Back and Forth

We bought a Sand Skiff at the market in Naremajet. It's a kind of animal-drawn transport that looks a lot like a boat, hence the Sand Skiff.

We don't need livestock to pull us; it's much faster to be pulled by motorcycles. Traveling through the desert with less resistance feels like sailing on a boat, cutting through the waves.

Perhaps because I said I saved Sivir, or perhaps because she was eager to know what happened, she listened to me completely.

I told her I was going back to Sun City, and she didn't hesitate for a moment. I said there might be fighting, and she said she would protect me.

This Marksman, who is known as the Goddess of War, is similar to a bandit in the game's lore, and her actual speaking and acting style is also very bold. Now she's suddenly acting so gentle towards me, which makes me feel very awkward.

"Hey Yasuo, tell me how you saved me? This wicked guy wasn't even hurt!" She pointed at Cassiopeia.

"Well... it's just that we arrived in time. Actually, Cassiopeia isn't a bad person; she's just blinded by her desire for revenge. I think we can get along well in the future."

"Impossible! I'm fine getting along with you, but forget about her!"

"I don't expect to make peace with a bandit leader like you!"

The two had always disliked each other, but fortunately they only bickered and never came to blows.

Sivir stroked the Khopesh, clearly enamored with it. "The moment I saw it, I felt it was my weapon, and there was a strange sense of déjà vu about it."

"This weapon Khopesh, and it belonged to Shetaka, the first Empress of the Shurima Empire. Now that it has come into your possession, it can be considered a return to its rightful owner."

"Returning it to its rightful owner? Now that you mention it, it suddenly reminds me of how the people of Naremajet kneel down and call me Empress. I never imagined that the Shurima people's reverence for the Ascended could endure."

"It's not just about worshipping the Ascended; you are indeed Royal Descendant."

"What?! What did you call me?" Sivir was very surprised to hear my words.

"You are Royal Descendant, with Shetaka blood flowing through your veins, which is why Khopesh chose you."

"You're not kidding, Yasuo, are you? I don't consider myself that noble, and how would you know about my bloodline?"

"This is a rather complicated matter, but in short, I'm not lying to you, you really are Royal Descendant."

"Of course I believe you. You saved my life and helped me ascend to immortality. Who else would I believe if not you?"

"Oh, that's good. Where are we now?"

Seeing Sivir keep leaning towards me, I quickly made an excuse to check my position and moved away. She bit her lip, smiled at me, and looked unwilling to give up.

I glanced at Riven riding her motorcycle ahead and had a premonition that something troublesome was about to happen.

"Where are you from, Yasuo?"

"I am an explorer from Ionia..."

We started chatting, and Sivir was very interested in my experiences. Lucian gradually joined the conversation, while Cassiopeia remained silent on the side.

Along the way, we encountered many refugees who seemed to have been affected by the fighting. Some kind people even advised us to turn back when they saw us heading towards Sun City.

As the atmosphere of battle grew stronger, we unconsciously stopped chatting and soon noticed a cloud of dust billowing in the distance, as if a sandstorm was raging.

The three of them had been fighting for so long, yet their momentum remained formidable. Cassiopeia chose to get out of the car some distance away; she didn't want to get close to the battlefield.

Lucian followed him down, not because he was afraid of fighting, but because he wanted to provide fire support from a distance.

With the three of us left, things became much easier. I took off the Sand Skiff, activated the motorcycle's flight system, and headed towards the direction of the sandstorm.

Riven and I couldn't withstand their ferocious aura with our combined wind power; the closer we got to the battlefield, the more difficult it became to fly. At that moment, Sivir asked me:

"My God, Ascended really all orcs like in the legends? Why am I different from them?"

"You are a perfect Ascended, your power surpasses theirs! Hurry up and make your move, see if you can stop the battle!"

"But I don't have that kind of strength. I'm so small and thin; I feel like I'd be crushed into mincemeat if I went over there!"

Sivir had just gained the Ascended Power and was still confused. Moreover, she was not a seasoned general from ancient times and did not know how to use this power.

The most important thing is that no one can guide her. If only there were Ascended nearby at this time!

For example, Nasus!

I shouted down, "Nasus, you retreat from the battlefield first. Let Kled hold out for a while. Sivir has ascended; someone needs to guide her now!"

Upon hearing my words, Nasus immediately rushed to our side. This big guy was covered in wounds, especially his legs, which were bleeding profusely.

"Ascension?"

Nasus was initially taken aback, then sensed Sivir's presence. "She really ascended! Didn't you show her the murals in the library? Didn't I tell you that newly Ascended learn about Shurima's past by looking at those murals!"

"You said that, but you didn't say the murals could unleash the power of Ascended!"

"Stubborn fools! The murals here are ruined. You should go back. We can still hold on!"

As soon as Nasus finished speaking, Renekton swung his great axe at him. Kled alone could not stop him; his strength was one thing, but the size difference was too great!

There was no other way, so I had to take Sivir back with me. But if it was just the two of us, we could make the round trip quickly by motorcycle.

And so, Riven and Lucian reunited, and I drove Sivir back as fast as I could. Even so, it was still dark when we got back to Naremajet.

The lingering heat of the Sun Disc ruins at night, coupled with the chilling winds, made it quite frightening.

We quickly found the entrance to the passage using the motorcycle's pointer and spotlights, but I always felt that Sivir's motives were impure; she seemed more interested in being with me than looking at the murals.

"It's so late today, let's watch it tomorrow, it looks scary!"

"I'd believe it if others were afraid, but you, who walks on the edge of a knife year after year, would be afraid? Besides, you're already Ascended, so hurry up!"

"How can you be so heartless? Why don't we skip the battlefield and just ride our motorcycles out of Shurima? Traveling the world is so much fun!"

"That's possible, but traveling the world requires skill. You should first go and see if the murals have awakened your Ascended Power, so you can protect me then, right?"

"Oh, your joke isn't funny at all."

She teased me the whole way, but after my answer, she didn't believe me anymore. Women are truly unpredictable.

Of course, I wasn't serious. I believe that once she sees the content of the mural, she will definitely rush to the battlefield on her own initiative.