The Glory of Noxus

Ironthorn Mountains, Digwo Castle.

Although the invasion of the bear monsters ultimately ended in failure.

However, the rugged mountain road in front of the castle is still covered with traces of the war.

The broken corpses of numerous bear monsters covered the snow-capped mountains, and the filthy black blood destroyed the white world.

There used to be flames burning here, but now only ashes are left all over the mountains.

As the cold wind howled, the ashes were blown all over the mountains and corners of the city walls.

Near the ruins of the city wall that collapsed due to the fierce attack of the giant flesh and blood bear, the figures of war masons would appear from time to time.

Covered in heavy fabrics, they held hammers and chisels, and focused on embedding huge stones into the new city walls.

These war masons were so skilled that rebuilding the city wall seemed like a piece of cake for them.

Every hammer strike lands accurately on the predetermined position.

Each huge stone was embedded in the wall with extraordinary ingenuity and closely connected with other stones, thus rebuilding a solid line of defense.

Occasionally, they would direct Noxian soldiers to move stones and clear ruins.

Despite the extremely cold weather, the Noxian soldiers were unable to stop sweating.

Everyone understands that only by rebuilding the city walls can they protect their homes from invasion and resist the next attack by the bear monsters.

As time went by, new city walls gradually took shape, standing between the mountains.

On the watchtower on the city wall, the crimson imperial flag fluttered in the wind.

Kled and Wilson stood side by side, looking at the rolling snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Three days ago, Wilson led a large group of warriors to the Delverhold and took over the defense of the Delverhold, clearing out the bear monsters wandering around.

"I hope nothing happened to Lord Huo Jixing?" Wilson said with a little concern.

Before he arrived, Huo Jixing had already left the Diewolf Castle for quite some time, but no news from him had been received until now.

After hearing Wilson's words, Kled patted Skarr under his crotch gently and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, that kid is very cunning and won't let himself fall into danger easily."

The relationship between Kled and Hojo can be traced back to the Second War of the Freljord, when Hojo had already shown extraordinary talent.

He was very confident in Huo Jixing and believed that no matter what problems he encountered, he would always find a solution.

"You should now think about how to deal with the Valrokan family." Krei looked at Wilson meaningfully.

"To retreat from a battle, to abandon a position."

"According to the laws of the Empire, no matter who you are, you must be sentenced to death!"

Kled's words were firm and powerful, as if announcing an irreversible fate.

"Back off at the last minute and abandon your defenses."

Wilson repeated this sentence in a low voice, with a hint of hoarseness in his voice.

He was of course aware of the strictness of the imperial laws.

Those legal provisions, like sharp swords, hang over the heads of every noble and may fall at any time.

Especially after His Majesty Swain formed the Trifarix Council, he revised many legal provisions, resulting in few nobles daring to openly violate the law.

Because that means not only the destruction of an individual, but also the destruction of an entire family.

But the status of the Valrokan family is very special within the empire.

For nearly a thousand years, the Valrokan family has been king of the Delverburg Castle for generations, providing war weapons to the empire and being an important pillar of the empire's northern border.

If Wilson were to sentence the Valrokan family to death, it would inevitably affect the situation on the northern border of the empire.

Therefore, he understood that once he made a decision, there would be no turning back.

"Now that we are facing a powerful enemy, we need to..."

Krei chuckled, seeing the hesitation in Wilson's heart, and directly pointed out his difficulties.

"Don't tell me that you need to answer to the Empire and the Noxian soldiers who died in the battle, not to the Valrokan family."

Krei's cold words hit Wilson's heart like a heavy hammer, making him look embarrassed.

Kled stopped talking and turned to look at the Delverburg behind him. The city that had been devastated by war was regaining some life thanks to the efforts of everyone.

His gaze turned to the towering Valrocan Castle, and a cold look flashed in his eyes.

Kled hates nobles.

In the wars he had experienced, he often encountered cowardly nobles.

They are afraid of death and will abandon their soldiers and subjects or even flee in defeat when they encounter the enemy.

Of course, they will all eventually feel the brunt of Kled's axe.

This is also the reason why Kled strongly supported Swain after he launched a coup overnight and became the leader of Noxus.

Like Kled, Swain had long seen the difficulties that the Noxian Empire had once faced.

Only changes from the inside out can make the Noxian Empire prosperous again.

However, this matter is indeed special.

Krei was very curious about why the Valrokan family decided to retreat at the critical moment under the circumstances at that time.

Wilson suppressed his inner emotions and let out a bitter smile.

Huo Jixing is not here, although he is temporarily asked to take over as the commander of the battle group cluster.

However, his status is indeed not as high as Huo Jixing and Kled, and he can handle matters involving the chapter.

But Wilson had to consider the possible consequences of the Valrokan family's retreat at the last minute.

This includes whether the defensive capabilities of the northern border will be weakened, and the people's views on the balance between the privileges and responsibilities of the nobility.

And given the special status of the Valrokan family, Wilson needs the full support of generals such as Kled.

"I have sent out orders for the Valrokan family to report to the Empire for their retreat and abandonment of the city walls."

Wilson looked at Kled, and continued after choosing his words carefully.

"They will send someone over soon. If General Krei has nothing else to do, we can come together."

"Okay, I'll go with you." Kled nodded and replied.

In Huo Jixing's absence, he really needs to demonstrate his power to prevent the Valrokan family from taking over and causing unnecessary killings.

Vallocan Mansion.

Inside the conference hall, luxurious curtains blocked out the sunlight and a dull atmosphere filled the air, making the room appear dim and depressing.

The elderly service officer Valrokan sat at the main seat, his brows furrowed and his expression as cold as water.

There was a barely perceptible glimmer of worry and cruelty in his eyes, as if he was thinking about some important decision.

Alyssa sat at the end, raised her head, and looked at her two brothers, Oram and Shilok, who were sitting on both sides of their father.

Shilok on the left is her eldest brother, who is a little thin. He is the future successor of the Delverburg Castle, shouldering the glory and responsibility of the family, and also has a gloomy expression.

Oram on the right is Elisa's second brother, who is responsible for the defense of Fort Digg.

Compared with Hellocq, Oram is tall and mighty, with a strong back and strong arms, and is good at wielding a sword.

Although Oram was born only a few minutes earlier than Alyssa, he was two steps closer to the throne of the Delverhold.

Alyssa knew her place very well.

Oram noticed the gazes of his father and elder brother, and looked very impatient.

Although he was responsible for the defense of Fort Dover, his retreat from the battlefield was tacitly approved by his father.

In the end, the main responsibility still lies with him.

Now he has to be pushed out to give Wilson an explanation.

This was something Oram could not tolerate.

He considered himself the heir of the Valrokan family and just an ordinary commander of a battle group, and he had no right to question him.

Compared to them, Alyssa acted more indifferent, hiding her contempt and hatred in her heart behind a mask of indifference.

If Oram had not retreated, the people in the Delverburg Castle would not have been massacred by the bear monsters, and the soldiers under her command would not have suffered heavy losses.

"Father, if you ask me, you can just hand it over to any servant. What else do you need to tell them?"

Oram couldn't stand the depressing atmosphere in the conference room, so he tore open his gorgeous collar and spoke angrily.

He wanted to continue complaining, but under his father's cold gaze, he had to shut up.

"Father."

Shilok suddenly spoke, and his deep voice was clearly heard by everyone, attracting the attention of everyone present.

He looked at Valrokan, Oram, and Alyssa, with a ruthless look in his gloomy eyes.

"The ones attacking Delverburg this time are the legendary bear monsters. We have reached our limit in resisting for so long."

"The situation was extremely urgent. We left the battlefield not to avoid the battle, but to protect the hope of Fort Delver."

His tone paused, as if he was recalling the brutal battle.

"After all, there are indeed many refugees in the mansion. They are innocent and are also strong evidence for us."

When Valrocan heard this, a look of relief appeared on his old face.

With just two or three simple words from Shilok, the person who was sentenced to death retreated from the battlefield and left.

Its purpose is to protect the future hopes of the Delverburg.

As for the refugees, they were accepted into the mansion castle by the Valrokan family after receiving huge amounts of wealth.

In Shilok's words, it becomes a weight to protect himself.

This is the beauty of words. Using his eloquence and wisdom, Shilok successfully freed the Valrocan family from a passive situation.

Maybe even win more trust and respect.

Just as they continued to discuss, there was a crisp knock on the door.

"Lord Valrokan, the Empire's Chapter Cluster has sent people over, urging us to send someone over immediately."

Hearing the butler's voice, Valrocan looked at his chosen successor, Shilok, and obviously left the matter of retreating at the last minute to him.

Shilok also dragged his feet, looked at himself, Oram and Alyssa, and said with a chuckle.

"You guys go over there, and remember what we just said. You must characterize this as leaving the battlefield."

"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

Oram stood up, his rough face showing arrogance, and he didn't care about this seemingly trial meeting.

The power and status of the Valrokan family in the northern border of the empire cannot be shaken by anyone.

Oram and Alyssa bowed to Valrokan respectively and left the meeting room.

The butler had already arranged everything so that the identity of the Vallocan family would not be lost.

Wait until the footsteps of Oram and Alyssa fade away and disappear from your ears.

In the conference hall, Shilok's eyes were fixed on Valrokan sitting in the main seat, and worry flashed in his eyes.

"Father, will the Empire be aware of our secret actions?"

Under the current situation in the empire, if the fact that they were in contact with the Black Rose were to be exposed, they would surely end up with their families torn apart and their loved ones to be killed.

"Don't worry too much, Shilok. This is Fort Delver. The Empire will consider our attitude."

There was a sharp flash in Valrokan's cloudy eyes, and he was confident that he could easily control the attitude of the empire.

They are the people of Diggerburg, and their bloodline runs for generations to be kings.

This is not just a symbol of identity, but also a sense of pride and superiority deeply rooted in the bones.

In Valrocan's view, Fort Delver is not just a piece of land, but also the embodiment of the Valrocan family's unremitting efforts over the centuries.

"The Delver Fort is the Delver Fort of the Valrokan Family. The Empire wants to judge the Valrokan Family according to the law."

There was an unquestionable firmness and indifference in Valrocan's voice, as if declaring their eternal sovereignty over this land.

"Haha, they will definitely see things they don't want to see."

"For example, the Valrokan family completely turned to the Black Rose, or the Winter Claw tribe on the other side."

“They have always hoped to gain support from the Delverhold and use it as a gateway to invade the northern borders of the Noxian Empire.”

Upon hearing this, Hillock fell silent. Compared to the gradually declining Black Rose and the frozen frozen land, he was more optimistic about the current Noxus Empire.

However, many laws promulgated by the empire seriously affected the interests and power of the nobility.

This is also partly the reason why the Black Rose can continue to be active within the empire despite being besieged.

"The Winter Claw tribe is not a good choice."

Suddenly, a low voice came from the shadow in the corner of the conference room.

Valrokan and Shilok heard the sudden sound and looked over quickly, with a fierce look in their eyes.

A figure wearing a black robe with a rose mark engraved on the chest walked out.

The hooded eyes glanced at Valrokan and Silok and spoke softly.

"We have received news that the Winter Claw tribe has begun to migrate and is preparing to leave the area of ​​the Bear Tribe and end this war."

"The enemy facing Delverburg now is the all-out bear tribe. The Empire will not attack you for the time being."

He paused for a moment, his eyes falling on Shilok.

Valrocan is the fading dusk, and Shilok is the rising sun, and is about to become the new master of the Valrocan family.

"I'm sending you a secret message. The old god Volibear has completely revived. It won't be long before he launches a full-scale attack on Delverhold."

Upon hearing the news about the old god Volibear, Shillok's expression was gloomy.

This was news that the Valrokan family was unwilling to face.

The family records fully describe the tragic scenes brought about by the battle between gods.

Even if the Noxian Empire wins, the Delverhold may be reduced to ruins.

"What do you want?"