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Chapter 470 Kneel down
Jericho Swain narrowed his eyes and stared at the ostentatious figure. There was a thoughtful gleam in his eyes and he had a lot of doubts about this guy who suddenly jumped out.

It is easy or difficult to enter the aristocratic circle of "Noxus". As long as you have military merits, you can become the master of "Noxus". But are military merits so easy to get?

Some important positions are basically held by the nobles. Some of those war groups are even equivalent to the nobles' private soldiers. It is not so easy for ordinary people to make a name for themselves. Most people still have to rely on a noble first.

Jericho Swain has a very clear understanding of the current political environment and national conditions of Noxus, and he also wants to change all of this very much, but it is easier said than done.

Now, he has already vaguely glimpsed the shadow hidden behind the empire, because the last mission to wipe out the mysterious cult was done by him, and he personally ordered the execution of the "Black Rose" and the "Pale Witch".

However, Jericho Swain's worries did not decrease with the destruction of the "secret cult", but increased instead.

Because Bron Darkwill's changes did not seem to get out of control. The emperor became more extreme and stupid.
Jericho Swain sometimes wondered, maybe the "Black Rose", the "Pale Witch", was just transferred into a deeper shadow by her hand? Maybe everything he did was just being used by others.

It has to be said that Jericho Swain was indeed very smart, but it was this wisdom that almost killed him later.

If you peek into the shadows behind the empire, you will naturally be shrouded by the shadows.

If Jericho Swain had not been lucky enough to obtain the devil's inheritance in the "Immortal Bastion", he would have died miserably and in disgrace like other people who had once peeked into the shadows.

Looking at Vladimir, Jericho Swain went over the recent up-and-coming stars in his mind. He had no impression of this guy at all, but he knew that when he went back to check, this guy's resume must be very clean, as if he had always been there, as if he was the most genuine "Noxian nobleman".

Looking at the man talking big up there, Jericho Swain didn't say anything, because there was no need to say anything now. The "Noxian Empire" had reached its final critical moment, and those of them standing in the sun had no choice.

If those people in the "shadows" can save the empire, then they should be allowed to do so. They control the empire and must contribute to it. They certainly don't want to see the empire destroyed.

At this moment, Jericho Swain has nothing else to ask for, as long as he can save "Noxus", even if it means letting the people in the "shadow" come to the front. It's time for them to show their strength!
In fact, it is a bit late to show it now, the enemy has already reached the "Immortal Bastion". Before, Jericho Swain was still doubting about the "shadow behind the scenes". Was he overthinking it? The "Noxus Empire" is on the verge of destruction, but those "shadows behind the scenes" can still sit still?
But now it seems that these people finally couldn't sit still anymore and stood up.

'Now it all depends on what these guys can do. Is it too late?'
These days, hope has risen again in the heart of Jericho Swain, who has fallen into despair. Does the mysterious "shadow behind" have the ability to turn the tide?

"Okay, then it's decided. I'll leave right away."

No matter what others think, Vladimir is ready to give it a try. He soon got the position. Since no one else wanted to go, if someone willing to go popped up, everyone would naturally be happy to give the job to him.

Vladimir left leisurely, leaving the nobles behind in silence. They were nervous, not knowing what the outcome of the negotiations would be. Most of them actually supported opening the city and surrendering. After all, facts have proved that the armies of "Piltover" and "Zaan" will not be stopped by a fortified city.

On the way to the "Immortal Fortress", there were many sturdy castles, but they were all easily broken by the armies of "Piltover" and "Zaan". The "Immortal Fortress" could only hold out a little longer at most. Everyone had a lot of industries in this capital, so they would definitely suffer heavy losses if a fight broke out.

If they surrendered in Kaesong, they might be treated favorably, and the properties in the city might even belong to them. Even if they lost their political status, it would be fine to have a lot of properties, at least they would be rich.

Most of these nobles have already let it go. This "Noxus Empire" is almost hopeless, and they don't think it can be saved. This is the current situation, so the empire doesn't matter anymore, as long as they can land smoothly.

There are not many people like Jericho Swain who still care about the empire. When the empire was strong, everyone was an imperial citizen, and everyone was proud to be an imperial citizen. After the decline of the empire, it is natural that monkeys scatter when the tree falls.

Looking at these insects, Jericho Swain felt a chill in his heart. Such a powerful "Noxus Empire" collapsed in the hands of these people. If he could control this empire, he would never let the empire come to this point!
Of course, Jericho Swain had to admit that facing the armies of Piltover and Zaun, even if he was asked to command the Empire's army, it would be difficult to achieve any decent results.

"Alas. What will the future of the empire be like?"
Jericho Swain sighed helplessly in his heart.

On the other side, Vladimir left the city on behalf of the "Noxus Empire" and the "Immortal Fortress". He certainly knew what the nobles in the city were thinking, but he sneered at those cowards and he had not yet accepted the result of surrender.

It’s funny that Jericho Swain, who was supposed to be the opponent, now has the same idea as Vladimir.

All I can say is that Jericho Swain was right. Under the current circumstances, it is better to rely on the shadows hiding behind the empire to save the empire than to rely on the nobles of the empire.

"I am the envoy of the Noxian Empire."

Vladimir brought several subordinates of his "secret cult" to the outside of the city and met with envoys from "Piltover" and "Zaan", a woman and two robots. This combination made him frown. He didn't like this woman, nor did he like those iron lumps behind them.

The reason was very simple, because this woman, like those iron lumps, was not human. This woman gave him a very ancient feeling, as if there was blood flowing, but that blood was very strange, as if it was man-made, and full of industrial flavor.

Vladimir uses "blood magic" and likes to suck blood, so he naturally has no good feelings towards "androids" and mechanical iron lumps. They restrain him too much, and his blood magic is completely useless.

"Surrender or die, give your choice."

The android spoke briefly and to the point, with no intention of wasting time on Vladimir, which made the old "vampire" look furious.

These guys from "Piltover" and "Zaun" were too arrogant. They didn't take them seriously at all. The so-called persuasion to surrender was like giving them a chance to survive out of kindness.

"I want to see your master, the person behind you!"

Vladimir stated his purpose with a gloomy face. He was not here to talk to these minions, he wanted to meet the person behind this mysterious force.

"you?"

The android tilted her head and spoke in a puzzled tone, she looked Vladimir up and down in a gentlemanly manner.

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Vladimir suppressed his anger. He felt the arrogance of these guys and felt the contempt from the bottom of their hearts. Obviously, in the eyes of these guys, he was not a person who was worthy of their attention.

At this moment, Vladimir felt that he should perhaps show his strength and let these bastards know that he was not to be trifled with.

"The Pale Witch can meet him, so why can't I? The Pale Witch and I are equals, and we are both the ones who can really take charge of Noxus. Whether the Immortal Bastion will open its doors depends on the Pale Witch and I."

Vladimir finally held back his anger and did not tear the android and the two iron lumps in front of him apart. He wanted to have a face-to-face talk with the person behind the scenes, rather than having a direct conflict.

Of course, if that person is not as powerful as the "Pale Witch" said, then he will really have to use some tricks and directly control that guy, and all these problems will naturally be solved.

"Hold on."

The android was silent for a while, reported the matter, and waited for further news.

"Come with me."

After waiting for a while, the android spoke again, and this time, it was finally the answer Vladimir wanted to hear.

Under the leadership of the androids, Vladimir entered the strange army of "Piltover" and "Zaan". At least, they looked strange to Vladimir, and he didn't like them very much. They were all cold lumps of steel!

"It would be a really boring world if it became like this."

Vladimir complained, but unfortunately no one paid attention to him. The android who led the way faithfully fulfilled his duties and said nothing else. No one supported Vladimir.

So Vladimir could only shrug his shoulders and ease the embarrassment himself.

After bringing Vladimir to the camp, the android placed him in a tent and then left.

Vladimir was a very skilled and courageous guy. His two guards were extremely nervous, fearing that they would be locked up here or killed. He was the only one who had the mind to observe the layout of the tent.

This is a military tent made of very good materials. Although you can't tell what material it is made of, it feels very sturdy and comfortable.

In the middle of the tent, there is a set of tables and chairs, which looks luxurious. I guess the owner is a person who knows how to enjoy life.

"Buzz!"

At the moment when Vladimir was feeling a little annoyed, a shadow door opened and Ke Ling's figure appeared.

Ke Ling sat down on the chair and looked at Vladimir in front of him, the vampire who seemed unconvinced before.

"Hello, sir. I am Vladimir, a collaborator of the Pale Witch, one of the leaders of the Black Rose, and the founder of the Scarlet Secret Society. I assume you are the master of these people?"

Vladimir took the initiative to bow to Ke Ling and introduced himself.

“I don’t recognize so many people.”

Ke Ling smiled. This guy actually had to add so many titles when introducing himself. Was he afraid that he would be looked down upon?
"You are joking, sir. The Pale Witch may not have met you well before. I apologize to you on her behalf."

Vladimir had a smile on his face, and he was very humble. Before meeting Ke Ling, he was still thinking about controlling Ke Ling to see if he could control him directly.

However, after Ke Ling appeared, all his little thoughts disappeared, because he could clearly feel the pressure brought by Ke Ling, and he could clearly feel Ke Ling's physical strength, which could easily kill him.

Vladimir's "blood magic" was mainly proficient in the aspects of flesh and blood. Therefore, he could intuitively feel that Ke Ling, who had an invincible physique, was so strong that his brain was directly filled with blood, and there was no possibility of winning at all.

It's funny that Vladimir, who was originally planning to cause trouble, knelt down faster than Leblanc. It was really a suppression of his abilities.

Leblanc had to wait for Ke Ling to take action before she could feel the intensity, but Vladimir already knew the intensity as soon as Ke Ling sat there.

"You are quite sensible, fellow."

Ke Ling naturally saw Vladimir's attitude. In fact, he was a little surprised. He had been planning to teach this guy who seemed a little unconvinced a lesson, but this guy slid to his knees at a speed beyond his imagination, catching him off guard.

"This is how the world is. The strong are respected, and you are the strongest person I have ever seen. It is my honor to serve you."

Vladimir is worthy of being the man who has licked the Darkin's butt hook. When faced with an irresistible force, his main strategy is to "lick".

"Tell the Immortal Fortress to open the city and surrender."

Ke Ling was too lazy to talk to Vladimir and assigned him tasks directly. This guy was still somewhat useful. For example, as for the "Black Rose", Vladimir could pull them all out, so that Leblanc would not have to hide in the dark anymore.

Although Ke Ling could find them all if he wanted to, that would be very troublesome. Now that he has Vladimir as a traitor, it is natural for him to make use of him.

(End of this chapter)