Peering into the Shadow

Renekton his fiery temper, immediately started arguing with Dongis when he heard that Djis was siding with these people. 🎉✌ 👻💲

This is probably what Varus told me: conflicts easily arise among Ascended, and usually a fight is needed to calm them down.

Seeing that the two were about to have a big fight, Nasus quickly coughed twice:

"Ahem, Shurima once had hundreds of Ascended, who improved themselves through debate and competition. What are you two doing this for?"

"Brother, Djis has become accustomed to living among people and has lost the noble demeanor of Ascended!"

"He's right. We overestimated ourselves, which led to our near destruction. You need to tone down your temper."

Djis smiled with satisfaction after hearing this, but Nasus didn't let him off the hook. "Djis, just because I said you're not wrong doesn't mean you're right. There are indeed many powerful people, but not all of them deserve our respect."

"Lord Nasus, isn't this a contradiction?"

"A strong person doesn't easily question others, nor does he casually reveal his fighting spirit, and he certainly doesn't lose his judgment of the situation. Those people you just taught a lesson clearly couldn't see our strength, yet they insisted on challenging us. That wasn't a wise move."

Nasus's words left the two men speechless; he was right, one cannot generalize from a single instance.

Renekton looked down on others because of those who were cowardly, Djis thought people were great just because he had met some powerful people. These are both too one-sided views.

However, although the reasoning is simple, they probably wouldn't have accepted it if it hadn't come from Nasus himself.

The people of Bilgewater are notorious for their thuggishness; I'm sure there will be a lot of trouble ahead!

Gangplank was in an awkward position, unable to speak up for his friends or side with the Ascended. He hurriedly ordered people to arrange accommodations for us, as separating people was the wise choice at this time!

On the way to his lodgings, he told me about the Shadow Isles:

Recently, the undead from the Shadow Isles have appeared twice, both times on a very small scale and easily eliminated.

However, this also indicates that they are about to take action, and they may launch a large-scale invasion at any time. Even if I don't come, Gangplank is planning to send a message.

The elite crew here is currently very well trained. Demacia not only sent more than a thousand Nullifying Weapon, but also dozens of instructors to teach everyone how to use them.

At the same time, Gangplank was very satisfied with his Demon-Binding Blade, one of the swords and blades meticulously crafted by Jergente, which was extremely sharp and indestructible!

For cold weapons, sturdiness and durability are the primary criteria!

Lucian often wanders around, but he returns every few days to inform Gangplank of the movements on the Shadow Isles. The first two unusual events were reported by him.

However, he hasn't returned for the past ten days or so, and we don't know if he's encountered any danger.

Besides Lucian, Twisted Fate also visited a few times and offered to help investigate the Shadow Isles.

I know he didn't really want to help; he was only doing it for Evelynn. Of course, Gangplank didn't believe him either, because Twisted Fate's infamy had already spread throughout Bill.

In short, once our allies arrive and we formulate a battle plan, defeating the Shadow Isles undead will be a piece of cake!

After settling into our lodgings, a few of us decided to head to the Shadow Isles. Renekton and Oken were itching for a fight and couldn't wait to start.

We could have flown through the air, but to avoid attracting too much attention, we decided to board the small boat that Gangplank had prepared.

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There are still quite a few fishing boats in the nearshore area, but fewer and fewer further south, and the temperature is getting lower and lower. Fortunately, it is now close to noon, the fog has dissipated, and the visibility is quite good.

Soon we encountered the guard line erected by Gangplank, and there were many warships nearby. Seeing us approaching in small boats, the warships sent men to stop us.

"Who are you? Are you lost? This isn't a place you can just come into!"

"We are Gangplank's friends, here to help fight off the undead, and we came to check in ahead of time."

"The captain's friend? Wait a minute!"

After the soldiers finished speaking, they left. We continued on our way, and soon they returned, with one person still standing at the bow of the ship.

This person looks familiar to me; he seems to be one of Gangplank's Channel Clearers, but I can't remember his name.

Yasuo? It's you!

"Hello, um... we've come to check on the situation on the Shadow Isles."

"Hahaha, my name is Frod, you've forgotten me, haven't you? We met in the North Passage. Thanks to you, Riven, and Big Brother for waking me up."

Haha, sorry, I couldn't remember your name for a moment.

Hearing him say that reminded me of when we went to the Northern Fleet and encountered Evelynn. Frod was blinded by lust and tried to harm us. If Tam hadn't appeared in time, he would have succeeded.

I explained my purpose to Frod, and he let us pass through the cordon. He also gave me a flare gun and told us to fire it into the air if we encountered any danger.

I didn't refuse his offer, and set off with the flare gun tucked into my waistband. Gangplank said Lucian hadn't returned for many days, and he wondered if they could find him this time.

After walking for a while past the warning line, we could vaguely see a large cloud of Black Mist ahead. Without a doubt, the Black Mist was enveloping the Shadow Isles!

Lucian told me that the Shadow Isles sink to the bottom of the sea in the summer and rise to the surface in the winter, shrouded in a Black Mist, so I recognized them as soon as I saw them.

I'm afraid I'll encounter the undead if I go any further. I just came to take a look and didn't plan to log in directly, but I haven't seen any trace of Lucian along the way, which makes me quite worried.

Renekton and Oken kept clamoring to go up and take a look, and finally I made up my mind, so let's go!

With our combined strength, even if we're no match for them, we won't be left behind! Having made up my mind, I mustered my Wind Force and sped forward, quickly breaking through the Black Mist and arriving on the island.

Just as Lucian had described, the Shadow Isles were deathly still, with withered trees and broken, overgrown grass, and scattered bones everywhere.

Oken sighed, "Phew, so this is the Shadow Isles? Aside from Icathia, this is the most eerie place I've ever seen."

"Be careful, there are quite a few powerful undead here. Let's check along the edge and then leave."

"Don't be afraid, if the undead dare to come out, I'll tear them to shreds!"

"Don't be a hero, Oken. If it were that easy to solve, Yasuo wouldn't have called so many people."

Just as Nasus finished speaking, we suddenly heard a sound beneath our feet, and a pile of bones nearby slowly pieced together to form the shape of Skeleton Soldier!

These Skeleton Soldier are the same as the ones I saw at sea, but they move much faster and pounce directly on us!