The same journey as being hugged by Princess Sejuani did not last long, and Li Ke and the others returned to Ashe's tribe. However, although it did not take long, the gradually increasing wind and snow gradually transformed this place.

Buried behind what happened, of course, was the conflict between Frostguard scouts and the Noxians who had followed their general here, but that was another story.

"I'm sorry, but I don't like drinking, so we'll have hot water instead of a bar."

Li Ke and Darius were sitting in Ashe's meeting hall, and the atmosphere suddenly became silent. Even if Li Ke asked someone to serve hot tea, Darius and Draven were still silent.

He looked at Li Ke. It was only when Li Ke put the tea in front of him that Darius, after looking at Li Ke for a while, picked up the cup of tea that had cooled down quickly and drank it all in one gulp.

The hot tea was indeed unforgettable in this weather, but Darius' mood did not ease in any way.

"Why don't you kill us or lock us up and torture us?"

If this problem is not solved, he will not be relieved.

"Because what I long for is peace, and if I treat you like this, peace will not come."

What Li Ke wants is to give Ashe enough time to develop. After all, at this point in time, the Noxians have not yet been defeated in Ionia, and Darius has also deviated from his original destiny because of himself.

.So if Li Ke wants Ai Xi to establish an empire before the chaotic world at the beginning of the plot, it will not only require his own efforts.

"The emperor sent me here to conquer this land for the empire, so no matter what you say, I will not agree. Because if I agree to any of your conditions, I will create a new enemy for the empire.

A powerful enemy."

Naturally, Darius would not fail to see this. Although he has always been known for his bravery and good fighting skills, how could he not have enough strategic awareness and political acumen to climb to this position? He immediately

I understand that Li Ke wants to buy time for the woman named Ai Xi beside him to grow up, and then create a powerful force on this frozen soil.

"You can't say that. Didn't Piltover and Zaun prosper because of your war? Sometimes enemies can't trade with each other and have some tacit understanding."

Li Ke smiled softly, because he knew a little bit about the plot, and he knew that Noxus had always coveted Piltover and Zaun, because they were not only the center of trade in Valoran, but also the center of trade in Valoran.

Two countries that have become more prosperous because of the war launched by the Noxians. Therefore, many times when the Noxians use weapons produced by Piltover and Zaun, a question arises.

Why is it that this weapon is produced not by Noxus but by a group of cowards who only talk about money?

This is true for the lower levels, not to mention the upper levels. They have great demand for Piltover's technology and the tenacious, tough, hard-working people of Zaun, so Noxus has

It's not just a day or two that the two cities have plans. It's just that their battle lines are too long because of the emperor. They are basically fighting everyone around them. At this time, no one can

If we provoke that powerful weapons supplier, Noxus will really be brought down.

And the most important thing is that His Majesty the Emperor seems to be very concerned about the bionic technology in Pi City, so there hasn't been much movement.

"Unlike that, conquering Freljord is the mission given to me by Noxus!"

Naturally, Darius couldn't stand those Piltover guys who were sucking blood from the empire and making huge war fortunes, but they were allies after all, unlike Freljord, who was clearly identified by the emperor as an enemy and a subject to be conquered.

, there is nothing to say between them.

"But you should also know that conquering this land is meaningless. Although I admit that the ferocity of Freljord's raiding groups is something that I, a slave, know about, but in fact, solving these raiding groups is not

It’s such a difficult question, and your previous approach of wooing the surrounding tribes can be said to be very effective, and Noxus can indeed conquer this land if it is serious about it.”

Li Ke also took a sip of water, and then looked at Darius.

"But what can Freljord bring to your empire? I think the most valuable ones are only those arrogant warriors? And for those warriors who are willing to join you, you have to fight with

A god, and countless Iceborn are fighting on this ice field. And they have to face countless supplies that are going to be consumed, and countless powerful warriors that are going to disappear on this land?"

Li Ke was very sure that Darius was sent to this place. After all, everyone knew how useless this ghost place was to a feudal dynasty that maintained a cold weapon war. Because of the food produced in this place.

It is not enough to feed their own people. In other words, as long as they dare to station troops here, all supplies must be drawn from the treasury. They will not be able to get any supplies from this place, even a piece of paper to wipe their butts.

, they all have to be transferred from China, otherwise they will be useless.

How big is the Freljord? It's about the same size as Noxus. And even if a fortress is stationed in such a large place for more than ten kilometers, the food supplies consumed in a year are enough for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to fight anyone.

Although ordinary Noxian soldiers can wear a complete and strong armor and don't have to worry about the consumption of weapons, they are still human beings. It is okay to march on the ice field for a day or two while fully armed, but they will not have much combat effectiveness after that.

It must be repaired. What about the Freljordians? Although their weapons and equipment are not very advantageous, they are a group of people who often go two or three days in the wind and snow with almost no food, and then immediately go to war with other tribes.

And the most important thing is that the Freljord has cheating creatures like the Iceborn. They can be active for a month and only need to bring enough food for a week, and a few dozen people can compete with thousands of troops.

Only a foolish commander, and a commander with modern firepower, would fight a protracted war with such an existence on the ice sheet.

If it were Noxus without war on all sides, then although the Freljord had problems, it would not be a particularly big problem. But now they are not only at war with Demacia, but also with countless small countries around the empire.

A large army was sent across the ocean to fight against Ionia, plus Shurima, which was also going across the ocean to attack, and an army formed to guard against Bilgewater in order to ensure the safety of the route.

With a huge fleet, Noxus is basically an enemy of the whole world except for fighting the Shadow Island.

What? Targon?

Do you think they won’t fight?
Chapter completed!