Runeterra: I really know a little bit about everything

Chapter 204 Success! The power of fear!

With the participation of Xin Zhao and the forbidden demon giant Galio, all the mage rebels who broke into the capital of Demacia were killed.

However, although the war has ended, the damage caused by the war to this city is irreversible.

Large tracts of buildings fell under the aftermath of the collision between mages, and at the same time, an unknown number of bodies were buried in these buildings.

The time outside the house gradually became quiet, and after a long, long time, people shrank out of the room.

Cries for help and shouts resounded throughout the capital of Demacia, and civilians covered in blood and with glassy eyes could be seen everywhere on the streets.

Although Demacia's army had immediately pacified the wounded people, the effect was very small.

At the same time, in the royal palace of Demacia.

Jarvan IV stood at the highest point of the entire palace, looking absently at the current appearance of the capital of Demacia in the distance.

Now, there is no one left by his side to accompany him, because his only guardian left him not long ago.

In the past, his father had always been responsible for solving the affairs of the empire, and he only needed to learn a lot of knowledge from his father's side.

But now, his father passed away mysteriously at the time of the mage's rebellion, and the burden of the entire empire fell completely on his shoulders.

"Am I really wrong?"

This is the question that Jarvan IV has thought about most since Shyvana left.

Perhaps only after experiencing many blows and tribulations can a person truly realize the consequences of his impulsive actions.

Perhaps he should really listen to Shyvana, order the lifting of the ban on demons, and take back the power from the demon-hunting team.

But, how should he deal with those rebellious mages?

Is it so easy to pardon a group of people who launched a rebellion?

If we really do this, will the empire really be peaceful in the future?

Standing alone on the edge of the high platform, Jarvan IV took a deep breath. He only felt that he was struggling in his heart.

"Do you regret it?"

Suddenly, just when Jarvan IV was lost in thought, a voice that was extremely unfamiliar to him suddenly sounded behind him.

"!!"

Hearing this voice, Jarvan IV quickly turned around and looked behind him.

And at the end of his sight, Zuo Chi was crossing his arms and looking at him boredly.

"Who are you? Do you know where this is?" Jarvan IV said in a deep voice.

He originally wanted to call the guards in and arrest Zuo Chi now, but he knew very well that since Zuo Chi could appear here out of thin air, he would definitely be able to leave smoothly.

Based on all this, he decided to ask about Zuo Chi's origin and purpose.

Zuo Chi did not answer Jarvan IV's question, but continued to ask: "Do you regret it, and feel that you should not have continued to delegate power to the Demon Search Team in a fit of enthusiasm? Do you feel that you should have advised your father to lift the ban earlier? Magic order?"

As Zuo Chi spoke, he pointed at the capital of Demacia in the distance:
  "Have you seen their miserable situation? If you could lift the ban on magic earlier, maybe the mages would not launch such a large-scale rebellion, and the innocent civilians of Demacia would not suffer this disaster; maybe, Will Shyvana leave?"

Jarvan IV was like a mad lion whose heart was touched. He roared in a deep voice:
  "What on earth do you want to say!"

Zuo Chi spread his hands and said in a non-committal tone: "How about taking this opportunity to abolish Demacia's ban on magic?"

Jarvan IV's tone and eyes remained extremely indifferent:

"Why should I listen to someone like you who came out of nowhere?"

Regarding Jiawen IV's words, Zuo Chi still didn't take it seriously: "Of course you don't have to listen to me, but I believe you have already seen clearly in the headquarters of the Demon Searching Group what the mages have been living. Such a day.

Now that the rebellion has started, unless the empire can lift the ban on magic and coexist peacefully with the mages, the mages' rebellion will never end. "

"You speak lightly!"

At this time, Jarvan IV's tone began to become looser. Although he didn't know why Zuo Chi knew that he had been to the headquarters of the Demon Searching Group, this was what touched him the most.

However, there are reasons why he cannot lift the ban on demons easily:
  "If I so easily forgive those rebellious mages this time, and even order their freedom to be restored, wouldn't everyone in Demacia know that there will be no punishment for rebellion? Then who will abide by the rules? Marcia’s system?”

Zuo Chi sighed lightly. He had naturally thought about the issue that Jiawen IV had mentioned.

From the perspective of those mages, they have really suffered too much, so the rebellion is naturally reasonable.

And from the perspective of Demacia and Jarvan IV, they undoubtedly must die.

This seems to go back to the original problem:
  Change always kills people.

Either the emperor dies or the rebels die!
  Now it seems that the emperor should not die. After all, if he dies, there will be too many things involved.

"I never said those rebels could survive." Zuo Chi said softly.

"But the mage rebels who followed Silas only accounted for a small part of the Demacian mage community. There are still many mages who did not participate in this rebellion, and the new law you introduced is to serve these mages who have never caused rebellion. of."

At this point, the expression on Jarvan IV's face had softened, and the thoughts in his heart began to waver.

If you really do what Zuo Chi said, maybe everything will be fine.

Even if it had been done earlier, as Zuo Chi said, Silas's mage rebel team would not have grown to what it is today.

However, he still had one last doubt in his mind.

"But have you ever thought about what we should do to completely annihilate these rebels when the front line at the Gate of Sorrow is tight and Shyvana has left. Ordinary armies simply cannot compete with powerful mages."

After Jiawen IV finished speaking, he suddenly saw Zuo Chi's meaningful smile.

"I can do it for you and you can pay me. It's definitely worth the money."

After strategizing for so long, we finally have to use force to solve the problem.

After all, this is Demacia's national affairs, so Zuo Chi couldn't do anything with force before, and could only use strategies to guide the development of the situation step by step.

But now, at this last step, he finally no longer has to worry.

"Ok?"

Jarvan IV frowned and looked at Zuo Chi who was standing in front of him suspiciously.

In his opinion, there seemed to be nothing special about Zuo Chi except that he was physically stronger, more handsome, and had a smarter mind.

But their enemies are thousands of powerful mage rebels!
  "Do you even know what you're talking about?"

Zuo Chi spread his hands: "Of course. And I also have something to do with Silas."

Now, Zuo Chi already knows what Silas and Nocturne have done, and it will be a matter of time before he meets them again, so Zuo Chi doesn't mind helping Jarvan IV to advance the abolition of the ban on demons.

In this way, he can also help Lux fulfill her wish.

Jarvan IV still didn't believe Zuo Chi's words, but he took the lead and asked: "What do you want?"

Understand Zuo Chi's needs in advance, so that you can better judge the authenticity of what Zuo Chi says.

Zuo Chi turned his head and looked to the north: "I need the two major tribes of Demacia and the northern Freljord to trade, and trade with them every year to give them some necessary supplies."

Zuo Chi added: "I have discussed this matter with the Crown Guard family, but after all, it was just a small fight, not a trade between countries."

This time, Jarvan IV did not rush to answer Zuo Chi's words, but fell into silence.

After a long time, Jarvan IV said: "What can the Freljord provide to Demacia?"

"Miners, animal skins, all kinds of messy things." Zuo Chi said.

"Then what do you need?" Jarvan IV asked.

Zuo Chi counted his fingers one by one: "Clothes to keep out the cold, seeds for crops, coal, grain, meat, wine. I also need some workers who can smelt and forge, and it's best to get some forbidden magic stones."

Zuo Chi listed more than a dozen eloquently, which made Jarvan IV's temples twitch.

However, he was not dissatisfied with the basic living supplies Zuo Chi mentioned.

He would not agree to the only Forbidden Demon Stone, because it was the foundation for Demacia to be able to gain a foothold in Runeterra, and it must not be leaked out. And although the types of things that Freljord can give are very small, Jarvan IV knows very well that the minerals alone are enough to make up for everything.

Looking at the indifferent Zuo Chi in front of him, Jarvan IV thought for a long time and said in a deep voice:

"I can agree to the conditions you mentioned, but how can I judge that you are not Silas's spy? How can I judge that you have the ability to help Demacia eliminate the mage rebels!"

Zuo Chi was not surprised by Jiawen IV's words, because he knew very well that this was a normal reaction for a person.

Zuo Chi looked around the palace, and finally, his eyes were fixed on the huge statue made entirely of forbidden magic stone.

Unlike the self-aware Forbidden Elephant like Galio, this is just a statue.

But although this is just a statue, its size is also extremely huge, five or six meters high. Just standing nearby, you can feel the magic power in your body being absorbed by it.

"I heard that the principle of the Forbidden Demon Stone is to absorb and store magic, and it can absorb a massive amount of magic. Generally, the magic of a mage army cannot fill a Forbidden Demon Giant Elephant."

"if it is like this"

As Zuo Chi said, he slowly raised his hand and placed his hand on the huge forbidden magic stone statue.

Behind him, Jarvan IV was also watching Zuo Chi's actions. He was extremely curious as to what Zuo Chi was going to do.

Immediately afterwards, Jarvan IV saw lights of various colors lighting up in Zuo Chi's hands, and a violent wave of magic instantly flooded the entire high platform like a torrent and tsunami.

Because his hand was placed on the statue of forbidden magic stone, Zuo Chi's massive magic power began to pour into the statue, and at the same time, the huge statue suddenly began to tremble violently.

Under the infusion of Zuo Chi's magic power, the huge forbidden magic stone statue began to shatter inch by inch, and magic beams of various colors were emitted from the cracks!

The next moment, the huge statue of five or six meters high exploded with a bang, and the magic power accumulated in its body rose directly into the sky, instantly scattering several clouds in the sky.

As the dazzling light fell, Jarvan IV's brows jumped sharply. He could tell from the surging magical pressure around him that Zuo Chi was definitely an extremely powerful mage!

As for how powerful it is, Jarvan IV has never been exposed to these, so he has no idea.

However, it can be seen from the surging magic power around him that Zuo Chi is definitely stronger than Silas. At least Silas will never be able to crack the Forbidden Demon Stone.

If we cooperate with Demacia's army, we will definitely be able to wipe out the mage rebels at a certain price!
  Thinking of this, Jarvan IV breathed a long sigh of relief, and the boulder in his heart could finally be put down.

He looked at Zuo Chi in front of him and had to say that it was the appearance of the person in front of him that solved his last worry and made him completely determined.

But then he suddenly smiled bitterly.

In the end, Demacia, which has banned demons for hundreds of years, will still have to rely on mages to tide over the difficulties.

"That's enough." Jarvan IV said softly.

"I will issue an imperial decree lifting the ban on demons as soon as possible, and order the disbandment of the demon search team."

Zuo Chi nodded and continued: "In fact, Your Majesty can set up an organization specifically composed of mages, and then let these mages serve the empire. In this way, just like Noxus, it can not only reasonably control mages, but also It can enhance the country’s combat capability.”

This time, Jarvan IV's eyes lit up.

"For the manager of this organization, I have a recommended candidate!" Zuo Chi suddenly smiled.

"Oh?" Jarvan IV asked curiously, "Who is it?"

Zuo Chi pursed his lips and said: "If you want to better manage mages, the manager must also be a mage, and this person's status must be high enough, and he must be unswervingly loyal to Demacia."

"In this case."

"Lux from the Crownguard family is very good."

"Huh? Lux?" This time, Jarvan IV raised his eyebrows.

However, he did not rush to reject Zuo Chi, but asked with a smile: "Have you thought of this step for a long time?"

"I heard from Grand Marshal Tiana before that in Mithril City on the border, there is a powerful magician from the north who has completely activated the Forbidden Demon Giant Elephant Galio, and is also on good terms with the two heirs of the Crown Guard family. If If I guess correctly, that person should be Your Excellency, right?"

Zuo Chi spread his hands noncommittally: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Jarvan IV glared at Zuo Chi angrily: "Then why didn't you reveal your identity earlier?"

"Isn't it too late now?" Zuo Chi said with a helpless smile.

"I take it you don't want to involve Lux and the Crownguard family, right?"

Jarvan IV's expression suddenly became extremely serious: "Actually, you can rest assured that the Lightshield family and the Crownguard family will always be on the same side. I will never be suspicious of the Crownguard family. This is also the Lightshield family." The reason why we can safely hand over the imperial army to the hands of the Crownguard family."

"As your Excellency said, I will discuss this matter with Grand Marshal Tiana later!"

Having said this, Zuo Chi's brows finally relaxed.

Along the way, from inducing Silas to go to the headquarters of the Demon Searchers to kill Eldred, to tricking Jarvan IV and Shyvana into going to the headquarters of the Demon Searchers to witness the misfortune of the mage, and then Shyvana was killed by Silas. After being awakened by the words, he decided to leave Demacia, and finally came to the Demacia Palace to express his emotions and reason.

After going through so many hardships, Demacia was finally able to lift the ban on magic.

Not only did he successfully help Lux fulfill her wish, but he also helped Winter's Claw and the Avarosa tribe create opportunities for trade with Demacia.

As for the others.
  Zuo Chi's eyes narrowed slightly. He knew that he might be about to see the power of the original demon besides Nila.

And this original demon ranks first among the top ten original demons!
  Zuo Chi had to admit that pure combat like Shurima was more satisfying. The situation in Demacia was too complicated.

"If we just sit and wait for Silas to arrive, we will always be extremely passive." Jarvan IV said while Zuochi was lost in thought.

Zuochi smiled, then came to Jarvan IV and started talking to him.

Finally, after another moment, after Jarvan IV nodded in agreement, Zuo Chi's figure disappeared in front of him.

Now, Zuo Chi has one last thing to do.

That is a flaming dragon!

Since Demacia doesn't want it, then as the general of Shurima's auxiliary country, of course he has to work for the welfare of Shurima's family.
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  In the small town of Forsbarrow, darkness has arrived at this time.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, there were waves in the night sky, and two figures fell rapidly from the sky.

It's Nocturne and Silas!

However, the appearance of this man and the devil now can be said to be extremely miserable.

Silas's vitality had completely passed away, he had lost the support of his neck, and his head hung on his chest like a broken bag.

Now that Zuo Chi had decided to kill him, there was no way he could hold anything back. With such an injury, any human being would be dead.

Nocturne's aura is also extremely sluggish, and even the black energy that makes up his body has become much thinner, but this is not the most eye-catching thing. The most eye-catching thing is that the two sharp swords on his arms were At this time, there was only one blade left, and the blade on the left arm was completely broken.

There is no doubt that in the previous collision with Zuochi Xingte's long sword, his blade was completely cut off with just one blow.

Due to Silas' important role, Nocturne had to rescue him from Zuochi. However, Nocturne underestimated Zuochi's power.

With just one blow, he was almost cut in half by Zuo Chi!
  If Zuochi hadn't killed Silas at the critical moment and let go, the only option he could have done at that time was to give up Silas.

Looking at Silas's gradually stiffening body in front of him, an extremely ferocious aura spread from Nocturne's body.

He still needs Silas, and he needs Silas to lead the mage rebels to create massive amounts of fear, but now it seems that everything has come to nothing.

Nocturne couldn't imagine why such a powerful human would appear in the capital of Demacia.

Looking around in confusion, this demon who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years was also a little at a loss.

If he relied solely on nightmares to create fear, how long would it take for him to resurrect his master.

But at this moment, when Nocturne was thinking about how to deal with the current situation, his body trembled violently.

Because, he felt the terrifying aura that was extremely familiar to him. It was the most primitive aura belonging to the upper demon!

Nocturne's body shook violently. He grabbed Silas's body from the ground and said at the same time:

"Human, you must remember that this is your lifelong honor, and you must repay your master with the fear of the entire empire!"

"Are you ready to let Master's big power penetrate your little body?"

(End of this chapter)