Draven's Axes Couldn't Match the Black Rose

Armed with weapons, they are no match; unarmed, they are even less effective.

Draven was exhausted; after a few moves, he was completely drained, and one of his mustache tufts was even shaved off.

"Damn it, how did you learn Lord Kled's technique? I've never seen anyone else use it before!"

"That's what he taught me."

"You can learn his strength? I think it's called Uniform Strength."

You think I'm as stupid as you?!

"Haha, alright, since I can't learn it but you have, I admit defeat."

Draven laughed a few times, his attitude completely changed, as if he were a different person.

Riven seemed quite used to him like this and wasn't surprised at all. "You did something amazing!"

"It's nothing special. I just want them to grow up and play for Noxus."

"That's after you grew up; the achievements before that were yours are all thanks to you."

"Hey Riven, how come you're so talkative now? You weren't a talkative person before. Is it because of him?" Draven looked at me.

"Yes, it's because of Yasuo!"

"That's interesting! To be able to drastically change the personality of our Blood Warrior, I really wonder what abilities he has!"

"You can't even beat me, so don't be surprised. Yasuo could take you down with one hand!"

"Okay, okay, you're right. Women forget their old friends when they meet the one they love."

The rosy light shone on Riven's face, and nothing seemed amiss; if it were daytime, she would definitely have blushed.

This is something I'm also very curious about: she can casually say she likes me, but she blushes when others say the same thing.

"This isn't the place to talk, let's go somewhere else."

"Okay, but I can't let you go back. They're all children, and you exude too much murderous intent."

"You just said you'd make them serve Noxus when they grow up, but they can't even tolerate a hint of murderous intent. How can they serve?"

"It's before we grow up!" Draven blurted out, displaying a rather roguish air.

We laughed it off and naturally wouldn't hold it against him. Since Darius's brother had taken over the house Darius gave us, we should ask for something else when we meet again.

After leaving the execution ground, Draven chatted for a few minutes before heading back. Riven and I found a place to stay in the city, which was quite comfortable.

"I never imagined Draven was such a kind person, taking in so many orphans, and it looks like there will be even more in the future." My perception of him was completely overturned.

"I never expected Noxus's most infamous executioner to do something like this. I doubt even Darius could have imagined it," Riven said with a laugh.

"I thought you would have noticed something; it seems you two have a pretty good relationship."

"That's not bad? We fight almost every time we meet. At first, I was no match for him, then we could fight to a draw, and now I've surpassed him!"

"Maybe it won't be long before you surpass me." I'm very confident in Riven's growth rate; she learns any move very quickly and thoroughly.

"No, we're together every day, and we're exposed to the same things every day."

"But top students and struggling students are both taught by the same Teacher."

"Haha, what you said makes sense, then I'll have to work harder! It's a pity we didn't even get to stay in the home that was supposed to be ours for one night." Riven recalled today's events with a hint of regret.

"Actually, those big houses aren't suitable for us. A small house like this is just right. We can come back anytime and stay for a few days without needing anyone to take care of it."

"Yeah! Let's go buy a small house tomorrow!"

"No rush, we can buy it when we have more free time. Besides, I think Ionia is a better place to live."

"Okay, whatever you say!"

The night in the Immortal Fortress was far from peaceful, filled with various noises and sounds of fighting. However, compared to the cold winds of Freljord, these sounds were nothing.

The night passed peacefully, and we set off at dawn. Although that's what I wanted to say, it wasn't actually the case.

When I got up at dawn to leave, I suddenly noticed a rose pattern on the door, which wasn't there before I went to sleep the night before!

Riven recognized the emblem immediately; it was the symbol of the Black Rose, the organization she had personally led to eradicate. "Black Rose! How is this possible! Wasn't that organization already destroyed?"

"You're oversimplifying things. How could a secret organization that has existed for countless years be wiped out by a single raid?"

"What do you mean? You mean the Pale Lady is still alive?"

"Yes, let's talk as we walk. It seems she doesn't welcome us."

Back in Ionia, I told Swain about LeBlanc, and he relayed it to Darius and other high-ranking officials, but I didn't tell Riven.

Now the Black Rose pattern appeared before us. I didn't know what LeBlanc meant, and I didn't want to get involved with her, so I hurriedly left the Immortal Fortress.

I told Riven about this on the way, and also told her the details of the coup.

Besides surprise, Riven was mostly confused. "If LeBlanc is so powerful, why did she allow the Black Rose to be besieged by us?"

"I don't know. Maybe she's purging from within, or maybe the Black Rose members you killed were all stand-ins."

"What a terrifying woman. We'd better not provoke her."

"The Immortal Fortress has always been a hotbed of intrigue; let's try to come here less often in the future."

That being said, I still feel that LeBlanc no harm. Perhaps she recognized me, and the emblem on the door was her way of greeting me!

Otherwise, she could easily launch a sneak attack while we're asleep. With her skills, even if we noticed, we might not have time to defend ourselves.

What happened next further convinced me of this.

The exact same thing happened when we arrived in the second town, and then in the third town as well.

Silently, without launching an attack, they simply imprinted a rose on the inside of the door.

Riven was getting annoyed. "Why is she so persistent? If she wants revenge, why doesn't she just come out in the open?"

"Don't worry, let's go to the next place and stay with her all night, then see if she shows up!"

We found a place to stay nearby. In order to see her true colors, we didn't sleep that night. After turning off the lights, we stared straight at the door, but no one appeared until dawn.

And on the door panel, another Black Rose has appeared!

This is unbelievable!

"Next time, let's leave the lights on and see if she comes out!"

We set off listlessly, and by the time we reached the next town it was noon. We ate something quick and then took a nap, eagerly awaiting the arrival of night!