Prepare to Make a Move!

Karya detailed his plan.

After learning of Karya's entire plan, Lux felt a subtle sense of familiarity.

This seemingly bizarre and unreliable plan felt like something she had heard many times in the stories of Setaqa that Karya had told her?

As for the results... at least in the stories, they were successful every time.

And, when she thought about it carefully, considering the habits and characteristics of the nobility, the plan seemed exceptionally reliable?

Her emotions a bit complicated, Lux pinched her temples and let out a long sigh...

"Karya, tell me the truth, weren't you a detestable opportunistic politician in the past?" Lux felt like she had boarded a pirate ship, her tone laced with helplessness. "Compared to your plan, even Dili, who likes to take risks, seems kind and pure!"

However, facing Lux's accusation, Karya appeared unashamed.

"Is there something wrong with my plan?" Karya scoffed. "Tell me, which part is unreliable?"

"...They're all quite reliable."

"And if the plan goes smoothly, won't the outcome be very good?" Karya continued. "And a happy ending for everyone?"

"It would be very good. The schemers would be punished, the innocent protected, and I would be free—" Lux drew out her words. "But that's not the point?! This plan is full of lies!"

"Having these good results is enough!" Karya's tone was cheerful, showing no sign of guilt. "Great achievers are not bound by minor details, and... who says it has to be lies?"

"Not lies?"

"Do as I say," Karya emphasized again. "Even your family will come to support you."

"I'm still a bit uneasy."

"A respected thinker once said that the best way to open a window is to suggest lifting the roof, and then people will compromise and ask to open a window themselves," Karya explained. "When things are heading towards lifting the roof, everyone will feel that opening a window is actually quite good."

"Well said, Karya," Lux said, clapping her hands expressionlessly. "But have you considered that it would mean I wouldn't see my parents or friends for a long time? My reputation would be in tatters? Even some hidden conflicts would be brought out into the open?"

"Regarding that—" Karya drew out his words. "Don't worry, they're still young. This is just a temporary separation, and after all, separation is for a better reunion!"

"..."

"As for reputation, do you care about it?" Karya continued in that matter-of-fact tone. "That thing can only be your shackles. I only understood this after becoming one of the Darkin—and by the way, 'Darkin' is a derogatory term most of the time."

"..."

"As for conflicts, whether they are brought out or not, they are always there. Giving the nobility a little sense of crisis can also help alleviate the pressure on the commoners! I'm not really trying to escalate the conflict, just giving the noble lords a reminder."

"..."

"How about this, I can tell you another little secret," Karya said mysteriously. "Light mages can elementalize—do you know how fast light is?"

"???"

"If you master the technique of light elementalization, even if you're a thousand miles away, returning to Demacia will only take the blink of an eye!" Karya stated confidently. "Follow my plan, and once you complete your cultivation, you can return to Demacia, rescue your uncle from the Shadow Realm, and then begin saving this country!"

"But I can also do that in Demacia—"

"Here, you'll only sink deeper into the quagmire of the nobility," Karya shattered Lux's last delusion. "Even your aunt has to marry that Magic Seeker legion commander. The problems of Demacia cannot be completely solved from within Demacia; you won't be able to act freely!"

"...Fine!" After a moment of silence, Lux finally nodded through gritted teeth. "Then I'll do as you say!"

Convinced, Lux began preparations for the plan.

First, the person she wanted to see was Sona.

Karya did not hide anything and revealed his entire plan to Sona.

Upon learning of the plan, Sona was as dumbfounded as Lux had been—she instinctively voiced her opposition.

"This is impossible! The Illuminati would never allow such a situation to occur." Sona was stunned by Karya's audacity. "The Silencers are the most mysterious group within the Illuminati; how could they be as bold as you say?"

"They will!" Karya appeared confident. "The background of the Illuminati is not as simple as you think!"

"But this is still too dangerous," Sona insisted. "Leaving Demacia... it's simply too risky!"

"Perhaps Lux will also go to Ionia!" Karya was prepared for Sona's opposition. "Don't worry, with me here, Lux will be absolutely fine—and, think about your simulation training. Runeterra is dangerous, but not for her."

Sona blinked.

It seemed... that was true?

"Besides, you also know that staying in Demacia as nobility, there are many things you can't do," Karya continued his persuasion. "Moreover, you don't want Eno to die in the Nullstone Prison, do you?"

"Then... alright!" Sona hugged Lux tightly. "I'll inform Mother—you must be careful too!"

"Don't worry," Lux patted Sona's shoulder. "Although it might take some time to return to Demacia openly, if everything goes smoothly, sneaking back won't be a problem!"

And so, under Karya's silver tongue, Lux gained her first accomplice.

Even though Sona was very reluctant to see Lux leave, she ultimately chose to help.

The first step of preparation was complete!

After bidding farewell to Sona, Lux quickly got up and went to the Nullstone Prison once more.

Unlike before, Lux did not gain entry to the Nullstone Prison smoothly this time.

Although the prison guards recognized her, they no longer allowed her to enter.

"It's the Marshal's order," the Magic Seeker guard said in a low voice, putting on a helpless expression. "Miss, please forgive us, but there's nothing we can do."

"I see..." Lux sighed with a hint of helplessness. "Alright, then do me a favor. Take this travelogue to Eno and get the book she has from me—that shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

"Miss... there's nothing we can do." The Magic Seeker guard had clearly been instructed. "The Nullstone Prison is sealed off from the outside. We can't pass any messages."

"You won't let me in, but you can't even deliver a book?" Lux's tone rose. "It's just a travelogue! Don't believe me? Take a look yourself!"

Lux usually had a cheerful demeanor, but now her eyebrows were practically bristling. The Magic Seeker guard immediately shut his mouth and obediently took the book.

Anyway... it's just a book.

Lady Tiana's attitude is very important.

Miss Luxanna's too!

The Magic Seeker guard hurried inside and then hurried back out. When he reappeared before Lux, the book in his hand had been swapped.

The book Lux brought had been given to Eno, and the travelogue Lux had left with Eno yesterday was brought out.

"Is this it?" The Magic Seeker guard handed the travelogue to Lux, confirming. "This one... Past Events of Green Tooth Peak?"

"That's right, it's this one!" Lux smiled. "Thank you!"

After thanking him, she turned and left without a moment's hesitation.

Seeing this, the Magic Seeker guard let out a breath of relief. Neither book showed any signs of magic, nor did they have any markings. It seemed Miss Luxanna really just wanted her book back.

Thank goodness!

Back at Crown Guard Manor, Lux returned the book to the study.

Tiana was also reading there today.

Upon seeing her aunt, Lux proactively apologized to Tiana. Although her expression showed a hint of reluctance, she stated that she would "observe the boundaries of nobility."

"Why, I have a feeling little Lux is planning something sneaky?" Tiana said with a smile. "Your auntie, you know, once disguised herself as a man and joined the army, so... if you're going to play little games, it's best to be discreet!"

Even though Lux was certain Tiana knew nothing about Karya's grand plan, just hearing that sentence made her heart nearly skip a beat.

Fortunately, thanks to years of "acting training," she showed no flaws on the surface. She sighed and put on a helpless expression, pouting at her aunt. "But you didn't have to use such drastic measures!"

Tiana laughed heartily at this, happily accepting Lux's "change of heart." She stood up and gave Lux a warm hug. "My dear, it's wonderful that you think this way. We are Crown Guards, born to nobility, so we must always be careful and maintain this honor."

"..."

"Our glory is inherited from our ancestors and will surely be passed down to our descendants," Tiana said softly. "Think of the bright side. At least you didn't experience a love that ended without a trace, like I did, right?"

Hearing Tiana say this, Lux's expression became slightly unnatural—fortunately, Tiana didn't see it.

After saying this, Tiana smiled slightly, released Lux, and picked up the book on the table again.

She was very confident.

Confident that her clever niece could distinguish between what was important and what wasn't, and confident that she could completely control the situation.

Even if Lux really wanted to play some little games, they were destined to be meaningless.

A young girl who could be swayed by emotions and act impulsively was still too naive.

Lux wanted to deceive her?

In another three thousand years, maybe!