Chapter 342: Changes in the capital: unexpected visit
Outside the capital of Noxus.
There are many fortresses and towns scattered across the vast plains. They look like soldiers standing tall and guarding the central capital.
In the fortress near the capital.
A huge and towering building stands at the core, looking particularly eye-catching.
The exterior wall of this building is carved with complex patterns, and on the dark gray walls on both sides, there are red imperial flags flying high.
Buzz! Buzz!
A trembling sound was heard in the air.
The surging magical energy is injected into the center of the vortex of the dark gray building.
Then the vortex began to spin, and the mottled magic light lit up.
Gradually, ripples appeared in the center of the vortex, as if the water was being blown by a breeze.
【Noxtra】!
This portal of the Noxus Empire is being activated, connecting to another [Noxtra].
In the energy ripples, a hazy image became clearer and clearer. It was a heavily guarded barrier.
There are many figures nearby wearing strong armor and holding sharp weapons, escorting the minerals.
Wait until the magical energy subsides.
The transport team from as far away as Rocklund set foot in this fortress, and the smell of glass filled the air.
Huo Jixing followed the team and slowly entered the fortress.
When registering, he took out the Reese Guard Corps token given by Yousil and showed it to the guard soldiers.
His own token was lost in the Stillwater Prison incident.
After Huo Jixing left the fortress, he walked along the flat and wide road to the capital of Noxus.
Capital of Noxus, civilian area.
Huo Jixing did not use the power of the star spirit to rush forward, but chose to move forward slowly.
It was this choice that allowed him to see the changes in the Noxus Empire during this period.
The scene before us was completely different from the gloomy and dilapidated state during the reign of Brown Darkwill.
Today's civilian areas have become bustling and noisy, full of vitality and vitality.
Although the streets are still narrow, many shops have been opened, and many children can be seen chasing after them.
Huo Jixing looked around casually and noticed that people's faces were filled with smiles and were no longer full of worries and fears like in the past.
They are full of hope for a better life tomorrow.
In addition, Huo Jixing also saw many people in strange clothes.
These people wore unique clothing with bright colors and a somewhat special appearance. They were obviously not native to Noxus.
Listening to their language, they should be from vassal forces of the Noxus Empire.
The policies enacted by Swain and the Trefari Council brought the out-of-control empire back on track and began to gradually regain its former glory.
Brown Darkwill's dark reign has been swept into the dustbin.
After entering the capital.
Huo Jixing saw many new buildings rising from the ground and towering into the clouds.
The once narrow streets have been widened a lot, with carriages and pedestrians coming in an endless stream, and laughter one after another.
Huo Jixing is deeply gratified by these scenes that are unfolding.
Because this means that the empire is heading towards prosperity and prosperity.
When night falls.
Huo Jixing returned to his residence in the capital.
He looked up at the three-story building in front of him, and the memories buried in his mind emerged.
Squeak!
Open the door.
Huo Jixing walked in and met the sword boy Heini with a changing expression.
I haven’t seen him for half a year. This little guy has grown a lot. His eyes are bright and his body is strong.
"Lord Huo Jixing!"
Heini hurried over when he heard the sound of the door opening, thinking that someone had broken in by mistake, but after seeing Huo Jixing, his face was filled with joy.
"When did you come back?"
Huo Jixing stepped forward and rubbed Heini's head. "When else, I must have just come back."
Compared to before, this little guy is taller than his shoulders, and will be as tall as him in a while.
Haini touched his nose and looked embarrassed: "You haven't eaten yet, I'm going to get some food and water."
"Here's some liquor for this little guy. Be prepared too.”
Huo Jixing took out the sleepy white poro from his arms and threw it on his shoulder.
"Okay." Henie agreed.
The long dining table is filled with a variety of food, and there are a few empty wine bottles in the corner.
Snow-white Poro is holding a piece of bacon and chewing on it. His satisfied expression seems to tell people that food is the best thing in the world.
“Tell me, what happened after the Soul-eating Night came to Bilgewater?”
Haini sat next to Huo Ji, his eyes shining with anticipation, and he couldn’t wait to get there. Know the rest of the story.
Huo Jixing smiled slightly, picked up a flask filled with spirits, took a sip, and then picked up a few delicious pieces of meat and put them into his mouth.
After chewing carefully, he slowly opened his mouth and continued to tell his experience.
“When the Soul-eating Night falls and the black fog sweeps across Bilgewater, the entire port city is in danger.”
“The undead and ghosts in the darkness appear one after another, and they wander around. "Robbing the lives of living people on the streets"
Huo Jixing described the Soul Haunting Night incident in Bilgewater, occasionally mentioning Thresh and Hecarim.
"In the end, we successfully repelled those undead creatures."
Every time Heini comes back from Huoji Star, he will ask him about his mission experience.
In order to satisfy Heini’s curiosity, he would select some and tell them.
As for the dangerous fight, he would simply skip it.
Haini listened with rapt attention. As a sword boy, he understood the majesty and beauty of Valoran and the wonders of the outside world.
He didn't come back to his senses until Huo Jixing stopped talking.
"What about Gangplank? Did he die in the Soul-Eating Night?"
Haini seemed to have thought of something, and asked with his eyes widened.
"This guy once plundered Imperial ships in the Sea of Watchers, and it is said that he stole Lord Swain's Leviathan."
"Uh"
Huo Jixing looked helpless, lowering his eyes and looking at Heini who had a vicious expression on his face.
This is the inevitable retribution engraved in the bones of Noxians.
"Okay, I'm done. It's time for you to clear the table." Huo Jixing pointed to the messy dining table.
This is their division of labor, Huo Jixing is responsible for telling stories, and Heini is responsible for clearing the table.
“Oh, okay.”
Haynie stood up and gathered his hands and feet briskly.
"If the Empire launches a war against Bilgewater in the future, I will be the first to rush over and take off Gangplank's head."
He seemed to be still immersed in the topic just now Here, he said ambitiously while picking up the dinner plate.
Not caring about the strength gap between himself and Gangplank.
Hearing this, Huo Jixing shook his head slightly, reached out to grab the snow-white Poro holding the piece of meat, ignored its protest, and rubbed its plush body.
Warm bedroom.
The fireplace is filled with wood and the fire is burning brightly.
After Huo Jixing finished washing, he came to the bedside with his snow-white Poro in his arms.
Then he looked out the window at the hazy night. Instead of practicing, he completely relaxed his mind and fell into a deep sleep.
Early the next morning.
The autumn wind is getting colder and winter is coming.
Huo Jixing woke up on time. As soon as he got up and got out of bed, he noticed a familiar breath in the small building.
(End of this chapter)