I, Folyago, am the most devoted lover in Runeterra.

Most were civilians, lacking military training, morale, and fighting spirit; even the few strong individuals were disorganized and disorganized.

They pose absolutely no threat.

But in Swain's view, these were all superficial appearances.

What makes Ionia truly powerful is that it is so ancient and mysterious!

No one knows what secrets lie hidden in the deepest part of this land.

Ancient and mysterious means elusive and unpredictable.

And its antiquity and mystery mean that there are many powerful beings on this land who are difficult to understand.

As a legendary powerhouse, how could Swain not know that some powerful forces are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people?

For example, Du Ccao, he was a master who became a legend in the path of the assassin.

If circumstances allowed, Du Kekao was fully capable of killing all the generals of an army without anyone noticing.

Even if the situation is not right, the assassination attempt will be exposed.

Du Kekao also possessed the power to calmly kill hundreds of soldiers and then leave.

410 And you should know that Du Kekao is only the weakest of the legends; he hasn't even figured out the domain yet.

If Noxus were to encounter a powerful opponent like Illaoi, how many more people would they have to sacrifice to defeat her?

Ten thousand? Twenty thousand? Or more?

But what if... you encounter—God?

What should Noxus do next?

It must be said that there is a reason why Ionia has never experienced war since the Darkin War a thousand years ago.

Because no one knows what other mysteries this land holds.

Rushing into Ionia might result in losing a mouthful of teeth, which is a minor issue. However, encountering some terrifying beings and being outmaneuvered is a much bigger problem!

While legendary powerhouses are not commonplace, demigods are even rarer.

But if even one of them were willing to participate in the war, they would be capable of changing the course of the war.

Within the Noxian ranks, at this very moment, only Swain remains as a legendary powerhouse...

Since landing in Ionia, Swain's strategy has always been to "fight quickly" and "surprise attacks".

At the same time, we must remain cautious.

All of this, which seems contradictory, is actually not contradictory at all.

A swift and decisive battle is necessary to avoid provoking any terrifying entity.

Being cautious and prudent means immediately devising a reasonable strategy once you provoke these terrifying beings.

Now, what Swain had been worried about has finally happened.

And once such a thing happens, he has to handle it personally.

Without further hesitation, Swain immediately set off to provide support.

..........

In the village, the dark-skinned girl wandered aimlessly like a bewildered ghost.

She stared blankly at everything around her that had been destroyed because of the imbalance of her own energy.

Just then, a pair of soldiers dressed in black armor suddenly ran towards them from a distance.

Upon seeing this, a surge of malice suddenly rose from the girl.

Humans deserve to die!!!

Suddenly, pitch-black energy burst forth from the girl's fingertips once more.

Chapter 217, The Clash of Darkness and Death

At this moment, the girl was like a demon god wandering the human world, and all living things that appeared before her would be destroyed.

Before long, a dark streak of light appeared in the sky above the girl, and the light transformed into a figure.

With his pale, long hair and jet-black, elegant clothes, it was none other than Foygo.

He looked down and saw the girl using black energy to kill the Noxian soldiers.

"It turned out to be her."

Upon seeing this figure, a sudden realization flashed through Foygo's mind.

He was all too familiar with the girl's figure.

As one of the few mage heroes he possessed in his previous life, the girl was none other than Syndra, the Dark Sovereign.

Before becoming so-called "evil," everyone has a painful past that they would rather forget.

The same is true of the girl named Syndra.

Syndra was born into a family that favored sons over daughters. Her brother Ewald always mocked her, and her mother always gave more love to her brother Ewald.

Syndra's childhood was actually not happy.

In Runeterra, countless magical powers exist.

There are many ways to be called a strong person.

Even more extreme, some people wake up one day to find themselves suddenly awakened to some kind of "magic" or "divine power," instantly becoming beings who wield terrifying power.

Syndra is one of them.

The girl originally lived in a peaceful village until one day she suddenly awakened her potential.

—A potential to manipulate a near-infinite and terrifying power.

Her awakening of potential also led to the withering and decay of a sacred willow tree at the village entrance.

Therefore, when the girl's power first awakened, it had a negative impact on everything around her.

As a result, the innocent girl became an "outcast" and a "monster" in the eyes of the villagers.

The girl's power grew stronger day by day, reaching an almost terrifying level.

However, it seems that the girl does not have the ability to fully control this power.

Therefore, accidental injuries occur almost daily.

Just when the villagers could no longer bear it, a priest named Kornigan passed through the village and discovered Syndra's talent.

It seemed that they had seen Syndra's extraordinary talent, and the villagers had long since grown to despise Syndra.

So he had Kornigan take Syndra away and take her as his apprentice.

The priest Kornigan then built a temple near the village, where he taught Syndra the art of controlling her own power.

Unfortunately, Königgan miscalculated.

Syndra's power was far beyond his imagination.

The surge in power made Syndra's emotions extremely unstable, while Kornegan, with his limited knowledge, couldn't discern the source of this mysterious power within Syndra.

But he was absolutely certain that this was not magic—but something far more profound.

Syndra's power continues to grow, and the side effects of this power are becoming increasingly apparent.

Within this dark power, Kornigan sensed pain, despair, and a corrupting force.

Finally, the priest Kornigan saw the danger of the power within Syndra. When Kornigan realized he was no longer able to teach Syndra, the priest made a decision.

He believed that if Syndra's power continued to grow unchecked, one day Syndra would completely spiral out of control.

Therefore, he must take measures as soon as possible.

So one night, Konegan deceived Syndra.

Syndra, still just an innocent young girl, believed this wholeheartedly and even spontaneously cooperated with what Cornigan called "the magical ritual to help Syndra control her power."

Kornigan wanted to use a secret technique to put Syndra into a deep sleep and then seal her away in this dark underground.

However, as the magical ritual progressed, Kornigan underestimated the power emanating from Syndra.

Meanwhile, Syndra herself also realized the truth behind this magical ritual.

The anger of betrayal consumed the girl's heart, and the power within Syndra began to run rampant.

Unable to control this raging power, Kornigan could only resort to a last resort—to reinforce the seal with his own life.

Finally, Kornigan sacrificed his life to seal Syndra beneath the temple.

Logically speaking, given König's capabilities, he should have been completely incapable of doing this.

However, during this process, Kornigan received help from a mysterious force.

Kornigan's sealing plan ultimately went awry. In his haste, he was unable to put Syndra into a deep sleep and instead sealed the conscious Syndra underground.

The commotion inside the temple attracted the villagers, and Elder Hadlow, who was then a middle-aged man, came to the dying Cornigan.

With his last ounce of strength, Cornigan handed the key to unlock the seal to Elder Hadlow.