The Glory of Noxus.

"It is better to kill someone by mistake than to let him go!"

The bright yellow candle flame flickered, illuminating Swain's murderous eyes.

He lowered his eyes, looked at the intelligence letter in his hand, and made a secret decision.

This time, the black rose must be completely eradicated, uprooted.

Since the birth of the empire, the existence of the Black Rose has always been a source of concern to the highest authorities in the Noxian Empire.

Successive Noxian leaders have sought to eliminate the Black Rose and avoid using its power.

But they never succeeded.

And now, with LeBlanc's disappearance and the heavy blow to the Black Rose, it is the best time for Swain and the Trifarix Council.

They have unprecedented power and many like-minded heroes who work together to advance and retreat.

Therefore, this cleansing operation that swept across the empire and beyond was imperative.

Closing the letter, Swain leaned against the cold stone back, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, his eyes deep.

The black roses in the capital have been cleansed out, and even if there are some remaining peripheral members, they will not affect the layout of the empire.

Swain's strategic focus began to shift to the territory of the empire and its many vassal forces.

Many candidates for heroes emerged in his mind.

These were the people he could trust, and he could send them to lead troops to suppress the Quartet.

Just like Darius did before, purging the rebellious nobles within the empire.

Let all forces understand that the empire is no longer what it used to be and is on a new track.

At the same time, Swain couldn't help but think of heroes like Rell and Berea who rebelled against the Black Rose, as well as the many magical secret societies.

In the past, the Black Rose used the power of the empire to persecute many extraordinary people and unyielding magic secret societies.

For example, the secret society that Gregory belongs to.

Because of Amorine, Gregory once sought help from the secret society behind the scenes.

But before the secret society could respond, it was hit by the Black Rose, forcing it to hide in the dark to avoid being hit hard.

This incident not only frightened the members of the secret society, but also forced Gregory to hide his identity and stay away from his previous life.

This change also indirectly led to Anne's miserable childhood.

These are the things that Black Rose does openly.

As for what they did in secret, I'm afraid no one except Leblanc knows.

Thinking of this, Swain's eyes flashed with deep worry.

LeBlanc's disappearance made him realize that this struggle was far from over and was more threatening than ever before.

Swain stood up from the marble table, the bright yellow candlelight casting a long shadow behind him.

He knew in his heart that this would be a war without gunpowder, but he was ready.

He will use his wisdom and strength, together with the heroes of the empire, to completely eliminate all traces of the Black Rose and bring true prosperity to Noxus.

Swain stood in front of the platform, looking up at the black throne above, with ripples in his eyes.

He saw every trace left by Modkaiser, full of power and conspiracy.

Before the Ionian War began, Swain had delved deep into the Immortal Bastion to learn about the forbidden powers that might exist.

It includes historical information from the time of Mordekaiser, as well as his two demon pets.

As a young man, Swain believed that the history of that period needed to be further studied.

But later, unexpected circumstances occurred in the Ionian War, he was betrayed by the Empire, and almost died in the war.

At the critical moment of life and death, it was the power of the raven demon that saved Swain from the land of death.

It also allowed him to see that evil was strangling the heart of Noxus.

In the dark shadows, Swain saw the Pale Lady and her puppet emperor.

"Maybe my previous thoughts were wrong?"

After the successful coup overnight, Swain stood at the pinnacle of power. In order to avoid the highest authority in the empire being controlled by the Black Rose again.

He drafted a law of epoch-making significance and implemented it successfully.

The core content of this decree is that Noxus should no longer be ruled by a single ruler, but by three people.

The emergence of this decree is undoubtedly a major subversion of the traditional power structure of the empire, and it is also a well-thought-out consideration of the future of Noxus.

Swain did not create this decree out of thin air, but instead established the Trifarix Council based on the great will passed down from the ancient tribal era.

The foresight of Knox Edie, the force of Knox Cree, the cunning of Knox Tully.

The checks and balances of power among the three ensure that no one can monopolize power!

Only when everyone is committed to the pillar of strength they represent can Noxus prosper and remain undefeated.

Swain thought his ideas were impeccable, but then he experienced the battle in the underground castle.

His thinking was completely changed.

Whether it was the will of the Spider God to come, or to scare Evelyn away, or to shock the underworld and suppress the space channel.

The strength displayed by Huo Jixing was jaw-dropping.

Especially in the space channel of Shadow Island.

Huo Jixing transformed into the God of Thunder and used his terrifying power to wash away the dark cursed black fog.

Every time he attacked, it could trigger the resonance of thunder, making the heaven and earth tremble.

At that moment, Swain, Darius and others truly felt the horror of Huo Jixing.

"Ordinary people are indeed not fit to be the emperor of the empire." Swain whispered softly.

"But a transcendent who is very good in all aspects and whose strength is comparable to that of a god should be a good choice."

Through recent intelligence, Swain is seriously considering that the empire does need a clear-cut "emperor".

With his foresight, Darius's military force, and the Faceless Men's cunning, he led the empire to move forward in the chaotic situation.

But when it comes to electing a new emperor immediately, Swain seems a little hesitant.

He personally established the Trifarix Council, piloted the huge chariot of the empire, overcame countless difficulties and challenges, and moved forward.

Now that the imperial system is being restored, Swain is worried that it may have a certain impact on the current empire.

But sometimes change is necessary.

Before Hojixing ascended the throne, Swain thought that he could let Hojixing try to take over the affairs of the empire.

"It depends on Huo Jixing's attitude."

Swain frowned, thinking of Huo Jixing's dull personality, which seemed to be completely uninterested in matters of this kind.

"That's fine. As long as he has the power to suppress everything, we can cooperate with him in handling the affairs of the empire."

Swain already had a plan in mind and was ready to train Huo Jixing to the position of emperor.

A person's character does not determine his ability.

As long as Huo Jixing has the power to suppress everything, Swain can cooperate with him in handling imperial affairs.

Noxus Empire, Eastern Islands.

At the vast edge of the Watcher's Ocean, there is a small island hidden, like a shining pearl inlaid on the blue sea.

There is a quiet village on the silent island, as if it is a witness of time, telling of its existence.

With the arrival of winter, the cold wind blew through the villagers' bodies like a knife, but they remained indifferent.

In the center of the village, an ancient altar stands on a raised platform surrounded by lush foliage.

Around the altar, the villagers knelt on the ground and prayed to God, hoping that the wind and snow would be lighter and would not affect the crops in the fields.

The prayers continued, with a handsome man in a robe being worshipped on the table.

The villagers knelt on the ground devoutly, chanting something, praying for his blessing and protection.

"Ok?"

In the center of the altar, the handsome man sitting on the stone platform opened his eyes, as if he sensed something, and looked towards the direction of the empire.

“Is this a failure?”

The bloody handsome man had just received news from members of the Scarlet Secret Society about everything that had happened in the imperial capital.

The black roses in the capital were once so dazzling, but now they are being ruthlessly hunted and killed, and the people are in panic.

Especially since LeBlanc fled far away and there has been no news about her for the time being, it seemed like she had fallen in the siege battle launched by Swain.

"Well, I made the right choice to avoid conflicts within the empire." Vladimir chuckled.

After his real body fell into the hands of Huo Jixing, he had already made preparations to leave.

At that moment, he seemed to see his own ending and LeBlanc's plan.

He didn't want to be that kind of person, didn't want to be implicated afterwards, and didn't want to become a victim of the empire.

So Vladimir chose to leave the capital without notifying anyone.

It seems like choosing a scenic spot for field research.

In fact, he wanted to stay away from the Noxian Empire because he didn't want to be implicated afterwards.

As the night darkened, the prayer activities gradually came to an end, and the stone platform was filled with blood food, emitting a strong smell of blood.

The stone statue of Vladimir gradually fell into a deep sleep, apparently ending its day of guarding.

But in the dark, Vladimir's face was covered with sunlight and looked very pale.

When no one was watching, Vladimir's figure suddenly moved and came to the front of the platform.

He looked at the blood and food, his eyes full of greed and desire.

Vladimir did not hesitate to enjoy the food offered to him, devouring the many offerings on the stone platform.

After finishing the tasting, Vladimir moved slightly and appeared on the cliff at the coastline.

From this place, you can overlook the deep sea area of ​​the Watcher's Sea and see the terrifying military power of the Noxian Empire.

Vladimir was always waiting for an opportunity to return to the capital and have all his scars returned.

There was a fire of revenge in his eyes, and he was determined to make those who had hurt him pay the price.

"Huo Jixing, wait, we will meet again!"

Rocklund Plains.

This vast plain was once the site of the Black Powder Conspiracy, which caused ecological damage to the plain.

Although the empire was pacifying at the fastest speed, there were still small rebel forces hiding in the hills and mountains.

Deep in the plain, there stands a hollow mountain, like a masterpiece of nature, carving the mountain into a huge cavity.

The inside of the cave is brightly lit.

In the sprawling complex of buildings, there were many figures wearing black robes, engraved with the symbol of a black rose.

In the central area of ​​the complex.

Loveland sat upright on the iron chair, seemingly thinking about something. The thin purple gauze dress could not cover her seductive figure.

"Use the black stone and unknown power to seal the space passage of Shadow Island?"

LeBlanc whispered softly, somewhat unconvinced that the space passage of Shadow Island could be sealed so easily.

She had seen firsthand the curse of the Shadow Isles' malevolent black mist, and the desire for the living among the many terrifying beings in the Shadow Isles.

And sealing a place full of curses like this is definitely not that easy.

"I still have a chance, I haven't lost yet!"

Leblanc gripped the armrests of the steel chair tightly and made up her mind.

Before Modkaiser completely controls the underworld, she can take away the Underworld Armor in the chaos.

Even revenge is possible.

The prerequisite is that the rune array that seals the Shadow Island's space channel must be destroyed, and all this can only be achieved.

Leblanc's eyes were determined. This was her only chance. How could she give up so easily after planning for a thousand years?

Time is like running water, passing by quickly,

The winter wind grew colder and colder, sweeping across the territory of the Noxian Empire, as if freezing everything in the cold.

But no matter how cold the wind was, it could not cover up the killing that was gradually happening within the territory of the empire.

Swain and the Trifarix Council had already issued secret orders, notifying warbands in various locations to enter a state of war.

These chapters are the elite troops of the Noxian Empire, well-trained and well-equipped, and are the main force of the empire's conquests.

When Darius, Riven and other heroes arrived at their designated areas of responsibility, they immediately engaged in fierce battles.

The burning blood extinguished the cold wind and watered every city.

Whether they are the heroes, the soldiers of the chapter on the front line, or the soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Legion who provide intelligence, they are all working towards a common goal.

This was a brutal struggle, and when Swain made his decision, it was destined to be extraordinary.

Fortunately, thanks to the intelligence information provided by many core members of the Black Rose.

This secret operation was very successful, destroying most of the Black Rose's strongholds and killing a large number of Black Rose members.

As the operation came to an end, news would occasionally enter the capital through Noxtora, allowing everyone to keep abreast of the progress of the battle.

Every victory makes the waiting people rejoice, and every successful blow makes people full of hope for the future.

Within the capital of Noxus.

The station of the Reiser Garrison Corps.

During this period, Huo Jixing basically stayed at his post.

His room was filled with reports and messages from various secret garrisons of Reiser.

He needs to review each one carefully, filter out key information, and make corresponding decisions or suggestions.

His desk was always covered with maps and intelligence documents, showing the heavy workload and complexity of his work.

Swain also began to let Huo Jixing handle matters frequently, as if he was intentionally training him.

Huo Jixing was not stupid and he quickly guessed Swain's purpose.

This is a preparation to train himself in the direction of leading Noxus.