Chapter 178 Laxana Crownguard
“A maze?”
Huo Jixing stood on the spot, 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 uses, he can't get out of this area shrouded in black mist.
"Go back?"
Huo Jixing held the red fire blade tightly, sighed, and turned around to walk towards the way he came.
As night gradually falls, the black fog becomes thicker and thicker, intending to imprison 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! Zhizhi!
Snow-white Poro's head popped out of his arms, with a look of fear in his dark eyes.
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 falls and the city gate is closed.
Huo Jixing chose an uninhabited place and took the snow-white poro to easily cross the city wall and enter the town.
There is no one on the streets, and all residents are not allowed to go out at night at the request of Judge Giselle.
But looking into the dim black fog, 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 is it?"
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 chaotic.
"My lord?"
Under the dim light of the candlestick.
Patapa looked at Huojixing coming out of the shadow, and put down the strung crossbow.
"Can't get out."
Huo Jixing spoke solemnly when he saw Patapa's searching look.
Then he briefly recounted what he had encountered, but he did not mention the devil, but regarded it as something caused by the devil.
Hearing this, Patapa looked 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 Corps.
"My lord, you can wait and leave. People from the Crownguard family may be coming soon." Patapa spoke in a low voice.
“After you left, Judge Giselle and Sister Pernile have appeased all the town residents.”
Judge Giselle is the official head of Forsbarrow Town. Extraordinary rights.
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 am responsible for the night watch.”
“Thank you, sir.” Patapa thanked you.
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.
With the candles lit, Huo Jixing sat behind the bar, stretching his mind and always paying attention to his surroundings.
The nightmare attack he just encountered left him a little frightened, so he simply didn't sleep.
With the abundant energy blessing of Xingxiu Star, 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?"
Huo Jixing was filled with doubts in his 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 let the power of the Noxus Empire fall into the magic 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 a 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 I 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 appearing here is obvious.
Based on his status as a member of the Reiser Garrison, subsequent investigations revealed that the Noxus Empire would ultimately be responsible for this irresistible blame.
"The death of the demon-stained person?"
Huo Jixing thought of the demon-stained person who died on the roadside again, and his heart grew cold.
Squeak! Zhizhi!
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 yet?"
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, placed 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. It is 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, that guy Silas really wants him to reveal his identity in Forsbarrow Town.
Dawn is coming.
This small town in the North seems to be brimming with new vitality.
The houses and streets shrouded in darkness reveal 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 was still a faint sound.
"Miss Crown Guard!"
(End of this chapter)