The Glory of Noxus.

The quiet camp was like a resurrected earth dragon, a hot breath filled the sky, and waves of noise echoed above the ancient land.

In the narrow and winding streets, fully armed Noxian soldiers lined up in neat rows. Led by the crimson imperial flags, they set out on their journey with firm and powerful steps.

In the streets along the way, Noxian residents silently opened their windows and looked at the long dragon-like steel team, their eyes filled with fiery emotions.

They whispered softly and sent their blessings to the soldiers who were about to go to the battlefield.

Unlike aristocratic warlords such as the Valrokan family who only care about their own interests.

Ordinary Noxians are sincerely pleased with the changes that have taken place in the empire in recent times.

They were already fed up with the bloody dictatorship during the empire's dark age, and the many policies and regulations they pursued had not brought about any substantial changes to their lives.

Instead, it brings endless disasters and sufferings.

Today, many of the decrees issued by the Trifaree Council are clearly biased towards the lower classes.

These decrees allowed them to regain visibility of channels for advancement and hope for hard work.

Especially when the Delverhold was in trouble, the emergence of the Imperial Chapter Cluster changed their fate of death.

It was these brave Noxian soldiers who rekindled the hope of life for countless ordinary people who were on the verge of despair at that time.

It was also at this moment that young children gathered in the streets and alleys, following the long steel dragons rising and falling, and the idea of ​​joining the army emerged in their hearts.

What they saw was not only the powerful military force of the empire, but also the path to change their destiny.

Every child dreams of one day being able to wear striking black armor, stand in the smoke of war, and win glory and a future.

Huo Jixing stood on a towering platform, overlooking the scene happening in the Diewo Castle.

He is happy to see such scenes because everything now is the result of his hard work.

At the same time, Swain's political ideal of wise rule is slowly changing the Noxian Empire.

Regardless of social stance, family background, homeland or personal wealth.

Anyone may achieve power, status, and respect in Noxus if they can demonstrate the necessary ability.

Rather than born aristocratic blood!

A new era for the Noxian Empire is opening, and every aspiring person will step onto the stage of the empire in the coming chaos.

The days of relying on bloodline and privilege are gone.

Huo Jixing withdrew his gaze and turned to go to Annie's residence.

The thick door curtain was lifted, and the chill of winter poured into the restaurant along with the tall figure.

At the dining table, Gregory and Anne had just finished lunch and were whispering to each other, with a hint of longing and worry in their eyes.

Annie sensed the influx of cold air and frowned cutely, but when she saw Huo Jixing, she quickly jumped off the wooden stool, ran over, and shouted happily.

"Uncle Huo Jixing!"

Gregory, who was sitting upright, also stood up and nodded slightly to Huo Jixing.

"Have you eaten yet? There's some food in the kitchen."

"No, I've already eaten."

Huo Jixing gently rubbed Annie's head and spoke with a slightly apologetic tone.

"I'm sorry, Annie, the Northern Border is indeed a bit busy these days."

"I promised you your request, but I haven't done it yet."

Hearing this, Annie hid the longing in her eyes, smiled and shook her head, saying, "I'm fine, Uncle Huo Jixing, your business is more important."

Huo Jixing had promised Annie that after entering the Delver Castle, he would arrange time to go to the mountains near the former village to look for any trace of Amorin.

However, a series of events forced him to stay in Fort Delver and use all his strength to resist the invasion of the bear monsters.

Huo Jixing saw the longing in Annie's eyes, sighed softly, and directly put forward his ideas without beating around the bush.

"Annie, I need your help in this battle on the northern border of the empire."

Kled is a card that has been put on the table. He showed his edge in the recent battle of Delverhold and has been exposed.

But Anne and Gregory, who followed, never took any action.

Huo Jixing has been hiding Annie, preparing to use her as a surprise weapon to change the situation of the battle at the most critical moment.

Don't underestimate Anne who has not grown up yet.

Annie's own talent for fire magic is formidable enough, and Tibers' power can change the course of battle.

"Of course, Uncle Huo Jixing, I'm glad that Annie can help you."

Annie raised her lovely face and looked at Huo Jixing, with a determined light flashing in her eyes, and nodded slightly.

Mother Amorine has been missing for many years and there is no news of her.

This time, Anne and Gregory came with just a little faith, looking for possible clues and traces.

Although Huo Jixing has been too busy because of the bear monster incident, Annie has no intention of blaming Huo Jixing.

On the contrary, she is very sensible, understands Huo Jixing's difficulties, and is eager to help Huo Jixing.

Annie's firm answer was within Huo Jixing's expectations.

Even without asking, Anne would follow her orders without hesitation.

But he chose to respect Anne and Gregory.

Huo Jixing raised his eyes and looked at Gregory.

"Annie is too young. I'm afraid something might go wrong. You should come with us and help defend the position."

Gregory looked helpless, as he understood the hidden meaning of Huo Jixing's words.

It is for Annie to protect herself.

Compared to the strength of his daughter Annie, his power is indeed a bit weak.

If you were unexpectedly besieged by bear monsters, you would probably stay in the northern ice field forever.

Huo Jixing's decision made Annie feel warm in her heart. She knew her father's care and concern for her.

Anne turned to look at Gregory, her eyes gleaming with pride: "Father, I won't let you down."

Gregory took a deep breath and nodded: "Okay, let's fight for the empire together this time."

In the following time, Huo Jixing continued to chat with Anne and Gregory for a while, mainly to remind them of some precautions.

For example, those terrifying monsters that survived from ancient times and were eroded by the void possess terrifying powers.

The reason why he invited Annie to take action this time was partly because of the threat posed by those ancient creatures.

But more importantly, he wanted to take advantage of the upcoming war.

One battle decides everything!

Directly wipe out the source of disaster on the northern border.

Huo Jixing's eyes flashed as he recalled the plan he and the Leiser Garrison Corps had secretly prepared.

The Empire's warband cluster is preparing to establish fixed defense points in the mountains on both sides of the Delverfort.

Annie is responsible for the defensive area on the left, and Kled is responsible for the defensive area on the right. The two are in the snow-covered mountains, forming a pocket.

They will hold their ground and drive all the attacking bear monsters into the middle of the formation, which is also the most dangerous area that Jixing is personally responsible for guarding.

Dig fort!

This ancient northern fortress will become the burial place of the bear tribe.

After a cup of tea, Huo Jixing left his residence.

Before he had walked far, his brows furrowed slightly, and his body automatically rose into the air, arriving above the clouds.

Then, red-gold flames appeared in his dark eyes as he looked towards the dark clouds in the distance.

All I saw was endless thunder, like a black cloud, pouring down from far away.

Seeing this, Huo Jixing lightly pressed the Lingfeng hanging around his waist and murmured.

"Fate is coming."

"I am the future!"

The harsh winter arrives, and ice and snow dance across the rugged mountains.

Under the distant sky, thick, gloomy black clouds blocked the morning light, like a bottomless pool of ink, polluting the world of ice and snow and muddying the clear sky and earth.

Finally, the mottled black light and shadows penetrated the clouds, fell on the snow, and reflected the liquid flowing on the ground.

There were countless, hideous and terrifying bear monsters.

Their bodies were covered in foul fluids and emitted a disgusting stench.

His eyes were blood red, and his gaping mouth was filled with sharp teeth.

Every gasp made a low and terrifying sound, as if a demon from the abyss had come down to the world, making people shudder.

As the bear monsters surged forward, the snow-covered mountains wailed, and the stirred up snow and wind merged into the black waves.

It seemed as if everything was dominated by these bear monsters. Their appearance filled the ice and snow world with fear and despair.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Suddenly, the buzzing sound of a swarm of bees was heard.

Above the mountains, the sound of bowstrings hummed softly, and barbed steel arrows pierced through the clouds, pouring down like a torrential rain, piercing through the cold wind and covering the sky.

The bear monsters who were unexpectedly attacked paused for a moment.

The steel arrow fell, directly clearing a small area of ​​the dark wave.

But under the influence of the gods deep in their souls, even when death comes, the bear monsters still rush towards their designated locations fearlessly.

At the same time, in the howling cold wind, the crimson imperial flag rose up, rustling.

Around the imperial flag were Noxian cavalrymen who had been ready for battle.

Although Kled is a Yordle with a short stature, he stands at the front of the array with full aura, with a trembling Skaarl beside him.

"Hey, don't be scared, you coward."

Kled held Skaarl's head, trying to calm him down, and spoke in a low voice.

"The boys around here are watching us, be brave!"

Even as they were talking, waves of black came one after another, and the ugly faces of the bear monsters could be vaguely seen.

Kled immediately climbed onto Skaarl's back, his furry face showing a cold murderous intent.

Defense?

In Kled's eyes, the best defense is offense.

Facing the falling snow, Kled slowly came in front of the Noxian Scarlet Cavalry, and behind them were the Noxian Expeditionary Cavalry.

These expeditionary cavalry are the Noxian Empire's mainstay in its conquests.

They are powerful, wearing heavy armor engraved with the mark of a double-edged axe, loyal to the Empire and the Trifarii Council, and expanding the territory of the Noxian Empire.

Kled raised his silver-gray axe, grinned, and drove Skaarl from east to west.

The sharp axe in his hand touched the heavy lance of each Noxian blood cavalryman, making a crisp metallic sound and playing a magnificent melody of war.

One day in Beiyuan, the grass blades were like halberds.

The cold wind is biting and those who trespass will die!

"Noxus!"

Kled roared loudly, and a blazing light burst out from his only left eye.

next moment!

He pulled the reins tight, rode Skaarl, and led the Noxian cavalry behind him. Like an arrow shot from a bow, wrapped in the wind and snow, they rushed towards the black waves in the distance.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The roar of the steel crossbows, mixed with the deafening sound of iron hooves, sounded like a tsunami, suppressing everything between heaven and earth.

Time is incredibly slow at this moment.

Kled and the Noxian cavalry followed closely behind the Iron Heavy Crossbows and launched a decisive charge.

Every step they took stirred up countless snowflakes, like a white storm sweeping across the sky and the earth.

Kled's axe gleamed in the sunlight, with a hint of coldness.

Skarr neighed incessantly and ran as hard as he could, his scaled hooves leaving deep marks on the snow.

It felt Kled's determination and rushed towards the enemy camp even more bravely.

At this moment, Kled's figure appeared unusually tall in the wind and snow. Every swing of his axe was like a judgment of fate, ruthlessly taking the life of the bear monster.

The Noxian cavalry followed closely behind, their eyes full of determination and fearlessness.

These cavalrymen had already experienced the baptism of countless battles, knew the importance of this battle, and vowed to fight for glory.

They were wearing armor, raised the heavy lances at their waists, and thrust straight into the black wave, bringing up countless black liquids.

All of a sudden!

Noxian cavalrymen and bear monsters fought on the snowy plains below, and the blood they sprayed soaked the ground.

The battle intensified, and Kled's axe was already stained with ink.

But he did not pause at all and continued to lead the cavalry to charge.

The shouts on the battlefield, the roars of killing, and the sounds of sharp blades piercing flesh and blood intertwined together to create a passionate symphony.

And on the left side of the Digworth Fortress are the mountains.

Compared to the fierce offensive of Kled and Noxian Imperial cavalry, it is much quieter here.

Elisa led the soldiers of the Valrokan family and stood in the carefully constructed trenches, overlooking the black waves that filled the foot of the mountain and the bear monsters that rushed up.

She lowered her body and lightly touched the ice and snow with her palms. The biting coldness ran along her fingers and penetrated her body.

Alyssa looked at the nearby soldiers with nervous but burning eyes, her eyes lowered, vaguely understanding what Kled and Wilson had said at the time.

Alyssa, as the heir of the Valrokan family, had noble blood.

Never understood the pain and guilt of the Noxians who toiled in the dark mines beneath their mountain fortresses.

Nor did they understand the deep sorrow experienced by the soldiers who fought bravely in the Iron Mountains and the endless snowfields and witnessed the death of their comrades.

Alyssa let out a light breath and looked back at the two figures, one large and one small, behind the array.

They ignored the wind and snow and watched the situation below in the trench.

The two are Gregory, a sorcerer from the Imperial Secret Society, and his daughter.

Daughter of Darkness, Annie!

In the intelligence gathered by the Valrokan family, there was an introduction to Anne, describing her as a fire mage with amazing talent.

Now, Annie has been appointed by Lord Huo Jixing as the commander of this battlefield.

As time passed, Gregory looked down at the approaching bear monsters, took a step forward, and shouted in a firm voice.

"Archer!"

"Target, bear tribe, shoot!"