Granting authority was sometimes a simple matter. Li Ke issued an order and Nola signed it. Soon enough, there was a new position for a clerk in Noxus. The person in this position was naturally Quarrieta, the woman who wanted to change Noxus. This tragic woman whose son was beheaded by the people of Freldrod because of Delius's conscription order and whose throat was slit by her own daughter when she revealed the identity of her son. Her life had completely changed.
Her arm that was chopped off because of Delius's order grew back under Li Ke's power. Her body was also infused with Li Ke's power, which made her even stronger. She could work for 22 hours straight without eating, sleeping, drinking water, or using the toilet. With this enthusiastic secretary, Li Ke's journey also sped up. After all, for Li Ke's personal maid, although she would not purposely slow down Li Ke's pace to allow him to stay in Noxus, she would also not reject unnecessary social engagements on behalf of Li Ke. However, this secretary was different. She was swift and decisive, which greatly reduced the number of social engagements and banquets that Li Ke did not need to attend. After arriving at a city and chatting with the orderlies and city lords, he had nothing else to do.
Therefore, it only took them half a month to arrive at the border of the Empire. Li Ke's resources were slightly slower. The machines were constantly transported by the transport team behind them. The food, cloth, and other resources were left in the Fortress of Immortality and were supplied by the cities near Freldrod. After all, the cost of transportation on land was already more expensive than the resources he was bringing. If he wanted to reduce consumption, it was necessary. This was also one of the benefits of becoming the emperor of Noxus. He could easily move resources around and reduce consumption by countless amounts.
"So … we're arriving today?"
Sitting in the rough looking carriage that was decorated with many exquisite ornaments, Li Ke flipped through the documents given by the castellan of the previous city. He asked Curieta, who had recovered his arms and was organizing the documents that Li Ke needed to read, about their current journey.
"Yes, it will only take us two hours to reach the border fortress. The Hand of Noxus will be there to welcome us."
Quarrieta's expression was slightly complicated. She had imagined many scenarios when she would meet her husband again, but she never imagined that she would meet him in this state. Li Ke didn't really care about this. He would deal with Delius, but he had no interest in the personal grudges of his employees. At most, he would be merciful when Delius didn't know what was good for Delius and let Quarrieta lock him up and let her decide his life or death. The most important thing now was to remember this damned city lord who kept selling people and using children's hearts to cultivate dark magic.
"Good. Also, remember this city lord and send a message to Nora. Tell her that I don't want to see any information about this guy."
When Li Ke first met the city lord, he felt that he was full of resentment and resentment. But after reading the information from Norland's spy, he regretted that he didn't directly kill that bastard yesterday. But after saying this to Quarrieta, he sighed helplessly and put the documents aside. The city lord's practice of using children's hearts to cultivate dark magic wasn't considered 'overboard' in Noxus. He had outstanding military achievements and had never done anything to official Noxus citizens. He only used slaves and homeless children. He even built orphanages to take in orphans of Noxus citizens and soldiers without touching the children. He was also a staunch Noxus patriot who treated every Noxus citizen as his own brother. To the Noxus people, he was undoubtedly a true Noxus people, a great hero, and a good person.
But he still had to die.
Human trafficking, cruel human experiments, massacres, and selling addictive drugs to other countries. Even if he used all the profits to improve the lives of his people, build this city, and let his people live a peaceful life in this land near Freldrod, Li Ke still couldn't find a reason to let him live.
"I understand."
Curieta nodded. Although she was regretful that this Noxus people couldn't be chosen by Li Ke to join their cause, after all, he was indeed a hero to the Noxus people. However, his actions made her feel disgusted, so she didn't feel too pressured to write his name in the Death Note. The maid who was massaging Li Ke's thigh couldn't help but shake her head. After all, this Noxus could become Li Ke's most staunch supporter, but he was written in the Death Note just like that.
Yes, the maid felt that this Death Note was because no matter who wrote it, no matter what kind of status or reputation they had, they would still die.
However, just as Li Ke was about to continue his work, his carriage suddenly stopped. Curieta, who had been feeling uneasy all this while, alighted from the carriage as though he had sensed something and went to find out what was going on. Li Ke didn't have to wait for her secretary for too long. She returned with a burly man, and her expression was so complicated that it seemed like she was about to cry.
Li Ke was also surprised when he saw the man. After all, this man wasn't anyone else but Delius, who he had a 'life and death' relationship with. The man stood in front of his carriage casually with a weapon in his hand. His expression was as complicated as Curieta's. Not only was there joy, but there was also a sense of seriousness that couldn't be erased. But what made Li Ke feel funny was that the young man behind Delius seemed to be terrified of Curieta. When Delius walked towards him, his legs were even trembling, which made the soldiers who accompanied Delius frown.
"I don't think we ever imagined that we would meet in this capacity."
Li Ke put down the document in his hand and stood up from the carriage. He looked at the silent Noxus. It didn't matter how he arrived because he was the most important person.
"Back then, I thought that we would either meet on the battlefield or be hunted down by your army in the snowfield. But now, the slave that you wanted to recruit has become your Emperor. I only need to give an order and your men will chop off your head according to my will. How ridiculous … After all, the last time we met was less than two years ago, wasn't it? "
That's right. In less than two years, Li Ke had turned from a slave to the person with the most authority in this world. Because of this huge gap, Teleus opened his mouth and said something that infuriated Li Ke's guards.
"I only regret that I didn't risk my life to kill you or capture you."
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