Chapter 370 The Gorge-like Class Difference The Will of Noxus
It lasted only a moment.
On the blue port sea, many ships avoided it, leaving a wide channel.
The Noxian fleet is like a lion breaking into a flock of sheep, cutting through the waves and docking at the port.
In the midst of bursts of loud shouting, the side of the steel ship was lowered, hitting the hard ground heavily, kicking up yellow sand and dust.
Then, one by one, Noxian Empire soldiers wearing armor and holding sharp blades walked down like worker ants emerging from the nest.
The onlookers looked at the docked ferocious fleet and the heavily armed soldiers, showing very different expressions.
Some people clapped their hands and applauded, looking very happy and showing a strong welcome attitude.
They are Noxian expatriates living in Bergun, proud of the strength of the empire.
However, facing the torrent of steel from the Noxus Empire, most people in the port showed fear and panic, and their eyes were full of uneasiness.
These people are aboriginal people who have settled on the Shurima continent and can only rely on manual labor to ensure their livelihood.
Huo Jixing hid in the queue and saw the change in the atmosphere in the port, but did not pay too much attention and quietly entered the city.
Bergün.
This port city located on the continent of Shurima has prospered due to its strategic location near the Sea of Conqueror.
Nourished by the ocean, this is one of the few oases on the Shurima continent.
It provided a valuable resting place for passing travelers and caravans.
Looking from a distance, the center of Bergün is lined with buildings, arranged in an orderly manner to form the main body of the city.
Most of these buildings have a very obvious Noxian Empire style, solemn and majestic.
However, in this towering building complex, there are some places that cleverly incorporate the unique desert style of the Shurima continent.
The city of Bergün has the majesty of the Noxus Empire without losing the charm of the desert.
Huo Jixing walked slowly along the solid ground of yellow sand, and he could feel the interweaving of two different cultural atmospheres here.
Belongs to the strict and orderly ruling order of the Noxus Empire.
And the free and unrestrained desert style of Shurima.
Not long ago.
Huo Jixing entered a busy market. There were felt tents dotted on the streets, and aborigines wearing simple clothes and turbans came and went.
They are busy in the market trading all kinds of goods, from fresh fruits to hand-woven clothes.
In their free time, they will also take people passing by to see the items they have brought.
Huo Jixing also saw exquisite handicrafts from Piltover, which were placed on display, arousing the amazement of nearby people.
Occasionally there will be small chaos, but under the deterrence of patrols by Noxian Empire soldiers, the order is maintained.
Huo Jixing smelled the hot breath in the air, a little bit of the humidity of the ocean, and walked in the city.
Most of the people he passed by were the indigenous people of Bergün.
Wearing turbans woven from cotton, which can protect them from the sun and dust, they walked by in a hurry.
Everyone’s face is full of the hardship and helplessness of life, either running for a living or busy for their family.
On this busy street, Huo Jixing rarely sees Noxian expatriates.
Even if they are seen, the Noxian immigrants are riding in luxurious carriages and surrounded by slave bodyguards.
Along the way, Huo Jixing gradually discovered the extremely obvious class differences in Bergün.
The seemingly prosperous and stable city actually hides a deep class gap.
Noxian expatriates, as outsiders, have an absolute status in Bergun.
Their carriages were speeding through the streets. Wherever they went, people kept out of the way for fear of causing trouble.
In contrast, the indigenous people of Bergün lead a completely different life.
They are the lower class people in the city and have to work hard for a meager income in order to survive.
In Hojixing's observations, interactions between Noxian expatriates and natives were almost non-existent.
They each live in their own world, and the occasional contact is what the slave is told to do.
"This is the impact of the powerful Noxus Empire." Huo Jixing thought to himself.
Facing the cold iron heel of the Noxus Empire, all forces in Shurima had to surrender.
And such a situation may not only exist in Bergün.
He guessed that this was true for any city controlled by the Noxus Empire.
After a while.
Huo Jixing came to the destination of his trip based on the information in his mind.
Leiser Guards the Secret House!
The city center of Bergün is a solemn area with various buildings scattered in an orderly manner.
Among these buildings, a towering and majestic fortress is particularly eye-catching, standing tall and straight like a mountain peak.
Huo Jixing stopped and looked up at the Leiser Guard Secret Hall in front of him.
The solid exterior wall is made of dark gray stone, and a crimson imperial flag hangs from the dome.
Blowed by the scorching wind, the flag fluttered gently, showing the glory and majesty of the Noxus Empire.
The door was guarded by four Noxian Imperial soldiers in armor.
Huo Jixing stepped forward and showed a purple token engraved with a pattern, which was a certificate representing his identity.
After carefully checking the token, the soldiers of the Noxus Empire confirmed Huo Jixing's identity and allowed him to enter the Lesser Guard Secret Hall.
Crossing the door, Huo Jixing entered a spacious and noisy hall.
What came into view was a group of soldiers from the Leather Guard Corps wearing purple armor.
They were either walking hurriedly in the hall holding documents, or sitting at their posts and getting busy.
The soldiers of the Leiser Guard Corps near the door saw Huo Jixing coming in, and stood up to ask.
"Hello, this is Leise Guard Secret Office, what can I do?"
Huo Jixing looked around and said to the soldiers in front of him with a soft smile.
"I am an investigator from the capital, here to visit Lord Dilishati."
Dilishati Farrell.
The person in charge of the Bergün Leser Garrison Secretariat, a high-ranking officer.
At the same time, he is also a truly noble warlord of the Noxus Empire, with the title of Baron.
“Investigator?”
Hearing this, the soldiers of the Leiser Guard Corps looked condensed and immediately bowed and saluted.
"Sir, please follow me to the reception room and wait. I will report to Lord Dilishati as soon as possible."
He respectfully led Huo Jixing to the left room in the hall, where the tea table and fruits were Everything is available.
In the reception room, when the soldiers of the Leiser Guard Corps closed the door, Huo Jixing wandered around casually.
He stopped in front of the wall and saw a simple map hanging, depicting the situation of the Shurima continent.
The most eye-catching thing on the map is Bergün. The further south you go, the simpler the terrain becomes, and you can only simply mark the location.
Afterwards, Huo Jixing came to the window and looked down at the area below.
Between the streets and alleys, the indigenous people of Bergün are almost invisible to the pedestrians coming and going.
The vast majority are Noxian expatriates and soldiers.
Huo Jixing was thoughtful. The Leiser Guard Secret House in Bergun was completely different from other cities he had visited.
It was built so grandly in the center of the city, without fear of outside forces at all.
It can also be seen from this that the empire has a terrifying influence on Berghun. Crunch!
The door to the reception room opened.
Huo Jixing looked back and saw a tall, middle-aged man with a beard walking in.
"Dilishati Farrell, the person in charge here."
"Charles, the investigator of the Leiser Guard Corps, is responsible for investigating Lady Catalina's whereabouts." Huo Jixing nodded.
Charles is his pseudonym after disguising himself.
In order to complete the performance, detailed file records will be kept in the Reese garrison in the capital.
"Haha, thank you for your hard work, I came here from the capital." Dilichat said with a smile, walked to the table and chairs in the room and sat down.
After a brief conversation, his expression showed subtle changes, and a touch of sadness appeared.
Immediately afterwards, he took out a sealed cylinder from his arms and placed it on the table.
“This is Lady Catalina’s whereabouts in Bergün.”
Huo Jixing raised his eyebrows slightly, and Dilishati’s expression changes and movements looked very skillful. It seems to be done often.
But it’s also true that someone who can be the person in charge of a city like Bergün can be as simple and rough as he appears.
As if seeing Huo Jixing's doubts, Dilichat explained.
"Investigators came here half a month ago to check the traces of Lady Catalina."
"If we count carefully, you are the third one."
Huo Ji Xingdian He nodded, opened the cylinder in his hand, took out the letter inside, and read it carefully.
The intelligence information recorded on the letterhead is very different from the capital investigation.
Katerina lives in seclusion in Bergün. She occasionally leaves the secret place to deal with conflicts caused by the indigenous people.
After the matter was settled, Catalina left directly on the imperial ship and went to Uzeris.
Huo Jixing put away the letter, but from the corner of his eye, he noticed that Dilishati in front of him was carefully observing him.
He couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
After entering the port city of Bergun, his spiritual power permeated around his body, affecting the senses of the people around him.
Although his disguise is very simple, but combined with the influence of spiritual power, as long as his strength is weaker than his own, there will be absolutely no clues.
"Can I check the intelligence information of Bergun in the past two months?" Huo Jixing said straight to the point
Hearing this, a look of astonishment flashed across Dilishati's face, and then he answered. road.
"Of course."
He stood up and walked outside the reception room, telling the soldiers waiting outside to go to the intelligence room to get the intelligence of the past two months.
“I’m sorry, there have been rebels near Bergün recently, and there has been a lot of noise.”
"There is a lot of relevant intelligence information, so it will take some time." Dilixiati turned around and sat on the wooden chair, looking slightly helpless.
“Rebels?”
Huo Jixing frowned, showing interest.
"Yes, the empire has occupied many port cities on the Shurima continent." Dilishati explained slowly.
“In order to promote cooperation and develop port trade, some means were used, which caused dissatisfaction among the local tribes.”
"These barbarians will organize rebels from time to time and clash with the stationed imperial battle groups, causing some bloodshed."
"Recently, they have also joined forces with bandit groups and marauders to capture nearby areas. "
"Fortunately, no casualties were caused to the imperial soldiers. The only losses were the hired desert mercenaries."
As he spoke, Dilishati was rough. There was a hint of cold murderous intent on his face.
“If His Majesty Swain hadn’t issued an order not to carry out massacres, I would have led the legion to get rid of those annoying ants.”
Huo Jixing listened to Diliciati's complaints and did not answer hastily.
Perhaps sensing Huo Jixing's disinterest, Diliciati's heart moved slightly and continued chatting.
He told Huo Jixing that there was no need to be as formal in Berghun as in the capital.
This is a city controlled by the Empire, and no one dares to violate Noxus' will.
Dilishati also has an in-depth understanding of the indigenous people of Berghun.
He specifically mentioned how the identity and status of Aboriginal people can be distinguished by observing the material of the turban.
In the continent of Shurima, the headscarf is not only an indispensable accessory in daily life, but also a symbol of identity and status.
Aborigines will choose different turban materials according to their economic status and social status.
Turbans made of cotton are the most common and are the choice of most ordinary people.
It is simple, practical, and economical.
Turbans made of tulle are slightly more high-end and are usually worn by vendors or craftsmen.
They are lightweight and breathable and add a touch of elegance to the wearer.
Silk scarves and silk scarves are status symbols. They are soft and smooth in texture and bright in color.
The wearer is usually a tribal elder or a noble and wealthy businessman from the Shurima continent.
These headscarves not only reflect the financial strength of the wearers, but also demonstrate their taste and status.
However, with the impact and influence of the Noxian Empire's culture.
There are also some people who do not wear headscarves among the indigenous people of Bergün.
These people are usually younger, unwilling to be bound by the traditional headscarf, and like to break the rules.
They also pay no attention to the identity of the Noxian expatriates, and even sometimes have conflicts.
Dilixiati reminded Huo Jixing that when walking in Bergun, he should pay attention to these aboriginal people who do not wear headscarves.
When dealing with them, be vigilant and avoid getting yourself into trouble due to misunderstandings or conflicts.
While Huo Jixing was talking to Dilishati.
The door of the reception room slowly opened, and a soldier from the Reese Guard Corps walked in, holding a thick stack of letterheads in his arms.
Dilishati waved to the soldiers to put the letter on the table, then turned to Huo Jixing and said.
“This is the intelligence information you want for the past two months. You can check it here and I won’t disturb you anymore.”
When Huo Jixing saw Diliciati getting up and leaving, he immediately thanked her.
“Thank you very much for your help!”
“Why are you so polite? We both work for His Majesty Swain. It is my duty to cooperate with your investigation.”
Dilishati smiled and waved her hand.
After saying that, he closed the door gently and left the reception room.
Huo Jixing sat down again and began to read through the letters carefully, his eyes focused and sharp.
Just from the conversation just now, he could see that Dilishati was not simple.
Therefore, he is more vigilant about the intelligence information he is about to obtain and will screen it carefully.
Time passes slowly.
Huo Jixing knew most of the situation in Bergun from the intelligence letter in front of him, and also learned about the aboriginal conflicts that Catalina dealt with.
"Since the sun disk rose again over Nashrame, many uneasy factors have appeared in the empire's rule in the northern part of the Shurima continent."
"With Nashrame as the center, the actions of the rebels It became more and more intense, and Berguen was also affected, and Uzeris became the hardest hit area."
Huo Jixing lowered his eyes and stared at the letters covering the table, thoughtfully.
“The information about the secret base is indeed detailed, and basically no problems can be seen.”
“But, why is there so little information about Catalina’s whereabouts? Is someone secretly interfering? ?”
(End of this chapter)