Chapter 222 The hurricane is coming and the wind direction has changed
Not long ago, Noxus military base.
In the barracks of the base, Riven also saw the thick sky covered by storms, thunder and lightning, and endless dark clouds.
She opened the window and took a deep breath. The surging natural wind elements in the air and the humid water vapor were exhaled into her body, soaking her complicated and uneasy heart.
"Is this... a hurricane?" Riven sensed danger.
This crisis instinct, like a sixth sense, has saved her life .
But this time, looking at the storm that enveloped the entire city, Riven felt as if she had no way to escape.
She tried hard to put aside the bad idea.
Then, following the habit he had developed over the past few days, he picked up a copy of the "Piltover Daily" on the table and read it.
The content of today's newspaper is also very "interesting".
Because Riven reads the Piltover Daily News every day, she vaguely remembers that about two weeks ago, the headline of the Piltover Daily News was as follows:
"The Joker from Zaun Challenges the Pinoy-No Alliance"
After Levi's rampage in Piltover a week ago, the headline read: "The Unspeakable Man-Eating Demon King Invades Piltover Territory"
Three days ago, the headline was still like this: "The despicable bandit leader attempted to achieve war blackmail"
By yesterday, the title became: "Levi, the leader of the Wind Leader, issued an ultimatum to us"
Today's newspaper headline is: "Natural disaster is coming, war is ruthless, people from all walks of life in Piltover call for peace"
Riven: “…”
Recalling the newspapers she had read in the past two weeks, Riven finally confirmed...what she was reading was toilet paper.
It's a complete waste of time watching it .
"Sigh..." Riven put down the newspaper unhappily.
Amidst the tension and confusion that came from nowhere, she unconsciously took out the book "A Brief Account of Gana's Thoughts" from her bosom.
Yes, she didn't hand in the booklet in the end.
For nearly a week, she kept the booklet with her and studied its contents secretly.
Because Riven wanted to figure out what the "method to save Noxus" was that Levi mentioned but didn't explain in the article.
Although it was difficult to read, she still read most of the book eagerly over the course of a week.
After reading it, she seemed to have found the solution .
But Riven wasn't sure.
That method was too crazy, she didn't even dare to think about it.
So she had to flip through the booklet over and over again, trying to find some different solutions.
"Riven? Riven?"
As I was absorbed in my reading, I heard Marit's slightly anxious call from outside the barracks.
"I'm here!" Riven quickly hid the book "A Brief Account of Janna's Thoughts" back into her arms.
She stood up to greet Marit, but she saw Marit walking in despite the violent storm with a serious look on her face.
"What's wrong?" Riven asked with concern.
Marit's pupils moved slightly, and she was silent for a second before she said, "General Amistan has an order."
"She wants us to temporarily entrust the command of the legion to Ariel and Teneff, and then ask the two of us to go to her side and serve as her temporary personal guards."
"From today until the end of the war tomorrow, the two of us need to stay by her side."
"Oh, I see." Riven hasn't reacted yet.
After all, she is considered a top-notch fighter in the group, and there doesn't sound to be anything wrong with Amystan wanting her to be a personal bodyguard.
So Riven picked up the rune sword leaning against the wall, packed up and prepared to report to Amystan.
“Riven…” Marit hesitated to speak.
Finally, she couldn't help but say, "General Amistan's personal guard is not weak, and she herself is also a powerful warrior."
Trash can't be an officer of Noxus, especially a leader of a chapter who holds great power and needs to lead troops in the front line all year round.
So Amistan is also very strong.
Even with the blessing of the rune giantsword, Riven may not be able to defeat this battle-hardened chapter leader.
"For General Amystan, two more of us won't make much difference, and two less of us won't make much difference...Does she really need two of us to protect her?" Mary muttered in a low voice with a hint of meaning.
"What... do you mean?" Riven finally sensed something was wrong.
And when asked this question, Marit hesitated for a long time.
Because she is a Noxian noble and the most loyal supporter of the empire.
She had never thought that such words would come out of her mouth:
"I'm worried that General Amistan wants to use the two of us as possible 'bargaining chips' and put us under her watch."
"If the war goes badly, in order to reach a peace agreement with the leader, the general will most likely..."
“Sell us as cannon fodder.
"What?!" Riven couldn't believe it.
It's not that she was so stupid that she couldn't understand what was said, but she just couldn't accept it instinctively.
The military camp is her home. Will she be betrayed by her own parents?
...Yes.
After reading "A Brief Outline of Janna's Thoughts", Riven has gradually mastered the theoretical tools for analyzing things and can see through the various reasons behind events.
But she still said instinctively: "No, no... The general shouldn't be so..."
So what?
Riven had already given herself completely to Noxus. If Noxus didn't want her anymore, she didn't know what to do.
Are you going to resist?
Swing a knife at the Noxus that raised her?
"Ah..." Marit sighed as she looked at her, "I hope you're right, Riven. Maybe I'm overthinking."
Both of them told themselves this naively, like ostriches.
Then the two looked at each other in silence, quietly packed up their weapons and equipment, faithfully carried out orders, and came to Amystan.
When Amystan saw them, she greeted them with a smile.
She honestly told Riven and Marit that she only called them to protect herself because she was worried that Levi would use the decapitation tactic tomorrow.
In addition to them, other masters were also selected to serve as temporary guards for Amystan.
Everything is normal, nothing is wrong.
Riven and Marit were barely relieved .
Until later...
They followed Amistan and arrived at the Hexgate Port.
The Piltover masters were busy teleporting away, but were ruthlessly stopped by Amistan and his men:
"Where do you want to go, guys?"
As soon as the Noxian soldiers arrived, the scene fell into silence.
Amystan, hand on the hilt of her sword, walked in front of these timid rich people of Piltover.
Her cold gaze swept across everyone, finally stopping at the one with the biggest fanfare and the highest status among them:
"What are you doing here, Mr. Congressman?"
Amystan asked knowingly.
“I, I…” The congressman was so frightened that his Mediterranean bald head was covered with sweat: “I… I’m going to Noxus for a trip.”
"With a powerful enemy ahead of us, you still have the mood to travel?" Amystan sneered.
The congressman wanted to cry but had no tears: "I don't have any either. It's useless to stay in Piltover..."
"Useless?" Amystan raised her eyebrows: "No, you are very useful."
"It was you and your Piltover Council who made the decision behind the back of our Noxian Empire and openly provoked the Leader with force, right?"
"Don't you know that the Empire has just signed the Zu-No Non-Aggression Treaty with the Leader?"
"Huh?" The congressman was stunned by this sudden accusation.
What does it mean that the Piltover Council is blatantly provoking?
According to previous propaganda, shouldn't the leader be the one who takes the initiative to provoke?
etc……
"Oh no." The congressman realized something.
Amystan is trying to shirk the responsibility of the war and save face in advance, leaving room for peace.
Sure enough, Amystan continued, "Mr. Congressman, you really went too far this time."
"Although according to the Pino Security Treaty, the Empire is obliged to protect Piltover in a war provoked by a third party."
"But the premise for this is that the war must be initiated by a 'third party'."
"And now, you have openly violated the terms of the treaty and attempted to tie the Noxian Empire to your chariot - using a small city to hold a big country hostage is simply courting death!"
The congressman was completely dumbfounded.
"This, this..." The war hasn't even started yet, but the Piltover Council has already classified them as war criminals.
If the war went wrong, he would probably be thrown out by Amistan to deal with those leaders.
It's over. It's completely over.
"Just stay here and be good to me." Amystan sneered: "Piltover should belong to Noxus, not you short-sighted businessmen."
"After this battle, no matter what the outcome, there is no need for you to exist anymore."
As soon as he finished speaking, a Noxian soldier understood and walked forward, picked up the senator with one hand like a chicken, and dragged him out.
"No, no! Let me go!"
"The plan was made by Camille. It has nothing to do with us!"
"Then you should learn from Camille." Amystan said disdainfully: "She knew what she should pay for this gamble. She didn't run away."
"Okay, take it away!"
“No——” The congressman was so frightened that his whole body went limp: “Please, let me go. I have earned money for the empire and I have made contributions to the empire!”
"General Amistan, have you forgotten? You once took in our family..."
Bang! The soldier gave him a big slap in the face in a timely manner.
The congressman fainted instantly.
No one dared to pay attention to him. He was dragged away like a dead dog.
Riven, Marit: "..."
They watched the congressman gradually disappear and suddenly felt that the scene was very familiar.
Just like Crete a week ago.
Or maybe...
Tomorrow's self?
