Legends of Runeterra

As soon as Li En arrived at the gate of Mianwei Manor, a maid with long brown hair came to greet him.

"Hello, Lord Li En. I am Isa, Miss Lacus's maid. Please come with me."

"Okay, please."

"Your Excellency, you are too kind!"

Isa's gaze stayed on Li En's face for a moment, a blush appeared on her face, then she turned around and led the way.

Looking at the maid's slim back, a hint of red flashed in Li En's eyes and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

Led by the maid, the two avoided roads where they might encounter Lux's elders and successfully entered Lux's courtyard.

After letting Li En sit down in the reception room where tea and snacks had been prepared, Isa came to Lux's door.

"Ms. Lacus, Lord Li En has arrived and is waiting for you in the reception room!"

"So soon! Okay Sister Isa, I'll be there right away!"

There were subtle but hurried footsteps coming from inside the door.

"Click~!"

Lux poked her little head out.

"Sister Yisha, can you help me check if this hairpin is worn crookedly?"

"No, it looks great on you, Ms. Lacus!"

"Really?"

Isa smiled and nodded.

"Okay then, I'll go over now!"

...

"Click~!"

"Li En, you're here~!"

The girl's sweet voice sounded, and Li En turned to look.

She was wearing a long dress with a pure white base and golden patterns. On her golden hair, there was a hairpin inlaid with blue gemstones, which set off her elegant and delicate face.

Facing Li En's blank gaze, Lux smoothed her hair on her chest somewhat unnaturally.

"What...what happened? Is there something wrong?"

"No, I haven't! Lux, you look great today!"

"Thank you... thank you!"

The shy girl lowered her head, but the corners of her mouth rose slightly.

"By the way, Lux, you asked Eve to use the contract to summon me. Is there something urgent?"

"I…"

Lux was about to say something but stopped herself, subconsciously turning her head to look around at the doors and windows.

Seeing this, Li En raised his hand and set up a barrier in front of her.

"Okay, now no one will hear us talking. If someone peeks in, I'll find out right away."

“How amazing~!”

Lux looked at Li En's hand with undisguised surprise and curiosity in her eyes.

"Haha~! That's how magic works. I'll teach you all of this when you can control more magic power."

"Really! Thank you, Li En!"

Lux smiled brightly.

"Well, let's not waste any more time. What is it that you called me here for?"

"I...that..."

The smile on her face froze instantly, and Lux ​​avoided Li En's gaze guiltily.

"Looking at your appearance, it's probably not a good thing.

Could it be that... your magic has been discovered by someone?"

"Woo~!"

Lux's slender body trembled slightly when Li En guessed it right.

"No, did you really get it right?"

Hearing Li En's worried and disbelieving tone, Lux shrank her neck and nodded stiffly like an unoiled spring.

"How many people are there? Who are they?"

"A…a…his…his name is Silas."

"Silas? Where?"

"... "

"Why don't you speak?"

"If I say... Li En, can you please not hit my palm..."

"You speak first."

"Okay...well, he's in the 'Dark Cell'..."

"Okay, don't make me ask you one question at a time. Tell me everything you did in one breath!"

"Okay... Actually, today I..."

Lux lowered her head and honestly recounted her experience of going to the "dark prison".

"That's what happened. After he pointed out that I knew magic, I left the 'Dark Prison'."

"... "

After waiting for a while, Lux still didn't hear Li En's reply.

She pursed her lips and slowly raised her hands, showing her fair and rosy palms to Li En.

"Woo~! I'm sorry, I know I was wrong, Li En, please punish me..."

"Ah~!"

With a sigh, Lux pursed her lips, closed her eyes, and prepared to face the pain in her palms.

"what?"

Feeling the gentle touch of the warm big hand on her head, Lux raised her head in confusion.

"Li... Li En..."

"This is not your problem, Lux. Do you think these things are a little too strange?"

"what!?"

Lux looked up, confused.

Li En took Lux's hand and they both sat down on the sofa.

"You said that you decided to go to the Black Prison because you felt uneasy after seeing the attitude of the demon hunters towards the wizards.

But how much of a coincidence could it be that you were arrested twice within just half a month?"

"I…"

"Also, you are a direct descendant of the Crown Guard. How could Lovegood have the guts to let a little white flower like you enter and even visit it?

Doesn't he like his head on his shoulders?"

"Well... actually... I used the reputation of 'Crown Guard' to force him..."

A blush appeared on Lux's fair face.

"The 'Crown Guard' is indeed very famous in Demacia, but you, Lux, are not.

Do you think that just a few words from you can make the captain of the demon hunters, who is used to seeing life, death and darkness, surrender?"

"I... this... seems to be a little bit wrong..."

"Then, if we take your 'demon infection' as a known fact, someone is secretly guiding and making all this happen.

What do you think the possibility is?"

"But Li En, why did that person do this?"

"I don't know either, but if they attack you, they are probably targeting the Crown Guard family."

"Ah this...I...I have to tell my father!"

"Crack~!"

Li En put one hand on Lux's shoulder to stop her from getting up.

"Don't worry, Lux. The other party only dares to use some conspiracies and tricks, which means that he or they are not strong enough to confront the 'Crown Guard' head-on."

"But...but Li En, wouldn't it be better for you to remind father and aunt first?"

"Not good! Although your trip is not a secret, the other party was able to make two arrests happen in front of you. There is probably a 'traitor' in the Crown Guard Manor.

Once your elders find out, can you guarantee that when they send someone to investigate, the "inside ghost" won't find out?"

"Yeah, Li En, you're right. So what should we do next?"

"Don't do anything, just wait."

"what?"

Facing Lux's clear and foolish eyes, Li En was speechless for a moment.

"They are the ones who are anxious now. We just need to wait patiently. The more anxious they are, the more flaws they will reveal!"

"Yeah, I see. This is what you said, Li En, 'responding to ever-changing situations by remaining constant', right?"

"Yes, Lux is really smart."

"Hehe~!"

Lux smiled shyly.

"By the way, what should we do about Silas?"

"Do you have more detailed information? Let's check and see if he was able to discover your magic because the magic he awakened was too special, or if someone told him secretly."

"Okay Li En, I'll take you there!"

Lux took Li En's hand and pulled him out the door.

No matter who is plotting against her behind the scenes, even if it is the Crown Guard family, Lux will never let the other party succeed.

It is Laxana's duty to protect the glory of the Crown Guard!