I, Folyago, am the most devoted lover in Runeterra.

Even though the situation is still not optimistic, the emergence of the Restoration Alliance has at least brought a glimmer of hope to everyone!

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After treating the wounded, Rowan didn't rest to recover his magic power. Instead, he went to the Restoration Alliance's combat research room...

As soon as he entered, Rowan heard more bad news.

"Elder Suma, it's just been confirmed that Saltorea and Nolan have also fallen..."

A guerrilla leader reported to Elder Suma, and the voice also reached Rowan's ears as he entered the tent.

At this moment, Elder Suma had a long sword at his waist and was dressed in military uniform. He looked travel-worn and his face showed an undisguised weariness.

Beside Elder Suma was his prized disciple, Yasuo.

Although Yasuo's rash challenge to Folyego had caused Elder Soma some embarrassment, Yasuo's excellent performance on the battlefield during this period has been a positive step.

He regained all the face he had lost before, and Elder Suma was as satisfied with this disciple as ever.

Yaso is now fully responsible for protecting Elder Suma's safety.

Since the Restoration Alliance was newly established, it was severely lacking in combat power, which led Elder Suma to frequently go to the battlefield to participate in the fighting.

Yaso, who was in charge of Elder Suma's safety, also had the opportunity to participate in the battlefield.

Although Yasuo always gets carried away and forgets his duty while killing, he runs to the front lines to fight alongside the soldiers.

However, his achievements were remarkable, and he successfully broke through to the Gold rank through the tempering of the battlefield.

Elder Suma simply ignored these minor matters.

Little did they know that Elder Suma's indulgence was the very source of the tragedy that would follow.

Upon seeing Rowan's arrival, Elder Suma raised his head and forced a smile.

"You've arrived, Elder Rowan."

Suma greeted Rowan politely.

Rowan's position as elder was actually already defunct.

Suma addressed Rowan as Elder simply out of respect.

"Elder Suma, you're too kind."

Luo Wen quickly bowed. Compared to him, the "fake elder" who existed in name only, Su Ma in front of him was the "real elder" with high position and power.

3.4 However, Rowan held Elder Suma in the highest esteem.

After all, not everyone can abandon Presidium's comfort zone and come to the front lines to fight.

It was precisely because of Elder Suma's arrival that the Restoration Alliance received material assistance from Presidium.

At the same time, Elder Suma is also a symbol.

With Elder Suma here, more people with aspirations will come to join the resistance.

"how is the situation?"

Rowan asked Elder Suma.

"fine........"

"People in several towns near the front line have been evacuated."

“Our men have already set traps in the town.”

"We're waiting for the Noxians to come and drill in."

"And also..."

Elder Suma briefly explained the situation to Rowan, but his expression suddenly darkened.

"Two teams of our brothers sacrificed their lives..."

"Saltorrea and Nolan have also fallen."

Elder Suma said in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Luo Wen's eyes also dimmed.

Now, he has become somewhat accustomed to facing life and death.

Chapter 260, The First Princess of Shadow Isles

Suma's words caused everyone's expressions to darken.

"Let's start with the good news: more and more people are joining the fight against the epidemic."

“In the past week, another two thousand people have joined our team.”

Elder Suma spoke again, bringing good news amidst this adversity.

"That's good."

Hearing that the resistance was growing stronger, Rowan breathed a sigh of relief.

“Come and see, Elder Rowan.”

Elder Suma strode forward and pointed to the map in front of him, speaking to Rowan.

Following Elder Suma's pointing direction, Rowan's gaze also shifted there.

On the map of Navoli province spread out before them, the blue and red colors stood out prominently.

Two of the place names were just covered in scarlet color.

It is "Saltorrea" and "Nolan".

Red represents areas that have already fallen, while blue represents areas that have not yet fallen.

On the entire map, red and blue are almost evenly divided, with the blue area being slightly larger than the red area.

Where Elder Suma was pointing was a town called "Luoyun".

The town of Luoyun is extremely close to the front line covered in crimson.

Upon seeing this, Rowan's pupils contracted slightly, and then his eyes were filled with worry.

"The Noxians are almost at Luo Yun's doorstep..."

Rowan murmured, his tone hesitant.

Loyon is a well-known large town in the province of Warneri.

This is also a famous commercial town in Ionia, and it is incredibly wealthy.

Not far from Loyon 27 is Mount Elling, the highest mountain in Ionia.

Mount Ailing holds a sacred and inviolable place in the hearts of the Ionians.

Legend has it that anyone who reaches the summit of this mountain will receive a "divine revelation" from the spirits of Ionia.

The sect to which Master Ku Shuo belongs, the Balance Sect, is located at the foot of this mountain.

Soon, a resolute glint flashed in Rowan's eyes.

"Elder Suma, Luoyun must not fall!"

Rowan spoke to Elder Suma in a firm voice, his eyes filled with defiant anger.

"very good!"

"Your thoughts are exactly the same as mine, Luo Yun absolutely cannot be lost!"

"We must stop the enemy before they reach Luoyun!"

A hint of relief flashed in Elder Suma's eyes. He had summoned Rowan precisely to tell him this.

Luo Yun's position is extremely important.

Beyond this city, all the way to Precht, lay an endless plain.

These plains are planted with large quantities of grain and are Navoli's main grain-producing area.

Ionia absolutely cannot accept the loss of large amounts of food-producing areas to the enemy, as this would also cause famine.

"Therefore, we must engage in a decisive battle with the enemy before Luo Yun!"

"At the very least, we must repel the enemy's initial attack!"

Rowan spoke with burning intensity in his eyes.

"That's right!"

"That's it!"

Under Rowan's enthusiasm, the weariness in Elder Suma's eyes faded somewhat.

With the two reaching a consensus, perhaps the biggest battle since Noxus invaded Ionia is about to break out.

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Shadow Isles.

Syndra sat listlessly on Folyego's throne, staring blankly at the desolate scene around her, feeling utterly powerless.