Philo Island is located in the western waters of the Ionia continent. It has a pleasant climate and magnificent scenery. It is mainly engaged in planting, picking and fishing. It is the gateway to the west of the Ionia continent. The permanent population of the island is approximately
Around 50,000 people,
There are three temples built on the island. The temple in the east is dedicated to the Ionian spirit Karma, the temple in the north is dedicated to the spirit of nature, and the temple in the south is the Temple of Qian Jue, which is dedicated to the god of death.
The divine attendants in the great temple are suspected to be extraordinary beings who possess magical power.
There is a stronghold on the [Brown Rock Hill] in the south of the island, which belongs to the Temple of Balance. There is an unknown cave in the green swamp in the north, which should belong to the Ionian killer organization [Brotherhood of Navoli].
Apart from this, there are no martial arts sects or separatist forces other than bandits on Philo Island.
This is part of the information about Philo Island collected before the war.
In the initial plan formulated by Leicester, Philo Island was regarded as a strategic location that the empire was determined to win.
With the help of Philo Island as a springboard, the empire can continuously send troops to the continent of Ionia, and even use the inland waterway to penetrate directly into the groin of Presidium.
In the future, many military ports and maritime fortresses will be built on Philo Island, making Philo Island an indispensable military symbol of the empire.
If you want to completely control Philo Island, the forces on the island must be completely eliminated.
But now the war has just begun. Choosing to make too many enemies is not a good thing.
The three major temples maintain absolute neutrality and will not react in any way even when facing the Noxian soldiers. Therefore, there is no need to think too much for the time being. As long as there are no soldiers stabbing the clergy in the butt, the empire can take the Buddha.
Treat the temple as a harmless mascot,
The stronghold on the other side of the Temple of Balance requires Leicester to decide to negotiate in person. The empire's strategy does not conflict with the concept of the Temple of Balance. Naturally, it should focus on appeasement. If used properly, it may also speed up the development of the empire and Ionia.
integration process.
As for the terrorist organization [Brotherhood of Navoli] in Ionia, Lester can only say that he has no good impression of this extremely powerful terrorist organization. If he does not have a good impression, there is no need to retain it. He will destroy Navoli.
The secret stronghold of the Brotherhood in the north will be one of the next major tasks of the Imperial Army. Such work does not require personal consideration by a leader of Leicester's size.
The empire's suppression of the interior of Philo Island is still going on efficiently as time goes by, and there is no need to intervene in any work. Lester took Syndra and flew directly to the southern hilly area on the dragon bird, and soon found
A camp built on a hill.
Viewed from a high altitude, the camp is built on a 'U' shaped hill. The opening of the 'U' is the heavily guarded gate of the camp, surrounded by nearly vertical steep rock walls. The terrain is easy to defend and difficult to attack.
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The entire camp was surrounded by a curtain wall of sharpened wooden piles. Leicester could see the bow and arrow towers surrounding the inside of the curtain wall. At this moment, the Kinkou cultists in the camp seemed to have discovered the dragon birds in the sky, dozens of them dressed in warrior costumes.
The Ionians shouted and looked up at the dragon bird, waving the weapons in their hands but there was nothing they could do.
"Teacher, what should we do?"
Syndra, who was hugged by Lester from behind, asked softly.
"Go down and talk to them."
Controlling the dragon bird to circle around and land outside the gate of the camp, Lester landed on the ground to comfort the somewhat nervous dragon bird, and said in a deep voice to the warriors coming out of the camp.
"I am the Grand Commander of the Noxus Empire and the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Army, Lester. Who is the speaker? Come out and speak!"
"What!? He is the commander-in-chief of the Noxus Empire? Why would the commander-in-chief of the Noxians come to us alone!?"
"This man is really brave. Isn't he afraid that we will attack him in groups?"
Amidst the exclamations, all the warriors looked at the middle-aged man dressed as a ninja at the same time. Taking a deep breath, the middle-aged man stepped forward with his ninja sword and stopped ten meters away from Leicester.
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"My name is Banri. I am relatively senior among the brothers and sisters of the Balance Sect. I can be considered the talker in your mouth.
Sir Leicester, with all due respect, the Noxus Empire and Ionia have always kept a close eye on each other, so I wonder why you would condone the army's invasion of Philo Island?"
Having already expected that the Ionian would ask such a meaningless question, Lester spoke calmly.
"Your Excellency Banri, I think you still don't understand what the Noxus Empire is. I need to explain here. For the empire, there is never a need for a reason to launch a war. The empire is born to continue to expand in blood and fire.
Yes, the day it stops, the empire will no longer be an empire.
If you have to give a reason, it's like your Ionian sects annexing each other and fighting each other. The strong defeat the weak and absorb the heritage of the defeated to strengthen themselves. The war just escalates the grudges between martial arts sects to the level of the country.
From this perspective, I think it’s not difficult for you to understand.”
I couldn't refute what I said for a long time,
In fact, the sectarian disputes in Ionia are enough to be called bloody. For thousands of years, martial arts disputes that often killed entire families and slaughtered them abound.
Speaking of which, the origins of these sectarian disputes are just disputes of words or greed for secret treasures. Now the Noxus Empire seems to be a far more powerful sect than Ionia, and Ionia is still
Unknowingly, he has been targeted by a powerful neighbor.
He looked back at the brothers and sisters in the sect. If all of them were added together, they probably wouldn't be able to kill the Noxians for three minutes. He took a deep breath and mustered up his courage.
He may not be able to control others, but at least he must try his best to preserve the property and believers of the Balance Sect on Philo Island.
"Your Excellency, Grand Commander, the Kinkou Sect is responsible for the balance between the two worlds and will never interfere with the secular world or the country. Please be kind to your Excellency, Grand Commander, and let us go."
"This is exactly what I came here for."
Lester smiled slightly and helped Syndra jump off the dragon bird.
"Speaking of which, I personally have a close relationship with the Kinkou Sect. I formed a deep friendship with Master Lingjue when the Kinkou Sect was first established. In addition, I also have a very good personal relationship with Kenan the Furious Heart, so naturally I won't
It’s embarrassing for you juniors.”
Hearing this, everyone was shocked and overjoyed, and their faces showed a bit more respect for their elders.
If the imperial commander in front of us is really related to the Kinkou Sect, doesn't it mean that the Kinkou Sect can perfectly stay out of the matter and avoid this disaster that is sweeping across the newly born land?
No wonder that as the commander-in-chief of the empire, you only brought one female family member here. It seems that these remarks are most likely true.
Thinking of this, he took the initiative to bow and invite him for half a day.
"The Commander-in-Chief has come all the way from afar. I have the courage to invite the Commander-in-Chief to come to the camp for a while and have some tea. I wonder what the Commander-in-Chief's intention is?"
Lester laughed.
"For this reason, I left the dragon bird here. The dragon bird is ferocious and afraid of life. Please don't get close to it, so as not to disturb the dragon bird and put it in danger."
"That's natural. Please rest assured, Commander, no matter who disturbs the dragon bird, I will never spare him."
As Banri walked into the village, Lester observed all the way, secretly assessing the general strength of the Kinkou Sect.
If Jax, whose body had not been infected by the void in the past, is considered to be the pinnacle of mortal strength (killing Darkin with a mortal body), most of the warriors in the camp should be counted as two-tenths of mortal Jax.
Half a day counts as three tenths of a mortal Jax, but a middle-aged female ninja hidden among many warriors gave Lester a strange feeling, so let's count it as five tenths of a mortal Jax.
I don’t know if it’s because the real core disciples are all at the headquarters of the Kinkou Temple. Judging from the copycat on Philo Island, after so many years of development, the Kinkou Sect’s number of people has increased, but its strength doesn’t seem to have improved much.
Most of them still cannot escape from the level of mortal warriors.
I didn’t know that the commander-in-chief of the empire had just looked at the strength of the cottage for a few times, and for a long time he quietly winked at Ye Die, the strongest person in the cottage, and then dispersed to ambush Ye Die.
Finally, he took the initiative to light the tea stove and start boiling water to make tea.
"Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, do you know who this young lady is?"
For half a day, he looked at the beautiful mage who was elegant and noble in manners.
"Syndra, my student, is also my lover. A few years ago, I got to know her when I traveled to the First Land, and I took her with me by chance. She is a native of Ionia of yours."
"That's it, Mrs. Sindra, nice to meet you."
Syndra nodded slightly and responded.
Knowing Syndra's identity, I have less worries about the situation of the Ionians for a while. Judging from her appearance, Syndra does not seem to be a heartless and unjust person.
, coupled with the fact that the commander-in-chief has a good impression of Ionia in his words, the empire should restrain itself as an invader and not make things too ugly.
After washing the tea, he poured two cups of scented tea for Lester and Sindra in half a day, and asked respectfully in a lowered voice.
"I wonder how far the Commander-in-Chief is going to take things this time?"
Lester took a sip of scented tea.
"Province of Navoli, Presidio."
His face changed slightly. He originally thought he was just taking Philo Island, but he didn't expect Lester's appetite to be so big, and he actually wanted to annex Navoli Province.
"Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, there are many martial arts sects in Navoli Province, and it is also the headquarters of the Brotherhood. I think your army will inevitably encounter stubborn resistance...
I wonder how you are going to deal with those who resist?"
After giving an old look at Banri who was testing him, Lester put down his teacup and smiled faintly.
"My principle is that I will never kill if I can do it without killing. The empire is warlike but never bloodthirsty, and it will not attack the defenseless and weak. Of course, those warriors who dare to resist are another matter. Unless they can prove their worth,
Don't expect to be forgiven easily after showing your sword to the empire.
As long as they give up resistance and agree with the will of the empire, the Ionians will not be harmed. For most Ionians, it is just a more efficient ruler. The land of birth is still the land of birth.
land, the province of Navoli or the province of Navoli, there will be no changes that are detrimental to you,
The Empire has always been so magnanimous. Even if it becomes part of the Empire, the Presidence of Navoli is still a harmonious sanctuary for the Ionians, rather than an immortal fortress with a depressing and heavy atmosphere. Do you know what one country, two systems is?"
Banri and Sindra were stunned at the same time.
"Appreciate further details."
“The so-called one country, two systems means one country, two systems.
Although the Empire will capture the First Land, it will not arbitrarily change the customs and existing systems of the First Land. The Empire will find a balance point that can not only allow the Empire to complete its absolute rule over Ionia, but also allow the First Land to
The people of the land will maintain their original way of life. You Ionians will not be reduced to third-class people. Your status will always be the same as the Noxians.
Those who love nature and protect balance should still love nature and protect balance. Those who are vegetarians all day long should be allowed to continue to be vegetarians. Those who are unwilling to wield swords should be kept away from the battlefield. Those who are willing to use courage and ability to fight for wealth should be given to them.
His chance of gaining military glory,
I like the way of life of the Ionians very much. Perhaps in the future this beautiful land will become a place for Noxians to retire. In this case, I will naturally not let the destruction of the empire tarnish the beauty of the newly born land.
with holiness,
I will conquer you openly on the battlefield with swords and flowers. After you choose to surrender, I will give you enough status and respect, and absorb you to become a member of the Noxus Empire. In the end, we will become compatriots who watch and help each other.
Mortal enemies, this is the future of this war."
It was hard to imagine how the young man in his twenties could say these majestic words. For half the day, I only had a dizzy feeling - it seemed that there was nothing wrong with joining the Noxus Empire.
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"I have to say that your words make it difficult for people to muster the will to resist."
Shaking for a long time, I picked up the tea cup and took a sip, only to find that the scented tea had become cold.
"I came alone this time to convey goodwill to the sect in advance. As long as the Kinkou Temple remains neutral and does not participate in any resistance to the empire, there will be no disasters, and the empire will not interfere with your actions to balance the two worlds...
You can convey my meaning to the contemporary Twilight Eye through this secret letter in advance, and I think he will make the wisest decision."
Standing up, Lester took out the secret letter he had prepared and handed it into Banri's hand.
"I'm always waiting for the visit of the Big Three of Balance. It will take about half a day. No need to send it off.
Syndra, let's go."
After the neighing of the dragon birds disappeared from the sky, it took half a day to find Yedie, briefly explained Lester's purpose, and then handed the secret message into Yedie's hands.
Ye Die put away the secret letter and smiled bitterly.
"I didn't expect that the great commander of the empire, Lester, would actually have such a relationship with our Balance Sect. I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse..."
Half a day also sighed.
"Let the coach decide whether it is a blessing or a curse. At least Lester's attitude is quite friendly. This letter is of great importance. You must carefully deliver the letter to the Eye of Twilight."
