Chapter 207 Durang Family Dawn Castle
Forbidden Demon Stone!
These special stones, made from a mixture of fossilized trees and lime, are highly resistant to magic.
It is the cornerstone of the emerging civilization and protects the cradle of the Kingdom of Demacia.
As early as during the Rune Wars, the Demacians who migrated to the western part of Valoran relied on the forbidden magic stone to resist magical energy and safely avoided the Rune Wars that spread across the continent.
They used forbidden magic stones to build high walls to protect their homes from war.
The royal power of legal supremacy radiates from the center outwards, guarding remote towns, farmland, forests and mineral-rich mountains.
But the territory of the Kingdom of Demacia is too vast.
In the remote border areas, the Demacian Legion cannot use the Forbidden Magic Stone to resist large-scale magic attacks.
Both the Noxus Empire in the east and the Freljord in the north are eyeing the Kingdom of Demacia with the intention of occupying the fertile land.
In order to solve the problem of the Forbidden Stone, the great sculptor Actus Durand developed the technique of carving the Forbidden Stone.
This has also made the Durang family one of the most powerful families in the Kingdom of Demacia.
The art of carving forbidden magic stones, after hundreds of years of research and perfection by the Durang family, has become the path that the Kingdom of Demacia seeks to face the supernatural and magic.
At the end of the intelligence information, there are also many powerful works born from the carving skills of the Forbidden Demon Stone.
For example, the broad-winged stone statue, the hound stone statue, the stag stone statue, etc.
Huo Jixing looked at the simple portrait depicted in the information, and couldn't help but think of the forbidden magic stone hound he met in the Knox Scalia Arena before. He thought that this was also a forbidden magic stone creation of the Durang family.
"The Dulang family, the forbidden magic stone carving skills!" Huo Jixing's thoughts came to mind.
Except for the path of craftsmanship and the path of Hextech.
The art of carving the forbidden magic stone, which has been developed over centuries, can also face the erosion of the power of runes and magic.
But is the Kingdom of Demacia definitely going to ease up on runes and magic? Huo Jixing was skeptical about this.
After all, banning demons is the founding policy of the Kingdom of Demacia.
If you waver, it will definitely cause chaos within the kingdom.
“Wait!”
Huo Jixing paused and instantly recalled some information in his past life memory.
In the background story of Lux and the Demacia prince, Jarvan III's attitude towards rune magic has been relatively relaxed, and he is ready to promote policy reforms.
"From this point of view, the death of Jarvan III is quite interesting."
While in Mithril City, Huo Jixing had already received some news about the death of Jarvan III.
What is certain is that the body of Jarvan III was found in the Castle of Dawn.
The Castle of Dawn is the palace of Jarvan III and is also the place where the kingdom conducts business.
Security is definitely the highest level in the capital of Demacia.
Moreover, Dawn Castle itself is also built based on the Forbidden Demon Stone.
Huo Jixing's eyes flickered, and he once again thought of the fact that the current only heir to the Kingdom of Demacia, the Prince of Demacia, was still unable to inherit the throne, and he felt something in his heart.
After the cup of tea.
After browsing all the intelligence information, Huo Jixing already has an understanding of the current situation in the capital of Demacia.
“It is indeed the ace army formed by His Majesty Swain!”
He sighed aloud, deeply admiring the intelligence gathering capabilities of Leiser Guard Secretariat. Some extremely secret information could also be obtained through his own channels.
Put away the letter on the table in front of you.
Huo Jixing walked towards the dining table, where a lot of food was already placed.
Perhaps to entertain his arrival, the food was rich.
There was venison, roast ham, roast swan and roast pig with the right sauces, a vegetable platter and a generous portion of broth.
He was a little disgusted by having to eat and sleep rough along the way to the capital of Demacia.
Now you can finally enjoy it.
Huo Jixing feasted on the food and wiped out the food on the table with the force of the wind and the remaining clouds.
This cave in a slum area was built long ago by the Reiser Guard Secretariat.
The cellar stores three years' worth of food, including cured meats and canned goods from Piltover.
In the current tight situation, Francis still has some channels to buy restaurant food in the center of Xiongdu.
After eating, Huo Jixing walked to the sound transmission tube at the door and called Aset.
During the waiting time, he looked at the copper-colored pipes, feeling sad in his heart.
These technological creations reminded him of his previous life.
“City of Progress!”
Huo Jixing thought that the Piltover he had seen before was indeed no different from the modern society in his previous life.
Compared with other places in Valoran, it is like two different worlds.
However, Catalina seemed not to like using the sound transmission tube in front of her.
He had asked Asset before, and it seemed that Catalina specifically asked someone to remove the sound transmission pipe in the room.
Is it the influence of the killer’s thoughts? Huo Jixing thought secretly.
After a while.
Asset entered the room, saluted Huo Jixing, cleaned the table, and sat on the dinner plate.
“Huh!”
Huo Jixing opened his mind and breathed a sigh of relief after seeing no one around the room.
He took out the sleeping snow-white Poro from his arms and threw it on the bed.
When he looked carefully, he saw that the snow-white Poro had gained a lot of weight. The pitiful feeling he once felt had disappeared. His snow-white fur was shiny and he was full of energy.
I have to say that this little guy’s life is indeed very comfortable.
Eat and sleep, eat while sleeping, there is no need to look for food by yourself.
Huo Jixing shrugged his shoulders, sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed, lowered his eyes, and opened the data panel.
【Quality: 690】
When he killed the clone of the evil clown Shaco, he received 600 essence points,
which was the most he had received so far.
The four basic attributes have not changed much, and they have slowly improved under the calcining of Nanli's fire day and night.
In terms of skills, he still remains at the master level.
However, when he played against Sako before, Huo Jixing could feel that he had improved a little.
"Devil, legend!"
Green light flashed in Huo Jixing's eyes.
The demon clown Shaco's strength was beyond his expectation, and he almost forced himself to use his full strength.
Not only turns on [Star Spirit·Suzaku Stance], but also uses the energy of Donghua Yimu.
It was this encounter that allowed him to see the horror of the devil.
Their level of life is completely different from ordinary extraordinary beings and heroes.
It seems to have reached another level, somewhat similar to the feeling of energy life in the past life.
Then Huo Jixing thought of Bobby and Vayne and sighed softly.
The memories of past lives eventually affect oneself.
Otherwise, they would not have been allowed to leave so easily when they met Galen in Forsbarrow Town and Vayne this time in Fenglian Town.
Huo Jixing shook his head gently and suppressed many thoughts in his heart.
Enter the state of [Inspecting Oneself].
In this state, his mind was completely calm and focused. He could clearly hear the sound of his heartbeat and feel the hot blood melting into the Nanli Fire in his veins.
He also felt the green Donghua Yimu energy, which seemed to awaken every cell in his body, making them full of vitality and strength.
As time goes by.
The glow attached to Huo Jixing's body switched between red and green, as if he was undergoing endless calcination and healing.
His breathing began to be a little inaudible, and the breath that filled his body seemed to be integrated with the breath of heaven and earth, indistinguishable from each other.
Gradually, the sky began to turn white.
The dark night has passed, and the crimson light of dawn fills the grand square.
In the underground cave room, Huo Jixing slowly opened his eyes, and a flash of red light suddenly appeared and disappeared in the corner of his eyes.
He could feel that his body was still in the same state as during meditation.
The fire of Nanli and the energy of Donghua Yimu are constantly alternating.
But his consciousness has returned to the normal material realm. "Look inside your body!"
Huo Jixing stood up and felt the strength and vitality of his body very clearly.
With the power of the star spirit he obtained, [Inside View of Oneself] also seemed to be changing, becoming more and more in line with his own practice.
Huo Jixing looked at the snow-white Poro who was still sleeping on the bed, feeling a little worried in his heart.
But he had never understood how to raise a rare breed like Poro before.
"There is no other way but to wait for him to wake up."
Huo Jixing moved his gaze and landed on the red fire blade beside him.
In the battle with the demon clown Shaco, this rune weapon carefully crafted by a Noxian blacksmith suffered some damage.
On the sharp blade that shone with cold light, some tiny gaps were clearly visible.
"Old man, it seems you are retiring."
Huo Jixing reached out and brushed the blade, feeling the biting cold, and whispered softly.
This red fire blade, mixed with the claws of the Flame Claw Cat, can provide a certain amount of fire damage.
But compared to his improvement in strength and the enemies he fought, it was not enough.
“Hmm, this smell?”
The tip of Huo Jixing’s nose twitched and he smelled a strange smell that filled the air.
Pushing the door open, he looked in the direction of the smell, and his eyes fell on Catalina's room.
Are you making a potion? Does it smell that big? Huo Jixing thought secretly.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Huo Jixing."
Francis stood behind Huo Jixing and spoke softly.
"Miss's injury is a bit serious, and the potion that needs to be brewed has a strong taste."
"It's okay."
Huo Jixing waved his hand gently, thinking of the meeting yesterday Seeing the pale-faced Catalina, she sighed inwardly.
Living up to the name Ominous Blade, he is a very strong guy.
But think about it, how could a cold and ruthless killer who killed countless people reveal his weakness in the eyes of outsiders.
“Can I go out?” Huo Jixing looked at Francis and asked.
"Of course, Sir Huo Jixing wants to go out and take a look at the scenery of the capital?" Francis replied with a smile.
“Do I need a guide for you?”
"No."
Huo Jixing shook his head and refused. Just as he was about to return to the room, he heard Francis calling from behind.
“Wait a minute, Lord Huo Jixing.”
“I just remembered that there is a very grand concert tonight at the Art Hall in Xiongdu.”
Francis spoke respectfully and took out a golden invitation from his arms, looking a little reluctant.
"I have a ticket here. If you have nothing to do, you can go and have a look."
Huo Jixing raised his eyebrows slightly, art hall, concert?
Whether it was his past life or this life, he seemed to have no artistic ability.
Huo Jixing wanted to refuse, but when his eyes fell on the invitation, his expression changed and he accepted the golden invitation.
"Then I am disrespectful."
The center of Demacia's capital, Castle Dawn.
Like a statue carved in stone, Galen stood in the reception room outside the Silver Council Hall, waiting to be summoned.
The long blue cloak hung on Galen's shoulders, looking clear and bright against the silver armor.
But these could not conceal Galen's tired face.
Although he successfully defeated Silas in the ambush battle in Mithril City Prison, the final result was not satisfactory.
Sylas eventually fled the kingdom of Demacia and entered the Freljord.
And Galen paid the lives of many Dauntless Vanguard Legion soldiers for this.
After waiting for a while, the side door of the Silver Council Hall opened.
The Demacian palace guards standing guard on both sides knocked the blunt ends of their halberds on the ground, and a servant wearing silver armor walked out of the door and led Galen into the hall.
In the center of the Silver Council Hall, eight Demacian nobles of different shapes sat around an octagonal marble table.
Each of them represents an important aspect of Demacia, including the military, the nobility, the treasury, and the magic seekers.
Behind them stood others, exactly twice as many—
Retinues, advisers, deputies, and representatives of minor houses.
As you can see, the top royal seat is empty.
Parliament usually requires the king's permission to convene, but the current situation cannot stick to the usual practice.
The late king's heir and Garen's close friend, the prince of Demacia, has not yet been sworn in.
Although Galen knew that Jiawen was kind-hearted and young and mature, the prince was in a daze now and his mind was not on the meeting.
He only wanted to find out the murderer of his father. He only cared about tracking down the murderer. He paid no attention to other state affairs and left them all to the parliament.
The eight council members were discussing closely and did not pay attention to Galen.
Grand Marshal Tiana Crownguard sat on the side representing the military and met Galen's gaze.
She raised a hand, signaling Galen to wait a moment.
Galen saluted neatly and stood at attention on one side of the room.
Tiana is his aunt. Although she looks similar to Galen's father, they are very different in temperament and behavior.
Father Pete is kind and kind, while Tiana is the representative of coldness and strictness.
She never expects tolerance or concession from others, but Galen knows that the person she demands the most is herself.
This was one of the reasons why Galen always admired her.
Tiana is a professional soldier with a perfect resume. She once served as the Sword Captain of the Fearless Vanguard Legion. The person who succeeded her later was Galen's predecessor.
Later, she was promoted from Sword Captain to Marshal twelve years ago.
At that time, under her leadership, the Fearless Pioneers had made legendary and numerous military exploits.
Sitting directly opposite Tiana is her husband, Lord Eldred.
He looked solemn, wearing half a golden mask, and a magic-forbidden stone plate on his heart, with geometric patterns engraved on it.
The mask and the stone emblem are both symbols of the demon seeker.
Eldred is the commander of the Demon Seekers.
Thinking of the demon-seeking army, the figure of Lux appeared in Galen's mind involuntarily, and his heart was churning.
As if sensing Galen's gaze, Lord Eldred cast an enigmatic gaze over him.
Galen remained motionless, not looking at him.
Until a moment later, Eldred looked away.
Galen tried not to listen to what was being discussed in the council.
Even in times of peace and prosperity, he had no patience to listen to their political preaching.
Now that Demacia is in turmoil, it is not the time for debate and quarrels.
What is needed now is action.
Squeak! Zhizhi! Zhizhi!
The meeting ended, the seats were pushed away, and the members of the parliament stood up and prepared to leave.
"Then this is what we have decided." Tiana looked around everyone with cold eyes.
But Galen could tell that several of them seemed more satisfied with the decision than others.
Politicians, family heads, and bureaucrats sauntered out of the room in a chaotic, slow procession.
At the end, Galen noticed that Lord Eldred did not even exchange a look with his wife before leaving.
He usually doesn't care about gossip, but people in the Crownguard family know that there is no tender relationship between the couple.
The events in recent months have also exacerbated the gap between them. Eldred has not returned to the Crownguard Castle in the capital for a long time.
In the end, only Galen and Tiana were left in the Silver Conference Hall.
(End of this chapter)