Legends of Runeterra

"Lord Li En, are you going to the deck to enjoy the sea breeze today as well?"

In the luxurious cabin of the warship, Riven stood in front of Li En and asked softly.

Since the fleet sailed towards Noxus, Li En has been on the deck for a period of time every day.

I didn't do anything, just closed my eyes and quietly felt the sea breeze.

Apart from anything else, Riven always felt that the sea breeze was too gentle. Every time she and Li En enjoyed the sea breeze together, she felt refreshed.

So, Riven gradually began to like this daily routine.

"No, Riven. We will be in Noxus soon. Let the people in the chapter pack up. We will go to the Legion later to register the Black Stone Chapter under Reyes' name."

"Yes, Master Li En!"

Riven's face brightened and she saluted neatly.

We’ll talk about the sea breeze later.

After all, when the Black Stone Regiment was incorporated into the Reyes family, Riven and the soldiers under her command would become part of the Reyes family both in fact and in name.

When I heard that the imperial organization was changed to a family organization, it seemed like I had been downgraded a few levels out of thin air.

But in fact, under the rule of Grand Commander Darkwill, almost all the middle and lower-level armies in Noxus are now pursuing this step.

If no one speaks for you in the parliamentary seat, no matter how great your achievements are, it will be difficult for you to enter the center of the empire.

Just like Du Kecao, he captured Uzeris, the most prosperous port of Shurima, for the empire.

But when he came to the Immortal Fortress and wanted to enter the center of power, he still had to cooperate with the Reyes family.

As for why they didn't look for other families, compared to the Reyes family that rose to prominence because of Hilda, the conditions proposed by the other old nobles of the empire were equivalent to making Du Kecao and his entire family become their "dogs".

As an ambitious imperial general, how could Du Kecao agree to such conditions?

The above are the underlying rules that Li En has gradually come to understand after staying in the empire for so long.

Li En put away the book in his hand, suddenly remembered something, and turned to look at Riven beside him.

"Riven, please ask later if anyone does not want to join the Reyes family. Please let me know in advance."

"Ah? Oh, yes sir, I understand!"

Although it was certain that no one in the group would be stupid enough to give up this opportunity, Riven was still slightly moved by Li En's kindness.

...

The fleet entered the largest military base on the eastern coast of Noxus.

Under Swain's deliberate arrangement, after Li En registered with Riven, he took an ordinary ship directly back to the Immortal Fortress.

The Empire suffered a major defeat in its military operations in Ionia, but when Lien returned to the Immortal Bastion, everything was so calm, as if Swain's defeat had never happened.

"Click~!"

The carriage door opened, and Li En walked down the stairs slowly. The familiar manor appeared before him.

"Come on, Riven, follow me to meet Lady Hilda."

"Yes, Master Li En!"

Leaving the rest of the regiment to the captain of the guard, Li En and Riven, led by the maid, went directly to Hilda's study.

"Dong dong dong~!"

"Lady Hilda, Master Li En is back!"

"Okay, come in."

The door opened and Li En entered with Riven.

"Good day, Lady Hilda, I'm back."

"Well, Li En, come here and let me see!"

Hilda's face showed an excitement that she could not suppress. She stood up from her seat and walked quickly to Li En.

After carefully looking Li En up and down, Hilda's gaze finally fell on Li En's face. She raised her hand and gently stroked Li En's increasingly outstanding face.

"Thank you for your hard work these days, Li En!"

"Your Excellency, this is all for the family!"

Li En raised his hand and gently held Hilda's hand on her face.

"But you, sir, have lost a lot of weight in these days."

"It's nothing, I've just been busy with the affairs of the empire lately and haven't had a good rest for a while."

Hilda held Li En's hand with her backhand and looked at Riven who was standing beside her.

"By the way, is this the leader of the Black Stone Chapter you mentioned in your letter, Riven?"

"Yes, Lady Hilda!"

"Your subordinate Riven greets the head of the Hilda family!"

Riven suppressed her envy of their relationship and bowed respectfully.

"Well, that's good. You are able to be granted the 'Blackstone Rune Blade' by the Grand Commander. Riven, you should serve well under Li En. There will definitely be a place for you among the generals of the empire in the future."

"Yes, Lady Hilda, I understand!"

"Okay, Riven, go down and rest first."

Hilda waved her hand and asked the maid to take Riven away, then looked at Li En.

"Li En, that lady has told you to go see her as soon as you come back. Let's go now!"

"Yes, Lady Hilda."

Li En followed Hilda and continued along the same route as last time.

Along the way, under Hilda's care, Li En briefly recounted his situation in Ionia.

Of course, Li En did not reveal anything about the dragon's blessing and the killing of Ku Shuo's inner demon.

Instead, he described himself as the person behind the scenes who revealed key information about the army and facilitated the successful rise of the Ionian resistance forces.

As for the credibility of Li En's words, he did use the flag of the "Black Rose" planted in Noxus to collect a lot of military movements.

No one except Khatru, or the demon 'Ram', knew of his dual identity.

So, on the surface, Li En completed the mission this time brilliantly and without leaving any trace.

"We're here, Li En, please go in and remember to maintain your manners."

"Don't worry, Lady Hilda."

Li En nodded, then stepped into the dark stone door.

"Om~!"

As soon as he stepped into the door, a dark purple magic circle lit up under Li En's feet.

"Leblanc..."

Li En was halfway through his words when his head sank and he fell into sleep.

“Tick! Tick! Tick!”

Along with the sound of footsteps, the darkness around gradually dissipated, revealing the surrounding rocks, which were very ancient and mysterious buildings.

Leblanc walked gracefully towards Li En who was sleeping in the center of the magic circle.

"Haha~! This really surprises me, my little cutie~!"

Gently stroking Li En's face, Leblanc's dark purple eyes showed full interest.

Originally, Li En was just going to go to Ionia to play around and see if the war could stimulate the strange power in his body. Who knew that Li En could promote the failure of the Noxian war? It was truly an unexpected surprise.

"Come on, let me see the truth inside you~!"

A hand filled with dark purple energy gently pressed on Li En's head.