Turkgul, the capital of the kingdom.When Ryan descended from the sky dragging his dying dragon, the area had already been occupied by the Trifarian Legion.The once sturdy city walls of the capital have long since collapsed into large and small rubble, lying haphazardly across the blood-stained land.Looking around, the city was filled with traces of destruction and slaughter. Corpses were everywhere on the streets, their flesh mangled and the stench of blood was overwhelming.In front of the nobleman's mansion, one after another, well-dressed and fair-skinned gentlemen and ladies were pushed out. The ones escorting them were none other than the kingdom's poor people, who had long harbored hatred.Shouts and curses surged toward the square in a chaotic cacophony.Ryan's appearance caused an uproar among the crowd below. Just as the noble lords were laughing and thinking that he had been sent by heaven to punish the rioters, a troop of heavily armored cavalry charged out of the palace.Wade Lin led his men to Ryan's side, dismounted, knelt on one knee, and respectfully said:"Welcome back in triumph, General.""Just call me Ryan. We've known each other for years. Darius is doing a great job."As Ryan spoke, he flicked his hand, and the giant dragon, bound by thousands of chains, crashed to the ground with a loud bang, raising clouds of dust.Shyvana, expressionless, transformed into a dragon and stood behind Ryan."this"Wade Lin looked up at Ryan, bewildered. Seeing Ryan's expression, she recalled Darius's behavior along the way.He seemed to understand something, nodded vigorously, but still said in a deep voice:" Council President! Please inspect the results of the campaign!""Keep an eye on the dragons behind me, and then send them back to Immortal Bastion."Seeing the determination in his eyes, Ryan gave a single instruction and strode into the capital.He wasn't worried at all that the dragon would have any problems; without his permission, the dragon wouldn't wake up even if it recovered from its injuries."Yes, President!"Wade Lin stood up respectfully, assigned capable soldiers to guard the dragon, and then led the tiger to follow Ryan and Shyvana.Walking down the street, Ryan casually asked:" Wade Lin, what do you think of him?"" General Darius." Wade Lin's expression, hidden beneath his helmet, was somewhat stiff. "He is inferior to the Council President in every way!""You're still the same as before," Ryan said with a smile, shaking his head. "If Grote knew you were still like this, he'd want to pull you down from your current position. He really wants to go back to the army."Being with these former veterans always gave him an unprecedented sense of relaxation.They have all been striving for a common goal, but in different ways."Hehe, I'm just a lowly soldier in the warband, how can I live as freely as him? Besides, if he wants to challenge me, he'll have to wait until he can use that leg properly!" Wade Lin patted his right leg and laughed."Alright, tell me, what do you think of him? I need to make sure I find you a good match." Ryan smiled." The Council President, you know him."Upon hearing Ryan's words, Wade Lin's eyes twitched slightly, but he quickly composed himself and replied with Focused Resolve:"He is not as good as you and the commander, but he is qualified to be our general.""It seems he hasn't done a good enough job." Ryan shook his head with a smile." Council President, you seem to value him highly."Wade Lin looked unconvinced; they admitted that Darius surpassed every general they knew.But compared to Ryan and Swain, he didn't think anyone in the world could compare to them."He has something that neither Swain nor I have, and that's why he can represent the Empire's military power."Ryan paused slightly, glancing at the Royal Capital Square not far away, and said softly:"We've arrived. Let's be spectators and see what he does.""If he were the Council President or the leader, he would command respect wherever he went."Wade Lin spoke his mind, then stepped back a step from Ryan and looked up alongside Shyvana.He had once followed Ryan and Swain in conquering many kingdoms, but Darius's martial prowess was not as impressive as Ryan's, and his methods were not as ruthless as Swain's.But inspired by Darius's actions, the oppressed will be spiritually transformed and fight for the Empire from the bottom of their hearts."Is this what the Council President meant by something special?" Wade Lin thought to himself.On the high platform in the square, tens of thousands of people gathered, creating a magnificent spectacle.With a clang!Darius swung his right arm, embedding the battle axe into the ground of the square. His eyebrows were lowered, and his gaze swept over everyone below the stage with an overwhelming sense of pressure.The restless atmosphere suddenly subsided, and the vast square became quieter than ever before.Darius raised an eyebrow slightly and said in a deep voice:" Noxus is revered by many as a demon and a butcher, and I believe most of you share that view.""You are willing to follow us not because you think you will live a good life from now on, but because our arrival has given you the courage to fight to the death. "After speaking, his gaze swept coldly across the crowd below the stage.Most people lowered their heads and avoided his gaze when faced with his eyes, except for a very few civilians who still held their heads high and looked at him.Most people go crazy simply because they think...With Noxus's arrival, both he and the nobles would surely perish.Darius, without showing any emotion, withdrew his gaze and walked to an old man kneeling in front of him.The old man wore a gleaming golden crown, his identity was self-evident.Darius's lips curved slightly, and the next moment, he reached out and ripped the crown off, holding it in his hand as casually as if it were a child's toy.Upon seeing this, gasps of surprise and rustling footsteps echoed from the audience.Darius ignored these cowardly voices, his face hardening as he faced the commoners below, raising the crown high:"Listen carefully, I don't care what you think, but we're here to give you a choice.""Kings use their hereditary power and empty titles to force you to kneel, but Noxus wants you to stand up!""Let you be reborn in glory, and let the world witness it!"As he spoke, Darius's tone rose higher and higher, and he gripped his hand with equal force.That golden crown, a symbol of power, was bent and deformed by the light weight, as if worldly royal power was being erased little by little from the hearts of the viewers:" New citizens of Noxus, take up your weapons, remember your past suffering, and abandon your past cowardice. Stand up! Stand before me!!!"As his words fell to the ground, the crown was crumpled into a ball, completely losing all its former pride and brilliance.Darius, without looking to the side, casually tossed the gold nugget in his hand into the furnace not far away.Glug glugThe molten lava inside the furnace churned and rolled, and the deformed crown quickly disappeared.Everyone in the audience stared wide-eyed at the scene they had never seen before, and could not even imagine.That lofty and unattainable crown simply vanished?This scene completely overturned their preconceived notions.At this moment, the common people in the capital were experiencing extremely complex emotions.When they saw the general walk toward the king and remove his crown, they instinctively felt fear and panic. That was the king they worshipped every day, and some of them had never even seen what the crown looked like, only heard that it was magnificent and extremely luxurious.However, the general treated it as if it were nothing, and gently played with it in his palm.Good heavens! What a tramp and what an insult this is!The imperial power that once scorned them and defied all was now being so easily manipulated, kneaded, and even destroyed.The rules that were once so daunting have proven to be so easily broken.Some laughed, some covered their faces and wept, and some, in their shock, heard the sound of their hearts shattering, like the sound of a broken window.Yes, something was definitely broken!Today, royal power has been completely overturned!They want to live like the Noxus, standing tall and upright!Today, on this peaceful day, the people of Turkgul are witnessing tremendous changes.At the same time, Darius raised the Noxus battle flag behind him, the flag billowing in the wind, and he shouted with high spirits:" Noxus!!!"These four words, so inspiring, are simple yet possess boundless power.The waving flags and enthusiastic shouts brought the atmosphere to a climax.Whoosh—The public was in an uproar, like a pot of water simmering over a low flame that had finally reached its boiling point." Noxus!!!"" Noxus!!!"" Noxus!!!"The unified voices, like the rising tide, surged higher and higher, stirring up the long-dormant passion and courage in the hearts of the people for the first time.One of the boys rushed onto the high platform in the square and started punching and kicking the nobleman who was closest to him.His actions were like a signal, and the civilians below the stage erupted in angry shouts.They raised their fists and rushed forward, vying to confront the nobles who had once oppressed and vilified them.They pounded on the ground with all their might, venting their emotions with abandon, and roaring with unrestrained passion.The atmosphere was incredibly lively, especially the scenes unfolding on the high platform, which were highly entertaining." Noxus!"Shyvana, who was standing behind Ryan, couldn't help but let out a shout.She glanced at Ryan, who was still standing with his hands behind his back, before biting her lip and forcing herself to calm down.If she were standing here alone, she probably would have already rushed up and thrown a punch.Darius's words awakened Shyvana's long-dormant memories.She remembered the people who had discriminated against and mocked her appearance; those words were deeply etched in her heart. Every time, she would silently go home, suppressing her anger, and do nothing.If only she had known about Noxus sooner, maybe...A figure flashed through Shyvana's mind.That was the figure she had buried with her own hands not long ago; his thin body was riddled with sharp arrows, a sight so glaring it was heartbreaking.DemaciaThis time, she will not be cowardly!Wade Lin, standing beside Shyvana, also wore a somewhat emotional expression, his gaze filled with admiration as he looked at the magnificent scene in the square." Council President, he is indeed a general unlike any other."" Darius was born into humble circumstances, so he understands better what the people need. Neither the commander nor I can do that." Ryan shook his head slightly.He was not born into nobility, but his status as a mage made him incompatible with the lower classes.When Ryan traveled, what he saw and heard at the grassroots level was only superficial; he only saw and heard, and did not truly experience it firsthand.The three supreme beings of Trifarix represent three social strata.After the riot in the square, almost all of the notorious nobles were dead, and even those few who were not quite dead were left with only a faint breath.Of them, only the king was still intact.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!Terrify filled the old king's ashen eyes, and his frail body swayed precariously, nearly collapsing.His dukes, marquises, and ministers had been tortured beyond recognition by the mob. He seemed to have already foreseen his own end.Darius lowered the battle flag in his hand, a satisfied look on his face, and shouted:"From today onward, no one will force you to kneel. From today onward, you can live the life you want through your own efforts. From today onward, you can also rise to high positions based on your abilities."" Noxus resides in the heart of everyone who possesses Courage!"As he spoke, he pulled the battle axe from the ground and swung it down fiercely.In an instant, blood gushed out like a torrent.Under the watchful eyes of almost all the citizens of the capital, the once supreme royal power collapsed.There is no eternal monarchy, only ever-growing power.This is a new idea that has sprouted in everyone's mind." Noxus!"Darius raised his battle axe, still dripping blood, a hint of arrogance and anticipation appearing on his hardened face.Seeing this, something seemed to relax in Ryan's eyes. After exchanging a few words with Wade Lin, his figure disappeared alone in the light of the rune array.It's time to get on to something more important....Mageseeker Headquarters Dungeon.In the deepest, darkest room."Are there any books about this person? Even though I haven't met him, I can feel his greatness through the words."Sylas put down the brand-new book titled " Runes Magic Explained," his eyes filled with a hint of regret.Luxanna remained silent, then tossed another book over, which Sylas happily caught.Luxanna felt a little strange seeing the other person's eagerness to learn."Teacher, do those books really have such magic?"She could clearly sense the change in Sylas. She barely said anything, simply offering Sylas books to read."Books are a great bridge for humankind to understand the world. Through the information conveyed between the lines, one can truly feel the creator's understanding of the world. What kind of person do you think he is?"A peaceful voice came from her mind.Luxanna knew very well who her teacher was referring to."A great man."Luxanna racked her brains and, feeling utterly at a loss for words, offered this description.She wasn't incapable of understanding Sylas's feelings; due to the Crownguard's power, she often received books from Noxus ahead of time.Aside from most books that recount the epic history of Noxus, there is one name that cannot be ignored in those books.Ryan Meredith.The name reminded her of her childhood experiences, a memory she had almost forgotten.Her magic book was also a treasure she obtained by chance during that period of time.Through the words in the book, Luxanna can assert that this was an unprecedentedly great figure.Perhaps, there will never be another one in the future.He reformed magic, transforming it into a set of techniques that all mages could use.Although few books about Runes Magic exist, every sorcerer can see its authenticity.You can learn Runes Magic by joining Noxus.Even Luxanna herself had the urge to join Noxus and learn Runes Magic, let alone the other sorcerers.Moreover, he rebuilt the empire that had been declining.A well-developed military merit system, reasonable reward and punishment regulations, a nascent economic system, and rapidly developing industry.Each of these measures to strengthen the nation was documented in the books he wrote.Luxanna could see that each of these initiatives could bring about a qualitative leap for the country.Unfortunately, none of Demacia's codes are usable.It either contradicts Demacia's principles or conflicts with the interests of the nobles.While their neighboring country, Noxus, continues to grow stronger, they remain stagnant and complacent.She saw no hope of winning, so she wanted to speed up her pace even more.About half an hour later, Sylas slowly raised his head, pulling himself out of the book.He looked at Luxanna, who was still there, and asked with a flicker in his eyes:"You would usually have left by now.""Having shown you so many books, of course I'd like to hear your opinion on Demacia."Luxanna shrugged and walked fearlessly into the cell, looking down at Sylas.Beneath her seemingly indifferent face, she was constantly on guard against Sylas's unusual movements.In addition to books from Noxus, she also frequently shares information about Demacia's current situation with them these days.After a few days, Sylas also gained an understanding of the current situation.He looked at Luxanna with a half-smile, his hands behind his head leaning against the wall:"I'm just a soldier, what opinions can I possibly have? The Lightshield Family still controls the country.""I think," Luxanna paused slightly, "you don't want to go back to the days when you had to eat raw rats."As she spoke, she gestured to the empty lunchbox not far away, a hint of pity flashing across her face.Upon hearing the warning, Sylas's expression stiffened slightly.Before Luxanna arrived, he had endured inhuman torture.The guards here only need to ensure his survival. Food, clothing, and mental well-being are not their concern.His past experiences, those hellish days, fueled a deep-seated hatred within him. When hungry, he could only find food in insects, ants, rats, and snakes; when thirsty, he could only draw water from the soil.Fortunately, the cage wasn't made of stone, so he could still play with the snakes and ants; otherwise, he would have gone mad long ago.In comparison, his life these past few days has been like paradise.Luxanna would come every few days, bringing food that, while not delicious, was packed with energy.In addition, she would leave him a candle that could burn for several days, a bucket of sweet water, and a few books to keep him entertained.These things only exist in his memories before he went to prison.Whenever Sylas saw the flickering candlelight, he could feel a slight change in his heart.It seems someone has broken in.Like a shimmering light in the darkness.Luxanna looked at Sylas's stunned expression, a hint of disappointment in her eyes.Perhaps, she was wrong.If we had followed the teacher's method and shown small favors little by little instead of being so kind, perhaps we would have already won the other person's heart.But when she learned about Sylas's living conditions, she really couldn't be that cruel."I'm leaving now, I'll come again next time."Luxanna shook her head slightly and was about to walk out.Just as she was about to take a step."Wait a moment!"Sylas's voice called out to her, and Luxanna turned around in surprise."I need to know more about Demacia," Sylas admitted. "I know too little right now."Luxanna tilted her head, sizing up the other person, and after a long while said, "Okay, what do you want to hear today?""Um," Sylas hesitated for a moment, but quickly added, "Tell me about the history of the Crownguard in Demacia.""good!"Luxanna looked at the other person's face, which was partially obscured by the candlelight, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.The stories of her predecessors were slowly told in her gentle and melodious voice.