I will traverse countless worlds and become a god entirely on my own!

Did Master Yi find someone to protect them on their journey to Demacia, or did he find someone to take refuge with?

P.S.: I'm asking for some data, anything is fine. I'll try updating more frequently starting tomorrow. I was thinking of taking a day off today, but I decided to write a chapter anyway QAQ

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 244 is about to unfold a series of major events. Inuyasha and Byakuya: I have a daughter now, what about you?

"Lord Swain, we're about to be breached! Irelia's resistance has rescued the prisoners and is now approaching!"

The Noxian soldiers in Presidium were in a state of panic and confusion.

Noxus, which had previously held the advantage, now felt like it was being besieged.

Because there was absolutely no follow-up assistance.

Then this would no longer be a war between evenly matched forces.

Noxus is now isolated and cornered by Irelia.

Listening to the report from his subordinates, Swain lowered his head and pondered something.

He seemed to be thinking about something at that moment, gazing into the distance in the direction of Noxus.

Perhaps I have already been abandoned.

Although Swain knew from the outset that this war would not be simple.

After all, it was a war we were destined to lose.

Why is it turned on?

Therefore, without exception, the only explanation is that this was done intentionally.

Perhaps this incident was only directed at me.

Ever since I took Presidium, it's like I've fallen into a trap.

"Lord Swain?!"

Seeing that Swain remained silent, his subordinate whispered a suggestion and then asked, "Why don't we cover your retreat, sir?"

They initially fought with the belief that they could still annihilate the enemy even without reinforcements.

However, as the battle dragged on to this point, the Noxian army had become exhausted over the past period of time.

Continuing the fight was no longer possible; their morale was dropping lower and lower with each battle, while the enemy's morale was rising higher and higher.

Given this shift in power, their defeat in this war is a foregone conclusion.

So before that, he also hoped that Swain could leave.

Everyone can die here, but Swain cannot!

He was highly respected in the army, and basically all the soldiers who followed him to Presidium were willing to sacrifice themselves to allow Swain to leave.

"No! I will fight myself!"

As Swain spoke, he put on his armor; he couldn't simply abandon these soldiers at this moment.

Even knowing he had lost, he still did not choose to run away.

Since the person behind me has already started plotting against me, they certainly won't let me escape so easily.

Hearing Swain say that, everyone else stood there dumbfounded.

"But if we don't leave now, and they surround us later, Lord Swain, you might really have a hard time leaving!"

Even though saying this implies they've already decided to lose, if Swain were to hold them accountable, they would certainly be executed.

But at this point, no one else could care about that anymore.

Because they all know it very well.

Swain has to leave. Irelia's army hasn't completely surrounded the area yet, so there's still a chance for him to leave.

Doesn't Swain understand?!

They simply don't believe it!

However, even knowing that they would lose the war and that they would not be able to escape afterwards, Swain still chose to stay and fight alongside them.

For a moment, they didn't know what to say, but a sense of admiration for Swain rose in their hearts.

"Let's go."

Swain’s calm words carried a hint of confidence.

Even without reinforcements, he did not believe he was bound to lose the war.

As Swain's figure was continuously raised higher, a sense of conviction arose in the hearts of everyone present.

Following in Swain's footsteps, all the soldiers were prepared to fight the Ionians to the death.

Upon Swain's arrival, everyone on the Ionian resistance side focused their attention on him. In the hearts of the Ionians, Swain was the culprit who caused this war.

"Once Swain is eliminated, this war will be over!"

Irelia's gaze fell on Swain, but at that moment, she also had a firm belief in her heart.

The Triadic Force behind her danced as her conviction grew stronger.

The Triadic Force was originally a weapon belonging to the Order of the Balance, but now it has become part of her sword dance. Her coordination with the Triadic Force has become increasingly seamless, and she has grown in the process, completely influencing the entire battle.

There was no wasted words between the two sides; they were enemies and both wanted to kill the other.

Irelia rushed toward Swain. To capture the enemy, one must first capture their leader. If Swain could be captured or killed, the war could be over, given his influence within the army.

The Noxian soldiers' faith in the Ionian battlefield will crumble.

Swain's defenses appeared incredibly weak against Irelia.

One is a swordsman forged on the battlefield, the other is a strategist from Noxus; Swain's advantage lies in his intellect.

Their rapid advance was largely due to Swain's ingenuity, but after being betrayed by an internal traitor, Swain realized that all his schemes relied entirely on the support of that powerful nation.

Without Noxus's support, even with numerous strategies, he would ultimately be destined for defeat.

Therefore, Swain understood that this time he had not lost to Ionia, but to the Black Rose.

I never imagined that the other side had infiltrated Noxus so deeply.

However, in the instant he was distracted, Irelia swiftly slashed down, severing Swain's arm and shattering his kneecap, instantly rendering the already disadvantaged Swain unable to fight.

"Protect Lord Swain!"

The surrounding soldiers no longer cared about fighting the Ionians; they protected Swain within their ranks while also separating him from Irelia.

"retreat!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, and that Sve had lost his ability to fight, while the morale of the Ionian side had greatly increased, it was impossible for them to fight anymore.

As the Noxian army prepared to retreat, Irelia's voice echoed across the battlefield: "Don't make any more unnecessary sacrifices!"

Although Irelia wanted to continue the pursuit, she was also well aware that if she persisted, many more people would still die on the battlefield.

They resisted simply to tell Noxus that they would not allow Noxus to occupy this place.

With victory in sight, Irelia was unwilling to escalate the war further.

After hearing Irelia's words, although there were still many people around who wanted to keep these Noxians in Ionia forever.

But they eventually stopped.

Because Irelia's reputation, which she had earned during this war, had already been recognized by everyone.

Everyone is willing to regard Irelia as their leader.

People all over the battlefield were calling out Irelia's name.

Peace belongs to Ionia!

With Swain's defeat, Noxus began a complete rout in Ionia, and commanders in various regions received orders from their superiors.

All Noxians retreated from Ionia.

Black Rose.

LeBlanc looked at the intelligence report in her hand with a slight smile on her lips.

Ultimately, they're still too inexperienced.

"Then it's time for your trial. The hero of Noxus has become the sinner of Noxus."

LeBlanc smiled, feeling that these things seemed somewhat ironic.

But then again, isn't all of this something I brought upon myself?!

Demacia.

"He lost."

Bai Ye looked at the intelligence report in his hand; news of the Ionian War had already reached Demacia.

Previously, they traveled directly by water from Bilgewater to Demacia.

Because he was helping Master Yi, Bai Ye did not stay in Bilgewater or Pilgrimwater.

However, I also heard many legends along the way.

"Just as you predicted, Bai Ye, why didn't Noxus support him in the end?!"

Nidalee was somewhat curious. If Swain had simply occupied that area and defeated Irelia, then the victory in this war would surely have belonged to Noxus.

However, Swain did not receive any support in the end, which puzzled Nidalee.

"Perhaps it's because they knew the war would be lost."

Sona's piano music drifted over, and after spending these days together, the two had gradually become familiar with each other.

The children from the monastery were also sent to an orphanage in Demacia.

Sona also decided to start her dream in Demacia.

Perhaps in a few days I will have to part ways with Bai Ye and the others.

"The war was lost? Yes, we lost, but isn't it a bit wrong to betray our own people like this?"