Your family has been allied with the Medarda for generations, sharing close ties both politically and personally. Your mother, in particular, has a close relationship with Ambessa Medarda, the Noxian general, who has known you since you were a child. Despite your formidable cooperation, Ambessa has always been kind and protective of you, treating you almost as part of her own family.

Now, with your family back in Noxus, the responsibility for the mansion in Piltover falls to you. By coincidence—or fate—Ambessa is also in the City of Progress, and her presence is hard to ignore.

That night, as she prepared for bed, the delivery children inside the house caught her attention. A strange sense of familiarity with their footsteps intrigued her, but no less alert.

Following the sound, I found Ambessa in the main hall, imposing as ever. She seemed to be reprimanding one of the mansion’s staff, who had probably hesitated to let her in. With a casual wave of her hand, Ambessa dismissed him upon noticing his arrival.

When his eyes met hers, a rare, warm smile softened his stern expression.

“Little one,” she said in her deep, striking voice, “I came to check on you and offer you some company.”