Runeterra: I actually know a little bit about everything

As Ahri spent more time with Zuo Chi, she gradually discovered that he was different from others, and this difference often deeply attracted her.

Ahri could already faintly feel the throbbing within her body.

She was a little scared, afraid that one day she would lose control of herself and do something to hurt Zuo Chi.

On the deck, Zuo Chi looked at Ah Li's exquisite and beautiful profile, and a line of blue text slowly appeared in front of him.

[The host can choose to help Ahri fulfill her dream! Once the conditions are met, the host can choose one of Ahri's or Ningran's many abilities and traits!]

"who!?"

Zuo Chi was clearly taken aback when he saw the blue text in front of him.

Ning Ran?

This situation of choosing between two people based on their abilities or characteristics has occurred before, such as the time with Yasuo and Yone.

But who is this Ning Ran?

Based on the previous relationship between Yasuo and Yone, could it be that Ning Ran and Ahri have a close relationship?

Thinking of this, Zuo Chi asked, "Ali, do you know Ning Ran?"

"Ning Ran?" Ah Li was slightly taken aback, not understanding why Zuo Chi asked such a question.

However, she shook her head: "Never heard of it, who is that?"

Upon hearing Ahri's answer, Zuo Chi fell into deep thought.

Perhaps Kalma knows.

Heading east from the port of Waili, Zuo Chi and Ah Li were rapidly approaching Presidium.

About two days later, Zuo Chi could clearly sense that the magical elements around him seemed to have become more active.

At this point, Ahri and Zuochi finally arrived at Presidium, the spiritual sanctuary of all Ionia!

The next step is to find the Temple of Eternity where Karma is located.

Logically speaking, the location of the Soul of Ionia should be widely known.

With this in mind, Zuo Chi and Ah Li started asking around after they got off the ship.

However, from the port all the way to the center of Presidium, Ahri's expression grew increasingly frustrated.

Because the sentence she and Zuo Chi heard most often along the way was:

"Are you searching for Lord Karma's Temple of Eternity? What a sacred place that is! If you find it, please let me know!"

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Clearly, as the most powerful and mysterious entity in all of Ionia, Karma's Temple of Eternity is not located anywhere in Presidium.

Zuo Chi even suspected that, given how thin the boundary was between the spiritual and material realms in Ionia, Karma and the Temple of Eternity might not even be in the material realm, but rather in the spiritual realm.

After all, the Soul of Ionia's duty is not only to protect Ionia, but also to guide countless souls in the spiritual realm.

This responsibility is quite similar to that of Kindred and other Shinigami.

However, the Grim Reaper's duty is to guide the souls of the dead into the underworld, not the spiritual realm.

After wandering around aimlessly, Zuo Chi and Ah Li still hadn't made any progress.

I found myself in the largest magical garden in Presidium, surrounded by believers from all over Ionia.

Ah Li looked up at Zuo Chi: "Zuo Chi."

Zuo Chi's gaze swept across the entire magic garden, and after a long while, his brow twitched slightly.

Just as Ahri was waiting for Zuo Chi to make his next decision, Zuo Chi suddenly grabbed her around the waist and pulled her into a fast run towards the depths of the Magic Garden.

"Huh? Zuo Chi?"

With her other hand, Ahri grabbed the brim of her hat, which was about to fall off, and stared blankly at Zuo Chi beside her.

Zuo Chi led her past dozens of guards, including some priests with powerful magic.

A moment later, as Zuo Chi's speed gradually slowed down, Ah Li also saw the figure in front of her.

Deep within the garden, on a stone platform imbued with intense magical energy, a young girl exuding an aura of heroism sat cross-legged, quietly meditating with her eyes closed.

What attracted Ahri's attention the most were the dozen or so sharp blades floating behind the girl.

The blade hovered beside the girl, as nimble and free as her arm.

"she is."

Looking at the girl in front of her, Ahri suddenly remembered the legendary Ionian hero that the people of Ionia had been talking about.

At the age of sixteen, Irelia is a girl who led her people to fight against Noxus and severed the arm of a high-ranking Noxian general in the Battle of Presidium!

Ahri looked at Zuo Chi in shock. She never expected that Zuo Chi would know Irelia.

Didn't you say you had a basic understanding? How come you seem to know everything?

Zuo Chi squeezed Ahri's little hand and pointed to Irelia in front of him.

If we're talking about who in Presidium is most likely to know where Karma is, Irelia is probably the only one.

After all, she and Karma have a kind of relationship like the old and new leaders of Ionia, and Karma really values ​​Irelia.

Stepping forward, Zuo Chi slowly raised his hand and pressed it against the invisible light membrane in front of him.

"Buzz!"

Zuo Chi's hand passed through a bubble-like membrane of light, and Irelia, who was sitting cross-legged on the boulder, slowly opened her eyes.

When she saw Zuo Chi and Ah Li in front of her, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"How did you get here?"

Chapter 40: The Battle of the Two Gods of Ionia!

Deep in the garden, Irelia looked at Zuo Chi and Ahri in surprise, a hint of astonishment in her eyes.

Logically speaking, there shouldn't be anyone else here besides her, since there are many powerful guards on the road leading here.

How did these two people manage to get here so quietly?

Zuo Chi nodded slightly to Irelia: "Irelia, please forgive our unauthorized visit."

Hearing Zuo Chi's words, Irelia quickly calmed down.

After all, she was a powerful warrior who had experienced countless battles, and her temperament was naturally different from that of an ordinary girl.

She nodded slightly to Zuo Chi as well: "Is there anything I can help you with? I imagine it took you a lot of effort to get here."

Zuo Chi didn't keep them in suspense but asked directly, "We have some questions we'd like to ask Karma."

"You're looking for Lord Karma?"

Irelia then added, "Lady Karma left Presidium not long ago, so your goals may be in vain."

Irelia did not blame Zuo Chi and Ahri for their unauthorized intrusion, but instead patiently answered their questions.

Ahri's face showed a hint of melancholy when she heard Irelia's words.

Zuo Chi continued, "Irelia, do you know where Karma went and when she'll be back?"

Ahri also looked at Irelia with hopeful eyes.

Faced with their gazes, Irelia helplessly shrugged.

"I don't know where Lord Karma went either. As for when he will return, it might be ten days to half a month at the shortest, and a year or two at the longest."

Zuo Chi looked at Ah Li beside him and noticed that the light in her eyes had dimmed even more.

Gently squeezing Ahri's hand, Zuo Chi then asked Irelia, "Irelia, do you know anyone who knows where Karma is?"

Zuo Chi knew that it might be impolite to keep asking, but for his boss's sake, he decided to ask anyway.

"This"

Irelia paused slightly, then gently shook her head.

Although she had some guesses about Karma's whereabouts, she couldn't be sure of their accuracy, so Irelia ultimately didn't reveal them.

Upon arriving here, Zuo Chi and Ali realized that Presidian's trip had been in vain.

After saying goodbye to Irelia once again, Zuo Chi led Ahri and sped outside once more.

Standing in the plaza outside the Magic Garden, Ahri was somewhat lost in thought.

The journey to find out about one's origins has been incredibly arduous.

So much time has passed, and not only is the whereabouts of my parents still unknown, but even the origin of the sunstone in my hand is still not fully understood.

Just as Ahri was feeling very down, a large hand gently covered her head and ruffled her hair.

Immediately afterwards, Ah Li saw Zuo Chi's unrestrained and carefree smile.

"It's just that we couldn't find Karma, there's no need to be so discouraged, my boss?"

"Are we going to wait here for Karma to come back?" Ahri asked, pouting.

"That's not my style!"