Legends of Runeterra

After being enlightened by Li En, he understood his mother Ogasha's plan.

In addition, the training plan given by Li En required a quieter and more secluded place, so Lux began to think about going home.

"Lacus, just stay a few more days~!"

"Okay, Kahina, you're both in Xiongdu, so it's easy to meet up anytime."

"Kahinna, come play with me next time!"

"Well, it's a deal then!"

"Ok, no problem!"

Since Barrett was away discussing state affairs, after saying goodbye to Lestara and the other two, Lacus got on the carriage and slowly drove out of the Bouville Manor.

"Ta da~! Ta da~!"

The carriage was traveling at a leisurely pace on the carriage-only road on Xiongdu Avenue.

Through the glass window, Lux looked at the magic-forbidden stone building outside the window that was shining in the sun.

"From now on, I won't have to worry about the 'Damage' anymore~!"

Thinking of this, the girl couldn't help but feel excited.

"Run away!!"

"Help, my leg is broken!"

"Get out of my way!"

There was a sudden commotion among the crowd on both sides of the carriageway, and the fleeing crowd rushed into the carriageway, forcing the moving carriage to stop.

Due to the limited viewing angle of the car window, Lux could only see a part of the chaotic crowd.

"What happened?"

"Miss, it seems that the demon hunters are arresting mages. Please stay in the carriage!"

The guard's steady voice came, but the three words "demon hunter" made Lux feel nervous.

Subconsciously hiding beside the car window, Lux looked out cautiously.

Suddenly, a stumbling figure came into her sight.

The man, who was in his twenties, almost used his hands and feet, crawling to escape.

Following closely behind were three demon hunters, wearing grey half-cloaks and holding various restraining weapons in their hands.

"Shua~!"

A flying stone rope with magic-forbidden stone balls on both ends was thrown out. After the rope hit the man's legs, the stone balls spun rapidly.

"Plop~!"

The man fell to the ground with his legs tightly entangled.

"No! I'm not 'demon-tainted' and I don't want to go to the 'dark cell'!"

The man with a broken head ignored the blood and quickly scratched the ground with his hands, trying to escape.

"Hehe! It's not up to you to decide whether there is a 'Dyed Demon' or not. Tie him up for me!"

"Yes, Captain!"

The other two team members, one held the man down while the other skillfully tied him up with a rope mixed with magic-forbidden stone powder.

"Click~!"

When the strange-looking magic-suppressing stone shackles were closed, the man who had been struggling violently seemed to have his spine pulled out, and he lay on the ground with a pale face, motionless.

The captain of the demon hunters nodded, then turned to look at the carriage with the emblem of the Crown Guard family. His originally cold and fierce expression instantly turned into a deliberate and flattering smile.

"I am Lovegood, the captain of the demon hunters. I apologize for disturbing you by accident!"

"Now that the arrest has been made, Captain Lovegood, please go back to your work. My master is just passing through, no need to be polite!"

The guard held the reins of the carriage and replied in a flat tone.

"Haha~! Okay, okay, I'll take my leave now!"

Lovegood nodded, handed over to the patrolling guards who arrived, and quickly left with the infected prisoners and team members.

After a while, the patrolling guards restored order to the driveway and the carriage slowly started moving.

“Da da~da~!”

The carriage moved forward at a steady pace under the guidance of the guards.

The buildings outside the window are still shining in the sunlight.

However, at this moment, Lux was curled up in a corner of the carriage, holding the scroll in her arms, her eyes slightly closed, and her pretty little face was slightly pale.

"Relax, the demon hunters can't find us..."

Eve's gentle voice sounded.

...

"Click~!"

The door opened, and with Evelyn's comfort, Lux, who had recovered from her fear, stepped down from the carriage lightly.

The one who came forward was Garen who had returned from leave.

"Eh? Galen, is it your turn to rest today?"

Garen glanced behind Lux ​​and didn't see the figure he didn't want to see, so his mood improved slightly.

"Ahem! That's about right!"

"Oh, then brother, help me carry the box."

Lux pointed behind her and saw two boxes, one large and one small, instead of the one she had when she went in.

"If you don't need me, just call me by my name. If you do, I'll call you 'brother', right?"

"Hehe~! No, please, please, I can't lift it by myself!"

Under the girl's gaze, Garen shook his head helplessly, then picked up the box and walked away first.

"Come on, mother is waiting for you in the study."

"Here I come, Galen, wait for me~!"

Everything familiar made the girl forget the previous trauma in her heart temporarily, and she trotted to catch up with Garen's tall back.

Putting the box outside the door, Garen took Lux into the study.

"Mother, Lux is back."

"Ah."

Ogasha put down the book in her hand, and the sharp-eyed Lux ​​instantly saw a part of it, which seemed to be a "forbidden book" about magic.

As Ogatha's gaze swept over, Lux quickly lowered her head.

"..."

After watching Lux quietly for a while, Ogatha glanced at Garen who was standing motionless beside her.

However, even though she gave him a look, Galen remained motionless.

"Okay, Garen, you go down first. I'm not angry with Lux."

"Yes, mother."

Garen nodded after hearing this, and then turned around and left decisively.

"Click~!"

The door is closed.

After another period of silence, Lux raised her head slightly and tried to secretly glance at Ogata, and her eyes met Ogata's.

"Mom...Mom..."

"Hey~! Lacus, come here."

"Oh."

Lux moved step by step to Ogatha's side.

After tentatively touching Ogata's arm and finding that she did not avoid it, Lux quickly and gently hugged her in her arms.

"Yes...I'm sorry, Mom. I know I was wrong~!"

"Oh? What's wrong with you?"

"People shouldn't sneak out without telling you."

Lux's silly look made Ogatha feel a little regretful that she had protected her too well over the years.

As a result, she now looks just like a noble lady in a third-rate adventure novel who is deceived by a poor boy.

Ogasha raised her other hand and rubbed her eyebrows. Seeing this, Lux obediently helped her massage her shoulders.

"Forget it, let's not talk about these things for now. During the past few days you were at Bouvier's house, did your 'magic' get out of control?"

"No, not once!"

Seeing Lux's confident expression, Ogatha couldn't help but believe it a little, but out of caution, she still asked further questions.

"That Li En... is he really that powerful?"

"Mother, you are wrong. It's not a question of whether Li En is powerful or not. He is very, very powerful..."

Like an NPC who had triggered a keyword, Lux skillfully praised Li En from beginning to end.

Lux, who had a rosy face and kept telling stories about Li En, didn't notice Ogasha's somewhat stiff face.