A Boring Journey

I told Darius about the plan, and after listening, he didn't offer any opinion, but instead asked Swain:

"What do you think, buddy?"

"The idea is good, but it can't be implemented. ◦•●◉✿ ✿◉●•◦"

"Hahaha... just as I thought!"

"Don't jump to conclusions so quickly. Fiora has already gone to Demacia, and we also have people in Freljord, Ionia, Shurima. All you need to do is show sincerity."

"Sincerity must be exchanged for sincerity. If I could unite different regions with just a few words, why would I need to wage war?"

"The war you started is different from the current one. Now, all regions are in crisis, and in the face of a common enemy, everyone has no choice but to unite."

Upon hearing my words, Darius closed his eyes, leaned back in his chair, and seemed lost in thought.

After a moment of contemplation, he opened his eyes. "Let's travel around to different places!"

"Of course, if you agree to the alliance, I'll head to Demacia right away."

"I said this trip wasn't for negotiations, it was for travel."

"Travel? At this crucial moment?"

"Yes, just the two of us. But don't worry, Camille can't conquer all the regions in a short time; her power is limited."

I have no idea what Darius is up to; why did he suddenly make such a request?

However, I'm already used to his personality and know he won't do anything meaningless.

"Okay, so where do you plan to go first?"

Let's go to Demacia.

"If I come along, it shouldn't bother you, right?"

LeBlanc came with me and now wants to come with us.

Darius nodded, completely unconcerned that he didn't know LeBlanc.

Before we left, he changed his clothes, dressing like a businessman, and also found two sets of clothes for the two of us:

"Come on, you two change into these too. We are three jewelers on this trip."

"I don't need it." LeBlanc transformed herself, using magic to change into a new set of clothes.

And so, the three of us formed a small caravan and headed to Demacia under the guise of buying jewelry.

LeBlanc and I chatted about this and that the whole way, while Darius followed quietly behind, completely unnoticed, until we entered Demacia and she finally spoke her first words:

"The Nullstone in Demacia is really annoying. If I weren't with you guys, I probably would never have come here."

"Haha, you have to go through everything! Madam, may I ask your name? Would you mind telling me?"

"What a dignified Great General! He only remembered me after walking all this way."

"We're about to enter Demacia. If I don't even know my own teammates' names, it'll arouse suspicion, haha..."

"I am LeBlanc, call me whatever you like."

"LeBlanc... why does that name sound so familiar? Are you some kind of noblewoman?"

"Black Rose."

Darius was slightly surprised to hear these four words, but he quickly calmed down:

"No wonder that name sounded familiar, it's the Pale Lady. If even someone of your caliber is willing to help, perhaps the alliance Ezreal mentioned really could come true, haha..."

"My willingness to help is because of Ezreal, and has nothing to do with your alliance."

"All right..."

Because we were traveling in secret, I didn't tell Fiora, and Darius arranged the entire itinerary.

He led us through several towns, acting just like a jeweler, single-mindedly acquiring all sorts of jewelry.

Five or six days passed in this way, and we arrived at the Demacia army's encampment: Irondale.

This is a rather ancient fortress, and like Delverhold, it is a strategically important pass.

I thought Darius was finally going to meet Jarvan, Garen, and other Demacia leaders, but it turns out he just wandered around the perimeter and then planned to leave.

"Alright, we should head to Freljord."

"Did we come to Demacia just to buy jewelry?"

"Otherwise what?"

"... Okay, I'll do as you say."

I showed enough patience that Darius would eventually do something meaningful.

Leaving Demacia, we headed north to Freljord, where Camille had not yet attacked and remained intact.

However, even if attacked, it wouldn't have a significant impact on the nomadic people, since towns are scarce and people live in tents.

Before reaching the Avarosa tribe, we passed through several scattered tribes, where Darius traded some worthless goods with the locals for the jewelry he had acquired in Demacia.

This is a losing proposition, and it's clear that's not his real purpose, but I can't figure out what he's trying to do.

Upon arriving in Avarosa, Darius did not linger. He simply circled the outskirts and left, his next destination being Winter's Claw in the east.

The Winter's Claw have no fixed abode and are always migrating, but I know of one place they frequent: the forest that seals Volibear.

However, Darius didn't look for Jarvan and Ashe, nor did he look for Sejuani. He wandered around and looked around as before, and then ended his journey.

For about twenty days, we did nothing but exchange jewelry. The only good news was that Warwick successfully persuaded Uncle Wolf to join the coalition against Camille.

Seeing Darius preparing to return to Delverhold, I couldn't hold back any longer and directly questioned him:

"Can you tell me your purpose? I haven't said a word the whole way, and I've wasted more than twenty days with you like this."

You think it's a waste, but I've gained a lot.

"What did you gain? You exchanged all the gold coins we took when we set out for jewelry, and then exchanged the jewelry for ordinary ores. What was your gain?"

"Your resentment is hindering your understanding. Although you don't seem to be complaining, you're not agreeing with me either. This limbo is a waste of time."

"I truly have no resentment. I know you. Tell me, what did you gain?"

"Hehe, haven't you noticed the rumors people are spreading?"

"Rumors? Where are you referring to?"

"People everywhere are the same; they don't believe in this alliance..."

Darius carefully recalled everything he had seen and heard on the road. He had an excellent memory and remembered all the towns and tribes he had passed through very clearly, including the words people spoke.

His reminder did indeed make me realize some problems: people in different regions have been in a state of confrontation for many years, and even when facing the same enemy, they are unwilling to unite sincerely.

Of course, this is just the opinion of the people. As long as leaders like Ashe, Sejuani, and Jarvan are willing to unite, there won't be any problems!

When facing the Vastaya and the Void, we used every possible method to unite the people. We cannot give up just because the process was difficult!