The Glory of Noxus

Chapter 181 Galen Crownguard
  "Are you sure?"

Lux walked on the flat street holding Xinghuo, her sea-blue eyes looking at Huo Jixing beside her.

"The black mist will appear on time at night." Huo Jixing's eyes were fixed and his expression was magnanimous.

"And the town of Forsbarrow has become an isolated town. You can only enter but not leave."

Lux, who arrived at dusk yesterday, must have experienced small town nights and nightmares.

Lux frowned upon hearing this, thinking of last night's experience, looking back at the Flamebringer Temple, her heart sank.

Arrive in front of the iron city gate of the town.

Lux turned around and gave orders to the soldiers from the Kingdom of Demacia who were following them.

"You don't need to come. Huo Jixing and I will be responsible for the investigation outside the city."

In the conversation just now, Lux and Huo Jixing had already known each other's names and had some exchanges of magic abilities.

"Miss Crownguard, how can this be done?" The Demacian Kingdom soldier in charge of the sentry tower immediately stepped forward and looked at Huo Jixing with wary eyes.

"You need to guard the town of Forsbarrow to prevent the black magician from coming back again." Lux spoke in a solemn voice, unable to refuse.

Seeing this, the soldiers of the Kingdom of Demacia had to obey the order and stay in front of the city gate.

In the wild mountain forests, the air is filled with the fragrance of pine trees and wild flowers.

This is a gift from the mountains of the north, a gift from the Freljord's icy weather.

The warm sunshine at noon passes through the canopy of the coniferous forest and casts mottled light spots at an angle.

However, the permeating smell of earth reminded Lux ​​of the scene in yesterday's nightmare, and she couldn't help but feel cold in her heart, agreeing with Huo Jixing's words.

Lux rode Starfire and rode slowly. She seemed to think of something and glanced at Huo Jixing beside her.

This guy's speed seemed very slow, but he always followed her, and he looked so relaxed, which made her feel wary.

Although she recruited Huo Jixing in the name of the Crown Guard family, she could not completely trust him.

Lux continued to travel along the trade road, and the winding mountain road extended to the north.

While running, Lux held the reins with one hand and raised her other hand high, touching the sunlight above her head. The feeling of her fingertips stirred the magic in her body.

This is Lux’s ability——

The power of refraction!

Lux allowed the magic power to flow out, and the light deep inside her body and mind was like a elixir, gradually spreading throughout her body.

For a few moments, magic filled her senses, lighting up her world, and the colors in the forest became unusually bright and vibrant.

She saw small balls of light floating in the air, and heard the breathing of trees and the sigh of the earth.

The world in front of me is so incredible, all living things are full of vitality in the runoff of energy, no matter it is a nameless grass or a thick iron birch tree.

It is said that the roots of the iron birch go deep into the earth, reaching even to the heart of the world.

Lux rode and ran in the colorful forest.

Huo Jixing followed silently.

After traveling about a kilometer, Lux and Huo Jixing saw the cold corpse of the demon-stained person on the side of the road.

Before leaving last night, Huo Jixing did not dispose of the body because he was afraid of the nightmare in the black fog, but all the things had been taken away.

Lux quickly dismounted and walked forward to search carefully. After finding nothing, her sea-blue eyes fell vaguely on Huo Jixing.

"The aura of the demon-stained person is very similar to the aura in the room. It should be the same person." Lux spoke in a solemn voice.

"Then what do we choose now?" Huo Jixing remained calm, but in his heart he was amazed at Lux's ability.

The abilities displayed by this Crown Guard lady far exceed the descriptions in her past life memories.

"Continue forward, or return to Forsbarrow?"

Lux rode Starfire without saying a word and set off again.

After a while, an intersection appeared in front of the rugged road.

Lux tightened her grip on the reins, bringing Starfire to a stop.

If I remember correctly, the road on the left leads to a lumberjack town in my memory.

The road on the right descends to the west, leading to a residential area built around a rich silver mine.

Lux's father had some shares in the mine, and her favorite cloak pin was made from the silver mined deep in the mine.

There is a small path between the two main roads, which is almost covered with weeds and is only wide enough to pass alone or on foot.

"How should we go?" Lux's eyes fell on Huo Jixing.

Although she had made a choice in her heart, she needed to verify her guess.

Huo Jixing shook his head slightly when he heard this and looked around at the dark forest.

He was recruited by the Crownguard family, but that didn't mean he would follow Lux's will.

The identities represented by the two are naturally on opposite sides.

Moreover, this area was far away from the town of Forsbarrow, and it was a place he had never been to last night.

But deep in Huo Jixing's heart, curiosity arose.

In the memory of the past life, the radiant girl Lux mastered the power of refraction.

Can the power of light naturally restrain the remaining demonic power in this forest?
  Or is the devil's power weakened to the greatest extent during the day?

"Let's go this way." Lux followed her heart and chose the confirmed path.

And the path she chose was not just any path.

Lux herself couldn't explain why she had an aversion to these roads, especially the middle road where she said she was going to pay homage to her great-grandfather's grave.

Lux thought of the buttered bread she ate, the smell of grave earth.

Is it my great-grandfather’s grave?

Lux suppressed her inner doubts. This time she came to Forsbarrow Town, and she didn't need to go there.

Because what she said about going to pay homage to her great-grandfather's grave was just a set of words.

Lux closed her eyes and stretched her hand sideways, letting the magic ripple on her fingertips and flicker on the top of the golden cane.

She took a deep breath, the cool air filling her heart and mind, and the refraction of the forest began to speak to her.

The light of the forest speaks of the opposition of light and dark, of flashing colors and dancing light.

Lux felt the distant starlight coming like mist. These starlights spread in other worlds and illuminated other lives.

Where Demacia's light fades into darkness, she shrinks; where light nourishes life, she comforts.

Lux turned left and right in the saddle, with a keen sense far beyond that of most other mortals.

She is searching for the power that hangs over the land like a curse.

Far above the forest, the blazing sun almost reached its highest point at noon.

Lux frowned, because the forest's refraction was trembling.

She instantly realized that the shadow appeared in a place where it did not belong, and the deep darkness was hidden in the place where there should be only light.

Her breathing stopped suddenly, as if someone had strangled her neck.

A wave of sleepiness swept over her body, and her eyelids couldn't stop fighting, becoming increasingly unable to open, as if she was being forcibly dragged into a sober sleep.

Go to sleep!

What sounded like a demonic whisper sounded in my ears.

Lux fought back her sleepiness and clenched the golden cane in her hand.

But the sleepiness wrapped in the black mist was like a soft blanket, gradually wrapping her up, warm and generous.

Lux lowered her head, her long golden hair was spread out, and she gradually closed her eyes.

Clang!

A high-pitched and clear chirping suddenly sounded over the forest.

Red-gold flames appeared out of thin air, twisting and reflecting the light of the forest.

Huo Jixing held the blade tightly in his left hand, his dark eyes glaring at the forest with black mist in front of him. Behind him, the phantom of the Suzaku appeared, spreading its flame wings and raising its golden crown feathers.

"What's going on? Why does black fog appear during the day?" He was shocked and angry in his heart. Then he looked at Lux, who was swaying on the white horse, and had an epiphany in his heart.

It was Lux's ability to refract light that caused the remaining demonic power to counterattack.

The chirping of Suzaku opened Lux's heavy eyelids, and she suddenly woke up. After taking a deep breath, the light magic in her body glowed brightly, driving away the black mist in her field of vision.

Lux turned her head to look at Huo Jixing, who was burned in flames, her sea-blue eyes filled with surprise.

Compared to her ability to refract light, her extraordinary perception told her that the red-gold flames in front of her were extremely terrifying.

Just when Lux was about to ask something, she heard a dull voice.

The knocking of the ring between the bridle and the reins, the scraping of metal against metal.

It's cavalry!
  Wearing armor, at least four riders, maybe more.

But Lux was not afraid. With her and Huo Jixing as two demon-stained people, the cavalry had nothing to fear.

The black mist lurking in this forest now is a more urgent threat.

Its power is unfathomable, and it seems to be testing the strength of itself and Huo Jixing.

Lux held onto Starfire's reins tightly and faced the direction of the sound. At the same time, she waved her hand to signal to Huo Jixing that someone was approaching in the forest.

Raiders of the Freljord?
  It was somewhat impossible for those barbaric and uncivilized clan warriors to cross the northern border of the kingdom.

If it were them, Demacia's Vanguard Sentinel would issue a war alert in advance, and the town of Forsbarrow would enter.
  Lawless mob?

Lux's eyes flashed, and the golden staff condensed the flickering magic power, ready to launch shining arrows of light at any time.

"Put away the magic." Huo Jixing's voice came suddenly.

Lux was a little confused, but still obeyed the order and dispersed the magic on the top of the cane.

the next moment.

The mixed shrub forest in front of them spread out, and five cavalrymen came into view like a torrent of steel.

Huo Jixing held the blade at his waist, his eyes tightened and his expression was solemn.

He sensed an unknown danger.

The five cavalrymen in front of them were all powerful, each wearing a shiny standard battle armor, and the silver-white armor reflected the falling sunlight.

The horse he is riding on is a fine gray-skinned horse with broad shoulders and a strong body, wearing the same cobalt blue horse clothing.

The four men drew their swords from their scabbards.

The fifth man's sword is carried behind his back, with a golden handle and a blue scabbard.

"Laxana?" the strong cavalryman at the front asked, his voice muffled by his helmet.

Lux let out a long breath, the joy of surviving the disaster flashed in the corners of her eyes, and she was very glad for her choice.

This knight took off his helmet. With his fine black hair and resolute look, he was simply the embodiment of Demacia's temperament, making people feel like he should be minted on a coin.

"Gallen!"

Lux's eyes flickered and she spoke softly, staring at the knight who came over.

Galen Crownguard.

Her brother also came to Forsbarrow Town and brought four warriors from the Dauntless Vanguard Legion.

If it were any other legion, four soldiers would be insignificant in the face of rumors of black magic.

But the warriors in the Fearless Vanguard Legion are different. Their heroic deeds are imprinted on their swords.

Their stories are sung in taverns and campfires all over the Kingdom of Demacia.

"Huo Jixing is currently being recruited by the Crown Guard family to assist my lady."

Huo Jixing looked at the Angzang man walking over, and felt helpless when he saw the unkind eyes.

Don't look at me like this, I was just recruited by Miss Crown Guard, and I haven't really taken advantage of this juicy cabbage yet.

However, Galen's appearance was almost exactly the same as what Huo Jixing had seen in his previous life's memory.

Thin black hair, a resolute face, and ocean blue eyes filled with justice and glory.

The golden armor he was wearing and the cobalt blue cloak fluttered gently.

The most important thing was the giant sword he carried on his back, which aroused Huo Jixing's fear. It was definitely a rune weapon comparable to the Black Cutter.

In addition to this, there are four Dauntless Vanguard Legionnaires behind Galen.

Their temperament is sharper than the soldiers of the Trifali Legion selected by Darius. They are like unsheathed swords, capable of cutting everything and being unstoppable.

"Galen Crownguard!" Galen stretched out his calloused right hand.

Huo Jixing had no choice but to hold it, thinking that he would get into trouble, but he just held it lightly and let go.

Then, Galen turned to talk to Lux.

Galen had just finished his mission in Mithril City, and after receiving the black magic incident from Forsbarrow Town, he immediately led his team members over.

Lux said that she came from the royal capital to pay homage to her great-grandfather Fosian, and accidentally got involved in the rumors of black magic.

She then told of the troubles in Forsbarrow and the disappearance of Judge Giselle's child.

Seeing that it was still dark, Galen and Lux ​​decided to look around for clues and any signs of evil deeds.

But in the end they found nothing, and it was getting late and they had to return to the town.

However, Lux and Galen were not surprised that their group found nothing. Anyone with bad intentions would give themselves plenty of time to hide.

Moreover, Galen and the Dauntless Vanguard warriors were making too much noise. Five warriors in heavy armor could not be called a secret operation.

During this period, Huo Jixing remained silent and did not dare to violate the rules in the slightest.

"Are you really here to pay homage to great-grandfather Fosian?"

On the way back, Galen's face was shrouded in his helmet, and there was no expression at all.

"I told you, didn't I?" Lux held the listless Starfire and stroked the snow-white Poro in her arms.

"Yes." Galen lowered his eyes, as if immersed in the world he created.

"You said, I was just a little surprised."

"I seem to remember mother saying that you were reluctant when you came last time."

"I'm even more surprised that she actually remembered." Lux thought of her mother, and a warm smile appeared on her flawless face.

"Of course she remembers," Galen said, looking straight ahead.

"Whenever little Laxana Crownguard is unhappy, the sky becomes gray, the rain never stops, and the birds and beasts scatter."

"You're talking about me like a bad boy who makes trouble without reason."

"Haha, you are the one." Galen's voice was kind and smiling, and he could hide his emotions very well.

"If you do the same thing, you will have someone to protect you, and I will have to get a beating."

"My mom always told me not to care about what you do."

The conversation between Lux and Galen was hanging on the lips. The atmosphere seemed peaceful, but there were their own temptations.

Lux turned her head and looked to the side, recalling that she shouldn't underestimate her brother.

The Demacians only knew Galen's honesty and straightforwardness, and knew that he had some knowledge of tactics, but only his enemies knew of his carefulness and cunning.

Underestimating Galen would be a fatal mistake.

Indeed, Galen is just a simple and straightforward warrior.

But simplicity and directness are not the same as stupidity.

"Is he trustworthy?" Galen looked at Lux and asked softly.

Miss Crownguard's kindness has already spread throughout the Kingdom of Demacia.

But she has her own way of distinguishing between sincerity and bad intentions.

Lux understood who Galen was talking about and thought of Huo Jixing's previous performance. After pondering for a while, she nodded slowly.

"It can be trusted for now."

(End of this chapter)