: An Assist from Soraka

Chapter 65: An Assist from Soraka

Upon hearing Skana's words, Tarin nodded thoughtfully.

Although Skarner seemed indifferent to the idea of ​​opening the country, to be honest, Tallinn had long been mentally prepared for it.

As one of the original builders of the Tower of Ixokane, Skana witnessed the land's transformation from barbarism to prosperity and harbored an almost paternal desire to protect the land and its inhabitants.

In this situation, it would be almost impossible to persuade Skarner to abandon his long-held beliefs with just a few words.

In fact, Tallinn never intended to persuade Skarner directly; he simply wanted to ascertain Skarner's mental state.

And as things stand now—it seems alright?

In the original storyline, when Qiyana began to divide Yuntar and build her own faction, Skarner's attitude had become extremely extreme. He believed that if corruption was inevitable, then he would destroy it himself.

But now—at least Skarner can still talk normally.

In contrast, Qiyana, standing to the side, was clearly unable to contain her inner thoughts.

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"That's because you don't know what true strength is." Skarner shook his head, his gaze towards Qiyana filled with slight annoyance, but in the end, he couldn't help but sigh.

He then turned to Tallinn beside him and said, "Do you know what made me decide to see you instead of simply banishing you?"

"What is it?" Tallinn asked curiously.

"Because of Qiyana."

Skarner turned his gaze to Qiyana, his enormous eyes remarkably calm, devoid of any emotion, and simply said, "From the moment this child first encountered the Primordial Axioms, I have been secretly observing her. Even looking at the thousands of years of history of Ixtal, her talent in the Primordial Axioms can be considered astounding and unparalleled."

Upon hearing Skarner's words, Qiyana's eyes twitched slightly, seemingly surprised that Skarner had discovered her talent so early.

Tarlin seemed to realize what Skana was trying to say, and a hint of contemplation appeared in his eyes.

Skarner then continued, "But like other humans, this ability also gave Qiyana those abhorrent traits—"

Skarner looked at Tarin and said, "You can see fragments of the past and future, so you should also know the tragic story of Azir, the last emperor of the Shurima Empire, right?"

Upon hearing this, Tallinn nodded and said, "I know."

Azir, the last emperor of Shurima, came from a similar background to Qiyana; both were the youngest and least favored princes.

However, Azir is different from Qiyana. Azir has a gentle personality, and if nothing unexpected happens, his ultimate fate will be to go to a remote city to become a county magistrate, or to become a priest of the Sun Ring.

Unlike Qiyana, who struggled against her destiny, Azir became the first in line because he had traveled with his father, many of his brothers, and the Ascended Renekton to tour the empire.

While they were resting, the Empire's enemies launched an attack and killed all of Azir's brothers.

Afterwards, Azir's father launched a purge, suspecting that Azir might be the mastermind. However, no evidence was found, and the matter was dropped.

If Azir has been lucky all this time, things will be a little different later on.

"Although he became the last in line to the throne, Azir was not favored. The Emperor and Empress were still in their prime, so they kept trying to find a new heir. But no matter how many times, the child died in the womb, as if it were a curse."

Tarin calmly recounted what he knew: "In the very end, the Queen finally gave birth to a healthy son, but on the very night of the baby's birth, a terrible storm swept through Shurima."

Upon hearing this, King Yuen and Qiyana, among others, widened their eyes in astonishment.

Ixtal has a long history, and many secrets are recorded in its history.

However, it is clear that this information, which concerns the last emperor of Shurima, is not recorded in Ixtal's historical records.

Or perhaps Azir himself guarded this history closely, forbidding any outside transmission and artificially cutting off all channels for the dissemination of historical records.

But the reason why is no longer important. Tarlin continued, "In that storm, the Queen's palace was struck by lightning again and again, and in the end, the Queen and her newborn prince all perished."

Azir's father—the Emperor—and his personal guards were brutally murdered in the palace, their bodies torn to pieces, charred beyond recognition.

Upon hearing this, Qiyana and the others nearby fell silent.

Skarner continued to gaze at Tarin, showing no surprise at what Tarin had said. He simply nodded and said, "Yes—you do know a lot."

"Yes." Tarin nodded, then said, "But I think you should also know that the mastermind behind all this is Xerath."

"It was Xerath who used dark magic to continuously corrupt the fetus in the queen's womb, causing her to miscarry, and then, when the lucky prince was born, he used elemental power from the depths of the desert to kill him with a lightning arrow."

The royal guards and Azir's father arrived and encountered Xerath, whereupon they were both brutally killed.

Is there a difference?

Skarner shook his head: "Xerath was the first person in Shurima to become the crown prince's trusted deputy while still a slave. Would Azir not know his abilities? Yet he still tacitly approved of it."

"Tell me, Tarin," Skarner said calmly, "what would Qiyana do without you? What would she do?"

Seeing this, Tarin fell silent for a moment, then glanced at King Yuen, Yuentar, and Qiyana beside him.

Ultimately, he told her the truth about breaking Qiyana's legs, slaughtering the Piltover miners, and making Mrs. Piltover discover the path to the village.

Qiyana's expression remained unchanged in response.

In fact, Tarin had already given Qiyana a heads-up when he first told her about these things. For example, he mentioned Skarner's worldwide surveillance deep within the ley lines.

But while Qiyana was prepared, King Yuen and the other Yuentars were completely unprepared.

If Tarin had claimed to be a prophet himself, they might have had some doubts. But Tarin's prophetic status had been certified by Skarner, and backed by Skarner's credibility. Upon hearing this news, not only ordinary Yuntars, but even Qiyana's aunt, Farin, couldn't help but look at Qiyana with astonishment, seemingly completely unable to believe that Qiyana could be so twisted.

Feeling the gazes of the crowd, Qiyana remained nonchalant, simply shrugging her shoulders and saying to Skarner, "So, because of this, I've lost some qualifications or something?"

Skarner didn't answer Qiyana's question, but after a moment of silence, he nodded thoughtfully and looked at Tarin, saying, "You're not the first person I've met who calls himself a prophet, but without a doubt, you're the most special one."

Skarner wasn't in a hurry to explain why he was asking Tallinn these questions. Instead, he said slowly, "I've met many prophets who always try to contact Ixtal in various ways, hoping to get him involved in the conflicts of Runeterra."

"But I know very well that all they want is to use the power of Ixtal to fight off the invading enemies and save their people—"

They displayed wisdom far ahead of their time, and some were even able to exist at multiple points in time simultaneously—but I know very well that their prophecies were not favored by fate, but rather cursed by it.

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"Except for—that one."

Skana changed the subject, looking at Tallinn and saying, "That prophet who is like you, yet different from you, a unique one."

"The same as me?" Hearing Skarner's words, Tarin raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his expression. "Who is it?"

"I don't know her name, and she's never mentioned it, but she said the same things as you."

Skarner said, "Although the wording is different, the meaning is the same—"

Wild, willful, and insane—the creatures of Runeterra have strayed from the great destiny written among the stars.

Even worse, misinterpretations have added countless unpredictable misfortunes and sufferings to the most unique star in this constellation.

"And at some point in the future, the accumulated calamities of Runeterra will erupt explosively, and Ixtal will not be able to escape unscathed."

Skarner turned his gaze to Tarin, his eyes calm: "When you first came into contact with Qiyana, I already sensed something. And when you spoke of the many disasters that would erupt on this planet in the future, I became certain that this future might be coming."

"And that is precisely why I am willing to meet you."

Upon hearing Skana's words, Tallinn fell silent for a moment.

Meanwhile, everyone around, from King Yuen to Yuentar, and even the arrogant Qiyana, held their breath.

I thought that Skana summoned Tarlin just on a whim.

But now it seems—

It seems that it's not just a whim.

Rather—it originates from some much older prophecy?

After pondering for a moment, Tarlin asked with a somewhat strange expression, "Was that prophet a woman with goat's hooves, lilac-colored skin, and a single horn on her head?"

Upon hearing this, Skarner paused slightly, then his eyes widened slightly, revealing a noticeable emotional fluctuation for the first time since the group arrived at the depths of the underground palace. He asked in surprise, "You know that person?"

"—I have some impression of it."

Tarin's expression turned somewhat strange upon hearing Skana's question.

The person Talin was referring to was none other than Soraka, the Starchild, also known as the healer in the game. She is the most classic, oldest, and most fitting support character in League of Legends, embodying the image of a healer.

It was itself a Holy Spirit of the Immortal Heavens, and it was saddened to witness the Holy Spirits of Runeterra deviating from the great destiny inscribed among the stars and beginning to head uncontrollably toward disaster.

Therefore, the Holy Spirit took the initiative to descend into the mortal realm and untie the knots in the world's web.

This child of the stars donned the form of flesh and blood, enduring powerful magic that constantly burned the flesh and blood that made up this body, and in the name of Soraka, went to save those who had fallen into suffering.

She is one of the few characters in the League of Legends lore who embodies pure kindness.

After experiencing many things, Soraka also realized the vibrant life hidden beneath the chaotic surface, where everything was thriving.

They also realized that a static destiny cannot contain the wild and ever-changing potential of mortals.

Soraka thus transformed salvation into guidance and began to appear as a legend in the ancient history of Runeterra.

Soraka was indirectly involved in the Hylian Collapse, the Rune Wars, the Curse of Ruined King, the Ionian Wars, and Syndra's resurrection.

She has left her mark in the legends of different city-states and regions, and there are even related traditions and beliefs associated with her.

In reality, each time, Soraka simply provides a path and lets the person involved choose for themselves.

She belongs to a legend in Runeterra, known only to a very few.

Thinking about it, Tallinn breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Although I haven't met that person yet, I've had a long-standing spiritual connection with them."

Upon hearing Tarin's words, Skana nodded thoughtfully, then calmed down slightly and said unhurriedly, "If that's the case—that's fine too."

Skana nodded and said calmly, "That prophet possessed a noble spirit. Magic burned her body, yet she wept for the suffering this land endured and tirelessly worked to protect what should not be destroyed."

"You said the same things as her, made the same prophecy—and even did the same things."

As he spoke, Skarner also glanced at Qiyana.

Clearly, what Skarner was referring to was the change that had occurred in Qiyana.

"I acknowledge the Ixtals' reverence for and control over the elements of nature, and I understand their resilience in struggling to survive on this land."

But equally, the deadly poisons of arrogance and shortsightedness always remain, leading to an obsession with power and a forgetting of the original intention of coexisting with the earth.

As he said this, he paused and looked at the people behind him.

"The Lord of Yuntar in this era."

"Lord Skana." Upon hearing Skana's words, King Yuen immediately took a few steps forward and responded.

"Leave the matter of the Kumangu Jungle and the outside world to this prophet," Skana said, closing his eyes and silently facing Tarin. "You said you wanted to unite all forces that could be united to face the future disasters together—then I'm willing to give you that opportunity."

If you truly accomplish this, then I will personally conduct the Vidarionian trials for you and allow Ixtal to open its kingdom.

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