancel this hasty decision!"

"Huh? Really?"

Catalina was a little confused, as the surprise just appeared in front of her.

"Of course, I, Li En, have the final say!"

"But... you... won't be punished by the family?"

Having had experience before, she began to worry about the person in front of her.

"Maybe, like being punished to copy the 'Encyclopedia of Responses to Encounter Battles' fifty times!" Li En shrugged and said with a smile.

"Thank...thank you, thank you very much Mr. Li En!"

Catalina clenched her fists, bowed slightly, and called out Li En's name for the first time.

"You're welcome. This is what I should do. A girl should pursue her own love! Also, if you don't mind, just call me Li En!"

"No, I don't have anyone I like!" Catalina regretted the moment she said this.

But in order to avoid further embarrassment, he continued, "I have been trained as an assassin since I was a child and have gone through many cruel trials. I hope to prove myself on the battlefield of the empire and make the name of Catalina terrified by the enemy!"

Having said that, fearing that Li En might not believe her, Katarina turned around nimbly, transformed into a red shadow, came to the blind spot of Li En's sight, and skillfully touched Li En's neck with both hands.

After a moment of shock, Li En suppressed his instinct to resist and allowed the girl to use her hands as a knife to wrap around his neck.

Looking at the two of them from a distance, it was as if they were a girl in love acting coquettishly to her lover.

After completing the whole set of actions, Catalina's brain finally realized what she had done.

It was summer, and even the dresses were of a relatively light and thin style. Catalina, who was leaning against Li En's back, could easily feel his strong back muscles. The boy's heartbeat and body temperature were clearly transmitted to Catalina, and a strange feeling arose in her heart.

Feeling the flexible body of the girl behind him, Li En dared not move. On the one hand, he was a little confused, and on the other hand, the fragrance of the girl also made his heart beat faster.

"Shua~!"

The dress rustled slightly, and Catalina returned to Li En's sight.

"How...how?"

"Ah? Oh! Miss Katarina's skills are indeed amazing. I believe that once she goes to the battlefield, she will make Noxus' enemies sleepless!"

Li En reacted and immediately gave him praise.

"Hmph!" Catalina's lips curled up slightly. "Anyway, I...I don't have any problem with you. You are...a good person...a good noble! But I must go to the battlefield of the empire. This is my only goal in this life!"

"Well, I support you! Lady Hilda and the teacher are here, I'll go over and talk to them now!"

"Wait, Li...Li En, let's go together! Also, just call me Katarina from now on!"

"Okay, Katrina!"

The two of them set off for the study. Catalina lagged behind by half a body length, observing the young man beside her out of the corner of her eye.

I have used this posture to kill people before, so why is my heart beating so fast today?

Catalina thought about it for a while and felt that this was probably because she was not wearing armor. She secretly decided in her heart that she would never kill people in that posture without armor!