Chapter 437: Soleanna’s heart knot, Katarina’s shyness
The autumn wind is like a knife, cold and bleak, crossing the waves of the Sea of Conqueror, pouring into Uzeris, trying to dilute the coldness that pervades the city. The smell of blood.
Uzeris, a city ruled by the Du Cacao family, was also eroded by Azir and Xerath.
Two resurgent careerists seduced the lower-class Shuriman people, using their poverty and dissatisfaction to weave a web of faith.
Manipulate these people skillfully and use them for your own advantage. Collect supplies and explore intelligence, intending to isolate Uzeris's eyes and ears, and secretly plan the interests of the port.
On the day she returned, Katarina showed the sharpness of the ominous blade and mobilized the Noxian warband without hesitation to cleanse the city of forces.
All of a sudden!
The streets and noble areas of Uzeris were filled with rivers of blood, almost turning the surface of the Sea of Conqueror red.
The dark night falls, covering this silent city like a veil.
In the center of the city of Uzeris, a majestic general's mansion stands.
Its existence represents the Noxian Empire's rule over the northern ports of Shurima, and it also means that the Empire will not give up this land.
Surrounding the general's residence, soldiers of the Leiser Guard Corps were patrolling and guarding. The weapons in their hands and their cold eyes silently spoke of their loyalty.
Although Katarina's purge succeeded in maintaining the power of the empire, it also aroused the anger and hatred of the Shuriman people.
A surging undercurrent lurks in the northern port city, which may destroy the stable order and prosperity at any time.
At the same time, many Shurima people are secretly planning to assassinate Katarina and avenge their relatives and compatriots.
Although most of the assassination plans were aborted, it could not stop the Shurima people from hating Katarina.
Deep in the general's mansion, dim lights adorn the quiet study.
Katrina is wearing black casual clothes and is working at her desk, dealing with the matters at hand.
Her eyes were very focused and firm, and the majesty she carried dispelled the fierceness on her face.
This purge operation allowed Catalina to truly see clearly the intricate interest relationships and the many lurking forces in the Northland Port.
Azir and Xerath have only been recovering for a few months, but they have already received an extraordinary amount of support.
Especially the Desert Emperor Azir quickly won the support of more than half of the forces with his outstanding leadership and powerful power.
These forces either openly took refuge or secretly gathered together to become a solid force in Azir's hands.
They all pledged their allegiance to Azir, hoping to regain the glory of the Shurima Empire.
The remaining forces gathered under the command of Xerath to learn the power of the extraordinary system announced by Xerath.
Xerath openly abolished the slavery system and attracted many slaves and ordinary people to become followers with his unique personal charm and announced arcane magic system.
They believe that by following Xerath, they can gain greater power and higher status.
Therefore, they chose to accept Xerath's philosophy and accept the guidance and training of believers, hoping to get rid of their former identities.
Even become a transcendent existence and enjoy a life that was out of reach in the past.
Katrina's purge operation can be said to have unexpectedly curbed the fighting and games among different forces on the Shurima continent, temporarily stabilizing the situation.
The terrifying military power of the Noxus Empire and the strength displayed by Huo Jixing made all parties deeply aware of it.
There is also a beautiful tiger entrenched in the North Port, and its fangs are so sharp that it is terrifying.
“Azir’s Ascension Edict!”
Katrina folded the letter, her graceful body leaning on the table and chair, her eyes twinkling.
After many days of hard work, the spies of the Leiser Guard Corps learned about the conditions promised by Azir to gather the forces from all parties.
It’s an edict that allows you to participate in the ascension ceremony!
Katrina's slender fingers tapped on the table. To be honest, she was also very curious about the ascension ceremony of the Shurima Empire.
But the most important thing right now is to stabilize the order in the Northland ports.
She originally wanted to use the power of this purge operation to regain the cities and oases near the Northland port.
She was worried that these areas were no longer under the control of the Noxian Empire.
Catalina hopes to bring them into the empire's sphere of influence again.
But Huo Jixing stopped her action. Never underestimate the power of Azir and Xerath.
The ascension ceremony of these two people is not an ordinary ascension ceremony, but an ascension ceremony performed with the power of the ancient Shurima Empire.
The scale and power of its ceremony far exceed that of ordinary ascension ceremonies, and it requires a long period of planning and preparation.
The most important thing is that the number of people who can ascend is limited to one person!
In the end, Catalina followed Huo Jixing's advice and decided to protect the interests of the Northland port.
Adventurous expansion may lead Azir and Xerath to join forces, but stabilizing order in the Northland ports is a top priority.
Boom! Boom!
A sudden knock on the door brought Katarina back to her thoughts.
Looking out the window at the dark night, she stood up and opened the door, and saw her mother standing outside the door with a smile.
"It's time for dinner!"
As the wife of General Du Cacao, Soleana still controls the general's mansion although she does not hold a military position.
"Okay, mother."
Katerina nodded slightly, put on her coat casually, and followed Soleana to the restaurant.
Most of her memories of her mother, Soleana, remain in her childhood.
Because she was trained by her father since she was a child, she rarely sees Soleana.
Later, my father launched the Shurima Exploration War under the assignment of the former imperial commander Brown Darkwill.
Mother Soleana and sister Cassiopeia followed her to Shurima, leaving Caterina alone in the empire.
In the restaurant, candlelight flickers.
A carefully carved log dining table is placed in the center. The surface is as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the soft luster of candlelight.
The table is filled with sumptuous home-cooked dishes, all delicious and delicious.
Freshly baked white bread exudes an alluring aroma, with a slightly crispy golden crust and a soft and dense interior.
Next to it is a plate of bacon, the meat is tender and juicy, carefully cured and smoked.
In addition, there is also a specially prepared tuna bacon roll and a seafood delicacy, stir-fried tuna and sea bream.
These delicacies were specially cooked by Soleanna.
Catalina stepped in at the right time and happened to see Huo Jixing who had just arrived. Huo Jixing was wearing a black dress, showing a handsome face. His eyes fell on Catalina and Soleana, and he nodded slightly.
The snow-white Poro lying on his shoulders poked his head out, but instead of looking at everyone, he looked straight at the dining table, salivating.
Katrina and Huo Jixing sat next to each other.
Soleana sat down across from her and observed Catalina sitting with Huo Jixing from the corner of her eyes, with a different look in her eyes.
She knows her daughter very well.
Although Caterina was trained by the Du Kecao family when she was a child, she did not have much contact with them.
But as a mother and a member of the Black Rose, Soleanna has always been secretly paying attention to Katarina's growth.
Even though Katarina has now become a high-ranking officer of the Reiser Guard Corps and is a well-known ominous blade in the empire, she cannot ignore the fetters of family ties between blood.
The same goes for Catalina.
After the unexpected disappearance of General Du Couture, she was very hesitant about her mother and sister and could not be cruel.
Even after knowing that they were members of the Black Rose, Catalina did not choose to take them into custody directly.
The Du Cecao family is now small in number. In order to maintain her position as the top dignitary of the Noxus Empire, she has many concerns.
A few moments later, Cassiopeia gracefully snaked her way into the restaurant, swept across the dining table, and sat down with Soleana.
When everyone sat down, Soleana raised her gentle face, smiled softly and spoke.
"We don't have so many etiquettes, let's just get started."
Huo Jixing glanced at Catalina and could tell that this was a private family banquet.
He was still a little confused at first. Catalina specially greeted her earlier and said that she would have dinner together tonight and dress more formally.
It turned out that he planned to formally introduce himself to his mother Soleanna and sister Cassiopeia.
Huo Jixing first placed the snow-white poro on his left hand, took out some food, and let it enjoy.
Then he, Catalina and the others chatted while eating.
"Ms. Soleanna, this tuna bacon roll tastes good."
Huo Jixing tasted the tuna bacon roll on the plate and said in admiration.
This is the truth, not a compliment.
Soleana’s craftsmanship is indeed good. The fresh tuna meat and the fried bacon are perfectly combined, and the taste is rich in layers.
It has the delicious taste of tuna and the salty flavor of bacon.
The taste of the stir-fried sea bream is also quite unique. The meat of the sea bream is fresh and tender. Combined with the fragrance of the sea bream and the frying method, it leaves a fragrant taste.
"Katerina also likes tuna bacon rolls, and she often made noises to eat them when she was a child."
Soleanna's eyes flickered between Huo Jixing and Katerina.
During this period, her identity and status changed frequently due to the changing situation in the empire.
Now Soleana is no longer as vigilant as before, and is obviously much more relaxed. There is a calm smile on her face, as if she has found inner peace.
She has completely seen the purpose of the black roses. They value her own identity.
Although the Black Rose was once an organization she believed in, she realized the hidden conspiracy and betrayal, and secretly made the decision to no longer serve the Black Rose.
Soleiana is ready to pick up her family again and pay attention to the lives of Caterina and Cassiopeia.
Katerina had a brief conversation with her mother and sister during the banquet. Only through communication can the knot between each other be solved.
Mother Soleanna is much more mature, indicating that she will quit the Black Rose and focus on the development of the family.
Although Cassiopeia has adapted to her current snake body, she still has complaints about the black rose in her heart.
In the Tomb of the Emperor incident, she saw her identity as a bait.
After receiving assurances from Huo Jixing and Caterina, Cassiopeia also decided to quit Black Rose.
She understood that this decision meant that she would bear the consequences of the missions she had performed and the intelligence information she had provided.
This aspect will be decided by His Majesty Swain.
After a brief conversation, the atmosphere in the restaurant gradually became relaxed, filled with the aroma of delicious food and laughter.
Dinner is over.
Katerina said goodbye to her mother, Solena, and left the restaurant with Huo Jixing, strolling towards the garden behind the mansion.
Under the night, the dim starlight fell down and fell on them.
Huo Jixing and Catalina walked along the winding path and wandered in the garden.
The meeting between the two alone should have been relaxed and pleasant, but at this moment it was not as calm as in the restaurant just now.
But a little nervous.
Huo Jixing looked at Catalina. This ominous blade with a tough personality showed a gentle side in the night. The corners of her eyes were slightly raised, seeming a little shy.
Huo Jixing's heart moved and he couldn't help but say what was in his heart.
"Katerina, you look very different tonight."
"Oh, is there any difference?"
Katrina raised her eyes and looked at Huo Jixing, scratching her left eye The bloody scars were much darker than before.
"Become much more beautiful!"
Hearing Huo Jixing's words, a hint of shyness appeared in Catalina's eyes, like tiny pieces of moonlight blending into the Milky Way.
Then, she fell into a warm embrace and raised her head slightly to see Huo Jixing's handsome face.
The relationship between the two is already close, and it only takes one of them to speak first to pierce the thin layer of window paper.
Now after experiencing the Tomb of the Emperor incident and the Sun Temple incident this time, it can be said that it is a matter of course.
Huo Jixing hugged Catalina tightly and stared at the familiar and beautiful face.
Feeling the graceful and sexy body trembling gently in his arms, he couldn't help but feel ripples in his heart.
(End of this chapter)