Legends of Runeterra

"The fox...spoke!?"

Gwen's surprised voice broke the brief daze of Lucian and his wife.

As members of the ancient cult 'Sentinels of Light', they quickly guessed the identity of the white fox with nine tails.

"Gwen, she's not just a fox, she's..."

"Om~!"

The nine-tailed white fox jumped down from Li En's arms, and a pink light flashed.

"Hey hey~! It's me, Ahri~!"

“Wow~! A fox…a fox turned into a human!?”

Gwen, who looked like a human but actually lacked a lot of common sense, exclaimed.

Seeing Gwen's reaction, the smile on Ahri's face became more satisfied.

"Okay, Gwen has never had much contact with living creatures, so don't tease her, Ahri."

Rubbing the stupid fox's head, Li En stopped Ahri from trying to pass the "stupid" attribute to Gwen.

"Hey guys, this is Ahri, a vastaya and the last of our group heading to the Shadow Isles."

"Hello, Miss Ali, I'm Gwen."

"Nice to meet you, Miss Ahri. I'm Senna, and this is my husband Lucian."

Gwen and Senna greeted Ahri, and Lucian, who had been alone for a long time, nodded habitually.

"Hey~! You can just call me Ahri~!"

“Okay, now that we know each other, let’s get to know each other’s strengths and moves on the way.

Gwen, Senna, Lucian, are you ready?"

"Yeah, ready!"

"Of course, Lucian and I are ready too!"

"Okay, then you guys pack up, I'll go tell Sarah, we'll be heading to Shadow Island by boat in an hour!"

After Li En finished speaking, he nodded to Ahri and disappeared in the weapons workshop the next moment.

Unlike Lucian and Senna who needed to carry items with them, Gwen, who had nothing to do, walked towards Ahri curiously.

"That...Ahri..."

"Um, what's up Gwen?"

"What are the Vastaya?"

"Hey~! You're talking about this..."

Ali's eyes rolled around, her mouth twisted, and an idea quietly emerged in her mind.

...

I sensed that Sarah had finished the meeting and was now handling affairs in the newly established office.

"Om~!"

"Eh? Why are you here, dear?"

Sarah put down the quill in her hand, stood up and walked in front of Li En, looking directly at him with her gem-like eyes.

"Could it be that you start missing me after just a short separation?"

"Yeah, I missed you, but..."

With a smile on his face, Li En gently embraced Sarah in his arms.

"But what?"

"But I also came here to tell you that I'm heading to the Shadow Isles."

"Ah? Now!?"

"Yes, we'll leave in an hour."

Sarah left Li En's arms, walked quickly to the table and pressed the mechanism.

“Crack~!”

Two double guns that cost Siren nearly ten thousand gold popped out, and Sarah hung them directly around her waist.

"Come on, let's go!"

Sarah pursed her lips slightly, looking as if she wouldn't tolerate any objection from Li En.

Seeing this, Li En sighed softly.

"Hey~! Okay Sarah, didn't we agree on this before..."

"I regret it. This is the Shadow Isles. I have to go with you... Ugh~!"

Feeling Li En's dominance and tenderness, Sarah gradually immersed herself in it.

After a while, Sarah leaned in Li En's arms, greedily breathing the air with Li En's scent, relieving the dizziness caused by the slight suffocation.

"Don't worry, Sarah. I have been preparing for this operation for a long time. I also have the help of the Snake Mother and another friend. This time I will definitely put an end to the Black Mist Curse once and for all!"

"Can..."

"Isn't it your long-cherished wish and goal to change Bilgewater?

Bilgewater needs you now. With the momentum you brought back from the Harrowing, you can wipe out the remaining cysts and take the city into our hands.

In the future, there will be no more pirates and no more tragedies in Bilgewater!"

"Lee En~!"

Staring into those dark, gentle eyes, Sarah gradually calmed down from her worry.

Although Li En did not say a word, Sarah, who was aware of her own strength, knew that if she forced herself to follow Li En, she would only become a burden to the other party and add many unstable variables to this operation.

The Undead Lord that appeared in the 'Night of the Soul' was so terrifying and powerful, so the Shadow Isles, the source of the black fog, was undoubtedly even more dangerous and terrifying, and was not a place that a mortal like her could set foot in.

"I know, dear, you have to be more careful!"

"Ah."

Li En, who was keenly aware of Sarah's emotions, gently stroked her long, bright red hair that flowed like a waterfall.

"By the way, Li En, you said we would leave in an hour, right?"

"Yeah, that's right, Sarah you... um~!"

In the words of Fizz, one of the horror legends of Pike Place: 'The tide has turned!'

...

After informing Sarah in advance, Li En performed the most preliminary and safest "Star Creation Ascension" for Sarah according to the standards of mortals like Caitlin.

Looking at Sarah who was sleeping soundly on the sofa, Li En leaned over and gently touched her face, then stood up and walked out the door.

“Crack~!”

"God's Chosen One!"

Outside the door, two female guards from the Snake Mother Sect, who were several sizes smaller than Illaoi but equally strong, saluted respectfully.

"Well, don't let anyone in to disturb her until Sarah comes out."

"Yes, Lord Chosen by God!"

Although Li En had set up many barriers, in order to reassure his subordinates who came to report to Sarah, Li En went out to give them some instructions.

When the two female guards raised their heads again, Li En's figure had disappeared without a trace.

...

On the coast of Bilgewater, the hextech-powered ship that had been prepared when coming from the Twin Cities was heading out of the port.

Seeing the flag representing the Queen of the Sea fluttering in the wind on the ship, all the ships silently made way.

This is fear and also respect.

...

"Haaa~!"

Sarah stretched and slowly stood up from the sofa.

“Crack~!”

"Um!?"

Looking at the solid wooden handrail that turned into sawdust in her hands, Sarah's eyes, which were originally a little confused, suddenly widened.

"How could that be!? I didn't even try that hard..."

After a long while, Sarah finally gained some control over her surging strength. She cautiously came to the door, and with her increasingly fair and tender hands, which were actually able to withstand the scratches of a sharp blade, she gently grasped the door handle.

"Click~!"

"Lady Sarah!"

"Well, is there anyone to report in during my break?"

"Not yet, sir, but a man named Olaf just came and said he was looking for Lord Li En. He is in the reception room now."

"Okay, I understand. I'll arrange for a few more people to renovate my office."

"Yes, Lady Sarah!"

Sarah walked towards the living room at a normal walking pace.

When she reached the door, she was able to walk easily and casually without cracking the ground.

"Captain Sarah, why are you here? Where's Li En?"

"Unfortunately, Olaf, Li En had something urgent to do and had to leave Bilgewater temporarily."

"Well... can he come back tonight?"

"I'm sorry, I can't come back."

"Um..."

Olaf pondered for a moment with some regret, then took out a rough leather water bag from his waist.

"I will leave for Freljord early tomorrow morning. This is Frostbrew. Remember to pass it to Li En for me!"

"Ok, no problem."

"Hahaha~! Goodbye, Captain Sarah. It was a pleasure fighting alongside you in Port Beacon. May the heroic spirit of Lockefar bless you!"

"Goodbye Olaf, I am the Snake Mother, and I wish you a safe journey!"

“Hahaha~! Thank you for your blessing, but I still hope to encounter a horrible sea beast that can kill me on the road!”