Legends of Runeterra

"Afterwards, with the approval of the elders of the tribe, I inherited the Tidecaller Wand and was appointed as the Tidecaller. I took the pearl to the human world and prepared to meet the Glorious Wanderer.

According to the once-a-century agreement, the pearls will be exchanged for the legendary 'Moonstone'."

Nami said as she took out a grapefruit-sized, flawless, round pearl from the pouch at her waist.

Under the bright sunshine today, a warm glow appears on the white pearls.

"Wow! What a beautiful ball!"

As soon as Yumi moved slightly, Li En hugged her tightly.

"Okay Yuumi, this is what Nami risked her life to get from the deep sea, don't accidentally scratch it with your little claws."

"Meow~! No way, Li En, the pads on my paws are so soft~!"

Although she said this, Yumi still stayed obediently in Li En's arms.

The claw often has its own ideas, and it doesn't want the pearl that Nami uses to save her people to be damaged by itself.

"So what happened next, Nami, did you see the Shining Wanderer?"

"this..."

Nami carefully put away the pearls, a hint of embarrassment showing on her face.

“I didn’t see the other party. When I left the deep sea and prepared to approach the coast, I was caught by a very sudden and chaotic current. When I came to my senses, I appeared in this sea area.

So...I took action not only to save you, but also to ask you for directions.

Although the elders say humans are dangerous, I think you are the 'good guys'!"

"Haha~! Thank you for the compliment."

"That's right, pretty fish, Yuumi is the best cat~!"

"Whoa~ whoa~!"

Seeing that Li En and the others didn't care at all, Nami breathed a sigh of relief.

“But then again, Nami, you’ve dived into deeper waters to get pearls, so you must have seen the existence that threatens your people, right?

Could you please give us a brief description, and maybe we can help you find a solution."

"Hmm... this..."

Nami's face began to look hesitant, even with a hint of fear.

"Actually... I haven't seen the true appearance of the so-called monster either...

How should I put it... it's just... a deep... purple..."

"Is this so..."

Li En nodded slightly, his face thoughtful.

Seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Nami's face.

"Li En, do you know something?!"

"Well, if my guess is correct, then there is only one possibility. You have encountered the 'Void'."

It was still a gentle and calm tone, but when Li En said the word "void", Nami, Yumi, the Grimoire, and even Ryan who was in a coma couldn't help but tremble slightly.

"Are you guys okay?"

Looking at the expressions of the crowd, Li En was a little surprised, but when he thought of his connection with Belvis, he had some vague guesses in his mind.

This was the first time he personally said the word "void" since returning from Shurima. After quickly sensing the situation inside everyone's body and finding nothing abnormal, Li En secretly decided not to mention it again.

"Meow! What a scary feeling."

"Whoa~ whoa~!"

"Hmm~! Yes... it's a bit strange. I just seemed to see Lasha who failed to get the pearl before..."

"Sorry, let's not mention this name, and everyone should not think about it."

"Okay Lee En."

"Well, as for that kind of existence, I actually happen to have the means to restrain it."

Li En said this and raised his right hand.

"Buzz~~!"

Even in the bright sunlight, a dreamy energy like a galaxy rose from his palm.

Under the gaze of Nami and Yumi, it rotated and gathered to form a diamond-shaped crystal the size of an egg.

There were twinkling starlights in the translucent crystal, and the whole crystal looked like the stars that Li En picked directly from the night sky.

"Meow~! What a beautiful gem~!"

Yumi stretched out her two little paws, but caught nothing.

"What? Li En, you touched my head, why can't you give me a gem?

At worst, I'll let you touch my tail~!"

"Okay Yuumi, this is for Nami to use to save her people."

Li En scratched Yumi's chin skillfully, and when it felt so comfortable that it couldn't help but squint its eyes, he handed the crystal in his right hand to Nami.

"Take it, Nami. As long as you place this crystal in your clan's territory, that existence will not be a threat to you."

“Is this…really!?

No...I mean, can you really give it to me? It looks so precious!"

Even though Li En did not introduce this crystal, based on Nami's own perception alone, the crystal in front of her gave her an incomparable sense of security and an indescribable sense of grandeur and sacredness.

"Of course. Also, Nami, don't worry. The duration of this crystal will not be less than that of the 'Moonstone' which is replaced every hundred years."

"This...I...I..."

"This crystal is nothing to me. Vastaya are very rare, and I have several very important Vastaya friends in Ionia, so please accept it."

"..."

Nami looked at Li En, then at the crystal in front of her, her expression changed several times.

Finally, he stretched out his hands and carefully picked up the crystal.

"Haha~! That's right."

Looking at Nami putting the crystal into the small pocket on her waist, a smile appeared on Li En's lips.

However, when Li En retracted his right hand halfway, Nami grabbed it with lightning speed.

Under Li En's surprised gaze, Nami placed his right hand on top of her head.

Sensing that Li En didn't move, she took the initiative to rub Li En's right hand.

Seeing such behavior, Li En was not only shocked, but also had a strange sense of déjà vu.

"Meow~! That's it, pretty little fish learns quickly. Now Li En is also your good friend~!"

Yumi's cheerful voice immediately made Li En realize that this was just like a kitten acting coquettishly, and was understood by Nami as some kind of thank you.

"You are a mermaid, Nami. How did you learn from Yuumi?"

When Li En showed a bit of helplessness in his eyes, Nami put Li En's right hand on her head and raised her head timidly to look at him.

"Li En... I... I don't know how to express my gratitude to humans. I hope... I hope you don't hate this way..."

"Haha~! Of course not. Like Yuumi said, we are good friends now, aren't we?"

"Ok!"

Nami nodded vigorously, and then under her expectant gaze, Li En took the initiative to rub the mermaid's head, receiving a happy smile from the other party.

When Li En withdrew his hand, Nami showed a bit of reluctance on her face.

"Leen...I..."

"Go, Nami, your people are waiting for you.

Besides, you can go through the portal later. Since you are in the coastal area anyway, you can try to find the Radiant Wanderer and get the Moonstone. Double insurance is more stable!"

"Well, I see!"

Surrounded by the water, Nami came to the portal like a swimming fish.

"Yuumi, Demonic Codex, and Li En, thank you for your help!"

"Meow~! Come on, pretty little fish. I'll come play with you next time!"

"Whoa~ whoa~!"

"Have a safe trip, Nami."

"Well, see you next time, everyone!"

Her eyes passed over Yuumi and the Grimoire, and finally she looked deeply at Li En, and Nami entered the portal.

"Buzz~~!"

"Whoa~ whoa~!"

The grimoire flipped quickly, and the portal disappeared along with Nami.