The crimson raindrop emblem is the symbol of the Blood Shadow Legion.
At this moment, on the roads of Noxus, a silent procession is slowly advancing.
Unlike other Noxus legions, the entire army of tens of thousands moved with remarkable quietness, with almost no noise other than the sound of their footsteps.
The soldiers were eerily quiet, neither whispering nor celebrating their victory; a single glance conveyed the oppressive force of an iron-willed army.
Every soldier's eyes were filled with confidence and pride as they watched the battle flag with the raindrop emblem flutter in the wind and slowly march forward.
Some Noxus residents, along with spies mingling in the crowd, watched this unusual scene and began to discuss it amongst themselves.
"These guys are eerily quiet, like the Demacia army. Compared to the usual chaotic armies, this is definitely more imposing."
"Of course! I only glanced at it and felt suffocated. I heard they just won a victory on the front lines; they should be happy."
"We can only be truly happy when we return to the capital. It's said that the Grand Commander has ordered a grand reward for the Blood Shadow Legion's great victory; it should be quite a spectacle then."
"It's said that the Blood Shadow Legion possesses incredibly powerful alchemical potions. Perhaps the Grand Commander will eventually distribute them widely, giving us commoners a chance to become powerful warriors."
"At that time, the whole world will belong to Noxus!"
The discussions from the outside world continued, always revolving around the Blood Shadow Legion's power and that mysterious alchemical potion.
All of this was overheard by Kelrak, who now possessed extraordinary physical abilities.
He appeared unmoved by the praise, but a slight smile played on his lips. For a Noxus general, nothing was more gratifying than leading a powerful army to victory.
The praise from the crowd for the Blood Shadow Legion pleased the army's commander; the recognition of the army he had personally managed for so many years was very gratifying.
As for other rumors, especially the supposedly secretive spying and whispers of the spies, Kelrak took them all in, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
'Just as the mage instructed, both the wise and powerful commander-in-chief and the secret organization behind him are eager to know everything.'
'Controlling all power is the instinct of all those in positions of authority, but... why can't I be in a position of authority?'
Human ambition grows exponentially with strength, and so did Kelrak.
Having witnessed Noxus's unparalleled military might and the ruthless tactics of its Grand Commander Swain, he had always only wanted to be a legion commander, hoping to earn more merits and bring more support to his family.
Now, with an opportunity to take things a step further presented before him, Kelrak is naturally not going to let it slip by.
Riding closer to a magnificent carriage in the center of the procession, Kelrak carefully rode alongside the carriage and spoke into it.
"My lord, we've reached Drekan and should arrive in the royal city by tomorrow night at the latest."
Drekan is the last city before the Immortal Bastion, and given the Blood Shadow Legion's marching speed, arriving tomorrow night shouldn't be difficult.
However, as instructed by the council, the main force of the Blood Shadow Legion could only stay in Drekan for rest and reorganization. Apart from the commander and some high-ranking officers who were allowed to enter the Immortal Bastion, the other soldiers were not allowed to move around.
Swain wasn't a fool. He sent his generals back with their troops to rest, firstly to find out as soon as possible why the Blood Shadow Legion's strength had increased so much, and secondly to see Kelrak's attitude.
If Kelrak had any other ambitions, Swain wouldn't mind joining forces with the other two to nip them in the bud.
Noxus had just ended the reign of a tyrannical emperor and didn't want any further turmoil.
"Okay, get ready. We can move out once we get to Drekan."
"As I predicted, those people will definitely come looking for you tonight to find out how you are doing."
Xu Xiao's voice rang out in the carriage, and after giving his instructions, he fell silent.
Upon hearing this, Kelrak's eyes gleamed, and he nodded solemnly, "I will follow your instructions, sir."
As the sun set, the Blood Shadow Legion set up camp in front of a city, but the city gates remained tightly shut.
At this moment, the city's main generals, accompanied by several important figures from the capital, stood atop the city wall, gazing at the army encamped in the distance.
Swain carefully observed the well-organized military camp in the distance, finally fixing his gaze on the depths of the camp.
A flash of red light appeared in his eyes, and as if receiving a signal, several crows circling in the sky flew towards the distant camp.
They had barely reached the airspace above the camp when several flashes of light appeared, and the crows circling in the sky were shot down by arrows, cawing wildly.
A single, fatal blow; the powerful kinetic energy of the attack tore even the crow, tainted by demonic power, to shreds, its mangled flesh falling to the ground.
Inside the camp, an archer wielding a large magical bow sheathed his weapon and gave a cold smile to the distant city.
Although he didn't know the crows were being manipulated, his senses, which far Superman, allowed him to see the flight paths of these magical crows.
'They all flew in from the direction of Drekan!'
Combining General Kelrak's instructions, the archer's eyes flashed with a cold light.
"You bastard! You really are eyeing the mage's potion! You're courting death! Humph!"
With their bows and arrows strapped to their backs, the archers continued their patrols within the army compound. There stood a tent far exceeding the specifications of a general's, their most important stronghold to guard.
The mage who granted them power hated being disturbed. Super soldiers like him, who could be granted magical powers, had their primary task to protect their opponents.
This is the most important thing that Kelrak also explained.
Meanwhile, atop the city of Drekan, Swain's face was ashen as he felt the connection to the Raven's Vision being forcibly torn apart by an external force—a feeling that was far from pleasant.
Since acquiring the power of the demon Raum, this was one of the few times he had suffered a setback at the hands of mortals.
"Looks like this is going to be troublesome." Darius, the burly man beside him, stepped forward; only he was qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with Swain.
"It's a bit tricky. The changes in the Blood Shadow Legion, and their loyalty, are unclear. It seems that changes have indeed occurred that even I couldn't have predicted."
Swain nodded; he didn't feel ashamed of his defeat.
Only by facing his own mistakes can he correctly judge his opponent; the Blood Shadow Legion's strength was somewhat beyond his expectations.
What are the plans for tonight?
"Execute this order, and I will personally lead the team. I will not allow any force that could potentially overthrow Noxus to exist!"