Battle of the Two Cities: Begins with the Mage

Hearing Galen's words, Laxanna spread her hands, her face not looking good.

Now everyone knows that Noxus not only has the top individual combat power in Runeterra, but also has the most warband reserves.

Honestly, they're... too strong.

"I think a lot of people in Demacia will feel the same way as my brother."

Laxana took a deep breath and continued:

"In the end, we will still spend a lot of money to dress up, especially the item called 'magic cube', which will inevitably become a war resource, and will be Noxus' means of controlling us."

"I have some samples there, Laxana, try to study it and see if you can copy it," Tiana suggested.

"Aunt, I'll try my best." Laxana didn't make a guarantee, "Magic is a very broad subject, and everyone can only master one of them in a lifetime, and I hardly dabble in magic items. ."

The magic that the teacher taught her is mostly in the various uses of magic.

Regarding the derivative subjects of magic, she did not dabble in it, nor did she ask her teacher.

After all, she has already filled her time every day just by learning the use of magic and state governance.

"Laxana, don't put too much pressure on yourself, even if you can't study it, it's fine." Tiana comforted.

It has not been researched, but it is returning to the previous combat mode.

Originally, Demacia did not have a so-called Hextech research team. Transforming the craftsmen now is not something that can be achieved immediately.

Tiana no longer bothered about it, she took the initiative to change the subject and pointed to the crystal on the table:

"I also read about rune magic... To be honest, I didn't see the rest of the information except for lamenting the strength of both sides of the opponent."

"What's that?" Galen asked.

"A photo crystal." Tiana responded, "It recorded a battle, the duel of the top powerhouses in Runeterra."

"The same as what I saw last time? It was when President Trefary fought the Winged Patronus," Garen added.

"It should be about the same. One of the protagonists is President Trifali." Tiana nodded affirmatively.

"Let me take a look." Laxanna fiddled with the photo crystal for a while, and according to the operation method in the letter, she stretched out her finger and tapped the top and bottom of the crystal.

Whoa!

In the crisp sound, the crystal changed its static posture, it floated in mid-air without any external force, and then one after another of crystal brilliance scattered, yellow and green, intertwined and converged, slowly filling the whole room. .

"These scenes... so real!"

Looking at the three-dimensional and realistic light and shadow in front of him, Galen involuntarily stretched out his hand and tried to pass through a top row of military tents in the desert, repeatedly sighing.

The picture presented by the crystal is dominated by yellow, which is a scene of a battle in the desert.

The three people in the room stopped communicating for a while, quietly and seriously enjoying the "animation" in front of them.

Although only the picture was recorded without the assistance of sound, they were truly shocked by the outstanding performance of the colors and the fairly realistic outlines.

That overwhelming dark blue light beam... All kinds of huge magical creatures swept from bottom to top, their size is similar to the Colossus of Justice.

Once the screening was over, the crystal gathered its light and stopped working.

However, the three attentive audience members were still immersed in the scene just now, as if they were there.

"Such a wonderful duel, it's worth watching again." While Laxanna spoke, her fingers had been placed on both ends of the crystal.

Galen and Tiana have no objection to her proposal.

So under the action of Laxana, Crystal started a new round of screening.

Every time I watch the shocking scenes, it is a great impact on the vision and the soul.

In the face of such a strong man, whether it is Galen or Laxana, they all feel so insignificant.

They yearn to be as strong as the people in the painting, and at the same time tremble at the existence of each other in their hearts.

"Laxana, look at President Trifali again, he seems to be stronger than before." Galen was a little emotional.

When the screen ended, he was the one who reacted first. The last time he could be considered a personal experience of the war, the feeling of the scene was far stronger than the phantom.

Facing Galen's words that were half emotional and half questioning, Tiana shook her head lightly to show that she didn't know either. She turned her gaze to Laxana and asked:

"Can you see anything?"

Laxana was not in a hurry to answer, she lowered her head, her eyes were thinking, sometimes frowning slightly, sometimes showing surprise.

After a while, she sighed with a tone of summary and explanation:

"Guardian Ryze uses the most authentic power of runes. He contains countless physical runes in his body. And Ryan, the president of Trifali, uses the power of rune magic. Condensing magic into runes, Combine them in a clever way to create new spells..."

This is the area that Laxana is good at. She explained it in detail and analyzed it, and looked at the two of them.

Garen scratched the back of his head in confusion, avoiding his sister's eyes, obviously he barely understood what Laksana had just said.

In fact, it's not his fault, Tiana only understood half of it.

"Laxana, can you reverse this method?" Tiana leaned forward and asked.

Laxana shook her head with a wry smile: "No, I haven't seen a rune at all."

In the explanation just now, she still borrowed her teacher's original words. She didn't know anything about rune magic at all.

Demacia, a veritable magical desert.

"Then we can only send some mages to study at the Zhanzheng Academy." Tiana sighed and said helplessly.

But for her, studying is not a bad thing, at least, she heard a little from Laksana's words.

Rune magic, very strong!

"It's better. In fact, we don't need to be too conflicted with Noxus. Our two countries are not antagonistic relations of aggression and resistance." Laxana pointed out the crux of the problem.

"What do you mean?" Tiana asked.

She vaguely felt the same as Laxana, but she couldn't accurately capture and describe it.

In the past, her experience of dealing with issues between the two countries seemed to be a hindrance.

Laxana did not hesitate and looked directly at Tiana: "Noxus wants to assimilate us."

"It's impossible!" Galen snorted coldly, "They think beautifully."

"Maybe, so we can accept them, but we have to keep a clear head at all times." Laxana was a warning in advance.

If Demacia's executives continue to behave as they did in the halls of Parliament on Referendum Day, she is pessimistic about Demacia.

That group of people, sold by Noxus, would count the money for each other. Even, they couldn't even notice that they were sold by the other party.

Noxus is now playing a clear strategy, even if they can see through, but if there is no good way to deal with it, the people below will not listen.

This is democratic Demacia, and the Crown Guards don't have the dictatorship of the Trifaris Council.

Thinking of this, Laksana had a few more thoughts in her heart that she shouldn't have...

"It's a point worth paying attention to. We'll raise it at the council later. I believe the Light Shield side won't hold back." Tiana retorted, "The last thing, on the Winter Claw side, I'm going to let Garen and the Intrepid Vanguard go."

"Going to subjugate them?" Galen asked.

"No, I'll let you work with the Noxian Trifali Chapter in the attack on Winter's Claw."

"Cooperation? With Noxus? This is impossible!" Garen's face was full of justice. "Even if we hate Winter's Claw, we will never join forces with the enemy."

"Brother, we and Noxus are not enemies." Laxana said helplessly, and repeated it again, "Not long ago, Jarvan signed an alliance contract with Noxus."

"This..." Galen was at a loss for words.

There seems to be nothing wrong with fighting enemies with allies...

Laxana ignored Garen's reaction and turned to Tiana:

"Aunt, Noxus' purpose is to make a gap between us and our current allies. If we join forces with Noxus, the Freljord, Shurima, and Ionia will see us as enemies. ."

"Then it's fine if we don't go." Galen said bluntly.

"This is not something we can choose. Whether you go or not, Jarvan will go." Tiana put one hand on her forehead and sighed.

After listening to Galen, he frowned: "Then we can stop him."

"Brother, this matter can't be stopped. Jarvan represents the will of the Lightshield family. If we stop him, there will be a full-scale conflict between Lightshield and the Crownguard," Laxana said.

"That's right." Tiana nodded, "Today, Jarvan has lost the position of 'Minister of Magic', and Jarvan III's health is not good. This is already a clear thing. If Light Shield wants Jarvan to inherit the throne, it must be Inherit one of the Eight Great Officials."

"Right now, only the noble directors are suitable for Jarvan."

Laxana followed Tiana's words and continued:

"Princess Eleanor will definitely propose the appointment and dismissal, but today's performance makes Jarvan lack of prestige. If she does, it will increase the citizens' dissatisfaction with the Light Shield, and these negative emotions will eventually be passed on to Jarvan and become him ascending the throne. hindrance.”

"So, Jarvan needs a feat." Tiana concluded, "And joining Noxus to fight against Winter's Claw is directly related to our current two biggest enemies, and can effectively restore Jarvan's reputation."

Garen listened to the analysis of the two ladies, and nodded his head vaguely: "Then why don't we let Jarvan go?"

"Since Jarvan is going, we have to do something, otherwise, it will make Light Shield uneasy. It is the best situation for Jarvan to be the commander and the lieutenant to brother." Laxana added understandingly.

"I don't understand, I have to go with Jarvan anyway, right?" Galen had given up understanding.

The conversation between the two people in front of him was ignorant, and now it is beyond his cognition.

For those things that the nobles weigh and plan, he sincerely rejects them. How can it be interesting to go to the battlefield and slash people with swords.

"That's right." Tiana nodded slightly, expressing her approval, "Gallen, you lead the Fearless Pioneer, and Jarvan leads the Light Shield Barrier. He is the master, and you are the auxiliary."

At the same time, it is also an excess of power among the top Demacian leaders.

Not only the light shield, but the current Garen also needs such a feat.

Tiana and Laxana didn't say this.

If the Claws of Winter can be completely defeated, with Garen's record, prestige and strength, inheriting the position of Grand Marshal has become a matter of course.

"Understood!" Galen replied neatly. "You just ordered the task, didn't you solve it at once? After analyzing so much, the result is not the same."

Hearing this sentence, Laxana smiled and nodded seriously:

"Brother, I think you are right!"

"Hey, when is the expedition? I need to be prepared." Galen scratched his head smugly.

"Don't worry, at least wait for the Noxus exchange group to come. Now this season is the coldest period in the Freljord, and it is not conducive to us sending troops to crusade." Tiana said.

"it is good!"

The three chatted for a while before they each left the parliamentary room.

......

Knock Murch, Royal Palace.

During the staggering, an extravagant banquet among nobles is being held.

As a distinguished guest, Seraphine sat in the VIP seat, where there were a total of five chairs and were full of people.

Nock Murch is a subordinate kingdom of Demacia, the county king Eldwin sits in the center of the main seat, and his daughter Miss Audrey sits on his left.

As a distinguished guest from Noxus, she was placed on the right side of the county king, and to the right was the guard of Wigrid, a general who was not suitable for aristocratic banquets.

On the far left is the seat reserved for the Demacian ambassador. She could feel that the old man sitting in that position was casting a kind look towards him.

Halgod Crown Guard.

An unremarkable name, but with the surname of Crown Guard, everything is different.

Xin Zhao now stood behind her like a faithful guard, motionless.

For this lieutenant from the Trifali Chapter, she could hear the fear of the four people around her.

Further down, it is the main theme of the banquet.

Exquisite meals are placed on long and exquisite dining tables for people to take at will.

The maids were smiling, holding silver plates with juices and drinks on them. Whenever nobles or little wizards stopped, they would bow respectfully and hand over the exquisite cups on the plate.

In the center of the banquet hall, many nobles and little wizards are dancing to the melodious music.

The melody of this accompaniment, although there are many wrong notes, is just an improvisation she made at the Immortal Fortress a month ago.

No matter from the voice of the soul, the arrangement of the scene, the selection of ingredients to the performance of the soundtrack, every aspect reveals the importance they attach to their coming here.

"Emissary Seraphine, they don't look like children at all, and they behave far better than us."

The county king Eldwin held up the wine glass in his hand, with a friendly and friendly expression on his face.

He was referring to the little mages who were dispatched to the banquet hall. They wore the apprentice robes of mages from the academy. The older ones were 13 or 4 years old, and the younger ones were only 8 years old.

Compared with other children, this meeting is full of naive thoughts. The eyes of these little wizards are shining with wisdom, and it seems that they have participated in a similar banquet more than once, and there is no stage fright at all.

Of course... just a certain yordle ruined the overall beauty. However, Erdwin was well aware of the nature of the yordle, and it was normal for this to happen now.

It's just... He seemed to see the yordle a little familiar, but the other party was wearing the robe of Noxus College, which was obviously very different from the one he imagined.

Although, they all carry a big hammer that is taller than a person.

"King Erdwyn, thank you very much for your invitation to the banquet. They are the most outstanding generation in Noxus, and my teacher has taught me. As a mage, there will always be more to learn than anyone else. many."

Seraphine raised the glass in her hand and touched Erdwin briefly. Although it is also a wine red liquid, the one in her glass is not a long time, but a fruit juice squeezed.

It is a kind of red gauze fruit unique to Nokmurchi. The juice it squeezes contains the taste of wine, but there is no taste of alcohol. It is generally used as a drink for minor nobles at banquets.

"Your teacher is a learned man. He visited Norke Murch once, and that was when I took over." Eldwin smiled.

"Oh? Does Your Excellency the Duke know my teacher?" Seraphine's eyes flashed with interest, but there was not much respect for the Duke in her tone.

Out of Noxus, she was no longer Seraphine, no longer the little girl born in Piltover.

She represented the Empire, she represented the Trefary Councilor...

With her dual status as a Noxian messenger and Ryan Meredith's apprentice, she was the most honorable person at the entire banquet.

Even the county king of Norkmurch has a lower status. If it wasn't for her not wanting to dominate, her position and Erdwin should have changed.

"Your Majesty Meredith, everyone in Runeterra should know it." Eldwin said with a smile, and then he continued, "That was almost ten years ago. I met Meredith once. Your Majesty, he is radiating the brilliance of magic all over him."

"The teacher should hear your compliment and feel happy." Seraphine had a gentle smile on her face.

Hearing this, Erdwin also burst into laughter.

The two chatted happily for a while~www.readwn.com~ Eldwin smiled and turned his hand to his left:

"This is my daughter Audrey, who has always admired Noxian culture."

"Ms. Seraphine, it's a pleasure to meet you." Audrey greeted kindly.

"Miss Audrey, your outfit is beautiful today. The blue crystal pendant hangs around your neck like twinkling stars." Seraphine nodded mildly.

Audrey was obviously older than her, but she acted like she was facing her elders.

Moreover, whether it is from her heart or what she sees on the surface, she can know that the crystal pendant should be designed by Orianna, which contains a certain amount of magic power, which can resist a close-up magic attack.

"Thank you for your compliment, Targon is bowing down for your beauty and cuteness." Audrey's face was reserved, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised.

"Audrey has always admired the culture and beauty of Noxus. I heard that the War School has issued a new admission order." King Eldwin said with a voice.

"There is such a thing."