Pulling the Front Line Back

After weighing the pros and cons, everyone decided to follow Darius's plan, as there was no other way out. 🐸☆ ♢🍬

However, we cannot shrink the battlefront at the same time, as that would make it difficult to attend to all aspects; we can only deal with them one by one.

The Freljord people have just settled down, and under these circumstances, they can resume their previous nomadic lifestyle and try to deal with the Vastaya.

We haven't been able to contact Shurima, but the situation is similar to Freljord, so we can hold off for now.

Piltover is an isolated city, and the number of Vastaya is not large. Jinx is the only one who's a bit of a problem; just keep holding on.

The Ionia live too scattered, so we can only proceed step by step, spreading the news first to give everyone some mental preparation.

That leaves only Demacia and Noxus!

Since the two countries, Den and No, are located on the same continent, their orders are relatively easy to execute, and there are many teleportation portals between them. It would be better to start by traveling through these two places!

Jarvan immediately ordered a contraction of the battle lines, focusing on the fertile eastern plains and commanding all soldiers and civilians to converge there.

Aside from food, weapons, and some essential tools, everything else was discarded. In this life-or-death situation, all possessions were meaningless.

Swain also convened a council, announcing a state of wartime alert for the entire nation, urging everyone to set aside their differences and converge on Demacia.

Noxus has a complex political situation and may not be as efficient as Demacia, but given the shared disaster, a true alliance should be achieved soon.

Including Zaun and Piltover in the south, the three locations form a triangle, creating a mutually supportive relationship.

After discussing the operation, it's time to talk about combat strength. Right now, everyone is busy fighting and can't spare any more manpower. Only Gangplank can send some people, but the people of the Bilgewater are not strong enough to fight against the Vastaya.

After much deliberation, I realized that I was the only one who could make it work, along with the Kayle sisters for support. However, until they were fully assembled, we had to continue helping to protect Ionia.

After we finished discussing everything, I left with Kayle and Morgana because I wanted to introduce Sivir to them. I was confident that the three of them would get along well.

When I arrived at the Kinkou Order, I didn't find Sivir. Kennen told me she had left without saying where she was going.

This is a bit strange. Just two days ago I asked her to wait for me at the Kinkou Order, so why did she leave without a word? I needed her help at such an important time!

Then I remembered the baby in her arms; perhaps she avoided the battle to protect that child.

The more she avoided everyone, the more I felt that the child's background was unusual!

Morgana was a little disappointed, but Kayle didn't seem to care much. She had been silent ever since killing Meriel; at first I thought it was because of her injuries, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.

"What's wrong? Is something on your mind?"

"I'll never forget how Meriel looked at the end, her four wings outstretched, so arrogant. If it weren't for that mage's help, we would all have died there."

"She did die in the end, and it was only because we joined forces to break through her defenses that Ryze was able to succeed."

"Although Meriel is dead, there are still ten angels in the Angel City. If they join forces, we cannot withstand them."

"So you want to become like Meriel, to become Four-winged Angel?"

"Yes! Only when my sister and I both become Four-winged Angel can we defeat them!"

"That's a good idea! Do you have any ideas? See if I can help!"

"Now that you've awakened your Aspect Power, could you take us back to Mount Targon? It's the home of the angels; I think we can find clues there."

"Uh... but now... okay, let's go now!"

I initially didn't want to leave, given the current situation, but then I thought, what could I do alone?

Why not go to Mount Targon and see if Bard knows any secrets about the angels? If he can help Kayle and Morgana upgrade to Four-winged Angel, then the Vastaya won't be so scary!

I conveyed my intentions to Kennen, instructed them to assemble under Irelia's command, and then left.

When I arrived in Kalamanda, I asked the locals about the situation in Shurima and learned that it was very peaceful there and no fierce battles had taken place.

I heard when I went to Sun City last time that Azir led a group to fight the Vastaya, but there hasn't been any fighting yet. It seems the Vastaya have chosen to hide.

No wonder this place has the most Vastaya yet is relatively peaceful; it seems many people still don't want to clash with the royal bloodline.

After walking along the sea for a while, I sensed a different aura— the Mount Targon's Barrier!

I didn't notice it when I came with Ryze last time, but now I can sense it myself, I just don't know how to get in.

The first time, Ryze opened a barrier and let me in; the second time, Gora led me in. However, he didn't do anything special then. Did he just release his Aspect Power?

I tried unleashing the power of the War Aspect, and the barrier opened!

Outside, chaos reigned, but Mount Targon remained serene and beautiful.

The people of Willow Village remain industrious, and during this time they rebuilt their homes, leaving the land somewhat bare.

After the curse of reincarnation was lifted, most of the life here disappeared, leaving only those with self-awareness.

We ascended rapidly, and after what seemed like an eternity, we finally saw the dazzling starry sky. I knew we were almost at the summit!

Leona soon spotted us, greeted us, and led us to Bard.

After I explained my purpose, Bard pondered for a moment. He always needed to think things through before he could speak.

"Angels do indeed have higher forms; their mothers were Four-winged Angel."

"Is your mother Four-winged Angel?"

Kayle was surprised, clearly having never seen Michela with four wings before, but that was understandable, given that they had become Meriel's prisoners after their encounter.

"In even more ancient times, there were Six-winged Angel!"

Bard finally made things clear: there are three levels of angels. The most powerful are the Six-winged Angel, followed by the Four-winged Angel, and the ordinary ones are the two-winged angels.

Ordinary angels are the embodiment of light, but after upgrading to Four-winged Angel, they gain the power of fire, which is the flaming shield and flaming sword used by Meriel.

The most powerful are the Six-winged Angel. After upgrading to the highest level of Six-winged Angel, they will gain "Archangel Power," which allows them to forcibly command all angels!

In Bard's memory, he had only ever seen one Six-winged Angel, and that was a male angel. Later, he mysteriously disappeared, and from then on, the number of male angels gradually declined until they disappeared altogether.