Chapter 170 From Siblings to Brothers, Dragon Girl and MageNighttime, inside the Crownguard Family council chamber.When Garen arrived at the familiar room, he was slightly taken aback.This time, his aunt and uncle were not the only ones in the council chamber; there was also a slender figure wearing a hood sitting in the shadows."she is."Judging from the woman's fair and delicate hand resting on a book, Garen could tell that she was a young woman.And it seems to have a resemblance to Luxanna."Because of your performance today, you are qualified to know some of the family's secrets." Tiana paused. "She is a member of the Crownguard Family responsible for the dark side. According to seniority…"She hesitated for a moment, but still answered, "We're from the same generation.""Hello, elder sister!" Garen greeted politely. "Self-discipline and strength!"He chuckled to himself, no wonder the other person looked so much like Luxanna, and he even mistook her for his sister.Looking back now, it's normal that the women in the Crownguard Family all have similarities in terms of figure and temperament, and that the other person looks a lot like Luxanna.He had suspected before that there was such a person in his family.Someone always has to shoulder the burden for the family. In the future, it will be him; before him, it should be this hidden cousin right before our eyes.Because of his ideals and the justice he upholds, he doesn't like what he's doing now, and he instinctively hates the other person who is doing it.But he must also admit that everyone is working to ensure the Crownguard's continued existence. This often leaves him in a state of inner conflict, causing him mental anguish."My elder sister?"Beneath the black hood, Luxanna was clearly visible, her expression slightly complicated.This was the first time she had heard Garen greet her in such a reserved tone; normally, his greetings were full of affection and tenderness.However, compared to the younger sister-like care she received before, being called "older sister" by her older brother this time gave her a strange and exciting feeling.She spoke in a hoarse voice:"Diligent and resolute! Garen, my cousin."Mianwei Family Rules are the principles that every family member adheres to.After a few pleasantries, Tiana got straight to the point:" Garen, tell us about your findings today."Garen looked hesitant. It was the first time Luxanna had ever seen her brother with such a conflicted expression, which made her even more curious about what would happen next.Finally, facing the gazes of three relatives, Garen recounted her experience:As night approached, Jarvan emerged from the Citadel. We drank and chatted as usual."Is he a suspect?" Tiana interjected.She could tell that Garen was conflicted and didn't want the other person to say too much; changes should be moderate.Now that Luxanna is able to stand up, their only expectation of Garen is that he won't hold Luxanna back because of his obsession and insistence."This..." Garen hesitated for a long time, then said with a pained expression, "Yes!"Upon hearing this, Luxanna and the other two exchanged glances, their expressions becoming slightly serious.Luxanna's eyes even held a hint of sadness. The three of them had grown up together, and her brother knew Jarvan best. If he said yes to everything, then...Garen, with a serious expression, recounted his findings:"During our fight, Jarvan's skills seemed rusty, as if he hadn't practiced in a long time, which is not like him. Moreover, his moves had a strange feel to them, as if he was hiding something, which was not the case for him before.""Secondly," Garen paused, somewhat hesitantly, "I sense that there is another power within him. Whenever I get close to him, the things my uncle gives me will react strangely.""That's a tool we use to detect mages, forged by Petricite. However, it has a major flaw: it can only detect novice mages. It's not very effective against mages who have full control over their magic," Eldred added."If Jarvan is Black Rose, is there a possibility that his power might become unstable?" Tiana asked gravely, turning her gaze to Luxanna.The others present were all magic illiterate, and Eldred only knew some basic knowledge of low-level mages.The real question should be directed to Luxanna, who is a mage. Tiana knows that her niece is quite powerful and even hiding many things behind her back.Luxanna hesitated for a moment, her gaze, hidden in the hood, unconsciously glancing at the ordinary books on the table, her hand still gently covering the books.Suddenly, her expression shifted slightly, and she blurted out in a hoarse voice:"Yes, there will be clues to any spell cast. Black Rose also needs time to dissipate this undeniable fluctuation. The fluctuation is very slight, but enough for Petricite to detect. We can secretly investigate Jarvan's journey here; he should have been alone for some time."Upon hearing this professional analysis, everyone couldn't help but glance at him slightly."I will look into it," Eldred said first.His Searcher Army is very professional in investigations."Everything must be done in secret," Tiana reminded her."You can ask the soldiers of Lightshield Bulwark; I remember some of my cousins among them," Luxanna added.Listening to the stories of the three people in front of him, Garen felt a little uncomfortable and clenched his fists tightly.He hated this kind of back-and-forth suspicion, like when he recently investigated Laurent Old General.Although the old general did almost the same thing as usual, the Council of Eight and Jarvan III found suspicious points everywhere.He didn't want to continue the conversation and stated bluntly:"What I should do now is, if I can confirm that Jarvan has become Black Rose, I'll kill him immediately!"Garen didn't know if that was still his brother, and if not, he didn't want the murderer to get away with impersonating his brother."You have no evidence, and even if we did, we couldn't do it."Luxanna shook her head; after experiencing some things, she had become increasingly rational."Handling it secretly will only escalate the conflict between us and the Lightshield Family. If we bring it into the open, Demacia can't afford such a change."Bang!Garen slammed his fists on the table in anger, his eyes blazing with fury."Are we just going to do nothing?""Calm down, Garen. How can we entrust the Crownguard to you if you look like this?" Tiana said calmly."Can"Garen wanted to argue, but Luxanna's eyes flashed with a hint of pity, so she changed the subject:" Jarvan and Laurent Old General both need further observation, and we shouldn't jump to conclusions too early. Let's wait for the results. The most pressing matter is the Winged Protector."Tiana understood Luxanna's thoughts, and rubbed her temples as if she had a headache, her face showing helplessness:"Nobody knows if she's back yet, we can't let you take the risk."This is another major event for Crownguard right now.They wouldn't dare act in Kayle's name unless he showed up.The other side despises their dirty tricks the most, and justice will surely prevail.Tiana is conflicted. If she doesn't act now, Luxanna's identity will always be a problem, and there's always the possibility of serious trouble.Those nobles with dirty secrets were one thing, but the affair between Jarvan and General Laurent made her foresee that the relationship between the Crownguard and the Lightshield would inevitably deteriorate in the future.She had to be careful, as Luxanna was the next heir to the Crownguard.Even if Demacia is ultimately defeated, given Noxus's consistent approach, Luxanna is capable of leading the family forward based on her own strength.It was enough that Demacia and the older generation were buried alive with them.Luxanna's fair hands caressed the book, her expression shifting from confusion to shock, and finally back to determination. All of this was hidden under her hood, unseen by anyone else.Finally, she took a deep breath and said:"I'm going to the Hall of Justice tomorrow.""No way!" Tiana objected immediately, "It's too dangerous for you to go there.""I have a legitimate reason to go there. If the Winged Protector really wants to kill me, I have to be prepared to completely break with Demacia," Luxanna said resolutely.Upon hearing this, even Garen couldn't help but cast a respectful glance at him.Among the next generation of the Crownguard Family, he had never seen anyone else with the same aura as his older sister.The other party was worthy of being the one in charge of the Crownguard's dark side, and he was unwilling to show weakness, firmly stating:"I can come along!""You can't go!" Luxanna and Tiana exclaimed at the same time."Why?" Garen frowned slightly. "I will definitely protect my elder sister's safety."He was confident that no more than a handful of people in the entire The Capital could defeat him."You two are the most outstanding people of the next generation, and the family cannot allow you to be in danger at the same time," Tiana said earnestly.Sometimes, she felt really helpless about Garen. If it weren't for Luxanna, she would have accepted it and could only try to nurture her slowly.But now that something better exists, Garen's weaknesses become particularly apparent in the comparison.Garen really wasn't suited to get involved in these things; once he said it, she couldn't refuse Luxanna's request.Sure enough, Luxanna went along with it and said:"Now we must find out where the Winged Protector is going. No one is more suitable than me. Brother Garen, I feel at ease with you staying at home."Tiana frowned slightly and shifted her gaze to Luxanna, seemingly meeting her eyes inside her hood.The two refused to give in and stared at each other for a long time.In the end, Tiana gave up, and she sighed helplessly:"Okay, this matter is up to you. Just let us know if you need our help.""Sister, I am willing to protect your safety at any time!" Garen said solemnly.He was generally aware of the danger of this matter and its importance to the family, but he also knew that he wouldn't be able to see anything if he went, so he could only make his own guarantee.Only after meeting them in person did he realize how many outstanding people there were in the Mianwei Family.In order to protect his younger sister, he must perform even better!"No need, I can manage on my own tomorrow."Luxanna picked up the seemingly ordinary book on the table, her clenched hands tightening slightly.The group chatted for a while longer, concluding Crownguard's evening discussion. It was a very meaningful conversation for all of them.Garen felt he was one step closer to his goal, Luxanna had a formal identity to step onto the family stage, and Tiana was filled with joy to see the two next generation talents working together.Noxus Border.After Darius and his army encountered Jarvan, Darius turned north with the Trifarian Legion.Their orders were to be stationed in the far north, Freljord, which was also the place he knew best."roar!"Darius abruptly pulled on the reins, bringing the tiger to a stop. He gazed ahead, his brow slightly furrowed."Jetton, go and scout it out.""yes!"One of the soldiers beside him rode forward on a tiger.At this moment, in the middle of the road leading forward by the army, lies a seriously injured girl.He wasn't surprised by the girl's serious injuries, but the dozen or so arrows stuck in her body made him take notice.Judging from the other blood-stained arrows scattered on the ground, they were arrows used by the Demacia army.A short while later, Jetton returned after completing his exploration, bowing and reporting:"General, she is still breathing.""Interesting. Heal her. Take her with us and let's continue." Darius's eyes lit up with interest."yes!"Not a single mistake, not a single song, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single 6-9 book, not a single bar, take a look!Several people stepped forward and carefully treated the girl's wounds before the army set off again, heading towards the northern border.At night, inside a Trifarian Legion tent, the girl suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with terror."You're awake. You're in good physical condition."Hearing the deep voice from beside her, the girl endured the excruciating pain and struggled to turn her neck to look.A general clad in black armor sat there, majestic and imposing."Who are you?"Her voice was a little hoarse. It was a miracle that she had woken up despite her serious injuries. She could still feel the pain in her body." Noxus, Darius ".Darius grinned.Despite being struck by more than a dozen arrows, he still had a breath left, and his body recovered at an astonishing speed, waking up that very night despite his severe injuries.Such talent deserves his attention."I've heard of you."The girl had to catch her breath after every sentence, but her eyes revealed undisguised awe.Darius, a name that stopped the Demacia child from crying."And you? You survived dozens of arrows in Demacia to get here, that's quite impressive," Darius asked with interest."I am Shyvana," the girl said without hesitation.She didn't know if the other party had seen her true form, nor did she know how Noxus would view her."I can see the hatred in your eyes. Would you be interested in telling me your story?"Darius sat casually on the stool, holding a glass of water and handed it over."Thanks."Shyvana shakily took the water glass, held it shakily, and took a sip.Throughout this process, Darius did nothing but watch quietly.With her throat and body moistened, Shyvana seemed to catch her breath, but her heart was still filled with hesitation.She didn't know whether she should tell the truth or not; she really didn't want to hide anything from her benefactor.But she had also seen too many cold shoulders and didn't want to..."I"Before she could make up her mind, a soldier entered the tent, knelt on one knee, and said:"General!"Darius glanced at Shyvana discreetly.Darius waved his hand and said directly:" Wade Lin, don't hold back.""Yes, sir!" The soldier's face hardened. "According to intelligence from the front, the village of Ster in Nockmurqi was burned down by a dragon's flames a few days ago. Jarvan and Lightshield Bulwark repelled the dragon with arrows. Besides that..."The soldier glanced at Shyvana instinctively, but still honestly replied:"Along the way, some people also saw the dragon flying towards Noxus. Immortal Bastion ordered us to search for the dragon's whereabouts.""I am the dragon you are looking for. Are you going to kill me?" Shyvana suddenly spoke up.Her voice was still hoarse, but she was in much better shape than before. Shyvana looked at the two people in front of her with a relieved and liberated expression.In the end, she decided to tell the truth.Although she knew she would surely die if the other party attacked now, they had saved her, and she didn't want to hide it.Darius dismissed the soldiers and turned his gaze to Shyvana:"You're very honest. So..."His voice paused, causing Shyvana's heart to leap into her throat.Join us, Shyvana!Upon hearing this, Shyvana was slightly taken aback:"Why!?"She was clearly a murderous demon in the eyes of these people.Could it be true that the rumors about Noxus are true, and that they are all a brutal bunch?Thinking about this, she felt a bit resistant.To everyone's surprise, Darius laughed and reached out his hand to her:"I see hatred in your eyes, and resentment at your own weakness. You and Noxus are a perfect match, Shyvana!"Shyvana felt a slight tremor upon hearing Darius's laughter.She remained silent for a long time before finally speaking:"General, would you like to hear a story?""Extremely happy to."Darius's smile deepened upon hearing this address. He patiently sat down, waiting for Shyvana to begin."More than a decade ago, a monk risked everything to enter the dragon's nest for money. After many hardships, he finally managed to bring out a dragon egg.""When he was about to sell the dragon egg, it hatched, and inside was not a baby dragon, but a human-shaped baby girl.""Upon seeing the baby girl, the monk changed his mind and took her in."As she said this, Shyvana's eyes softened:"The monk began to raise the baby girl, giving her the best food from a young age, teaching her to read, to be a good person, and to interact with other humans. The baby girl gradually grew into a girl.""The good times didn't last long, because the girl couldn't control the power she derived from the dragon race and would often transform into a half-dragon, half-human form. For the girl's safety, the mage had to move to a different place every now and then.""Although they have no fixed abode, they find different joys in every place and they are very happy.""But unfortunately, there's a strange connection between the dragon bloodlines. In the end, the girl's true mother arrived.""Her mother did not come with good intentions; she wanted to kill the girl and the sorcerer, simply because the girl had defiled her bloodline.""The power of dragons is difficult to describe in words."Shyvana looked sorrowful, blinked, raised her head slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly began to speak:"With just a breath, the village where the two were located was engulfed in flames. The mage locked the girl underground, preventing her from leaving, while he went alone to face the dragon.""The dragon recognized him; the difference in power was too great. The mage is dead."Shyvana spoke with great difficulty, the hatred in her eyes almost bursting forth:"The dragon seemed to enjoy torturing its prey; it didn't kill the girl but left.""The dragon had no idea that if that girl hadn't been killed, it would have sought revenge on her sooner or later!""After the dragon left, the girl angrily broke out of the basement, trying to take the mage's corpse away.""The girl encountered Demacia's elite forces, a squad of silver-armored knights."The story of Shyvana ends here.Both she and Darius were perfectly clear about what happened next in this story.The girl was no match for Demacia's elite troops and fled severely wounded, not even taking the mage's body with her." Wade Lin!"Darius shouted."General!"The soldier's shout came from outside the tent."Send the message back to Immortal Bastion that one of our mages has gone missing in Nockmurqi.""Yes, sir!" the soldier replied loudly.Darius frowned, thought for a second, and added:"If Demacia and Immortal Bastion ask, we say we don't want to disrupt the peace, but we want to see them alive or dead.""yes!"The soldiers received the order and left at lightning speed."General, Shyvana is willing to be your bodyguard and serve you forever."Shyvana's voice was slightly hoarse, and she trembled as she tried to get up and express her gratitude.Darius smiled and forcefully pushed her down onto the bed."I don't need guards. Use your strength to serve the empire. The empire needs you."After saying that, he left the tent without looking back."An empire?"Shyvana watched his retreating figure, her eyes filled with gratitude, and she secretly made a vow in her heart.