Legends of Runeterra

At the suggestion of Udyr, who knew that Li En liked quietness, Sejuani arranged him in a longhouse close to the center of the tribe, not far from the Warmother's longhouse.

Out of respect for the War Mother, although this place is located in the center, it is quite far away from the longhouse where the elderly, the weak, women and children live.

No one would come here unless it was necessary, so Li En wouldn't be neglected and the noise would be isolated.

As for Ashe, Sejuani intentionally arranged her in another place with the same specifications, but centered on the Warmother's longhouse.

"Dong dong dong~!"

Hearing the knock on the door, Li En got up and walked to the door.

“Crack~!”

"Hmm? You're here Ash."

Looking at Ashe standing alone at the door, Li En showed a gentle smile on his face.

Ashe, knowing the relationship between Olgavana and Winter Claw, naturally did not let her into the tribe.

Instead, she asked Frenna to go with her and bring back the news that Ashe would stay for a while back in Avarosa.

Although the two Iceborn were somewhat hesitant, they wanted to stay with Ashe, the Warmother of Avarosa, for reasons of safety and necessary decency.

But at Ashe's request and with Li En, whose power was close to that of a god, by the side of the War Mother, the two finally set out on the journey back to the Avarosa tribe.

Also setting off with them were Bron, who originally wanted to go to Avarosa, and Early, a young man from the Valkan tribe.

"Li En, I hope I didn't disturb your rest?"

"Of course not. It's still early. I was just reading a book."

Li En turned sideways.

"Come on, please come in."

"Well, thank you."

“Crack~!”

Li En closed the door and looked at Ashe who was still standing in the hall waiting for him, and chuckled softly.

"Don't be so shy, Ashe. Please take a seat. We are all guests in the Winter's Claw, aren't we?"

"Haha~! Sorry, I'm used to it."

Looking at the place where the book was placed on the table, Ashe untied her cloak and sat opposite it.

The warm yellow light illuminated Ashe's figure, adding a layer of tenderness to her cold face as an Iceborn.

Without the cover of a cloak, the easy-to-move-in archer suit perfectly shows Ashe's slender body curves.

In the Freljord, only the Iceborn can dress so capriciously.

Even when it comes to armor, the Iceborn will remove as much of the warmth-retaining parts as possible. There is no other purpose for this; it is a way for them to show their uniqueness and powerful bloodline.

“Crack~!”

An exquisite teacup was placed in front of Ashley, and along with the curling hot steam, a faint fragrance filled her nose.

"This is..."

"Ionia's tea, try it and see if it suits your taste."

"OK, thanks."

Looking at Li En who was sitting opposite her, Ashe picked up the teacup and observed him curiously.

The city of Avarosa was built in the holy land of 'Rakstak'. Generally, all caravans only come to the few ports in Freljord to trade.

In addition, Ashe set an example by never searching for precious fruits and other things from other regions, so this so-called "tea" was the first time she had seen it.

Looking at the leaves slowly floating in the hot water, Ashe drank it all in one gulp.

"These leaves taste bitter, but the aroma is delicious!"

As Ai Xi swallowed the tea leaves she had chewed, she looked up at Li En opposite her, but what greeted her was Li En's somewhat surprised look.

After a brief hesitation, Ashe immediately understood what the problem was. Her face, as crystal clear as the first snow, instantly turned a faint blush.

"I'm sorry... I... I don't know..."

“Gurgle~Gurgle~!”

"Well, if it's too bitter, chew less at a time, although I also like to chew it all at once."

Li En swallowed the tea leaves in his mouth and looked at her with a smile.

Seeing this, the shame in Ashe's heart gradually subsided.

Looking at Li En's ice-blue eyes, a faint sense of "reassurance" surged into Ashe's heart.

Li En put down his teacup and decisively changed the subject.

"Ashe, I forgot to ask you before, what do you think of the hot soup cooked in 'Ornn's Urn'?"

“It tasted great, but what amazed me even more was that even though I poured only water into the soup, it turned out to be such a rich and mellow soup.

The power of the God of Fire is truly admirable."

As Ash said this, his eyes looked quietly at Li En.

"Of course, there is also you, Li En, who can make the 'God of Fire' forge a new large urn..."

"Stop, I don't want to be treated like a god, that would be too weird."

"Okay, Li En, I think I can understand your feelings. After all, in the tribe, the tribesmen also regard me as the reincarnation of 'Avarosa'."

Ash leaned back in his chair, slightly parted his lips and sighed silently.

"Well, it will be a bit uncomfortable."

"To be honest, I was quite happy at first. After hearing this name and seeing me demonstrate the True Ice Longbow, most tribes gave up fighting us, thus avoiding the death of many people.

But when Frenna, who was the Iceborn scout who fought with me at the beginning, also regarded me as the 'reincarnation of Avarosa', I began to hate this title. "

"But now many tribes, including your people, have recognized this name as a fact. Even you can't help yourself and can't change it, right?"

"Well, but compared to the positive effects it brings, this is really insignificant."

The desolation on Ashley's face disappeared, and a confident and determined smile appeared on her face again.

Knowing the other party's past and knowing that Ashe, who had rebuilt the extinct Avarosa tribe, was not a coward, Li En responded with an encouraging smile and then asked.

"By the way, we are busy chatting. Is there anything you want to talk to me about, Ash?"

"Uh...well...actually..."

"What's wrong? It's okay, just tell me if you have any questions."

Listening to Li En's words, Ashe took a deep breath, slowly stood up, walked across the table and came to Li En who also stood up.

During this period of time, after witnessing Li En's strength and character time and time again, Ashe, who had been unpredictable about Anivia's guidance, finally stopped hesitating after seeing her "good sister" Sejuani's initiative.

Whether it was the guidance of the gods or from deep in Ashe's own heart, Li En was a person who deeply attracted her.

"Li En, actually I..."

"Dong dong dong~!"

"Wait a moment, I'll go open the door!"

...

In the distance, Udyr and Olaf, who tried their best to hide themselves in the darkness, looked at War Mother Sejuani as they walked into Li En's longhouse. Then they looked at each other with meaningful smiles on their faces.