Integrated Freljord

Since arriving in Freljord—or perhaps since freeing the Hextech—Lux had been consciously suppressing the martial spirit of Freljord.

With Karya around, Lux knew very well the effects of an overabundance of martial spirit. At this stage, where walls were being built high, kings were crowned slowly, and internal cultivation was prioritized, Lux had to ensure that Freljord would not develop the mindset of "resorting to force for everything."

For the Hextech, magic should have been used for construction. Lux freed them from the Nullstone Prison, and while teaching them the basic theories of magic, she also led them in construction. This was precisely to prevent them from directly realizing the destructive power of organized Spellcasters.

Although with Lux around, the Hextech should not have gotten out of control, Freljord's focus was on development. If everyone realized their own martial prowess at this time, it was uncertain whether the Hextech could keep their minds on development and construction.

As early as ten years ago, when Freljord's industries began to become complete, the Northern Territory had the capability to mobilize its military machine. However, under Lux's diligent guidance and suppression, the attention of the Fosberons remained focused on development.

This was because, from a developmental perspective, Freljord was successful, and people always develop a path dependency on success.

Thanks to the Hextech, Freljord encountered no significant stagnation during the full fourteen years of development. Even the large-scale absorption of immigrants proceeded without major ripples, thanks to the efforts of the functionaries.

Now, Freljord had finally cultivated its internal strength, and the new generation of students had reached the age of vigor.

If the Imperial Capital had proceeded steadily, and Jarvan IV had undertaken internal reforms with the might of Noxus's collapse, Lux would have continued to develop alongside him. But since Jarvan