The Glory of Noxus.

The side hall of the audience hall, in front of the white jade balcony.

In the dim sky, the azure starlight intertwined with the lights in the banquet hall, illuminating the scene on the balcony.

Catalina leaned on Huo Jixing's strong shoulders and felt the warm power sweeping through her trembling heart.

"Why am I here?"

She asked with a confused look on her face, not being able to remember what had happened before.

In Catalina's impression, she should have been in the main hall of the banquet, talking with the close forces of the Du Kecao family.

But when she came to her senses, she unexpectedly found herself lying in Huo Jixing's arms, and the surrounding environment was extremely quiet.

Faced with the sudden change, Catalina instinctively felt uneasy and frightened.

She tried to recall what happened before, but her mind couldn't remember anything, as if nothing had changed at all.

She even wondered if there was something wrong with her memory, but the warm embrace made her stop dwelling on the past.

Huo Jixing hugged Katarina, sniffed the fragrance, and secretly thought about Evelyn's purpose and what she mentioned.

Evelyn's ability was so strange that she could break into the banquet silently and lead Katarina to a deserted place.

And with Katarina's heroic strength, she was unable to resist Evelyn at all.

Most importantly, Evelyn had no intention of persecution, it was just pure seduction.

This resulted in the protection measures that Huo Jixing left for Katarina being unable to fully function.

In addition to this, there is also the matter of the power of death that Evelyn mentioned.

Huo Jixing's thoughts involuntarily drifted to the stage performance of "Qian Jue's Fables" that he had just watched in the audience hall.

This performance unveiled the Eternal Hunter Twins in a unique art form.

The Lamb represents the mercy of death.

If you calmly face the silver longbow in Yang Ling's hand, then she will gently guide the dead to another world.

Let them walk towards the underworld in painless loneliness.

In sharp contrast to the Lamb Spirit is the Wolf Spirit, which represents the brutality of death.

If you resist and struggle and don't want to face death, the cold wolf spirit will appear as a hunter and enjoy the process of hunting with pleasure.

Such games often end in tragic death, full of fear and despair.

Awakening people's deepest fears about the final destination of life.

“Who will steal the power of death?”

Catalina hugged Huo Jixing, her nose lightly touched his shoulder, and she suddenly frowned.

"You smell wrong!"

She smelled a very strange scent lingering on Huo Jixing's body.

Definitely not Anne's.

It was a completely unfamiliar aura.

Huo Jixing paused and looked at Catalina in his arms, noticing the confusion in her eyes.

"You also saw the scene at the banquet. It might have been an accident."

Huo Jixing frowned slightly and concealed the process of Evelyn seducing Katarina.

I still didn't fully believe it when I saw Catalina.

He quickly kissed Katerina gently, trying to calm her doubts with this kiss.

Just as Catalina struggled slightly, Huo Jixing's gaze inadvertently fell below the white jade balcony.

There, Evelyn, who had escaped into the shadows, reappeared like a ghost, looking at them with a smile, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

It seems like he is admiring it, and it seems like he is longing for it.

However, Evelyn did not stay for long.

The black shadow behind her became distorted and blurred, dragging her away and disappearing.

Huo Jixing looked solemn. If he could easily destroy the demon, he would definitely not let Evelin leave so easily.

Thinking of the demon's immortality, Huo Jixing had no choice but to give up.

First, Evelyn did not harm Katarina, but simply seduced her, impersonating Katarina with the power of the devil.

Second, the news brought by Evelyn.

This indirectly proves that she does not have any deep malice towards herself and Catalina.

"What exactly is the Pale Lady doing? Is it related to the power of death?"

Huo Jixing thought of the incident that happened in the northern town before, where Evelyn was hired by the Black Rose to attack him.

Then it is very likely that the Pale Lady and the Black Rose were behind the infiltration into the banquet.

As the night fell, the banquet in the audience hall gradually came to an end.

After the nobles present expressed their final blessings and respects to Catalina, they stood up and said goodbye.

This celebration banquet provided many people with a political stage to showcase their talents and gain benefits they had never thought of before.

When Huo Jixing was about to leave the audience hall, as soon as he walked out the door, he saw a soldier from the Reiser Garrison Corps walking towards him and speaking respectfully.

"Excuse me, Lord Huo Jixing, Lady Katarina, Commander Swain invites you to come with us."

Hearing the words of the soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Legion in front of them, Huo Jixing and Katarina looked at each other in surprise.

Why did Swei suddenly invite them?

But they did not refuse and followed the soldiers of the Rether Garrison Legion towards Swain's residence.

Huo Jixing and Katarina walked through a long corridor. On the walls on both sides were hung exquisite murals depicting the history and glory of Noxus.

Finally, they entered the depths of the Immortal Bastion and came to Swain's residence.

The bright yellow candlelight burned, emitting a warm glow, illuminating the simple and plain reception room.

Huo Jixing and Catalina looked a little solemn as they pushed the door open and walked in.

The scene that came into view made Huo Jixing raise his eyebrows slightly, he was very surprised.

In the reception room, all three people representing the Trifaree Council were present.

Noxedi's foresight, Swain!

Knox Cree's force, Darius!

Knox Tully's cunning, the Faceless One!

Swain was dressed in old noble clothes, sitting on the stone chair in the main seat, his face serious and thoughtful, his eyes sharp and deep.

Darius sat to Swain's right with a casual look on his face, leaning back in his chair, drumming on the wooden armrests with his armor-clad hands.

When he saw Huo Jixing and Katarina coming, he slowly nodded.

The Faceless Man was still wearing his layered, wide robe, and no emotion could be seen on his face.

In addition, there are other heroes in the reception room.

Those who were not originally present at the banquet also appeared one by one at this moment.

The Rage Knight Kled sat below Darius, and behind him was the Glorious Executioner Draven.

Behind them are Riven the Exiled Blade and Talon the Shadow of the Blade.

Together with the arrival of Huo Jixing and Katarina, most of the heroes of the Noxus Empire are here.

Huo Jixing thought about the flock of frenzied crows he noticed along the way and realized that it must be something very important.

Swain looked at Huo Jixing and motioned for him to sit below him.

Huo Jixing nodded slightly and walked over with Catalina.

"I got the news."

Swain exhaled lightly, his eyes slowly swept over every hero present, and he spoke in a serious tone.

"The Pale Lady and the Black Rose are planning something very important."

"It is very likely related to the legendary Iron Armored Wraith!"

Upon hearing the name of Iron Armored Wraith, most of the heroes present changed color.

The Pale Lady and the Black Rose are the most mysterious organizations in the Noxian Empire, and their actions always hide unfathomable purposes.

The existence of the Iron Wraith is an indelible mark in the history of the Noxian Empire.

Killed twice, reborn three times.

The Iron Wraith Mordekaiser used his unparalleled power to forge the glory of the empire in ancient times.

Although he was obsessed with massacre and destruction, his constant wars almost wiped out the lives of an entire generation.

But the mark he left behind has always influenced the development and destiny of the empire, leaving a strong and colorful mark.

In every history book, there is the legendary story of Mordekaiser and the Death Armor.

Every Noxian will never forget the glory of the ancient times, because that is their pride and glory.

In every corner of the empire, people can feel Modkaiser's presence everywhere.

Whether in a grand castle or a remote village, his mark is felt.

His story was passed down as a myth and became part of the imperial culture.

However, due to some unknown factors, Modkaiser's influence has gradually weakened in the last few hundred years.

Some people are secretly erasing his traces, even toppling his statues and smashing off their faces.

"Underworld, death!"

Huo Jixing suddenly realized what Evelyn was talking about, the power of death.

"So, has Kindred also noticed the changes in the capital?"

Swain leaned forward, his serious old face showing cold murderous intent, his eyes revealing determination and firmness.

"I decided to take direct action to completely eliminate the black rose that pierced the blood of the empire and crush the Pale Lady's plan."

As Swain finished his words, the heroes present showed different emotions.

Some people clenched their fists, looking excited and expectant; some people looked solemn, showing a little confusion and worry.

Both the Pale Lady and the Iron-armored Wraith have a profound influence on the empire.

Once the action begins, the stabilized empire will inevitably fall into chaos again.

But no one spoke up to object.

Because they understood that Swain's bringing it up now meant that he was ready to fight.

They trust Swain's judgment and decision-making abilities, knowing that the Imperial Farseer will not make decisions lightly.

Swain's gaze fell on Huo Jixing and swept across the heroes present.

He knew the responsibility that came with making the decision, but he had to do it.

Only through fighting and sacrifice can the peace and tranquility of the empire be protected.

Otherwise, if the Pale Lady obtains the power of the Iron Wraith, the empire that has regained its glory will likely change hands again.

"Riven, cooperate with Talon and Draven. I will instruct General Darius to hand over the nearby warband forces to you."

Swain stood up straight, stared at Riven, Talon, Draven and others, and gave orders in a deep voice.

"After the plan begins, your mission is to suppress all the important towns near the capital and ensure that no force can enter the capital."

Swain is definitely a master at coups.

A coup d'état took place overnight, depriving the former Noxian leader, Bron Darkwill, of all his power.

His wisdom and decisiveness are unmatched in the Noxian Empire.

"I have secretly contacted the Iron Maiden, Riel. She and the Mad Rose Berea will take action at that time and involve the power of the Black Rose."

Both Riel and Berea are products of the Black Rose's experiments, and they hate the Black Rose very much.

Before the action begins, Swain will provide them with the Black Rose stronghold near the capital to disrupt the situation.

"Katerina, you and Kled will be responsible for order in the capital, and the elite Trifarii Legion will be handed over to you." Swain continued.

"Huo Jixing, Darius, you will act together with me. Our target is the Pale Lady."

"The Faceless Man and the Assassin's Guild behind him will provide us with all the intelligence information."

In the reception room, Swain's deep voice echoed, arranging all the next matters in an orderly manner.

He took every thought into account and considered every detail.

When the action is taken, the capital city will be turned into an iron barrel, with no one being able to enter or leave.

After Swain finished his arrangements, the heroes present slowly left.

Huo Jixing was not in a hurry to leave. He walked up to Riven and greeted her without waiting for details.

He was surprised to hear Swain's words.

"Huo Jixing, don't go yet. I have something to talk to you about." Swain's voice was low and powerful, irresistible.

In the quiet reception room.

Swain leaned back in his chair, looked at Huo Jixing with a smile, and told him his arrangements.

"I plan to let you serve as the commander of the Reiser Garrison Corps. What do you think?"

Commander of the Reiser Garrison Corps?

In the Noxian Empire, the Rether Garrison is definitely the ace of aces and the most important force in Swain's hands.

Huo Jixing subconsciously looked at Swain in front of him and understood the meaning behind this appointment.

Is he preparing to present himself as a candidate for the leadership of the empire?

Huo Jixing hesitated for a while. To be honest, he was not very interested in these positions. He just wanted to improve his own strength.

In terms of foresight, he is not as good as Swain.

Swain is always able to see the situation and make ingenious plans.

In terms of command, he is not as good as Darius.

As the commander-in-chief of the Empire, Darius possesses strong leadership and military talent, and is able to lead the Imperial warbands to victory.

In terms of cunning, the Empire's assassins' guilds are spread all over the country.

Specializing in lurking, assassination and intelligence gathering, they are the empire's secret weapon.

Even the Reiser Garrison Corps was inferior to them in some respects.

Only in terms of military strength does Huo Jixing have enough confidence in himself.

That's why he's not worried.

As long as he breaks the legendary boundary, he will directly step into the peak of the Valoran continent.

He will no longer be disturbed by anything.

Even destiny can be controlled in your own hands.

Fist means power.

Only Huo Jixing possesses absolute power, power that surpasses everyone else.

No matter who they are from the Noxian Empire, they must bow their heads and submit to me.

This is far more desirable than the identity of a commander of the Reiser Garrison Corps.

Swain saw Huo Jixing's hesitation, but didn't care too much about it. With his strength, he couldn't see into his heart.

"Don't worry, just wait until this operation is over and give me an answer."