The Queen Returns

Cassiopeia didn't believe me at first, but it was easy to find out about the Noxus army's retreat in the city, so she couldn't help but believe it.

The people of Naremajet still enjoy gathering around the Sun Disc ruins to watch the spectacle, and many have even set up stalls there as a kind of market.

Many people are familiar with us; yesterday, we successfully left the ruins under their watchful eyes.

Seeing that we were planning to re-enter the ruins, and that we were bringing along someone who seemed to have no regard for their own safety, the people around us made way for us.

The Sun Disc continued to rotate at its own pace, while the yellow sand fell like a fine rain.

We climbed up the platform and came to the foot of the disc. I put Sivir down there and then rested on the spot.

October in the Shurima Continent is considered springtime. The morning breeze is quite tiring. A night has passed, and I wonder how Kled and his men are doing in the battle.

If Nasus fails to persuade Renekton, a lose-lose situation is likely, or even mutual destruction.

However, beings of their caliber could very well fight for days and nights before a victor emerges.

Sivir couldn't wait that long; her body was already stiffening, and I even thought she was dead. I could only use Dragon Tooth to protect her body.

I cannot leave her behind until Nasus gets back here.

Riven gave the two Fire Dragon's Fang to Lucian and Cassiopeia; once the sun comes out, this place will turn into an oven.

"How long are you planning to keep this dead man around?" Cassiopeia asked me.

"Isn't it all because of you? Since you're partners, why did you try to kill her?"

"Her price was too high, I couldn't afford it, but that person said only she could take me in."

"That person?"

"I don't know her either. She's a very beautiful woman, so beautiful that even I'm a little jealous."

"Does she have long, off-white hair, and a figure and facial features that are perfectly proportioned?"

"Hmm? You know him?"

"Yes, I not only know her, but I'm also looking for her!"

When I heard Cassiopeia said she was a very beautiful woman, Evelynn's face immediately came to mind.

I've gotten used to it now. Whenever something happens, I immediately think of her, and I'm never disappointed.

Moreover, only this person who once instigated the Void War knows how to use Royal Descendant to open the tomb and royal blood to break the seals of Renekton and Xerath!

I'm still very curious, though. How did Evelynn know that Sivir was Royal Descendant? This person is really troublesome!

At this point, I saw people occasionally running out from below, probably because the sun was about to rise, and the area would soon become incredibly hot, so those who had been exploring the ruins at night had to escape quickly.

Exhausted from a day and a night, Lucian fell asleep on the ground. Influenced by him, I also felt drowsy and dozed off on the spot.

I don't know how much time had passed, but suddenly I heard Riven shout, "Get out of here!"

Before we could even react, she threw us off a platform dozens of meters high. If it weren't for my Wind Riding Technique, I probably would have died from the fall!

I used the Wind Force to hold Lucian and Cassiopeia back, and then Riven jumped down as well, at the same time the Sun Disc Golden Light brightly!

As soon as we landed, the Sun Disc stopped rotating, and then several Golden Light shot towards us!

I created a wall of wind to try and block the Golden Light's attack, but I was still knocked back several steps. Moreover, the Golden Light did not stop attacking; instead, it became even stronger!

"Hurry up and throw the Khopesh over there!"

I yelled at Cassiopeia because I noticed the Golden Light was coming towards the weapon. Seeing her hesitate, I snatched it and threw it at the disc.

The Khopesh stopped in mid-air just as it approached the disc, pouring powerful energy down onto it and then concentrating on Sivir!

This is quite different from the Ascension Ritual I saw in the illusion, but I'm certain she's about to ascend!

As the platform trembled, the ground shook. We lost all interest in watching the ceremony and ran outside as fast as we could.

The onlookers fled, but some brave souls stayed behind to see what was happening.

The tremors stopped when we reached the edge of the wall. By then, the top of the platform had shattered, and the Sun Disc was brand new!

I realized I had fallen asleep without realizing it. It's already noon, and the sun is high in the sky, forming a straight line with the disk and Sivir.

Although no ceremony was held and no priests were present, Khopesh's presence made up for it.

Thankfully Riven noticed in time, and thankfully I threw the Khopesh over, otherwise we would have been burned to a crisp by the Solar Energy!

The sky was clear, Sun Disc radiated light and heat, as if the sun had fallen to the ground, so bright that people couldn't open their eyes.

Under the blinding light, I saw a person standing there, holding Khopesh, and for a moment I even saw the shadow of Shetaka!

Sivir has successfully ascended!

After the light disappeared, the people gathered again, this time kneeling on the ground and worshipping Sivir as if they had seen the legendary Empress.

Some memories never disappear, no matter how many years pass; they are passed down from generation to generation and deeply etched into our bones.

We stood awkwardly between Sivir and the Naremajet, until she slowly floated down and demanded sharply:

Why did you ambush me?!

"It's no use saying anything now. You've already gained immense power. Do with me as you please!" Cassiopeia retorted without backing down.

Sivir raised her Khopesh, ready to strike, but I quickly stopped her. "Someone's behind this. We need to keep her alive to find the mastermind!"

"I think I vaguely recognize your voice. Just as I was about to lose consciousness, I heard several people rushing over, and you were one of them!"

"Yes, I saved you and brought you here to ascend to immortality."

I quickly took credit for it, as it was necessary to make her feel grateful at this time; otherwise, our actions would be greatly limited in the face of such an Ascended.

"Ascended? I've become a legendary Ascended?" Sivir couldn't accept this fact for a moment.

"Things have taken a bit of a turn. Anyway, let's go back to the Sun City ruins first, and you'll understand after we've dealt with things there!"

I haven't forgotten the battlefield over there. Although the few of us can't get involved, things are different with Sivir!

She didn't turn into an orc; she's a perfect Ascended, just like Shetaka! Maybe she can even restore Renekton's sanity!

Azir didn't resurrect, but Sivir successfully ascended—what an unexpected plot twist! If she does resurrect, who will be the master of this place?