Legends of Runeterra

“Haaaaaa! Haaaaaa!”

Jiawen supported his knees with both hands and looked at Li En who was breathing slightly in front of him.

While marveling at the other person's physical strength, thinking of Li En's punch more than ten hours ago, a feeling of lottery arose in my heart, but I won the super grand prize, and I felt a little unbelievable.

"I really feel like I've been tricked by you!"

"Ah, what are you talking about?"

"You can easily escape with just that magic!

I am now doubting whether you were dragged into the arena or whether you joined it on your own initiative!"

"Haha~! First of all, didn't you ask me even though you knew I was 'demon-tainted'?

Secondly, this is Noxus. Although magic is not taboo, I easily exposed my trump card. Do you think I can survive until now? "

"Sorry, I'm just... shocked by your magic..."

"Okay, that's enough small talk, let's say goodbye now!"

Li En waved his hand nonchalantly, turned around and was about to leave.

"and many more!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"You are also a Demacia, come back with me, I will ensure your safety!"

"Unfortunately, I am not. I am just one of the countless war orphans in Noxus who have never seen their parents."

"Ah!? Then why... do you react so strongly to Demacia?"

Jiawen looked at Li En with a hint of doubt on his face.

"You are from Demacia, maybe you know this!"

Li En said this, carefully taking out a broken necklace from his arms.

"This is..."

Jarvan took a quick step forward.

Although the necklace was damaged and deformed, it was wiped very clean.

The silver luster reflected in the faint light from the sky was a luster that Jarvan was very familiar with. There was no doubt that it was - Rune Steel.

From the remaining pattern, Jarvan saw that it was an identity card specially made for the Fearless Vanguard to prevent the bodies of the victims from being identified in an overly brutal battle.

"Can you tell me what happened? Where is its owner?"

Faced with Jarvan's anxious questioning, Li En's face couldn't help but reveal a bit of gloom.

"already dead!"

"Ah, why?"

"Five years ago, in order to save me, a person I had only met once, he was besieged and killed by a group of black-robed wizards. He didn't even tell me his name, and only left this necklace."

"Feel sorry..."

"Nothing, it's over."

Li En shook his head slightly and put away the gloomy look on his face.

"Do you know the tombstone No. 6097 in the Atas Cemetery in Mithril City?"

"Uh..."

Jarvan shook his head somewhat awkwardly.

"But I have a friend who knows about Secret Silver City. He must know..."

"Give!"

"What are you..."

"His last words were to ask me to bury the necklace next to that grave. You said you were a big shot in Demacia.

As a reward for my helping you escape from Kazars, this is not a big deal for you, right? "

Looking directly into Li En's dark eyes, Jiawen finally understood.

"Is this why you agreed to escape from Kazars with me?"

"Haha~!"

Li En didn't answer, but chuckled and handed the necklace to Jiawen.

"Without you, I probably wouldn't have been able to escape, and I should repay you out of both emotion and reason.

But, regarding this matter, I refuse!"

"Shua~!"

"Wait! Don't do anything yet!"

"I'll give you twenty seconds. If you can't convince me, take my punch!"

"I just think that since the other party has made the request to you, you should do it yourself, right?"

"Haha~! That's fucking Demacia. I'm a person who has awakened magic, and you want me to go there?

Stop talking nonsense and take my punch! "

"Boom~!"

A golden-red flame exploded from Li En's arm.

"My fucking name is Jarvan!"

Jarvan yelled, and his fist wrapped in golden-red flames was firmly planted on the tip of his nose.

The cold sweat on his forehead flowed down and was instantly evaporated by the rising golden-red flames.

"What did you say?"

"I said, my name is Jarvan!"

"Jarven!? You mean..."

"That's right! It's me! Jarvan Lightshield IV!"

"what!?"

Jarvan swore that this was the first time he saw such a drastic change in Li En's expression since he started dating him.

In the past, Jarvan never thought of himself as any different because of his status as a prince, but at this moment, looking at Li En's expression, he felt inexplicably relieved.

However, Li En's surprise soon turned into impatience.

"Fuck you, I'm still Jarvan III!

The prince of Demacia will appear in the arena of Kazars, if you want to make it up, you have to make it up properly!"

"No, I'm really Jarvan IV! I ended up in the arena because..."

Jarvan recounted in one breath how he ended up in the arena.

Listening to the other party's words, he described in detail how to deploy troops, kill the general and seize the flag.

The expression on Li En's face changed from watching your performance at the beginning to gradually revealing a look of doubt.

"How is it? Can you finally trust me now?"

"Tsk! I'm just a war orphan, and I haven't read any books. I can't tell whether what you said is true or false!"

Li En curled his lips, as if to say, "Just make it up."

"Well, since you don't want to, let's just say goodbye."

"and many more!"

"What else do you want to do?"

"Since you think my words are unfounded, then come with me to the border of Demacia. The military commander there always knows his own prince!

Then you will be the one to choose a suitable camp. Even if they have a fight, they won’t be able to keep you if they don’t have enough troops.

how do you feel? "

Facing Jarvan's gaze, Li En fell silent.

After a while, he raised his head and looked at the other person.

"Why...do you insist on me going to Demacia?"

"First of all, you are the one saved by Demacia's Fearless Vanguard. In a sense, you are also the continuation of his life!

Secondly, I can’t escape without you, and I have to repay you for saving my life!”

"What are you talking about? What about the continuation of life? I don't understand.

Also, forget about saving my life, it's not a big deal, and I'm tired of staying in the arena."

"Okay, okay, I'll tell the truth!

You are too strong, I don't want you to stay in Noxus, or even appear on the battlefield against Demacia!"

"Hehe~! I didn't believe you when you said you were a prince before, but judging by the few words you just said to me, even if you are not a prince, you must be a noble at least!"

"I'm sorry, it's my fault. But I do remember your kindness in my heart!"

"Well, repaying a favor is not something you can do with words alone, let's go."

"Baquan, what you mean is..."

"Let's go to Demacia! Also, forget about the code name. My name is Li En, remember!"

"Lee...En..."

"Correct!"

"Okay Li En, let's go!"

...

Jiawen glanced at Li En standing beside him, and felt more and more happy.

It was worth all his efforts to talk, Li En finally agreed to go to Demacia with him.

He will never forget the scene when his father met his uncle.

The powerful but miserable gladiator, inspired by his father's kindness, joined his army and established a friendship that lasted for more than ten years.

Now, he, Jarvan Lightshield IV, will establish the same friendship again.

Thinking of this, Jarvan just wanted to laugh out loud.

...

Li En touched the necklace in his arms, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

"I never thought that the necklace I accepted would come in handy. Demeter, I will help you realize your last wish with great reluctance."