Legends of Runeterra

Chapter 899 Promise

"So... Lord Li En, you mean that Taliyah must go to Ixtal and won't be able to come back in a short time, right?"

“Well, yes, that’s exactly it.

But don't worry, judging from the talent Taliyah has shown, learning the 'Original Axiom' will not be too difficult for her.

And she doesn't need to learn all the 'Original Axioms', she only needs to learn those related to the 'Earth Element'."

"Is this so..."

Atack nodded slightly, then locked eyes with Delilah.

After exchanging glances, the two finally looked at Talia next to Delilah.

"Kid, what do you think..."

"Father, Mother, I am willing to go to Ixtal to study. I want to control this power so that it can help more people instead of causing danger to everyone when it gets out of control!"

Taliyah raised her head and looked directly at her parents. Her face, dotted with freckles but still youthful, was filled with determination in her rock-brown eyes.

"..."

"Good boy."

Raising his hand and gently rubbing Taliyah's head, Atak showed a relieved smile on his face.

They had to part again when they had just met for a desert. Although they were reluctant, Atak and his wife had to suppress their reluctance in order to allow Taliyah to control her own talent and not let this power threaten her life.

"Lord Li En, I'm leaving Taliyah in your care!"

Accompanied by their wives and daughters, Atak and the other two stood up and saluted Li En with gratitude.

This time, Li En did not stop their actions.

With the vision of Atak and his wife, they can naturally see the huge gap in status between Li En and them. Not to mention the two of them, even the entire "Mother Weaver" tribe is dispensable to Li En.

The only gratitude the couple could offer was sincere thanks and the implication of the words "Taliyah is in your hands".

Li En would not refuse such an action that could make them happy, even if he didn't need it, even if it was just to make the Atak couple feel at ease.

"Thank you Mr. Li En, father, mother, I..."

"Go, kid. Everyone in the tribe will be waiting for you."

"Well, take care of yourself, my little sparrow."

Delilah gently stroked Taliyah's cheek, her face full of reluctance.

"Wait, you two, it's not time to say goodbye yet."

"This...but Lord Li En, isn't Ixtal at the easternmost part of Shurima?"

“That’s right, but a wizard like you doesn’t need to rush there.

Taliyah, you finally get to meet your family, stay with them for a while, and I will open the portal to take you there myself."

"Is this...really okay?"

"Of course!"

"Yes, thank you Mr. Li En!!"

“You’re welcome. Please keep this jade pendant and remember to carry it with you. It can ensure that your magic is in a stable state.

There is also this token. If you have any questions, just show it to the guard, or come to the City Lord's Mansion to find us."

"Ah I..."

Taliyah looked at the jade pendant and token handed to her by Li En, with a look of hesitation on her face.

She was just young, not stupid. The jade pendant and the token were undoubtedly valuable items. After receiving help from Li En repeatedly, she was asked to accept these two things, and she felt a little ashamed for a moment.

Seeing this, Li En secretly gave Kassa a look, and she immediately understood and stepped forward to take the token and jade pendant in Li En's hand.

"Hold Taliyah. These are things you will definitely need. Otherwise, how can we leave with peace of mind? Do you want Li En to stay by your side every day to help you suppress your out-of-control magic?"

"No...I...that's not what I meant..."

A blush quickly appeared on her wheat-colored cheeks, and Taliah explained hurriedly while tightly holding the jade pendant and token.

"Thank...thank you, Mr. Li En..."

"Well, you're welcome. In that case, we won't disturb your family reunion for the time being. Remember to come to the City Lord's Mansion when you have time. You are always welcome."

"Okay, thank you very much, Master Li En!"

The Atak family saw Li En and the other two out the door and watched them walk away. They got on the carriage and left with the guards' respectful salutes, and then the family returned to the house.

"My dear little sparrow, you are finally back!"

Delilah opened her arms and hugged Taliyah tightly, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.

"Mom...I miss you so much..."

"We missed you, too, kid."

After a warm moment, Atak looked at Taliyah.

"Child, how did you know this Lord Li En before?"

"Actually, this is the first time I've met Mr. Li En. Before, it was all Kai'Sa... Oh! By the way! Master Yasuo also mentioned Mr. Li En to me!"

"Master Yasuo? Who is he!?"

"The master I met in Ionia, he taught me how to control my magic!"

"Sounds like a very knowledgeable teacher."

"Yeah, of course!"

"So how did he describe Lord Li En?"

"Master Yasuo... uh..."

Taliyah suddenly stopped talking in the middle of her words.

Earlier in Ionia, when Yasuo mentioned Li En, he said that he was a person who was just slightly superior to him in terms of knowledge, swordsmanship, and appearance and figure.

At that time, Taliyah believed it without a doubt, but after confirming today that Li En was the person that Master Yasuo often mentioned, she felt that this might be more than just a "little bit" different.

Just in terms of appearance, although Master Yasuo has the unrestrained and uninhibited style of a wanderer, compared with Lee En, there is still a gap... in fact, there is a huge gap.

In addition, Li En was able to easily suppress his own magic, unlike Master Yasuo who was almost buried by the avalanche caused by his own loss of control.

And Li En's profound knowledge that even knows the existence of the ancient Shurima Empire's 'Mother Weaver'...

"No, no, Taliyah, how can you do this? Master Yasuo is a very good teacher and definitely not a boaster!"

Taliyah shook her head, trying to clear the offending thoughts from her mind.

"What's wrong, my little sparrow? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No...it's okay mother, I'm fine!"

Taliyah said with a smile on her face.

However, looking at the worried looks on her parents' faces, it was obvious that they did not believe what she said.

But she couldn't tell you what she was really thinking, and she quickly showed the golden-red jade pendant in her hand.

"The jade pendant Mr. Li En gave me is still here. I'm really fine!"

"That's...okay."

Out of trust in Li En and the fact that they had not felt any tremors up to this point, the couple nodded and skipped the topic.

"Okay, father and mother, let me tell you what I encountered along the way!"

Taliyah took her parents' hands and sat back on the tribe's hand-woven carpet, picking out interesting things that happened along the way and started talking about them.

As for the encounter with the Noxian army and even being pushed into the icy sea by the officers, Taliyah promised that she would never let her parents know.