The Glory of Noxus

Chapter 178 Laxana Crownguard
  "Maze?"

Huo Jixing stood still, looking around at the black mist that filled the forest with his red-gold eyes, speechless for a long time.

This is the fourth time he has seen the corpse of a demon-stained person.

No matter what method he used, he could not get out of this area shrouded in black mist.

"Go back?"

Huo Jixing tightened his grip on the Red Fire Blade, sighed, and turned back towards the way he came.

As night falls, the black fog becomes thicker and thicker, intent on imprisoning all intruders.

In front of the town of Forsbarrow.

Huo Jixing looked at the silent Northland town.

Within the field of vision, the heavy iron city gate did not bring any sense of security. It was like a huge black mouth that was swallowing up all the residents of the town.

Only the flames on the top of the Lightbringer Temple are still burning, bringing the only remaining light.

Squeak!Squeak!
  The snow-white Poro's head popped out of his arms, his dark eyes filled with fear.

Just now in the black mist, this cute little guy also fell into a deep sleep.

Now returning to the town, it felt a little uneasy, its claws had nowhere to rest, and its body was trembling.

Late night fell and the city gates closed.

Huo Jixing chose an uninhabited place and took the snow-white poro to easily cross the city wall and enter the town.

The streets were deserted, and all residents were prohibited from going out at night at the request of Judge Giselle.

But looking at the dim black mist, Huo Jixing realized that the town seemed to be completely trapped in a dark magic, and the atmosphere of incomparable depression and fear pervaded.

"who?"

As soon as Huo Jixing entered the tavern, he saw Patapa standing behind the bar holding a crossbow. His old face was full of fatigue, and his neat gray beard was also slightly messy.
  "grown ups?"

Under the dim light of the candlestick.

Patapa looked at Huojixing walking out of the shadow, and lowered his bow.

"Can't get out."

Seeing Patapa's searching look, Huo Jixing spoke solemnly.

Then he briefly recounted what he had encountered, but he did not mention the devil, but regarded it as something caused by the devil.

When Patapa heard this, his expression was silent.

Compared to the Noxus Empire's attitude towards seeking extraordinary beings.

The Kingdom of Demacia is completely opposite, especially the demon-possessed civilians. After years of accumulated hunting, many people have become mentally distorted.

Patapa had heard before that a most dangerous demon-stained man had successfully escaped from prison, embarrassing the Kingdom of Demacia and the Demon Seeker Legion.

"My lord, you can wait and leave. People from the Crownguard family may be coming soon." Patapa spoke in a low voice.

"Judge Giselle and Sister Pernille have reassured all the town residents since you left."

Judge Giselle is the head of the town of Forsbarrow and has extraordinary power.

Sister Pernilai is the person in charge of the Lightbringer Temple.

At the same time, she is also a well-known light bringer and healer around the town, upholding the honor and responsibility of the Kingdom of Demacia.

"Continue to rest." Huo Jixing looked at Patapa, who was bending his body and yawning.

"I'm responsible for the night watch."

"Excuse me, sir." Patapa thanked him.

He really couldn't bear it. He was too old and his body functions had declined severely.

If he were younger, he would still hold on.

The candles were lit, and Huo Jixing sat behind the bar, stretching his mind and paying attention to his surroundings.

The nightmare attack he just encountered made him feel a little frightened, so he simply didn't sleep.

With the energetic blessing of Xingxing Xingxing, Huo Jixing can stay up all night without any influence.

Of course, he didn't sit quietly like this. He took out the demon-stained letter from his arms and read it again.

"Why has the remaining power of the devil been awakened recently?"

Doubts arose in Huo Jixing's heart, thinking of his secret mission.

Do you want to disperse the power of the northern part of the Kingdom of Demacia? But the timing was too coincidental. As soon as I came here, I encountered a demonic incident.

Huo Jixing's heart moved, and he suddenly thought of Silas's intention.

This guy wants to plunge the power of the Noxus Empire into the magical quagmire of the Kingdom of Demacia, but he doesn't want to be accused of colluding with Noxus.

The hatred between the Kingdom of Demacia and the Empire of Noxus has lasted for hundreds of years.

As a result, most of the demon-possessed people who were born as civilians also naturally disliked the bloody and barbaric Noxus Empire that relied on its own troops.

As the leader, Silas will definitely not allow his reputation to be damaged for the sake of the internal unity of the Demon-Infected.

Therefore, he sent his cronies to the town of Forsbarrow.

Huo Jixing raised his brows lightly, laughed softly, and had to admire Silas.

No wonder it can play with many forces of the Kingdom of Demacia, and even find strength in the frozen tundra of Freljord.

The purpose of Huo Jixing's appearance here is obvious.

Based on his status as a member of the Leather Guard Corps, after investigation, it was found that the Noxus Empire would eventually bear the blame that could not be shaken off.

"The death of the demon-stained one?"

Huo Jixing once again thought of the demon-stricken person who died on the roadside, and his heart grew cold.

Squeak!Squeak!
  The snow-white Poro cried out in hunger, curled up with its fluffy body, and lay in its warm arms.

Maybe the nightmare last night was too scary.

The little guy also stayed up all night, looking at Huo Jixing pitifully with his dark eyes.

"Is it dawn?"

Huo Jixing heard the sound and looked out the window of the tavern.

The distant sky began to glow a faint fish belly white, and the diffuse black mist had nowhere to hide under its light.

I don’t know when, the black fog began to recede slowly.

So quiet, so quickly, like a giant tide slowly receding, revealing everything it had once submerged.

Huo Jixing stood up, looked at Patapa's residence, and walked towards the kitchen of the tavern.

There was butter bread that had been prepared in the kitchen. He put it in the oven to bake it again and took it out.

I saw vegetables and large pieces of bacon on the table.

He made another vegetable soup, cut the meat slices, arranged them evenly, and brought them out.

I happened to see Patapa.

Huo Jixing smiled and said hello, but Patapa's state made him feel nervous.

The old man's condition in front of him was extremely poor. He looked extremely tired, his eyes were cloudy and sunken, and the bags under his eyes were black.

"Thank you, sir." Patapa looked at the breakfast in front of him and expressed his thanks.

After enjoying breakfast.

Patapa opened the door of the tavern and hung up the business sign.

Huo Jixing did not leave, but stayed quietly in the tavern.

Yesterday, soldiers from the Kingdom of Demacia saw him leaving, and it was difficult for him to go out now.

Although he is confident that he will not be seen by others, he will not show up unless absolutely necessary.

After all, Silas really wanted his identity to be revealed in Forsbarrow Town.

Dawn came.

This small town in the Northland seems to be reborn with new vitality.

The houses and streets shrouded in darkness revealed their original appearance in the morning light.

The residents of the small town walked out of their homes, seemingly unaware of the horror of the night, and continued their normal lives.

Just when Huo Jixing thought the day was over.

There was a sudden noise in the distance, and many small town residents showed happy expressions.

There were faint sounds coming.

"Miss Crownguard!"

(End of this chapter)