People in the League, Masters of Time Management

Ever since she "dreamed" with Mubai, the way she looked at herself was not quite right. On the contrary, she was obedient to Mubai, even a little clingy.

"Tell me, what did you drink for Lux last night...?"

When Lacus wasn't paying attention, Kashina quietly grabbed Mu Bai's sleeve, with a mother's protective expression on her face.

"Why did she suddenly become so strange? Say!"

"It's just a potion to help her suppress her fear... I told you about it last night." Mu Bai was a little helpless.

"Then why is she acting weird?!"

"Ask her yourself."

"I asked! She... She said that you defeated some demon in a dream... Can you believe that?"

"Then you don't believe me, there's nothing you can do, it's the truth."

"You...!" Kashina gritted her teeth in anger, but she was helpless.

She suddenly had the feeling that a good girl was kidnapped by a wild man... A juicy Chinese cabbage just disappeared...

No... When I get back to Xiongdu, I must tell Galen Swordsman Captain about this, and let him take care of this bad man who intends to abduct Lux!

Yes, just do it!

Thinking of this, Kashina showed a relieved smile. "Go and help Lux with the finishing work in the town, my respected Mr. Demon Hunter."

"Huh? Oh..." Although Mu Bai was a little surprised by the other party's change of attitude, he didn't take it too seriously.

Now helping Lux to "fool" the townspeople is the top priority.

Nocturne's threat was lifted, but a reasonable explanation had to be given to the townspeople - at least it was hard to believe the words of defeating a demon in a dream.

And as a big celebrity in Demacia—Miss Crownguard, Laxana Crownguard, her words are very important, and it is perfect to "fool" the townspeople at this time.

"My fellow citizens, brothers and sisters of Demacia!"

Lux stood on the high platform, her loud and energetic voice spread throughout the square, revived the numb and frightened hearts of the townspeople.

The warm sun shone on their faces, reflecting their tired expressions, and Lux's words were their salvation.

They listened carefully, like a drowning man clutching at straws.

"Fossbarrow in the north is one of the most important territories in Demacia. We remember the heroes on this land, and we remember the heroic spirits buried here."

"We are all children of Demacia, we are like brothers."

"The misery of Fossbarrow crossed the mountains and dense forests, and reached the towers of Xiongdu. We heard your longing, and we cried three feet for your suffering, and we couldn't sleep all night."

"So here we are."

"I'm Laxana Crownguard from Xondu. We're not here for glory or money. We're just trying to solve the nightmare that haunts Forsbarrow."

"And now, we've done it!"

As the last sonorous syllable fell, Lacus grabbed Mu Bai's arm and held it high above his head.

"We have slain the Nightmare! Forsbarrow, no more suffering!"

"Okay!" A townsman couldn't help shouting.

Although no one can say for sure whether the first person who shouted was the actor Kashina hired, but in short, he successfully aroused everyone's emotions.

"Sing to Demacia! Sing to Xiongdu! Sing to Miss Crown Guard!" More and more people shouted loudly, "Demacia, glory forever!"

Under the high platform, there was an uproar of voices, and the gloom on the faces of the townspeople was swept away.

On the high platform, the atmosphere was awkward, and Lacus suddenly realized that she was still holding Mubai's hand.

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After several hours, the townspeople finally ended their carnival.

To them, solving Nocturne is more worth celebrating than New Year's Eve. The whole town is peaceful and filled with joy and laughter.

People can finally sleep peacefully again.

"It's really thanks to you this time, Mr. Mubai." Looking at the bustling crowd outside, Lacus heaved a sigh of relief.

Without Mubai, she really didn't know how to deal with that terrible demon.

No... It should be said that if it weren't for Mu Bai's help, she would have been bewitched by that demon long ago.

"This is my duty." Mu Bai said humbly, "As a demon hunter, it is my duty."

"A noble quality worthy of praise." Lux rested her chin on her hands, and the more she looked at the man in front of her, the more satisfied she became.

Kashina snorted aside, wanted to refute but didn't know how to refute.

In any case, Mu Bai did save Fossbarrow, and he did not receive any reward.

"By the way, is Mr. Mubai free recently?" Lux asked suddenly, "About... a week?"

Kashina suddenly had an ominous premonition.

"Yes." Mu Bai said without thinking.

"That's really great!" Lux shook her legs happily, "Come with me to Xiongdu, you should accept the kingdom's reward!"

"Let's forget about rewards, I'm not the kind of person who loves vanity." Mu Bai was a little afraid of trouble.The aristocratic red tape gave him a headache.

"But... we agreed before, if you help me solve the trouble, I will pay you."

"Just give me some gold coins."

"Well... I don't have much money with me..." Lacus said embarrassedly, "I ran out of food and food..."

Hearing this, Kashina was overjoyed.But just as she was about to say the words "I have money", Lux winked at her desperately, signaling her not to speak.

Mu Bai didn't notice this, and still acted very straight: "Then you can write me an IOU."

"No, the members of our defending family never owe anyone anything." Lacus said sternly:

"You should go back to Xiongdu with me. If you don't want gold coins, I can use other methods to repay you."

"For example?" Mu Bai asked.

Lacus looked at Kashina, and said in a low voice when the latter was not paying attention: "I can help you cover up your identity as a magician, so that you can travel unimpeded in Demacia."

"Huh? That's not bad." At this time, Mu Bai hadn't realized that he was stepping into the trap carefully arranged by the girl.

"Right? Anyway, you plan to explore Demacia, why don't you go to Xiongdu with me first."

"Well... that makes sense."

"So it's settled?"

"It's not impossible..."

"Yeah!" Lux cheered happily, making Kashina frown.

This girl... I'm afraid it's not as simple as just wanting to invite Mu Bai Quxiong to be a guest...

Alas, girls are not allowed to stay...

Chapter 48 Lux's Little Thoughts

"Have you heard that there is a strange person on the Xiongdu Bridge recently?"

"Weird? You mean the stranger with the hood and mask?"

"Don't use 'you', I don't want to remind you twice on the same day, Galen... yes, that's the weirdo."

"Sorry... Well, I heard a little bit."

In the training ground of Dawn Castle, two strong fighters were lying casually on the ground, panting and chatting.

Jarvan IV and Galen Crownguard, they are a pair of good buddies who have played since they were young, and they are also a pair of monarchs who will always be loyal to Demacia.

They grew up together, studied together, and trained together, and their relationship is better than that of brothers.

But Jarvan IV has always hated one thing about Galen - he is too upright and too conformist, so that Jarvan reminds him every day that he should use "you" instead of "you", and "Jarvan" instead of "" His Highness" to call himself.

"That strange man seems to be quite strong." Jarvan IV said, "I heard that he defeated many well-trained Demacian soldiers."

"Well, Mirek told me." Galen recalled the rumors he heard in the barracks a few days ago.

Mirek, the shield leader of the First Shield Formation, has practiced martial arts for decades, and rarely gives too much praise to outsiders.

"How about it, are you interested in challenging him?" Jiawen looked at the wooden sword beside him, suddenly looking forward to it.

"I'm a soldier, not a warrior, so it's better to avoid this kind of thing." Galen was not interested at all.

"Really boring."

Jarvan IV shrugged and turned to look at the blue sky and white clouds outside the training ground.

From an angle that Galen could not see, he frowned slightly, his eyes revealing anxiety and distress.

"By the way, Galen, I heard that Miss Laxana has gone outside?"

"... Has this matter reached the palace?" Galen sighed.

"After all, Miss Crown Guard is the focus of the crowd wherever she goes, and now that the focus is gone, people will naturally notice it."

"Well... she went to Forsbarrow, saying she was going to worship her ancestors."

"Ancestor worship... Oh, I remembered, the ancestors of your Crownguard family are indeed in Fossbarrow. If you just go to worship the ancestors, it's okay? Why are you sighing?"

"Never underestimate Lux's bad intentions..."

"Hehe, you always take care of her like a child."

"She is indeed still a child." Galen sighed again, fearing that Lux might have troubles outside.

For some reason, he always felt that... Lux would bring a big bad news when she came back.

This is probably the soldier's intuition.

"Okay, I have no right to speak about your brothers and sisters." Jarvan IV jumped up from the ground with clean movements. "But on other matters, I think I can say something."

After a short pause, he picked up the wooden swords on the ground and rearranged them neatly, then said, "Let's go, it's time to discuss the mission."

"I obey, Your Highness." Galen saluted vigorously as a knight.

This time Jarvan IV didn't correct what he called himself.

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On the other side of Demacia, on a straight avenue leading to Xiongdu, three horses were walking slowly.

Due to the width of the road, three horses could not walk side by side, only one horse in front and two horses behind or one horse behind and two horses in front.

Intentionally or not, Lacus chose to walk side by side with Mubai, while Kashina was left alone in front of them.

Because some things must be clarified before arriving in Xiongdu to avoid unnecessary troubles.

"Mubai, in Xiongdu, there is a kind of people who specialize in hunting for magicians—the demon hunters. They have many methods to capture traces of magic, so magic power must not be used in Xiongdu."

Lacus looked at Kashina every time she said a word, for fear that the sensitive topic would be heard by the latter.

"As long as you are not captured by the demon seekers on the spot, I will have a way to keep you safe and sound."

"Okay, I see." Seeing the girl's proud face, Mu Bai couldn't help but smile.

Indeed, this is true.

The Crownguard family is one of the best big families in the entire Demacia, it can be said that it is second only to the royal family's Lightshield family.

It's easy for such a huge monster to cover up one or two mages.

Just like Lacus, she showed a magical talent different from ordinary people when she was a child, but her family kept it from her. When she grew up, she was directly sent to a secret magic team directly under the royal family to study.

This might sound a bit unfair - as magicians with no background usually go straight to jail.But the reality is like this, the weak eat the strong.

The decay of Demacia is not outside, but inside; not above, but below.

People's fear of magicians was deeply rooted in their bones. Even if Jarvan III and King IV wanted to abolish the ban on magic, the people below would do everything possible to stop them.

For ordinary people, magic is the root of all evil, but for the corrupt and powerful, magic is a piece of sweet bun and the best weapon for them to solidify their class.

Nasus, the Living Buddha of the Desert, has a good saying: Maybe the decline of Shurima is doomed.