Irelia wasn't stupid. She had realized this too:
"I'm not a worthy leader. I don't have your composure, much less your strategy. From the perspective of an enemy, whatever your motives, you used force to shatter the peace here. I can't approve of that. But from another angle, you're a conqueror, and what you're doing now is already quite merciful."
Swain's gaze held a hint of admiration. "It seems you finally understand the situation. So, are you willing to submit to Noxus?"
"Whether I'm willing or not doesn't matter. I can speak for very few people. Those who stayed until tonight instead of retreating are all determined to fight to the death. Unless you can overwhelm us completely or withdraw, a bloody battle will be unavoidable."
"A bloody battle?" Swain closed his eyes, lost in thought. After a long while, he slowly opened them. "You may return. Casualties are unavoidable, but I'll do my best to display overwhelming strength and make you submit."
"You're letting me go? Wouldn't it be more advantageous to keep me here?"
"I'm afraid Zhao Xin wouldn't agree."
"What?! Who did you say wouldn't agree?!" Irelia suddenly grew agitated.
Actually, she and I were in the same boat. I'd been discovered as soon as I arrived, which was why Swain had brought me up.
But this was troublesome, because Irelia was sensitive about Zhao Xin. She'd reacted the same way last time Riven mentioned him.
I hurried into the main tent. "We meet again, General Swain. Though you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not Zhao Xin, but Yasuo."
After saying that, I watched Swain nervously, afraid he'd expose me. Fortunately, he played along. "My apologies, Yasuo. It's only been a short time since we last met, but you seem to have grown much stronger. Your