Accompanied by the dissipation of LeBlanc's consciousness, Emistan's body also suddenly lost all strength and collapsed to the ground. A moment later, as the spirit gradually regained control over the body, Emistan opened her eyes in hindsight.
Feeling the partial memories deleted by the master and the orders left in her mind, a look of uncertainty and fear flashed through Emistan's eyes.
Although both worked for others, not every boss was as generous as Faen, giving employees corresponding freedom... Hmm, and few people would turn a meeting into a sex party with employees halfway through like Faen.
And for someone like LeBlanc, even if Emistan was originally a diehard loyalist personally cultivated by LeBlanc, even so, when LeBlanc used Emistan's body, Emistan's consciousness still slept deep in her own spirit, losing all perception of the outside world. Just like now, the current Emistan knew nothing about the communication between Faen and LeBlanc, and could only execute based on the deleted memories combined with the orders LeBlanc left before leaving.
Looking up, glancing at Faen fearfully, Emistan also said softly and respectfully: "I will go back immediately to have the Noxian troops leave Piltover; please wait a moment."
"That would be best." Faen nodded.
And accompanied by LeBlanc's words, Riven on the side also felt the suppressive force on her body gradually weakening. Immediately, she also struggled hard, staring deadly at Emistan with a pair of eyes full of anger, hatred, and disbelief as she said: "Emistan! What exactly is going on! Did you really betray His Majesty Darkwill!"
If it were in the past, the current Emistan might still put on an act to fool her a bit. But now, exchanging a glance with Faen, feeling the calmness and indifference in Faen's gaze, Emistan more or less realized what Faen wanted her to say—not feeling pity or hesitation because of this, Emistan just turned her head slightly and cast her gaze at Riven. After a moment of silent eye contact, she said with a slightly disdainful tone:
"Betray Darkwill? No... Riven, I have never offered any loyalty to Darkwill, so how can I betray him?"
Saying this, Emistan also shook her head and said: "It's been so long, yet you still think you could grow up safely because the bureaucrats of the empire's farms remembered that fool Darkwill's kindness? Wake up, little girl. You could grow up safely only because your talent was discovered early. And the true master of Noxus needed a powerful and stable Noxus, so your rise happened. But, that's all."
Saying this, Emistan also bowed slightly to Faen and said: "According to Master LeBlanc's order, may Riven become the witness of the friendship between you and Noxus."
"Hmm, she will." Faen nodded seriously and said: "Noxus and I have fate; there must be many more friendships waiting to happen between us~"
To this, Emistan didn't comment much, just bowed slightly, then turned and left.
And not long after Emistan left, Faen cast his gaze at Riven on the side.
As Emistan also left this place, Riven had already broken free from the magic suppression on her body. But unlike the state just now, the current Riven's face didn't have much anger and hatred; what she had more was just bewilderment and hesitation. Seemingly somewhat unsure where her future life should head towards.
Just then, feeling the gaze from Faen, Riven also raised her head with difficulty looking at this man in front of her, her voice difficult as she said: "Those things... what Emistan, and that woman said... what exactly happened to Noxus?"
"Correction, not what happened, but Noxus has been like this from the very beginning, never changed." Faen spread his hands: "It's just you only discovered it now."
Hearing Faen's words, Riven also closed her eyes falling into a brief silence. And after a moment, when Riven opened her eyes again, a pair of eyes were filled with resolution and coldness.
Looking at Faen, Riven's face no longer had any confusion or wavering, just saying calmly: "Then kill me."
"Oh?" Hearing this, Faen raised his eyebrows, a look of interest flashing between his brows.
To this, Riven didn't feel the slightest discomfort, just saying calmly: "No matter what, I am a Noxian, a warrior of Noxus. Even if the first half of my life was lived in a lie, I am still a warrior, absolutely impossible to submit to you. So, stop dreaming of buying me off with some petty favors; what you can get is only a corpse named Riven!"
Hearing Riven's statement, Faen also nodded and applauded seriously.
"Good, good, very good. Unfortunately, why do you think the choice is in your hands?"
Faen tilted his head, his face full of helplessness: "You speak as if you still have the capital to force me."
"I know I'm not your opponent, but I will never surrender!!" Hearing Faen's words, Riven also pursed her lips, then stood up firmly. Amidst eyes full of pain, she pulled out the black stone giant sword behind her that once represented glory. This sharp blade even wider than her body, granted by Emperor Darkwill, was once the proof of all her pride and honor. But now, all pride and honor collapsed instantly into ridiculous malice filled with mockery.
Not having attended school properly, as the legion's sword-captain, Riven rarely thought about things outside of combat skills. For the current Riven, perhaps dying in battle was the only glory she could strive for.
Thinking this, a strong fighting spirit also erupted in the bottom of Riven's eyes. Looking at Faen raising the runic giant sword in her hand, although knowing clearly it was impossible to win, she still launched a fearless charge.
"Abandoning honor leaves only a sordid life. No matter what, I will absolutely not become a shameful deserter!!!"
While speaking, Riven charged towards Faen. However, in the instant of the next breath, standing on the spot, Faen didn't even move a bit, and Riven's body flew backwards at three times the speed.
Showing no sign of cherishing the fairer sex, Faen's vicious punch hit Riven's lower abdomen squarely. Through the armor, he directly carved the mark of his spirit realm on the other party's firm V-line abs, penetrating deep within.