The lone wolf of Freyrdrand

Returning to Noxus

Standing on the tower of the Immortal Fortress, Darius looked down at the imperial capital by himself.

The imperial capital was like a bloody cemetery to Darius, the houses stood solemnly like tombstones, and the immortal fortress blocked the sunlight, casting a huge shadow on the imperial capital city.

Although Noxus is unreasonable and iron-blooded, Darius still loves it.

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“Hey, why is my handsome brother here alone?” A greasy and frivolous voice sounded from behind Darius, accompanied by the strong smell of cologne and alcohol.

“How did you get in here?” Darius looked at his younger brother displeased.

“Hey!” Delevingne hammered the plate armor on Darius’ chest with his hand, “No one in the imperial capital knows that I am your younger brother. My handsome face and sexy beard are just my pass.”

Darius grabbed Delevingne’s wrist, and said solemnly: “You’ve already been discharged from the army, and you don’t have a military rank. How can you still go in and out of the Immortal Fortress at will!”

“Yo yo, bro, don’t be so powerful, [Hand of Noxus].” Draven put his arms around Darius with a playful smile, “But you’ve made it through now, Dak Noxus will be ruled by you and the Grand Commander’s Council after the death of that old bastard Will.”

“Tri Farley Council of Three.” Darius pronounced the word “three” very emphatically.

“I know it’s three people.” Draven dug his earwax with his little finger, “But what is the origin of that faceless man? When I saw him, I panicked and hid my head and tail.”

“Don’t ask about things you shouldn’t ask.” Darius pushed Delevingne away, “Let’s go.”

“Don’t drive me away, Darius.” Delevingne took out two wine jugs from his waist, and smiled at his brother, “You have been busy since you returned to the imperial capital, and we brothers haven’t had a good drink yet. .”

“You…” Darius frowned. He was about to refuse, but Draven interrupted him.

“You’re not the only one busy with Noxus.” Draven forced the flagon into Darius’ hands, “But your brother, I’m the only one.”

Darius looked into his younger brother’s eyes, and after a long time, he let out a long sigh: “Just drink this pot, and you can go back to me after you finish drinking.”

“I love you so much.” Delevingne laughed, sat down on the window sill of the tower, uncorked the hip flask, “Cheers!”

Darius reluctantly clinked glasses with Delevingne. He took a sip, his pupils trembled slightly, and he raised the flagon high, his throat rolling continuously.

Delevingne looked at Darius with a smile on his face: “How long has it been since you had a drink? The wine in my hometown tastes pretty good, right?”

“Ha…” Darius drank half of the jug in one gulp, exhaled freely, and looked at his younger brother with a smile, “What can I do? You can’t drink when you are in the army. As a general, you must keep a bottle of wine.” Clear head.”

“Oh, stop preaching when it’s like this, and enjoy the taste of the wine from my hometown. I bought it from my hometown specially through someone.” Delevingne put his arm around Darius’ shoulders and drank with him , “Ha… We have tasted all kinds of fine wines since we became Noxians, but the rough-tasting spirits from our hometown are the best.”

Darius agreed with Delevingne’s words very much, but he didn’t say it, and just continued to drink in silence.

Delevingne stroked his beard: “Brother… Shall we go back to our hometown sometime?”

“What are you going back for?” Darius shook his head, “Becilico’s place is no longer our home.”

“Go and show off!” Delevingne said with a smile, “Let Becilico see what kind of big shots those two orphan brothers who were dawdling on the streets have become now.”

“I’m not interested.” Darius refused straight away.

Delevingne was silent for a while: “Are you still thinking about her?”

“Who”

“Ask knowingly, Quilleta.” Delevingne said.

This name seemed to be a switch, and Darius felt his heart twitch violently.

“No.” Darius said blankly, “It’s pointless to think about someone who is already dead.”

“I don’t believe you don’t want her.” Delevingne said, “She almost became my sister-in-law back then, and you still…”

“I’m done.” Darius poured out the flagon, and there was no drop left. He threw the flagon into Delevingne’s arms, “You should go.”

“Wait! I haven’t finished drinking yet! Talk to me again!” Draven hugged Darius, “Our brothers are now famous, and I am now the big star and boss of the arena , Noxus is now in your hands again.”

“In Noxus, the council of three has the final say.” Darius corrected.

“Almost the same.” Delevingne patted his brother on the shoulder, “I mean, you’re a grown-up man, with such a successful career, shouldn’t it be time to consider starting a family?”

“It’s not your turn to worry about me.” Darius said.

“I’m just afraid, don’t be afraidAt that time, my children will be able to go to the ground, and you haven’t even found a wife yet. ”

Darius said disdainfully: “With your playboy personality, you are willing to settle down and start a family. How many women did you change this year?”

“Look at what you said to me, I have restrained myself this year, only eight.”

Darius stared at Draven.

“Okay, okay.” Delevingne raised his hand in surrender, “There are twenty-eight… But it can’t be my fault? All those girls are here because I’m handsome, and none of them can talk to each other.”

“I won’t interfere with your affairs, and you don’t have to take care of mine.” Darius finally said to Draven, “Okay, I’m going to get busy, you can go now.”

“I know, I know.” Delevingne put away the flagon gloomily, “How long are you going to stay in the capital? I’ll have a drink with you next time, and let’s get drunk together.”

“I can’t get drunk, tell me a few times,” Darius said, “It won’t be long, Emperor… the empire hasn’t stabilized after Darkwill’s death, and I have to lead the army to see some rebellious cities.” .”

“Hey, you are a war maniac, your mind is full of wars and wars.” Draven complained a few words, “Say a few good words for me in the parliament, I want to expand the scale of the imperial capital arena.”

“I won’t say it.”

“Stingy.” Draven made a face at Darius, turned and left.

Darius looked at his younger brother’s back, showing a smile that he would never show in front of Draven.

“No matter how much time has passed…you are still the same as when you were a child…” Darius closed his eyes gently, suppressing the alcohol rushing into his brain, but the more he tried to suppress it, the appearance of the woman in his mind It becomes clearer.

The woman he loves deeply.

“Wolf spirit! What did I see!”

Delevingne’s yell woke Darius up. He strode forward and grabbed Delevingne’s shoulder, and said angrily, “What are you yelling about!”

“Every day, every day, every day… the sky!” Draven pointed at the sky incoherently.

“What’s wrong in the sky?” Darius heard the sound and looked, and for a moment, his brain stopped thinking.

A huge Noxus warship is descending from above the clouds, slowly landing above the Immortal Fortress.

“That’s… the Leviathan!” How could Darius not recognize that warship? Although he is not in charge of the navy, there is no soldier who does not recognize the strongest warship in the history of Noxus.

“The Leviathan” Draven raised his beard in fright, “Hasn’t it been snatched by pirates long ago?”

“How do I know!” Darius pushed Draven away, “This may be an enemy attack! Leave the Immortal Fortress for me! I want to call the city guard!”

“No need.” A deep voice sounded behind the two brothers.

Both Darius and Draven recognized this voice. They looked back at the same time, and a one-armed old man with white hair and a coat appeared behind them at some point.

“Great Commander” Draven wanted to ask something, but Darius stopped him by stretching out his arm.

“Commander.” Darius said in a deep voice, “What’s going on?”

“There’s nothing to be surprised about.” Swain smiled, and the wonders in the sky didn’t seem to shake him. “It’s just an old friend who brought us a gift back.”

“Old friend” Darius frowned deeply, “What old friend?”

“You don’t know him, but your brother has seen it.” Swain watched the Leviathan slowly descending from the sky, “It’s our kingslayer who has returned.”

…

The Leviathan finally stopped at the parade square in the center of the Immortal Fortress. Only there could accommodate the huge Leviathan.

As soon as she landed, Tamara was frightened.

Numerous soldiers surrounded the Leviathan, and in front of the soldiers stood three big figures.

The gray-haired old man, Grand Commander Swain.

A man in armor, with a battle ax in hand, and a resolute face, [Hand of Noxus] Darius.

There is also a figure whose whole body is hidden in a large robe. He wears a smooth black mask on his face. Even the small holes where the eyes are exposed are covered by black silk screens. No physical features are revealed from the whole body. , not even gender.

He is [Faceless Man].

Tamara quickly walked down the steps of the Leviathan. She raised her hands high to indicate that she had no weapons in her hands, and then half-kneeled in front of the three of them: “Tamara, the war mason, has seen the Trifari Council.”

“Tamara” Darius frowned deeply, and his tone was cold, “How could my war mason appear on the Leviathan that descended from the sky?”

“Don’t scare the child.” Swain smiled and said to Darius, “We will know the answer.”

“I’m not a child…” Tamara really wanted to say this, but she held back.

Behind Tamara, a few more people came down.

First of all, there is a big man with muscular muscles that seems to explode at any time. His pale skin, orange beard and hair, and the horn helmet on his head all show his identity.

“Freljord” Darius is even more confused. He has dealt with the Freljord a lot. The Claw tribe fought, but he couldn’t figure out why a barbarian appeared on the Leviathan.

The people who walked down next surprised Darius even more.

It was an extremely glamorous woman. She was wearing graceful long hair.She was so slender that it was hard to believe that such a perfect woman existed in the world.

The woman’s scarlet eyes swept across the front, and she walked slowly, with a calm smile on her face: “It feels so good to be home.”

“Elise Zaavan” Darius opened his eyes wide. Although he was born as a commoner and had little contact with hereditary nobles, he also knew the most influential female patriarch among the old nobles of Noxus, especially Yes, Elise is the kind of woman who will never forget once she catches a glimpse. Darius knew that Elise disappeared after Darkwill’s death, so he didn’t expect to see her here.

“Long time no see, beautiful Mrs. Elise.” Swain smiled kindly at Elise.

“Long time no see, General Swain.” Elise walked towards Swain with a calm expression. The graceful appearance of the imperial capital made many soldiers who had experienced many battles look straight at him.

“I’m no longer a general.” Swain laughed. “The foolish Lord Brown Darkwill is dead. I’m now the Grand Commander of Noxus and a member of Trifari’s council of three.”

“Oh is that so?” Elise covered her mouth in deep affection and surprise, “I’ve been traveling for a while, but I didn’t expect the empire to change so much after I came back, so the one sitting on the throne now is…”

“Noxus has no emperor.” Darius said to Elise nonchalantly. He didn’t have a good impression of this woman. “Noxus is now governed by the Trifari Council of Three.”

“Aiya.” Elise pressed her head helplessly, “I’m a woman, how can I understand your political affairs. After that, there will be no emperors, and us hereditary nobles can…”

“Please rest assured about this.” Swain pointed to the faceless man standing beside him who had been silent all the time, “This faceless man was jointly elected by the hereditary nobles and served as a member of Trifari’s three-member council. ], he will guarantee your rights.”

“So that’s how it is.” Elise looked at the Faceless Man, and stretched out her hand towards him, “Then please give me your advice.”

The Faceless Man also stretched out his hand to Elise. Even his hand was wrapped in thick fabric, not revealing a single bit of skin.

Elise briefly shook hands with the faceless man, and the corners of Elise’s beautiful mouth were slightly raised. She turned to look at Swain, “Commander Na Swain, we didn’t cause you any trouble by coming here uninvited. Bar?”

“What’s bothering you.” Swain smiled and waved his hands. “You have traveled thousands of miles to return the stolen Leviathan from Noxus. I should thank you.”

“I never said that the Leviathan will be returned to you.” A young man’s voice sounded.

Everyone looked at the Leviathan.

A young man with the appearance of an Ionian slowly stepped off the Leviathan.

Still smiling, Swain opened his arms as if welcoming an old friend back: “Welcome back, our Kingslayer.”

…

Tamara was taken away very quickly, and Swain didn’t rush to ask about her mission in Piltover. He is currently sitting in the audience hall, looking at the young man in front of him with a smile.

Lothar looked at the audience hall with a calm expression. It was not much different from his impression. The only difference was that three chairs were added in front of the lonely throne, and Swain, Darius and the Faceless Man were sitting respectively Above, there are two Noxus soldiers who look very strong behind Darius.

However, behind Lothar stood Olaf and Elise. Olaf was sent by Lothar, and Elise came here on her own initiative. She seemed to still have to behave in front of the supreme power of Noxus. You have to stand on Lothar’s side.

“I’ve been away from Noxus for so long, the empire has changed from a monarchy to a parliamentary system.” Lothar glanced at the three people in front of him.

“This is to prevent a fool like Brown Darkwill from reappearing and causing the empire to fall into corruption.” Swain said with a smile, “The three-member council of Trifari symbolizes far-sightedness, force and cunning. They represent military exploits respectively.” The interests of nobles, commoners and hereditary nobles, the three parties jointly decide the country’s major affairs, and let the empire get back on track.”

“Continue on the right track of invading everywhere?” Lothar sneered.

“Pay attention to your words.” Darius propped his head on one hand and looked at Lothar with a hostile expression. “You are standing on the land of Noxus.”

“So what? I’ll kill the emperor of Noxus.” Lothar ignored Darius’ warning at all. “I don’t want to stand. Bring us some chairs.”

Swain nodded, and with a slight lift of his hand, several soldiers quickly lifted up the chairs.

Lothar sat down comfortably, and said to the three people in front of him: “Since the three of you have the final say on Noxus now, let’s talk to you about the transaction of the Leviathan.”

“Deal” Swain pretended to be surprised and said, “I thought you sent it back to us on purpose.”

“I managed to get the Leviathan from the [Pirate King] in Bilgewater.” Lothar raised his legs, “I will be very distressed if I give it to you directly.”

“Noxus will appreciate you.” Swain said.

“Gratitude is not very valuable.” Lothar said, “I need other things.”

Darius looked at Swain and Lothar, and he always felt that there was some secret between the two: “Tell me about your request.”

Lothar smiled: “Actually, what I want is not very expensive. I just need Commander Swain to answer my three questions unconditionally.”

“No.” Swain refused with a smile.

Darius frowned, three questions, how about changing a battleship?It’s not a loss no matter how you think about it, but Swain refused without thinking.

“Does it need to be rejected so quickly?” Lothar spread his hands.

“I’ve never liked bargaining. It’s good for both parties to clarify things.” Swain tapped the armrest of the chair with his remaining hand, “Three questions, no.”

“Then we have nothing to talk about.” Lothar was also straightforward, “I’ll take the Leviathan away.”

Darius’ voice sank: “The Immortal Fortress is where you come and go whenever you want?”

“I’m leaving now.” Lothar stood up and said without fear, “Come and stop me from taking a look?”

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Darius didn’t act rashly. He first looked at Swain next to him. The old man still had that inscrutable smile, and he couldn’t figure out what he was thinking.

Darius pressed his head. Judging from the fact that the Leviathan landed from the sky, Lothar must have a very powerful mage on his side, powerful enough to send a battleship into the sky, and the one behind Lothar The Berserker of the Freljord also looked very unusual, at least Darius felt that he was not sure of winning against him. Besides, if the other party dared to come to the Immortal Fortress ostentatiously, if he wasn’t brainless, then he must have something to rely on. Darius has been fighting for many years, and he knows that if he doesn’t know the depth of the enemy, it’s best not to act rashly.

“Commander.” Darius looked at Swain.

Swain stood up and slowly walked in front of Lothar: “I thought we could maintain the same happy cooperative relationship as we did when we assassinated Darkwill last time.”

“I don’t think that cooperation was so pleasant at all.” Lothar sneered.

“But the result is good, isn’t it? I killed the Hunjun, and you also solved your cold pain problem.”

“One yard is worth one yard. I have to get what I want in this Leviathan deal,” Lothar said.

Swain was silent for a while: “Three questions are too many, one at most.”

Lothar turned around and left.

“Wait.” Swain sighed helplessly, “You’ve become less cute these days after you left.”

“It’s become uncontrollable, Swain.” Lothar turned around and said, “I know a lot now.”

“Indeed.” Swain chuckled, “But in such a far place in the sky, things on the ground can’t be seen very clearly.”

Lothar narrowed his eyes: “You bastard… you really know…”

“Three questions, yes.” Swain nodded, “But it can’t be an issue related to the national security of Noxus. And besides returning the Leviathan, I need you to help me complete one thing .”

“Don’t talk about it.” Lothar will not help Swain with anything else. The matter proposed by the old man is definitely not something that can be done easily.

“Don’t worry, you will be interested in this matter.” Swain glanced at Elise behind Lothar, and then turned his gaze back to Lothar, “I want you… to help me deal with a demon .”

…

The transaction in the audience hall went smoothly. Noxus regained the Leviathan, and Lothar was brought to his office by Swain, where they started a secret conversation.

“I remember that before I left Noxus, you still owed me a request.” Lothar sat opposite Swain, and there was only him and the old man in the room.

“I didn’t expect you to remember.” Swain poured Lothar a cup of tea and pushed it in front of him, “Drink it, this is what I used to make for you.”

“No, that’s not something worth remembering.” Lothar didn’t appreciate it. “I’ll keep that request for now. I want to know about that demon first.”

“That’s a demon you know very well.” Swain pointed to the map on the table, and his finger landed on the junction of Demacia and the Freljord, “Fossbarrow’s nightmare.”

How could Lothar forget that nightmare? What he experienced with the blond girl from Demacia is still vivid in his mind: “What the hell is that demon?”

“Its name is Nocturne.” Swain took out a pair of pen and paper, his stump showed a crimson magical arm, and said while drawing something, “You should follow the same in Bilgewater.” It had some contact.”

“I also met another demon in Bilgewater.” Lothar supported his face and said, “It’s called Tam Kench.”

“I know.” Swain said, “For demons, the long distance in space doesn’t make much sense. As long as they want, they can appear anywhere at any time. Nocturne is like this. He can Western Asia, it can also be in the Shadow Isles, or it can be in Noxus.”

“What about you?” Lothar stared at Swain, “You also look like a demon to me.”

Swain smiled: “Didn’t we agree? You help me solve the matter of Nocturne, and I will answer your three questions honestly and in detail.”

“You’d better do what you say.” Lothar knocked on the table.

“Of course I will do what I say.” Swain didn’t even raise his head. “I don’t want to offend a child of Qian Jue. If you get angry a little, everyone in the capital will die.”

Lothar tilted his head: “Not only the identity of Qian Jue’s son, but you also seem to know my other identity very clearly.”

“It’s just a little known.” Swain said, “After all, the overlord of Shurima disappeared later in history. As for whether he ascended to the starry sky and became a god in the end, only he himself knows.”

“Tsk…” Lothar looked at Swain dissatisfied. This old man really seemed to know everything., he thought that he would be able to take the initiative in front of Swain after coming back this time, but he didn’t expect to be able to take advantage of it. “Karthus, do you know?”

“I know. Born in a slum, all three sisters died of the plague. They were originally members of the Qianjue Cult in the imperial capital, but later fled abroad. Now they should be undead in the Shadow Island.” Swain is familiar with it.

“I want to know……”

“The three questions should be answered after you finish the work of Nocturne.”

“Isn’t it okay to pay in advance?”

“Unfortunately, no.” After Swain finished speaking, he handed the paper in his hand to Lothar.

A chaotic night was drawn on that piece of paper. It seemed to be formed of pure darkness. Two arms stretched out from that ambiguous body, each with a frightening sharp blade.

“Nocturne, the demon of nightmares.” Swain said, “A very difficult guy who will turn into a nightmare and drive people crazy, and as a demon, ordinary magic has no effect on him.”

Lothar couldn’t help but think of the blonde girl again. The light overflowing from her body seemed to have great restraint on the demons, but it’s a pity that she wasn’t here.

“Where is it now?” Lothar stared at the image on the paper. Even if Swain didn’t make this request, Lothar planned to get rid of this demon.

So far, Lothar has not defeated any demon in the true sense. In order to prepare for the future [resource group]: 9? 8; 0; 2? . 0′. 5,,8″5.;6 Bei, Lothar must have a good understanding of the strange existence of demons.

“Do you know why I want to get rid of Nocturne so urgently?” Swain asked.

“Isn’t it because he is harming Noxus?” Lothar asked back.

“Of course there are reasons for this. Some people in the imperial capital have already fallen into nightmares every night, but with me here, the situation will not get worse.” Swain spoke very arrogantly in a very flat tone. .

“Then”

“What I’m really worried about is Darius.” Swain said.

“Draius” Lothar thought of that man. Darius was a very resolute man who fit the image of a Noxus iron-blooded soldier very well. His legend was the most widely circulated in Noxus. After all No one doesn’t like the script of a commoner rising all the way to the highest echelons of power in Noxus, “What’s wrong with him?”

“He’s being targeted by Nocturne.” Swain looked out the window, staring at the night outside, “Draius, I have a nightmare that I can’t get out of.”

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Knox Edie’s plan!

The force of Knox Creek!

Knox Starly’s cunning!

Plan far! force! cunning! These are the three members of the Trifari Council! The three who replaced the emperor!

——Noxus “Decree Deposing the Emperor”