Legends of Runeterra

"I see. Thanks to your intervention, Mr. Li En, otherwise, those rats in Presidium would never have won the battle against Noxus!"

"Haha~! I just did what I was supposed to do. It was thanks to the efforts of Karma, Irelia, and many other Ionians that we defeated these invaders."

As Li En spoke, he suddenly remembered Kenan's commission.

"By the way, Master Yunana, do you know the specific details of the 'abnormality' that Master Kenan mentioned?"

"This... isn't really an 'abnormal' at all. I simply didn't know Ionia was being invaded. Seeing the increasing prevalence of evil creatures like the Azakana in recent years, I was concerned about the situation in the material realm, so I attempted to perceive it through my spiritual awareness."

"Then... why is it called an 'anomaly'?"

"..."

Faced with Li En's doubts, Yun Ana fell into a brief silence.

Seeing this, Li En spoke immediately.

"I'm sorry, Master. I offended you."

"No, Mr. Li En, it's not an offense, just...something buried in history."

Yun Ana hesitated for a while. For some reason, perhaps because it was the first time she had seen a human in thousands of years, or perhaps because of Li En's identity as the 'Shenlong Lord' and his gentle and peaceful temperament, Yun Ana felt very comfortable.

In short, at this moment, this master who has been isolated from the world for a long time really wants to talk about what happened in the past.

Li En, although they had just met, was of noble status, gentle and polite, and always showed just the right measure in his dealings with others. In Yun Ana's opinion, he was the perfect listener.

"Hoo~!"

With a slight sigh of relief, Yunana stared at Li En quietly with her purple eyes.

"Mr. Li En, would you like to hear the story of an ordinary person?"

"If the Master is willing to tell me, of course."

Gazing at Li En's gentle and calm dark eyes, Yun Ana's slightly fluctuating mood gradually calmed down.

The images that were once stored deep in my mind now emerged one by one.

After a moment's silence, Yunana's crystal clear lips finally opened.

"Once upon a time, there was a child whose parents entrusted her to the then-famous Order of the Balance..."

Yunana spoke slowly, her cool and peaceful voice echoing in the hall.

The "Spiritual Fist" she created over thousands of years is no ordinary method. It is an extremely subversive skill, almost like the way of boxing.

Akali sat with her eyes closed the whole time, and it was obvious that she was accepting this inheritance with her whole heart.

...

There was no obvious change in the weather in the spiritual realm, but Li En knew that nearly two hours had passed by this time.

"So, I entered the spiritual realm with the 'Honorable God'. I resided in the 'Twilight Temple', and the 'Honorable God' left the moment I entered the spiritual realm. I have no contact with him now."

"Forgive my intrusion, Master, but according to what you said, that 'exalted god' should actually be... them, right?"

"That's right, the 'Honored God' is also a 'Darkspawn', but compared to those crazy and bloodthirsty guys, the 'Honored God' is more restrained than ordinary mortals.

It is also with His guidance that we can target the weaknesses of each Darkin and kill and seal them one by one!"

"Is this so..."

Looking at Yunana's serious expression, Li En naturally didn't think she was lying.

Although the Darkin are generally insane and bloodthirsty, and basically all of them are like Khorne's chosen ones to mortals, this is Ionia, the land of the nascent world. Perhaps this Darkin has found something to resist the erosion of the 'Void'.

Of course, Li En estimated that it was probably just a temporary resistance, otherwise this Darkin would not have disappeared and hidden again.

"Master, may I know the name of this 'Venerable God'?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Li En. Before leaving, the 'Venerable God' asked me not to reveal anything about Him."

"Yeah, okay, I understand."

"So, Mr. Li En, you understand now, right? Rather than saying that I am protecting Twilight Temple, it's more accurate to say that this place has sealed me away.

And when the sealed being attempts to explore the physical realm, the so-called 'abnormality' appears."

"..."

Facing Yunana's calm and deep purple eyes, Li En fell silent for a moment.

From the perspective of Master Binan and others who were the head of the sect at that time, they were indeed helpless but had to do so.

But for Yunana, risking her life to defeat and seal the Darkin that ravaged Ionia, only to end up being sealed herself in the end, it was truly...

Thinking of this, Li En raised his head and stared into Yun Ana's calm and deep purple eyes.

"I'm sorry, Master Yunana. Although I somewhat deny your self-sealing for thousands of years, I don't think you deserve this kind of treatment."

"Mr. Li En, I revere the 'Venerable God' as both a deity and a mentor, yet He was also the last Darkspawn. In suppressing this calamity, our sect suffered heavy casualties, leaving only one disciple left alive.

Do you think there is a better way besides sealing it?"

"I understand their vigilance against that 'honorable god', but at least they should try to 'save' you, right?

Instead of being like this now, where you are supposedly protected but are actually sealed in the Twilight Temple for thousands of years, as if forgotten."

"..."

"Haha~!"

Jingjing looked at Li En, and a smile suddenly appeared on Yun Ana's lips.

"It really...surprised me a little. I didn't expect that Mr. Li En would still be such a...indignant person.

But you are also right. If it weren't for your noble character, the 'Dragon Spirit' wouldn't have bestowed upon you such an amazing favor!"

"Uh... Sorry, Master. I was too presumptuous."

Awakened by Yun Ana's sudden change, Li En looked away awkwardly.

"No, it's not presumptuous at all. On the contrary, your words make me very happy.

The arrival of you and Akali also made me realize that my persistence was not in vain.

Thank you, Mr. Li En."

"I don't deserve it. Master, you're too kind. We are the ones who should be thanking you.

Also, if you don't mind, you can just call me Li En."

"Since the Divine Dragon Venerable has spoken, then I am being presumptuous."

"No offense, Master, please feel free to do as you please."

"Haha~! Okay Li En, but since you let me call you by your name, you should call me by my name too."

"Okay then, Yunana."

Looking at the rising bond value on the system panel, Li En smiled and called Yun Ana's name softly.

"Such a pure heart, thank goodness you met me."