The King's Matchmaking

Jarvan ascended the throne under special circumstances, without a grand ceremony; many people didn't even attend, including the elderly Sage Tabor and the rarely seen Tiana. 🍓☯ 🍧🐊

Now the two of them have come together to pay homage to the new king and swear allegiance.

The Sage Tabor slept all day long, and according to the current head of the family, Duru Tabor, the old Sage had no idea that a war had broken out.

Tiana is stunning. Like Lux, she has captivating long blonde hair, a sophisticated and dignified dark brown dress, and an elegant wide-brimmed hat.

What surprised me most was that, as Garen's aunt, she looked incredibly young, with smooth, flawless skin and not a single wrinkle on her face!

If no one introduced her, I would definitely think she was Garen's sister, let alone his aunt, and even younger than Lux!

"Greetings, Your Majesty King IV. On behalf of the House of Lightshield, I pledge my utmost loyalty... Demacia, live on forever!"

Tiana said a lot of loyal things, but I didn't listen carefully; my attention was all on her appearance. Riven did the same, and she couldn't keep a secret:

"She's so beautiful! Is she really Garen's aunt? She looks younger than me." Riven tried to keep her voice down, but she was still heard.

Many people dream of eternal youth, but when you actually have it, you'll feel panicked, first and foremost because you have to endure the strange looks from others.

"Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean that. I really think you're very beautiful."

Tiana smiled, becoming even more captivating. "I know you meant no harm, and besides, you're one of the heroes who protected Demacia this time, right? I'm incredibly grateful!"

"Don't mention it, we're friends with Jarvan. Oh, should we call him Your Majesty now?" Riven's words amused everyone.

The Sage Tabor walked shakily to Jarvan. He refused the help of others, bowed alone, and took a long time to finish his oath of allegiance.

Besides congratulating him, he also brought a prophecy for Jarvan: Great heroes never stop, and magnificent barriers are born from fire.

The Tabor Family analyzed this and concluded that it was a prophecy for Jarvan, that he was the hero, and that "never stopping" meant he should continue to hone his skills and not be content with the palace.

As for the magnificent barrier being reborn from the ashes, no one knows what that means; it probably means that something good will happen after some calamity.

Jarvan has just become king, and Demacia is in dire need of rebuilding. If he leaves now, who will take charge? This is a concern shared by everyone present.

Jarvan didn't hesitate for a moment. It was clear that he disliked life in the palace. Apart from his martial arts skills, he was not good at governing a country.

"General Garen has just stepped down from his post in the Dauntless Vanguard Legion, so I'll trouble you to take care of the affairs of Demacia for me. Until I return, everything is up to you!"

"Your Majesty, how could I possibly handle state affairs? This..."

Garen was in a dilemma. He didn't think he had the ability, but refusing outright would seem like he was making excuses.

"General, don't be modest. You're definitely stronger than me. If you feel you can't handle it alone, then let Lady Fiora help you. She happens to be free."

Upon hearing this, Fiora gave an ambiguous look, reluctant yet unable to refuse, since she had just stepped down as the head of the family and had nothing else to do but hone her swordsmanship.

"Then I can only do my best," she said helplessly.

"With the two major Demacia families governing together, I believe no one will be dissatisfied. However, what I'm most concerned about is the handling of the mage; I hope you can resolve this appropriately."

"I also have something I'm concerned about," Tiana then added.

"Please speak, sir."

How old is Your Majesty this year?

"I left the palace in the year 290 of the German calendar, and now it is the year 307 of the German calendar. Two seventeens, and I am thirty-four years old."

"The House of Lightshield is different from the four of us; it has always been a single-lineage family. When do you plan to return this time?"

"This..."

Jarvan already knew what Tiana meant; she simply wanted him to leave behind a bloodline—to put it bluntly, to prevent him from dying out there and causing the House of Lightshield to end.

"In my opinion, you don't need to rush out. Finding a suitable woman to marry is the most important thing."

"I haven't thought about that yet, and besides, I've been away from Demacia for so long, I haven't found anyone I like."

"The Laurent Family, Crownguard, and Dali families have many beautiful and elegant girls, and now that there's no longer any concern about magic, the Tabor Family has many lovely daughters as well."

"But..."

"If you feel this is too unfamiliar, I'll send someone to fetch the children from a few families right now; I'm sure that will satisfy you."

Tiana took this matter very seriously and didn't give Jarvan any room to argue.

The House of Lightshield has served the House of Lightshield for generations, and their relationship is far stronger than any blood oath; they genuinely care for each other.

Jarvan understood that if he didn't agree to the request from the head of the House of Lightshield, he probably wouldn't be able to leave.

"Thank you for your help."

"Your Majesty is too kind. I will send people to prepare immediately."

Although she said she had sent people to prepare, Tiana simply waved her hand outside, and the servants immediately went to relay the message. It seems she had been prepared for a long time, and this was her purpose for coming today.

After saying these words, Tiana took her seat and saw Darius sitting down, who was looking at her with a sly expression.

"Noxus, with a scar on your left eye and white hair at your temples, are you General Darius?"

"I never imagined that the head of the House of Lightshield would be such a stunningly beautiful woman. Considering your age, it's truly heartbreaking."

Tiana, unperturbed by Darius's teasing, laughed instead.

"It's not as exaggerated as you think. Although I'm Garen's aunt, we're the same age, and I'm probably a few years younger than you, General."

"I'm so sorry, although it's embarrassing to say it in front of so many people, but you've captivated me at first sight."

The first sentence wasn't a big deal, but this sentence made people lose face, especially Garen, whose face showed a hint of anger. It was clear that Darius's words had offended him.

Demacia is a country that values etiquette, which is quite different from the free-spirited nature of Noxus.

However, Tiana herself wasn't angry, it wasn't anyone else's place to react. Her expression remained unchanged. "Is the General still not married?"

"I only have one lover, Noxus, but after meeting you, I have another."

"That's a pity. I only have one lover, and that's Demacia, no more, no less."

Riven, completely confused, quietly asked me, "What are they talking about?"

"This is the romance of two patriots."

"Uh, so loving one's country is the same as loving a person?"

As we were talking, the House of Lightshield's daughter arrived.