Putting the Greater Good First

Now that we know the exact timing of the Vastaya army's attack, we no longer need to be on high alert. At the same time, we should prepare our response as soon as possible. 😡💚 🐊☜

After daybreak, I convened another meeting to prepare for the allocation of troops based on intelligence. Our strongmen are not as numerous as the Vastaya, so only by making reasonable allocations can we resist the attack.

The first priority is to deal with the four assassins and protect the people's safety, because stabilizing the rear is of utmost importance.

Rebeca has already said that she will deal with Iloza, and given her understanding of the enemy, there's nothing to worry about.

Dukao has been relentlessly pursued by Vayne. Although Vayne hasn't shown herself yet, Irelia told me that Vastaya's corpse was discovered in the north, which was likely her doing.

If Dukao appears, Vayne will be our secret ally.

Poppy will handle Poppy's side. The two have been rivals for hundreds of years, and now it's time to settle old scores and new grudges!

Considering Jhin's unpredictability, I asked Tristana to help, and the little one was more than happy to oblige.

Jinx is a formidable opponent; she stirs up trouble everywhere and rarely appears in public. Camille has dealt with her several times and decided to arrest her herself.

Because there were too many people to protect, in order to deal with any emergencies, I had the remaining Yordle hide and defend themselves in various places to ensure safety.

However, Kled didn't want to take on this task; he wanted to face the enemy head-on!

There's no need to elaborate on Aatrox from the north; both he and Riven are people I need to face. Add to that the powerful Syndra and the other twenty-odd Vastaya, and I'll need a few strong allies.

I looked around at everyone and finally decided to have the Sword Saint, Wukong, Irelia, Kindred, and representatives from other factions in Ionia help out.

Zed, Kayn, and Alanta in the East will be left to the Kinkou Order. The Order of the Shadow and the Order of Shadows are bound to clash, and all grudges will be settled in this battle.

In addition, considering the characteristics of the enemy, I assigned Talon, Ivern, Lee Sin, and the Vastaya to that position.

Talon's swift assassination tactics can deal with Rhaast and prevent him from growing stronger in battle.

Ivern's regenerative abilities can counter Bai Juen's Steel Claws, reducing the damage he takes.

The Vastaya were originally of average combat strength, but after being enhanced by the Vastaya Xerath, they were fully capable of dealing with the Vastaya. Since there were too many enemies, it was safer to send Lee Sin along.

Whether we can avenge the invasion depends on everyone's abilities.

Finally, there's Azir in the east. Based on the principle of settling battles and grudges together, this should rightfully be left to Varus and his group, but I always feel their fighting strength is a bit lacking.

Sylas and Zhao Xin are very strong, while the strength of Azir and Xerath remains a mystery. Varus would definitely be no match for them in a one-on-one fight.

Although the Piltover team was very brave, apart from Camille, the others would find it difficult to fight the Vastaya head-on, especially since the enemy had at least twenty Vastaya warriors.

Now only Kled and Jax remain, and this important task must be entrusted to the rest of them.

Just as I finished making arrangements and was about to let everyone disperse, another helper arrived— Sivir.

She wore Dark Green and Gold Armor, a crown, and carried Khopesh, looking almost exactly like Shetaka.

She smiled slightly at me, "How could I be absent from something like this? I'm one of the Seven Kings of the Light Organization!"

"Thank you, your arrival was crucial!"

Sivir came alone. It seems she left the child with Calista. She was still angry with me when we parted not long ago, but now she understands to prioritize the greater good, which moves me deeply.

I was just worried that Varus and the others wouldn't be strong enough, but with Sivir, things are different. She's the reincarnation of Ascended Empress, so she already has the upper hand in terms of appearance!

Rebeca was stunned. She hadn't expected Sivir and Shetaka to look so alike; if you ignored their personalities, they were practically the same person.

"You... you're Sivir?"

"Yes, you must be Lady Rebeca. I saw you in the Ascension Realm; you are fatally beautiful."

"This is amazing! It's just like seeing Shetaka!"

"After all, that's my ancestor, so it's normal to look like him, haha. Let's find somewhere else to talk; everyone's waiting!"

After the people separated, they went about their preparations. Now that they knew the enemy's deployment and had taken countermeasures, everyone seemed quite relaxed.

Of course, I know that this relaxed demeanor is a deliberate act; no one would be so composed when facing the Vastaya!

The Ascended gathered together again, and these old friends who hadn't seen each other for a thousand years still had endless things to talk about, even though they were together every day.

When Rebeca saw Khopesh again, she couldn't help but marvel at its sharpness:

"Shetaka used this Khopesh to kill countless Void Creatures back then, and it still looks terrifying now."

"Unfortunately, I can't unleash its true power; I can only use it for swinging and summoning Light Element Strength."

"Being able to control it is already quite a Khopesh. Unlike other Ascended Weapon, no one else has ever been able to use it."

"Yes, I'm honored! I'll make good use of it!"

"Your personality is much gentler than Shetaka's. When we were together before, she told me some tips on using Khopesh. I'll teach you in a bit!"

"Let's not wait any longer, let's start now!"

"You need to let me think. It happened more than two years ago, and I can't remember many of the details."

Rebeca drew a few circles on her head as she spoke, making everyone laugh. She looked very young, but she spoke like an old lady.

But I dare not say that, otherwise her ring blade might be at my neck in the next second, or even less than a second!

Djis looked around and then asked, "Queen, I heard from Yasuo that you were with Calista, but I haven't seen her."

"Um... she had other things to do, so I didn't call her, haha." Sivir an awkward laugh.

"By the way, thank you so much, Queen, for saving us. Otherwise, Oken and I probably wouldn't be alive to fight anymore."

"Help? When did I ever save you?"

Djis was taken aback. "Not long ago in Shurima, Oken and I were imprisoned. Wasn't it you who rescued us?"

"Haha, you must be mistaken. I've been in Ionia time, I've never been back to Shurima."

Oken's eyes widened. "Impossible! I clearly saw you save us! How could I mistake my own Queen!"

"You've really mistaken me for someone else. I never went back to Shurima; I've been taking care of you... In short, I didn't save you."

Sivir wanted to say that she had been taking care of the children, but perhaps fearing it would cause trouble, she didn't continue. However, she flatly denied going to Shurima.

This is interesting. Since Sivir said she definitely hadn't been there, then who was the one who saved Djis and Oken?

The answer is obvious: Shetaka!