"What happened to Big Cow?"
Jinx woke up groggily, her face still a little hot, but many of the questions she had wanted to ask Li Ke were gone from her mind.
She was listening to Li Ke and Janna's voices when she joined in, tilting her head as she spoke.
"A big cow?"
"Oh, you mean Sarah? Yes, she's definitely in big trouble right now," Li Ke said, nodding.
Jinx then noticed that Karma and Irelia had also returned to the treehouse. Irelia and Akali were standing behind Karma, keeping her company as Janna chatted with Karma and Li Ke.
"I don't know you," Janna said to Karma, who had greeted her.
Janna stared at Karma with her beady green eyes, deep in thought.
Then, Janna realized that she didn't really know this guy, but she had sensed him when Li Ke summoned her to Ionia before. He had noticed her gaze and followed her.
This made Janna wary, after all, she was no match for Karma right now.
"It's normal that you don't recognize me, after all, I've never had any dealings with you before," Karma said softly. She looked at Janna and continued, "But I know you very well. Many villagers along the coast of Ionia once worshipped you."
This might explain why Karma sensed Janna's spying earlier, but didn't go to confront Janna.
Because Janna is Deity worshipped by most of the sea-dwelling people in Runeterra, she has not only helped the Zaunite, but also helped any Janna in need.
Therefore, Karma actually respects Janna.
"Have you heard my story?" the little bluebird asked, tilting its head to look at Karma.
"Of course, and your eyes are full of stories, God of Zaun."
Li Ke, who was standing to the side, listened to the conversation and his expression became strange. "."
"What happened to the big cow?" Jinx asked Li Ke, leaning closer.
"She's hated by everyone on the island now. Silco said he needs Zaun's help, but I refused," Li Ke told Jinx.
"Refuse? Why?" Jinx paused for a moment, then looked up at Li Ke and asked.
Jinx doesn't dislike Sarah; she only dislikes Sarah's figure.
Jinx naturally values the first friend she made after leaving Zaun.
While in Bilgewater, Sarah often took care of her. Although Jinx disliked physical contact with Sarah because it made her feel depressed, she was willing to chat with Sarah and listen to her tell interesting stories about Bilgewater Jinx.
What about the four great horror legends, the rules that the islanders must follow when going to sea, and the giant sea monsters?
In short, Jinx would be sad if Sarah died.
"Because the current situation makes it unsuitable for Zaun to intervene, and the same goes for Piltover. After all, this is an internal matter for Bilgewater. Zaun's support for Sarah with supplies and weapons has already caused concern among some smaller nations in Valoran."
"But Jinx, are you worried about her right now?" Li Ke asked, looking at Jinx with amusement.
"I promised her I'd come to my wedding. If she dies, wouldn't I be breaking my promise?" Jinx finished speaking, stroking her chin with a slight frown, and muttered, "Hmm, so did she break her promise, or did I?"
"Don't worry, I just said that Zaun can't help Sarah, it doesn't mean we ca Sarah. We're not Zaunite anymore," Li Ke said with a smile, patting Jinx on the shoulder.
"Little Jin is so smart!" Upon hearing Li Ke's words, she immediately glanced at Irelia and Akali, then looked at Li Ke tentatively and asked, "So we're Ionia now?"
"We'll be coming from Ionia, so we'll be Ionia, of course," Li Ke nodded.
Karma, standing to the side. "?"
"Is it really okay for you to talk about this kind of thing in front of me?"
Irelia, standing nearby, also wanted to say no. Ionia already had many unresolved problems, Li Ke's actions would only add to Ionia troubles.
But seeing that Karma had spoken, she naturally shut her mouth.
Akali, however, seemed a bit excited, looking at Li Ke as if lost in thought.
"That seems to be true. Oh well, we'll see when we get to Bilgewater. Even if we get recognized, it doesn't matter. Let Renata handle the public relations. I'm not going to Bilgewater on behalf of Zaun. I'm Sarah's friend. Is it wrong to help my friend?" Li Ke said after thinking for a moment.
"So when are we going to help Sarah?"
"After Orianna's matter is settled, in the meantime, Jinx, why don't you try building a boat, or perhaps a small airship?"
"Just me alone? That definitely won't be enough time," Jinx said immediately. Building a small airship wasn't difficult for her; Jinx had quite a few Hextech Gem in her backpack that could be used as an energy source. The problem was that if she did it alone, it would take too much time, but wasn't Singed arriving soon?
How many more days can she and Li Ke stay in Ionia?
Li Ke glanced at Irelia, then looked at Jinx, "Why don't you just ask Irelia for help? Didn't she bring a lot of people with her?"
Jinx tilted her head to look at Irelia and blinked.
Irelia took a deep breath. She really didn't want to cause trouble for Ionia, but someone sought out by the Spirit of the Lotus and Karma couldn't possibly be a bad person, could they?
As for whether Li Ke had ever killed anyone, Irelia certainly wouldn't think about such a stupid question.
Among those present, was there anyone who hadn't killed someone?
Having killed many, Irelia understood one thing clearly: in chaotic times, whether one's hands are stained with blood is not a measure of a person's goodness or evil.
"I won't let the rebels go to Bilgewater with you, but if it's just some hard labor, we can help," Irelia said after thinking for a moment.
Karma listened from the side but did not say anything to stop Irelia.
Ionia needs a change, and Karma believes that change lies with Li Ke, because the Spirit of the Lotus has chosen him.
"Then, I'll ask you to find some people and have them take Jinx's orders," Li Ke said to Irelia.
As soon as Li Ke finished speaking, Janna suddenly flew onto his shoulder.
"What's wrong?" Li Ke asked Janna.
"They've arrived," Janna said.
Li Ke nodded and said, "Okay, let's go there now."
Looking at Karma, Li Ke pinched his cheek and said, "Karma, can you do me a small favor?"
"You want me to take you there, right?" Karma said loudly, "No problem, that's fine."
"Thanks."
Karma asked Janna for directions, then she stretched out her hand and gently waved it, and a fan appeared in her hand. She waved it lightly towards everyone, and the next moment, everyone except Jinx, including Li Ke, felt their vision darken and their bodies float up, losing their sense of direction and having their five senses blocked.
When Li Ke opened his eyes, he found himself on the coastline.
Karma looked at the war-torn beach and pursed her lips.
"We're here. The person you're looking for is right there," Karma said to Li Ke, suppressing her complicated emotions.
Looking over, Li Ke saw a group of people walking out of the forest. Leading them was Weila, an acquaintance of Li Ke's, and behind him Singed, who was being protected by the Zaun enforcers.
Upon seeing Singed, Li Ke waved and called out.
"Singed, over here!"
Hearing the sound from afar and seeing Li Ke, Singed's eyes lit up, and he walked towards Li Ke accompanied by the law enforcement officer.
Li Ke also led a group of people toward Singed.
Akali was a little confused. Why did she come along too?
"Li Ke, Orianna is right here." Singed's first words were about Orianna.
Two law enforcement officers carrying a huge glass case stepped forward and carefully placed the case on the ground.
Karma, who was standing to the side, glanced at it and immediately frowned.
"Wait, Li Ke, what are you doing?"
"To save lives," Li Ke replied.
With her fan blocking Li Ke's path, Karma looked at Orianna and said, "Save her? But this body is just an empty shell; her soul is gone. You say you want to save her?"
The moment Karma saw Orianna, she realized that Orianna's soul was gone. Since Li Ke could freely enter the Spirit Realm, wasn't it obvious what this soulless body was being brought to Ionia?!
Li Ke's goal is to bring back the soul from this body in the Spirit Realm. As for why the soul of a Zaunite would enter the Soul Blossom instead of the Underworld of the Grim Reaper, it's naturally because Li Ke knows the Spirit of the Lotus.
With that person's help, Li Ke is fully capable of doing this.
"Her soul is in the Lotus Lands, isn't it?" Karma reached out to stop Li Ke, and said seriously:
"Li Ke, the dead cannot be brought back to life. You cannot do this. If the deceased can be resurrected, it will cause enormous trouble for Runeterra."
"You should know about the existence of Death. By doing this, you will incur their wrath," Karma warned.
Upon hearing this, Singed's eyes flashed with panic.
After hearing Karma's words, Li Ke understood what Karma meant.
Just as Kindred told Li Ke, even though the gods in Soul Blossom possess such abilities, they cannot use them at will (except for Ahri), because it violates the rules of the Spirit Realm.
The material plane also has its own rules.
If the dead could be resurrected at will, then who would still believe in Death?
The Reapers of Runeterra are spiritual beings created by a supreme being and existing in the Spirit Realm. They appear in the Material Realm and include the following Reapers: the Sheep and the Wolf, the Frog, the Spider, and the Vulture.
The vulture is the most unique among them; it is not a grim reaper who "ferry" the souls of the dead, but rather a grim reaper who ferry the dead.
Yes, even the Grim Reapers of the Material Realm face death, and they die in only one way: by being forgotten and completely disappearing.
In the story that Li Ke knew, the Death God residing in Shurima faced such a situation. He governed the "Ascended," but due to the Void invasion, the Ascended had fallen into Darkin. His followers had greatly diminished, and in the end, only one or two Ascended still cared for him. He was constantly facing the risk of extinction, and therefore, he feared the existence of the vultures.
Kindred, on the other hand, is not afraid of Vultures, because Kindred is the most famous reaper in Runeterra, and Vultures have no way to deal with Kindred.
Therefore, if humans could be resurrected after death, they would no longer believe in the god of death or pray for him to take them away from suffering. In that case, the number of believers in the god of death would decrease, and they would face the threat of disappearing.
It's no wonder Li Ke will be hated by Death for this; isn't this just stealing customers?
But Li Ke also had his reasons for what he said about Karma.
First, Kindred in the Lotus Lands agreed to this. Second, Ahri also told Li Ke not to worry because Orianna's situation was special; she was not taken away by Death, but remained in her body.
Now, it's Ahri who took Orianna's soul; she's one of their own.
From left hand to right hand, no middlemen involved!
Li Ke didn't need to worry about the Grim Reaper in the Material Realm finding out about this.
Therefore, he looked at Karma and said seriously, "I understand what you mean, Karma. But this child's situation is different. She didn't die; she just fell into a deep sleep due to an accident. I Ahri to repair her soul, and she agreed, taking her soul into the Lotus Lands."
"This isn't resurrection, but a... healing?" Li Ke continued, "Or do you think this approach won't work either?"
Karma squinted at Li Ke, who met her gaze. After a long while, Li Ke 'Karma beautiful green eyelashes trembled, she lowered her eyes, took a step back, and lowered her hand.
She was persuaded by Li Ke because she had no way of knowing the girl's actual situation.
Seeing that Karma had backed down, Li Ke squatted down and reached out to touch the cabinet.
His black eyes turned pink as Li Ke used his seductive powers to summon Ahri.
He opened the cabinet, reached for Orianna's hand, and said:
"Besides, there are people who died, entered the Spirit Realm, were resurrected, and then escaped, but they didn't affect the situation in Ionia, did they?"
"How do you even know this?" Karma looked at Li Ke in surprise.
"Azakana, a kind of demon. Ionia seems to have quite a few of these, right?" Li Ke said with amusement.
The Spirit Blossom Festival tells the story of Yasuo, and in that story, Yone escaped after being resurrected in the Spirit Realm, didn't he?
Therefore, Li Ke felt that Karma's concerns were meaningless.
"Buzz!"
A beam of light appeared in Orianna's palm, and Li Ke's vision went white. The evening sky was fiery red, but a white light dispelled the red, and the white light gathered in the clouds, gradually forming a Fox.
It's Ahri.
Singed looked up at the scene with excitement, and vaguely, Singed seemed to hear some sound.
That was Orianna's voice.
She was calling out to herself.
Thinking this, Singed looked around nervously, but couldn't see anything.
"Orianna, you're here, right?"
"Where are you? Tell Daddy, Daddy's coming to find you!"
Singed couldn't help but call out.
Until, suddenly a small hand took his hand and grasped three of his fingers.
Singed's heart skipped a beat. He turned around and looked at the girl who had sat up from the cupboard.
Her skin was so white it seemed to glow, her beautiful blonde hair was soaked with nutrient solution, and she was wearing a wet white princess dress. She was looking at me with her Big Eyes.
"Dad."
She said to Singed.