Chasing and Killing Arrives
On the way back, I briefly explained the crisis in Piltover to the two of them and asked for their help, but they both refused. 😾♛ ★😾
Nasus didn't want to get involved in worldly conflicts, and Sivir didn't believe me at all, since her doubts hadn't been answered yet.
It seems I need a suitable reason to persuade them. Since I can't get close to them now, I have to think of another way.
Before we even got back to Naremajet, two uninvited guests suddenly appeared before us: Warwick and Huo Su.
Camille did send men to hunt me down after all. It seems the war is going well, otherwise she wouldn't have bothered with this.
"Are they your friends, Ezreal? Why are they wearing the same clothes as you?"
"They're Project Warrior like me, but they're here to kill me."
Warwick's face was fierce, while Huo Su was relatively better. "Just come back with me obediently [Future], and your master will forgive you."
"Camille's actions were wrong; she killed too many innocent people. I will never again be an accomplice to evil."
"You'd better think it over again, or [Doomsday] and I will have to make our move."
Come on, I'm not afraid of you!
"Court death!"
Warwick had been waiting in ambush, and upon hearing my words, he pounced on me.
He's equipped with [Hardened Fire Fang] and [Hardened Ice Claw], giving him incredible piercing power. Even with my strongest defense, I can't hold out for long. However, I can use my spatial movement ability to deal with him flexibly, so he's not a big threat. The real problem is Huo Su.
Huo Su is agile, and the [Atomic Stasis Battle Blade] in his hand is extremely powerful and can also seal space, making him my nemesis!
Under their combined attack, I couldn't even last two minutes before I got injured. That's when Sivir made her move.
She brandished her Khopesh and slashed at Huo Su, trying to relieve the pressure on me, but she was kicked away as soon as she rushed over.
She's just an ordinary person now; how could she withstand such a strong impact?
Just as I was getting worried, Nasus caught her with magic.
Although he was unwilling to get involved in the conflicts of the present world, now that Sivir had become involved, he could not stand idly by.
"You insolent fools, you will rest here forever!"
As the surrounding aura surged, Nasus transformed into Ascended!
He joined the battle wielding the Soul-Reaver Axe, his ferocious aura steadily suppressing Huo Su, while Warwick was also entangled with me, and the situation was directly reversed.
With Ascended in charge, I feel reassured. But then again, if I still had my former strength, those two wouldn't stand a chance.
The battle lasted for a while, then Huo Su and Warwick realized the situation was unfavorable, so they switched positions, with Huo Su dealing with me and Warwick going to fight Nasus.
This is a reasonable arrangement for them, but it's disadvantageous for us because Nasus is too big to easily change positions, so I have no choice but to grit my teeth and fight against Huo Su.
Actually, this is quite good. I have regained my memories and know Huo Su very well, especially since I became friends with her during the time I mistakenly entered the Hearth-Home.
As her first friend, she must have had a deep impression of me. Perhaps I can try to awaken that impression in her!
"Huo Su, this is Ezreal. Calm down!"
She was clearly startled when she heard me call her name, though she quickly masked it, which showed that it was effective!
No wonder Camille gave each of us a new name. Perhaps the original name is like a key, which can unlock memories at any time, especially when facing loved ones.
Thinking of this, I continued, "Do you remember Hearth-Home, Huo Su? It's a beautiful place, with a pleasant lifestyle and exquisite casting techniques..."
"Enough!"
As I continued to talk about things in Hearth-Home, Huo Su became increasingly swayed, which made her brain very uncomfortable, so she rudely interrupted me.
At this point, I couldn't give up; I had to go a step further. "Do you remember Jergente? He was your idol, renowned for his forging skills and martial arts..."
Damn it!
Huo Su got angry and launched a fierce attack before I could finish speaking.
At first, she planned to take me back to Piltover, so she held back. Now that she's made her move, her murderous intent is showing!
Her abilities were already a counter to mine, and now I was completely outmatched. Soon, she seized an opportunity, severing the surrounding space and wielding the [Atomic Stasis Battle Blade] to thrust at me...
At the crucial moment, Sivir saved me again. Although she wasn't strong enough to participate in the battle, she could forcefully intervene using the power of the Khopesh.
Taking advantage of Huo Su's distraction, I used the Hextech Rope to bind her hands. This was a practical application of Laurent Swordplay, and it unexpectedly worked wonders!
"Let me go!"
Huo Su struggled violently, her eyes filled with rage, while I kept telling her about the events in Hearth-Home, trying to awaken her memory.
After a while, I suddenly realized something was wrong, because cracks had appeared on the Hextech Rope!
Stay away from her!
I had just reminded Sivir when Huo Su broke free of the ropes and transformed into her giant sheep form, radiating intense heat!
My current strength is completely inadequate against her; I was sent flying quite a distance. If my Project Armor hadn't been so sturdy, I probably would have been dead!
Huo Su followed closely, raising her violent Riot Games and smashing it down. I had no way to resist anymore, staring straight into her eyes, hoping for a miracle.
Huo Su's Riot Games finally landed, but it didn't hit my face; instead, it slammed into the ground beside me!
At the same time, I noticed that her complexion was very bad, as if she had experienced a violent mental upheaval. She finally recovered somewhat!
"It's me, Ezreal, your first friend!"
"I... Ze..."
"It's me!"
"Ezreal, Ezreal... I am... I am Huo Su!"
Huo Su up, her aura slowly dissipating. As her complexion returned to normal, her memories returned as well!
"Phew... you finally remembered. I wouldn't have been able to hold on any later."
"I'm so sorry, Ezreal, I almost killed you!"
"It's okay, we were all used. It's good that you've recovered!"
"That was terrifying. You suddenly disappeared that day, and Wei and I went to look for you, only to be captured..."
"Wait, let's talk about this later. The fighting is still going on over there."
I thought Nasus would easily defeat Warwick, but they ended up fighting a very close battle.
Warwick is a berserker, stronger than most Project Warrior in a one-on-one fight.
However, it was clear that he was already at his limit. Facing Nasus, who was of a higher strength level, he could only try to prolong the time by fighting desperately.
Now that Huo Su has regained his senses, he has no chance of winning!