Chapter 416 True and False Dragon
"Surrender?" Prince Jarvan and Garen looked at her in surprise.
Demacia's mages never surrender themselves, because they know that this country will not show any leniency to the demon-tainted.
But why would this Miss Dragon Girl surrender herself?
"It's a long story..." Shivana slowly told her story.
From her origins, the grudge between her and her mother Iva, to the decision she made after hearing the news that the dragon was wreaking havoc in Demacia...
"Iva has gone completely crazy now. Tragedies caused by dragons happen every day in Demacia. If I don't stop her as soon as possible, she will definitely take more violent revenge on humans."
"I don't want those innocent people to be harmed because of me. What's more, I have no hope of escaping Iva's pursuit now."
"So, I decided to surrender myself to the Demon Hunter Corps and use their power to end this disaster."
Shivana looked at the two of them calmly with her amber pupils.
Prince Jarvan stood in awe upon hearing this.
Galen also gave her a saluting look.
They knew that what Shivana said was most likely true.
If they didn't come with the will to sacrifice, I'm afraid no magical creature would take the initiative to approach Xiongdu, or even take the initiative to visit the headquarters of the Demon Hunter Corps.
"Mr. Mage." At this time, Shyvana looked at Jarvan sincerely: "I know that you Demacia mages will not like demon hunters, nor will you like this kingdom."
"But I believe that you are good people - otherwise you wouldn't have reached out to a 'monster' like me without thinking twice."
"Hmm..." Garen put away his sword a little embarrassedly.
In fact, the reason why he rescued people so decisively just now was simply because he was confident that he could chop down the seriously injured dragon at any time.
He had originally thought... if this dragon had a bad temper and could not communicate, he would drag it to the streets of the male capital as originally planned and perform a lively "Demacia Guillotine" show.
"In short," Shyvana continued, "the Demacians killed by Ivar were innocent."
"So Mr. Mage, I hope you can send me to Xiongdu so that I can reach the headquarters of the Demon Hunter Corps as soon as possible..."
"This..." Jarvan and Garen looked at each other.
Then Prince Jarvan said, "Ms. Shyvana, I don't think you should go to the Demon Seekers."
"You want to save me?" Shivana blinked.
Looking at Jiawen's sincere face, she smiled: "Thank you."
"But I have made my decision. I am not afraid of death, nor..."
"No." Prince Jarvan shook his head: "What I mean is that you don't have to turn yourself in."
"Because your mother Iva has not attacked humans since Fortress Lunwall."
Xivana was slightly stunned: "What? The bounty order said..."
"They're all fake." Jarvan shook his head helplessly.
"And that's not a bounty at all." Garen added calmly, "It's just a 'little essay' posted by the Demon Hunters under the guise of a bounty for the dragon, intimidating the masses, inciting people, and manipulating public opinion."
“?” Miss Longnu’s mind was a little confused.
"Ivar didn't continue to take revenge on humans?"
"No."
"What about the burned granaries, treasuries, and armories?"
"That was burned by the East Territory Corps themselves."
"But those dead soldiers..."
"They didn't exist in the first place. The East Border Corps just took in too much money without paying, so they are rushing to settle the accounts now."
"The news about the dragon's invasion these days..."
"It's fake, all fake."
"The information on the bounty is too brief, but if you go to any city and ask the bard carefully, you will know that in the series of dragon invasions, there were several incidents reported as 'being attacked by two giant dragons at the same time'."
"But you've been hiding in the mountains for the past two weeks, haven't you? Then where did this second dragon come from?"
Xivana: “…”
As a child who grew up in the human world, she could understand what Prince Jarvan was saying.
But she still found it difficult to accept this magical reality.
"How do you know these things?" asked Shivana.
"Because..." Jarvan hesitated for a moment: "We are the envoys sent by the royal family to investigate this matter."
As he spoke, he took out an investigation report from his arms: "This is the intelligence we collected while traveling incognito in the East Territory."
"Ms. Shivana, you can see how those people from the East created a series of events of 'dragon invasion' out of thin air."
Shyvana hesitated.
She did not take the report, but looked at Prince Jarvan questioningly: "You... are the royal envoys?"
"The King of Demacia is secretly hiring mages?"
"Uh..." Prince Jarvan nodded, letting his father take the blame for taking the lead in violating discipline.
But Xivana saw through him at a glance: "You are lying."
"I don't."
"Then you should at least raise your eyes and look at people, Mr. Mage." Shyvana couldn't help laughing.
The mage in front of me seemed to be a little too honest. He was not very good at lying.
"Jarven, let's just be frank." At this time, Garen sighed softly.
"Just tell me?" Prince Jarvan was very doubtful: "Tell me everything?"
If people knew that Prince Jarvan was actually a mage, the impact would be very bad. And the fact that he was a formal member of the Wind Leader Association was now even more highly confidential.
Can I tell these things to a woman I just met...a female dragon?
"It's okay." Galen said, "Miss Shivana is even willing to sacrifice herself to protect humans from being implicated."
This shows that she has a sincere heart.
Such people are naturally suitable to be sought after by leaders.
"Besides, let's assume the worst." Garen looked at Shyvana's weak and trembling figure: "Even if we tell her the secret, she won't be able to go out and tell anyone now."
Since they told Shyvana the secret, they would naturally not let her go easily.
"Miss Shivana needs to stay." Galen said meaningfully: "She is still very useful to us."
"Will it work?" Prince Jarvan's face darkened: "Garen, you are not still thinking of using her as a substitute..."
"Of course not." Garen did not explain directly, but signaled his good brother to confess everything to Shyvana without worry.
"Okay..." Prince Jarvan hesitated for a moment.
Finally, he met Shyvana's puzzled gaze and said seriously, "In fact, I am the legitimate son of King Jarvan and the crown prince of the Kingdom of Demacia."
"But, I am also a leader..."
Jarvan clearly told Shyvana about his origins and the grudge between them and the Demon Seekers.
So, the doubt in Shyvana's eyes...
It soon became more intense:
"Are you Prince Jarvan, or the Wind Leader?"
"Yes, I am indeed Prince Jarvan." Jarvan confirmed: "This can be verified immediately as long as you follow me to Xiongdu."
Xivana also knew that such an absurd lie could be easily exposed, so he was most likely telling the truth.
But she still couldn't believe it:
"The next king of Demacia is the Wind Leader?"
Shivana seemed to have heard something out of the ordinary.
This story is so magical that it is not as acceptable as the previous explanation of the "royal envoy"!
"It seems you know what Windleader represents." Prince Jarvan said to Shyvana.
She nodded. “Yes.”
Shyvana isn't some wild dragon living in a cave. She lives on the border between Debon and the Empire. Although it's far from Zaun, it's not isolated from the world.
What's more, her adoptive father is a wizard and a high-level intellectual.
With such family conditions, it is easier for Shivana to get in touch with news from overseas and learn about the leaders.
"I roughly know what kind of people the Wind Leaders are, but..." Shyvana asked puzzledly: "If you are really the prince of Demacia, how could you become the Wind Leader?"
Prince Jarvan pondered for a moment.
Finally, he pointed at Shyvana's body, which even the revival monsoon could not completely heal:
"Ms. Shyvana, you are a dragon and an imperial who lives in Noxus. Demacia has nothing to do with you in terms of race or nationality."
"Then... why did you risk your mother's life to protect a group of unfamiliar Demacian soldiers at the Fortress of Lunwall that day?"
"I..." Shivana couldn't say it well.
Strictly speaking, she is not even a human being, so why should she protect humans?
At this time, Prince Jarvan told her: "My reasons are similar to yours."
“Our background cannot determine our choices. To become a leader, all we need are ideals and beliefs.”
As he spoke, Prince Jarvan spread out his hands and slowly summoned out a bright, glowing thin line.
"Thread of Faith?" Shyvana recognized this legendary symbol that represented the identity and faith of the Leader.
Now she finally confirmed that Jarvan was the leader.
And she also began to believe that Jarvan was the Prince Jarvan.
"You are so great." Shyvana sighed.
"The same to you." Prince Jarvan was not humble this time, but just looked at those amber eyes with touch.
Although it was only the first time they met, this Miss Dragon, who naturally possessed the qualities of a leader, had already left a very deep impression on him.
"Um..." At this time, Garen interrupted their gaze at an inopportune time: "Ms. Shivana."
"Since you already know our identities and the whole story, are you willing to cooperate with us, the Leader?"
"Of course." Shivana nodded without hesitation.
She was saved by them and learned the truth from them. Of course, she would not be foolish enough to turn herself in to the Demon Hunters.
As long as Prince Jarvan's identity is further verified, then with his status and power as Prince Debon... cooperating with him will definitely be safer than cooperating with that notorious group of demon hunters.
"What should we do?" Shyvana quickly put herself on the side of the Leader.
"It's very simple." Garen looked at Shyvana subtly, "You now know that your mother did not continue to attack humans. She was only chasing you from the beginning to the end."
“So, this problem is easy to solve.”
All we have to do is protect Shyvana and wait for Iva to come.
This female dragon is not a big problem at all.
"So, the main problem we are facing now is not the real dragon, but the fake dragon promoted by the Demon Hunter Corps."
"And to deal with this fake dragon, we will need your help, Miss Shyvana."
Garen, with his square face with thick eyebrows and big eyes, solemnly invited Shyvana.
"Please tell me what to do. I'll do my best." Shyvana also replied seriously: "What do you need me to do?"
"I need..." Galen replied, "Go and turn yourself in."
"Huh?" Shyvana and Jarvan were both slightly stunned.
"You still want her to turn herself in?"
"Yes." Garen said, "However, instead of asking her to surrender to the Demon Seekers, ask her to surrender to His Majesty Jarvan."
"What do you mean?" Prince Jarvan still didn't understand his good brother's thinking.
Garen smiled and replied, "Doesn't Eldred want all of Demacia to believe that the dragon invasions really happened?"
"Well, then we will do as he wishes and find him a 'criminal dragon'. Just say -"
"Miss Shyvana did participate in a series of attacks on the eastern border of Demacia in the past two weeks. But all of this was planned and directed by the Demon Seekers."
"All the losses of life and property suffered by the Eastern Frontier Corps recently must be 'reasonably and legally' attributed to the Demon Hunter Corps!"
Jiawen: “…”
Xivana: “…”
"Is he really a leader?" She turned to look at Jarvan.
“Is that so…”
