Chapter 40: Noxian
In order to prevent Irelia from feeling bored, Li Ke kept telling her stories while the carriage was galloping.
Irelia was attracted by the story of Journey to the West she told, but Shen was not interested.
Li Ke didn't know what to say about this, because the Journey to the West he told Irelia was the authentic Journey to the West, not the Saitama's Journey to the West.
As a result, Shen didn't catch a cold at all.
"What a boring story! This kind of story that deliberately tests people's hearts is the most boring story."
This is Shen’s evaluation.
But Irelia didn't care. She would find it interesting even if Li Ke just said that the clouds were beautiful.
In order to prevent himself from falling behind in the battle like in other simulations, Li Ke even reluctantly fed each of the two horses pulling the carriage a secret medicine of balance, so that the two horses would have enough mental strength to run for a whole day.
Shen didn't know what to say after seeing this action .
Although the medicinal ingredients for these pills are very common, only a few are relatively expensive, but he knows Li Ke's financial situation.
One word.
poverty.
Two words.
Poverty.
Three words.
No money.
Four words.
The family is penniless.
So he couldn't help but feel surprised at Li Ke's handicraft. You know, if these pills were used up, if Li Ke wanted to get them again, he would either have to work part-time to earn money to buy herbs, or go collect herbs himself.
As for the money that Mei Mu promised?
This hasn’t arrived yet!
So he began to believe more and more what Li Ke said about the Noxians in the town ahead.
As for food for Irelia and Shen, Li Ke prepared it before setting off, including osmanthus cake, premium cooked beef, and pancakes.
Irelia is not picky about food, and Shen can continue to carry out his mission even if he eats dirt and drinks water, so there is no problem in being patient.
However, this makes things difficult for Rito who is behind.
When he rode over on horseback, he only had half a fried dough stick in his mouth. Although the horse was a good one, he did not have the luxury of feeding the horse with secret medicine - in fact, he did not bring it in such a hurry.
So he could only chase and stop along the way. He finally caught up with the horse, but the horse was out of strength. He could only listen to his daughter's laughter and helplessly let the horse stop to rest.
He wasn't really in a hurry, because since his daughter could laugh, it proved that she was not hurt. It was probably something else, so he could rest assured...
Fart!
Rito's blood pressure was rising.
My daughter was kidnapped by some wild man!!
And the girl didn't show any intention of resisting, and even looked a little happy?
If he had no other horses with him and only brought one horse, and didn't even have any money, he would definitely let the guy in front of him who didn't know how to take care of the horse understand what the anger of an old father is!
How dare you (Ionian expletive) lay a hand on my daughter?!
I (Ionian swear)!
Did you hear that? I (Ionian swear)!!
If I don't (Ionian curse) you today, I will (Ionian curse)!!!
Rito's desire to kill is rising!
There was no conversation along the way. Li Ke and Irelia marched quickly for a whole day. Except for getting off the car and replenishing food, Li Ke hurried as fast as possible to ensure that he could arrive on time.
To his relief, he arrived in time.
…
In a quiet village, smoke from cooking rises up, but there are no sounds of children playing or old people chatting on the streets.
There was only deathly silence and a chilling sensation that made one's skin feel cold.
A young man in a linen cloak, holding a bowl of broth, walked into the largest and most luxurious house in the village. He saw the Ionian woman, the daughter of the village chief, standing tremblingly by the side serving her superior.
As for the chief of this village?
The young man took one look at the dead body on the ground and couldn't help but reveal a hideous smile.
They did a pretty good job, using themselves as bait, trying to poison them all.
But unfortunately, he was exposed because he didn't want to see his grandson being poisoned to death.
He put the broth on the table, saluted the captain covered with scars, and then reported to his captain with a smile.
"Sir, I personally watched them cook this bowl of broth, and I let their children taste it too."
The captain nodded, picked up the bowl, served himself a bowl of broth, and drank it while enjoying the woman's service.
As if he was satisfied with the deliciousness of the broth, or perhaps with the woman's service, he closed his eyes contentedly and let out a long sigh.
"That's great, Ionia. The people here are much easier to conquer than the people of Shurima . With just a little bit of trickery, they can be as obedient as dogs."
Gently stroking the woman's hair, the scarred captain laughed out loud as the other party couldn't help but tremble.
He killed the other woman's husband and her father, but for the sake of her son, she still had to kneel on the ground and serve him like a bitch.
This feeling is what drives him to keep climbing up in Noxus.
The feeling of controlling the fate of others is really wonderful.
"That's right, Captain. Compared to the arrogant but disorganized Shurimans, these Ionians are born to be disciplined by us. They are not even qualified to be Noxians."
He was trying to please his captain, but he also admitted this in his heart.
If you kill the Shurimans, their men and fathers, their women will rise up and fight you to the death.
If you kill one of her children, she will come and chop off your head herself, or give birth to ten children to kill you.
Compared to the desert people living in the desert, the Ionians are as docile as sheep.
"You are wrong, they are sheep, not people."
Stroking the woman's hair, feeling her hatred, trembling, and fear, he became more and more satisfied.
This is a kind of psychological satisfaction that cannot be given by anything else.
"Is there enough meat in this village for us to return?"
He opened his eyes and looked at his subordinates. They came here to steal a holy object, gather information and draw maps. Now that the mission has been successfully completed, they naturally have to return.
Of course, when they return, they will be gentle and kind Noxian people, so things like what happened today will no longer be possible.
"Not quite enough. This is a village famous for its planting, so... "
The adjutant showed an embarrassment, while the captain sneered.
"Then do it just like we do in Shurima! Didn't I say that?"
The captain grabbed the woman's hair, looked at her horrified expression, and spoke with satisfaction.
"They are not people, they are sheep."
