Chapter 447: Evelin reappears at the capital banquet
“Long time no see, Huo Jixing.”
Behind the scarlet vertical pupils, Swain’s voice sounded like it spanned a distance The spatial distance is slightly low, but with a hint of appreciation.
Huo Jixing stood up and stared at the devil's eye suspended in front of him.
After careful calculation, he and Swain did not see each other for some time.
At the beginning of the autumn season, Huo Jixing had just set foot on the Shurima continent, and the blazing sunshine was still wrapped in the desolation of autumn.
It is now the end of autumn, the cold wind of winter is coming silently, and the air is filled with a cold breath.
“Thank you, Your Majesty Swain, for your concern.”
Huo Jixing replied softly, looking at Catalina beside him, secretly sighing at the wonder of the trip to Shurima. .
In addition to his improved strength, he also has a fruitful love journey.
"I have received your intelligence information and understand many things that have happened in Shurima during this period."
In the dark fortress, Swain, who was in the audience hall, passed the [Imperial Vision], Talk to Huo Jixing about the changing Shurima continent.
Before the Darkin War, Shurima was the undisputed true center of Runeterra.
The ancient Shurima Empire, which was at its peak in the Spring and Autumn Period, had an invincible legion of Ascended Ones and millions of Yellow Sand soldiers.
With terrifying military power, it intimidates all forces in Runeterra.
It was not until after the Rune Wars that the broken continent of Shurima withdrew from the stage of history.
The Noxus Empire, the Kingdom of Demacia, the Ionian Islands and other forces have successively emerged heroes, bringing the continuation of civilization to Runeterra and the continent of Valoran.
Swain talked about Azir, the last emperor of the ancient Shurima Empire, and the ancient wizard Xerath.
In his words, he was a little surprised at the resurrection and breaking of the seal of the two, but he did not have the expected respect for the mythical characters in this world.
Swain, who has the power of demons, believes that he is no weaker than the two, and his ability to lead the empire is much stronger.
Because under his leadership, the Noxus Empire completely emerged from the dark period of Brown Darkwill and regained its former glory and glory.
After saying this, Swain’s tone was slightly solemn and he talked about the forgotten land of Icathia.
In the records of the Noxian Empire.
The Icathians rebelled against the supreme rule of the Shurima Empire and summoned the Void Gate at all costs.
Although they severely damaged the invincible Ascended Legion, they also brought disastrous consequences.
Terrifying void creatures swarmed into the land of Icathia, destroying all ordinary legions on the battlefield, causing Icathia to be lost.
The imperial editors are also very secretive about the void, and Icathia, which is related to it, is very concealed.
Lest someone might go to Forgotten Land.
As the leader of the Swain Empire, he holds a high position of authority.
But he had access to very little information about Icacia, and could only piece together some hazy content from sporadic information.
But it is impossible to completely uncover the mystery of Icacia submerged in the long river of time.
Immediately afterwards, Swain changed the topic and talked about the Scarlet Reaper Vladimir and the Spider Queen Elise.
He was first surprised by Huo Jixing's current strength, and then expressed his concern for Huo Jixing.
The empire has been rounding up the members of the Scarlet Secret Society to exterminate the power left by Vladimir.
At the same time, the Leiser Guard Corps is also investigating the information about the heretic Elise, and will hand it over to Huo Jixing after summarizing it.
In the atmosphere of chatting, Swain looked at Katarina who remained quiet with a special look.
Then he turned his gaze to Huo Jixing, his scarlet vertical pupils moving slightly, half smiling.
Swain had high hopes for Catalina, believing that she could inherit the glory of the Du Cuckault family and fill the vacancy left after the disappearance of General Du Cuckault.
During the coup in the capital, General Du Couture unexpectedly switched sides and clearly supported Swain as the leader of Noxus.
This made Swain respect General Du Couture very much, and after his disappearance, he secretly looked after Catalina.
Until Katarina grew up and won the honor of the Ominous Blade.
However, what surprised Swain was the close relationship between Catalina and Huo Jixing.
It is somewhat unexpected, but also reasonable. After all, it has been rumored a long time ago.
Perhaps this can become a bond, binding Hoji Star and the Noxus Empire more closely together.
Swain’s concerns are not without purpose.
The main reason is that Huo Jixing's growth rate has reached a terrifying level, which even makes Swain a little scared.
Even so, Swain still remained calm and rational, maintaining the relationship between the empire and Huo Jixing.
Time passed slowly, and the surrounding plains fell into the dark night, with stars falling.
Looking at the much dimmer [Imperial Vision] in front of him, Huo Jixing stopped talking and laughing and asked his inner doubts.
“You are so anxious to transfer Catalina back. Is something happening in the capital?”
"It's been dealt with for now." Swain said calmly.
“You don’t have to rush back to the capital, just hang out with Catalina along the way, just treat it as a long vacation for you.”
“Remember, have fun!”
Huo Ji Xing was thoughtful, gently held Catalina's hand, and asked.
“Did she notice it?”
The scarlet vertical pupils rotated, and Swain's deep eyes were reflected in the center of the pupils.
He understood who Huo Jixing was referring to.
“Yes!”
Winter is coming and the weather is getting colder.
The important towns outside the capital of Noxus are like lonely satellites dotting the vast plains.
These important towns are not far from the capital, guarding the majestic city on the horizon.
In many important towns, pitch-black [Noxtora] stands, with heavily armed imperial soldiers guarding them nearby.
At this moment, in the important town closest to the capital, ripples suddenly appeared in the center of [Noxtora].
It is like a calm lake, and when a stone is thrown into it, it stirs up ripples in circles.
As the ripples spread, surging magical energy surged in the air, gradually condensing into a huge vortex.
Buzz! Buzz!
When the energy subsided and the energy dissipated, Huo Jixing and Catalina appeared in [Noxtola].
Huo Jixing let out a breath. According to Swain's idea, he and Catalina wandered outside for a while before returning.
He stood on the high platform and looked at the capital city in the distance, feeling a sense of intimacy in his heart.
Under the gaze of the imperial soldiers, Huo Jixing and Catalina left the important town.
They walked along the wide streets and took in the unique atmosphere of the city.
The buildings on both sides of the street are towering and the shops are dazzling.
However, the cold season makes pedestrians much rarer, the hard workers who work hard to support their families.
They wore thick cotton robes and hoods to cover their weather-beaten faces.
Huo Jixing's eyes flickered as he recalled the scene when he first entered the capital.
At that time, the slums outside the capital were quite chaotic, and gang members would not go out alone.
Not to mention the hard workers who support their families.
Under the dark rule of Brown Darkwill, the capital is full of depressive atmosphere, and human life is very worthless.
The current capital city, after several changes, is no longer the chaos it once was.
Every time Huo Jixing comes back, he can personally feel the changes in the capital. After crossing the city gate, he also saw technological products from Piltover on the streets on both sides.
"Go to me? Or return to the general's mansion?" Huo Jixing turned to look at Catalina beside him and asked.
"I'll go back first." Catalina hesitated for a while and replied slightly apologetically.
Obviously she returned this time to report on her duties, but the Du Kecao family owns many properties in the capital and has a lot of things to deal with.
“Okay.”
Huo Jixing lowered his head and kissed Catalina's forehead, then reached out and brushed her face.
"If anything happens, remember to contact me in time."
"Yes." Catalina responded in a low voice.
After the two separated.
Huo Jixing went straight back to his residence, ignoring the many looks on the street.
With his current strength, many forces had already noticed him when he returned to the capital.
Scarlet Harvester Vladimir had a profound influence on the empire, and no one expected that he would fall into the hands of Huo Jixing.
The death of Vladimir directly led to the dissolution of the Scarlet Secret Society, and many members were hunted down by the empire.
Squeak.
Huo Jixing raised his eyes to look at the three-story building in front of him, noticed the familiar clouds inside, and opened the door.
The door shaft made a slight creaking sound, bringing the dusk light into the small building.
In the spacious room, the sword boy Heini was squatting beside the wooden table, his hands gently and intently wiping a rune weapon.
This is a long sword engraved with complex patterns. The sword body shines with a faint light, as if it contains mysterious power.
In the eyes of sword boys, most weapons are crude tools.
They may be able to provide some help to warriors, but they often cannot transcend the limitations of hand-to-hand combat.
But a weapon infused with rune magic is far from just a piece of scrap metal. It is a symbol of the perfect combination of magic and craftsmanship.
In his free time, Heini will take on some tasks of maintaining rune weapons from time to time.
This not only allows him to maintain his superb craftsmanship, but also earn gold coins by the way.
He will accumulate these hard-earned gold coins and send them back to distant tribes, hoping to contribute to the development of the tribe.
Hear the sound of the door being pushed.
Heini immediately looked back and looked happy when he saw Huo Jixing.
He put down the rune weapon in his hand, got up and ran over.
"Lord Huo Jixing!" Heini shouted excitedly.
The snow-white Poro stuck out his head, looked around at the familiar environment, jumped out of his arms, and fell into Heini's arms.
It looked at Huo Jixing resentfully, opened its mouth and made a squeaking sound.
Huo Jixing didn't care at all. After he and Catalina confirmed their relationship, he naturally ignored the little guy.
He reached out and touched Heini's head, and said with a soft smile: "Go and boil some hot water first, and then make some food."
"Okay."
< br>Haini hugged the snow-white poro and got busy happily.
He went to the water room at the back to boil hot water, and then entered the kitchen.
Haynie picked out some ingredients and prepared delicious food.
I saw him skillfully lighting a fire and pouring water into the pot to heat it. After a while, the kitchen was filled with aroma.
Huo Jixing sat on a chair outside, quietly watching Heini's busy figure.
The sword boy Heini has been with him for a long time and has been looking forward to his return, and he is also pleased with Heini's growth.
Snow-white Poro calmed down in Heini's arms, smelling the smell in the air, salivating.
Soon after, Haynie served a plate of steaming food.
Huo Jixing picked up the tableware on the table, took a bite, and nodded with satisfaction.
"It's delicious, Heini. It seems that your cooking skills have improved a lot during this time." Huo Jixing praised.
Hearing this, Heini had a bright smile on his face, feeling that his efforts had been recognized.
Then the two of them sat around with Snow White Poro, enjoying the food and each other's company.
Time passed quietly in a leisurely atmosphere.
Huo Jixing is immersed in self-cultivation, and his four basic attributes are gradually approaching the legendary limit.
It seems that he has returned to accompany Catalina and has not made any extraordinary moves yet.
And his suspicious behavior surprised many forces who were secretly observing.
At this moment, a piece of news in the capital caused an undercurrent to surge.
Swain prepares to hold a grand celebration banquet for Katarina to commend her for her contribution to the Empire in Shurima North.
The specifications of this banquet are undoubtedly telling the outside world that the empire has recognized Catalina as the heir of the Du Cacao family.
Because the leaked list includes the Hand of Noxus, Darius, the Glory Executioner, Draven, the Furious Knight, Kled, and other military bosses.
You must know that the reason why the Du Kecao family has its current powerful position is because of its profound influence in the imperial military.
General Du Cacault, who disappeared unexpectedly, has many former disciples and former officials who are still active in many battle groups in the empire.
Will these former subordinates regroup under the leadership of Katarina?
How will they treat the new owner of the Du Kecao family?
These questions have undoubtedly become questions in the minds of many people.
The capital of Noxus, an ancient castle in the noble area.
In the dim bedroom, a purple glow illuminates the bed, with a flawless power of temptation that is irresistible.
"Don't struggle!"
A light and seductive voice sounded, like a devil's whisper.
What followed was the sound of thin objects cutting the skin, like silk scratching the skin.
Both gentle and cruel!
“Filthy blood.”
Evelin licked the blood from her lips, frowned, and a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes.
“Tsk, tsk, I didn’t expect the imperial nobles to be so dirty.”
Evelin looked helpless, but she couldn’t bear to waste food like this, so she could only savor the prey carefully. Every delicate pain in the body.
“I have fresh blood and delicious food here, do you want it?”
Suddenly, a pale figure appeared in the shadows, staring at Evelin who was enjoying the pain of her prey.
"Is it you, Ms. Pale?"
Evelin's eyes were cold, and the two demonic whip ropes behind her were swaying slightly.
"What do you want from me this time?"
"I want you to play someone."
"Who?"
"Katrina!"
(End of this chapter)