Legends of Runeterra

Hefeng Industry, in a room with runes engraved on the walls.

As the azure light of the runes on the wall gradually dimmed, Nidalee, who was standing nearby, could not help but take a step forward.

"Lee En..."

"Well, don't worry Nidalee, everything is going well."

"Hoo~!"

Nidalee's slightly tense expression visibly relaxed.

“Wuwu~!”

Lying on the platform, Nicole moaned softly and slowly opened her eyes.

"Eh? Is it... the end, Li En?"

“Well, the ritual has ended, and now with the blessing that Janna has placed on your soul, you will no longer be pulled into nightmares at night.

In this case, I can rest assured that you can go to Ionia first."

"Hehe~! So easy to mess with~! Thank you Ms. Janna~!"

"Haha~! You're welcome, little Nicole."

"Neeko, Nidalee, I have something to discuss with Janna. Can you wait for us outside?"

"Yeah, no problem!"

"Okay Lee En."

After watching the two leave, when the door closed again, Li En set up layers of barriers.

"Honey, I miss you so much~!"

The gentle goddess could no longer restrain her longing and opened her arms to hug Li En tightly.

"I miss you too."

Leaning on Li En's chest, feeling him gently rubbing her head, Cana narrowed her eyes slightly in relief.

After quietly enjoying this peaceful atmosphere, Janna raised her head slightly and looked at Li En.

"My dear, why did you ask me to cast the Divine Protection on Neeko? You can handle this kind of thing easily."

"This is exactly what I want to discuss with you, Janna. After the ceremony just now, you are now clear about Neeko's specialness, right?"

"Well, this is the first time I've seen such a special Vastaya. Rather than being a living being, she is more like some kind of... 'soul' spirit!"

"Yes, that's why it wasn't accidental that Nicole fell into that nightmare. It was due to the spiritual connection between her and the members of the Mist Tail Tribe.

The unknown murderer who was able to "massacre" the entire Mist Tail Clan must be seeking something very special!

Therefore, in order to prevent the other party from being able to sense Neeko's situation through this connection, I specifically asked you to give her soul protection."

"I see. Well... Dear, now that you mention it... I feel like I did feel something was wrong just now..."

Janna stood up slightly, her face looking a little serious.

"In Neeko's soul, I vaguely felt a very subtle 'negative energy'. I thought it was the resentment of Neeko's slaughtered people that was transmitted to her soul through her tribe's special talent. Now it seems..."

"Well, it is very likely that the unknown murderer did something to the souls of the Neeko people. As for the purpose of the other party doing this, it is not clear yet."

"Dear, then... do we really want to let Neeko and the others go to Ionia? I'm afraid..."

"Dear, do you think Neeko will not save her people because of this situation?"

"Of course not. Although she may be a little naive, Nicole is a brave little girl."

"Well, if Nicole wants to go, let her go. As for her safety, I specifically asked you to add protection to her soul in order to confuse the person behind the scenes.

In addition, I will arrange a 'bodyguard' to look after them when they board the ship tomorrow!"

"'Bodyguard'? Who?"

"Of course it's a 'devil' who eats a lot every day but does nothing, which makes him gain a lot of weight!"

Li En said this, reaching out to grab the shadow behind him.

"Ah~! Master, I'm not being lazy. I've been confusing the spies who have infiltrated Hefeng Industries!"

"Really? Then what's with the extra fat on your waist?"

"Ah, this... this is 'overwork obesity'. The body is overworked so it instinctively consumes more calories to ensure survival!"

"That's only a human situation, Evelyn, you're a demon!"

"Master, you are not a demon, how do you know we won't do that!?"

"Well, it seems that you have indeed drifted away during this period of time!"

“Woooooa ...

Although she was begging, Evelin's actions seemed more like she was actively moving towards Li En.

Looking at the man and the demon who could roll together immediately if there was a place to lie down, Janna rolled her eyes speechlessly.

"Okay, Neeko and Nidalee are still waiting for us outside!"

...

“Crack~!”

"Leen!"

"Ahem~! Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."

"Hey~! No, we only stayed for a short while~!"

Nicole finished the snack in one bite, ran quickly to Li En and hugged his arm.

"Li En, Li En, are all the houses here this tall?"

"Yes, the ship to Ionia doesn't leave until tomorrow. Do you want me to take you there?"

"Yeah, I want to see it!"

"No problem, come on, Nidalee."

"Ok."

Nodding, Nidalee habitually hugged Li En's other arm, just like she did on the passenger ship not long ago.

"Okay, let's go on a one-day tour of the two cities!"

...

With the cover provided by Li En's spell, Neeko and Nidalee looked no different from humans to others, including Li En himself. The three of them looked like ordinary human tourists with slightly better looks.

Taking two vastaya who had never formally come into contact with them to visit the two most prosperous cities in Runeterra, the two were a little uncomfortable at first, but as things they had never seen before appeared before their eyes, even the calmer and more restrained Nidalee could not help but be gradually attracted by these new things.

Night, Preston Hotel.

In the past, Li En did not bring Sivir and the others to live here because of the danger posed by its owner, Iris.

Now even Iris herself has established an inseparable relationship with Li En, so bringing two Vastaya here is naturally nothing.

As for whether the employees belonging to the "Black Rose" in the hotel would steal any information, with Li En's current strength, as long as he doesn't want to, no one below the gods can get a glimpse of the truth.

"How do these dishes taste? Do they suit your taste?"

"Mmm, it's so delicious~!"

"It's delicious, but not as good as what you made, Li En."

"Hahaha~! Really, Nidalee, you'd make me proud if you said that."

"That's how it is, what do you think, Nicole?"

"Nidalee is right, Li En, your cooking tastes better!"

"Hahaha~! Well, in that case, leave breakfast to me before departure tomorrow!"

"So easy to mess with~! Thank you, Li En!"

Looking at Neeko who raised her hands and cheered, Li En gently rubbed her head, then looked into Nidalee's green eyes, smiled and nodded at her.

Nidalee nodded slightly in response, and the two understood each other.

"Nidalee, Neeko is in your hands."

'Of course, she is one of my people!'