Start in Terra, immortal

As a bright and tall building came into view, Yun Ana spoke first.

"I've heard stories about a kind of giant rock that flows like water, smooth as water and solid as steel. Only such a material can build a city that is both magnificent and radiant."

Looking down at the city drawing ever closer, Zhao Xin felt a pang of apprehension, but he still responded.

Welcome to Demacia.

The three gradually slowed down and lowered their altitude, and the dragon bird patrol team in the air also spotted the three visitors.

Before the dragon birds could fly swiftly to the visitors, the soldiers of the dragon bird unit recognized one of their faces at a glance.

The moment Zhao Xin saw the dragon bird, Yun Ana on his back had a fleeting look in her eyes, as if she had seen a familiar face.

"Sir, you're back!" The soldier's eyes gleamed with excitement, a smile involuntarily spreading across his face. "I'll go back and report to His Majesty immediately!"

"No need, I'll go see His Majesty myself. You continue your patrol." Zhao Xin gestured to stop the young soldier who wanted to enter the Hall of Valor, then turned to Rosso and asked, "My lord, please allow me to visit His Majesty and explain the situation."

"Let's go together. I also want to meet this wise ruler you've been longing for." Rosso was very curious about what kind of person could make Zhao Xin truly loyal.

"Sir, you..." The soldier who overheard the conversation was struck dumb, his joy replaced by disbelief.

Ignoring the soldiers who remained in place, the three landed in front of the Hall of Valor.

As soon as she landed, Yun Ana jumped off Zhao Xin's back with a serious expression.

"This place is so different from Ionia, where even the air seems to tremble. It's like even the wind is holding its breath."

Although she was telling the truth, since the buildings in Demacia are mostly constructed with anti-magic stones, which constantly absorb magical energy from the air, the environment in Ionia is naturally different from that which is full of magic.

However, in this situation, it's hard not to suspect that she's trying to hide her embarrassment by saying such things in a serious manner.

"Yeah, you just said it yourself, it's a magic-suppressing stone. Haha." Zhao Xin replied dryly.

Ignoring their awkward conversation, Rosso began to investigate the location of the sentient statue he had sensed earlier.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to introduce you to Yun'ana from Ionia," Zhao Xin bowed, then slowly said, "and to my lord Rosso, who has given me a second chance at life."

The elderly emperor, who was sitting on the throne, suddenly stood up, but then slowly sat down again.

Looking at Zhao Xin, who was carrying him away with his armor and spearhead, he felt both familiar and strange.

He already knew that his steward and his friends had left him.

As Jarvan III descended the steps, each step echoed through the empty hall. He continued until he reached Zhao Xin, who was still bowing.

He reached out and put his hand on Zhao Xin's shoulder.

Jarvan III's expression was complex, a mixture of relief, reluctance, lingering fear, and joy. It all boiled down to one sentence: "It's good you're back, it's good you're back!"

"Your Majesty, I..." Zhao Xin was about to say something when Jarvan III interrupted him.

"I will inscribe your deeds in this Hall of Heroes. Do whatever you wish to do."

Zhao Xin, I am so glad that you have found a noble cause worthy of your dedication. Not as a king, but as a friend.

He then turned his attention to Rosso, whom Zhao Xin called his lord.

"Zhao Xin wasted thirty years in Demacia, and I thank you for freeing him from that confinement and allowing him to see a wider world. Please take good care of this old friend and make sure he doesn't repeat the same mistake."

Jarvan III humbled himself, making a request to Zhao Xin's lord in an almost pleading manner.

"Don't worry." Rosso patted Jarvan III's arm, indicating that he was reassured. "Zhao Xin won't be leaving with me anytime soon. You'll see in time."

"You two catch up first, I'll go visit this magnificent city."

"By the way, your anti-magic colossus might make some noise later. Tell your soldiers not to panic, there won't be any problems."

Rosso said as he walked out.

Jarvan III looked at Zhao Xin, who nodded in acknowledgment, and then gave the order. He then led Zhao Xin toward Dawn Castle.

"Zhao Xin, tell me about your experiences during this period."

Yun Ana stood there, stunned. "What about me? Which way should I go?"

After hesitating for a moment, Yun Ana finally walked towards Jarvan III and Xin Zhao.

Along the way, they encountered a man whom the soldiers called a prince who joined them. "Father, I heard that Uncle has returned?"

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On an open space near Xiongdu, a huge anti-magic stone statue stands quietly.

Rosso flew onto its shoulder and injected some energy into the statue.

"Hello, little one!" the statue spoke. "Did you awaken Galio so I could fight for you?"

Galio's voice was filled with excitement. He had been unable to move for a long time, and he vaguely remembered that the last time he was able to move was because of a little girl.

However, after absorbing the energy given by Rosso, Galio could clearly realize that the magic of the little person who awakened him this time was purer than that of the little girl last time.

"No, Galio, I just saw you were lonely and came to chat with you." With the infusion of energy, Rosso also figured out the reason for Galio's soul's birth.

First, the inherent properties of the anti-magic stone itself; second, the inscriptions carved by the creator of the statue; and third, the world runes that serve as the source of magic in this world.

Magical energy originates from the magical runes of the world. The anti-magic stone absorbed excessive magical energy, and the runes on its surface further guided and catalyzed this world energy. After years of accumulation, the consciousness belonging to 'Galio' was born.

Unfortunately, the magic-blocking stone was both their strength and their weakness. While manipulating the statues required magic, the magic-blocking stone would naturally and quickly dissipate the absorbed magical energy. Furthermore, Demacia possessed too many magic-blocking stones, resulting in a severe shortage of free-floating natural magical energy.

This means Galio can no longer rely solely on magical energy in the air to sustain his movements.

Even when he was fully conscious, he was unable to activate this magic-suppressing body.

"Galio doesn't understand loneliness. Galio doesn't want to see the little people here become immobile like Galio. Galio wants to protect this place. And also, to fight!" Galio's deep voice was filled with unwavering determination.

Rosso remained silent for a long time, sitting on Galio's shoulders and gazing into the distance.

"Little one, thank you for letting Galio move his arms and legs, but Galio needs to move around a bit, be careful not to get hurt."

Then, Galio carefully flapped his wings and landed closer to Xiongdu.

The swirling air currents created a strong wind, alarming many Demacians.

"Look at those little people, and their parents' parents' parents' parents, all of whom Galio watched grow from tiny little things into tiny little things. Galio loves these little people."

Galio seemed very happy to see more Demacians, and he said with a smile.

"However, Galio didn't see you when you were a little kid. Are you from outside?"

Upon hearing this, Rosso laughed as well: "Yes, I'm an outsider."

"It's alright. Although there are many villains outside that Galio dislikes, Galio likes you."

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