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55% Arcane: Champion Witness System / Chapter 198: -194- The Taliyah Linwin knew

Kapitel 198: -194- The Taliyah Linwin knew

In the evening on Zaun Avenue, the crowd had thinned out, but for the inn stationed on this street, it was just about to get busy. 

The Dodo Inn, situated on Zaun Avenue, was already fully occupied.

The somewhat irritable, slightly chubby female innkeeper stood in the courtyard, holding a package. Looking up at a specific spot on the second floor, she cupped her hands and shouted, "Hey, Taliya, are you in the room? If you can, I need your help with something."

In response to the call, a furry little head timidly poked out. It belonged to a girl with a young and innocent face, displaying confusion and shyness. Despite the puzzled expression, Taliya quickly replied, "Sure, just a moment, I'll be right down."

In a mere two minutes, she rushed down to the innkeeper, standing straight, looking up at her. "Do you need me for something?"

"Relax, Taliya. I'm asking for your help, not ordering you around," the innkeeper said with a slightly helpless expression.

The innkeeper couldn't help but feel frustrated with Taliya's behavior, always cowering in her small room, seemingly avoiding something terrifying. Yet, Zaun was considered safe, and the innkeeper understood the reasons, thanks to the information shared by Thal.

Taliya immediately responded, "I understand!"

The speed of her response seemed as if she feared facing consequences if she didn't answer quickly. Although the innkeeper had a somewhat irritable temperament and often quarreled with tenants, she wasn't a bad person. If Taliya refused, she wouldn't get angry; at most, she would find it a bit regrettable.

Knowing the journey to the Rockwater District would take at least half an hour for someone with swift legs, the innkeeper sighed and said, "Rockwater District, where you work, has a pastry shop. If you're willing, please deliver this package there. In return, Taliya, I can waive your dinner fee for tonight."

Taliya, looking up, suddenly revealed a hint of joy. Excited to hear that the dinner fee would be waived, she immediately replied, "No problem, I can leave right now."

"No need to rush, just make sure it gets there," the innkeeper said, handing the package to Taliya. She added in a soft voice, "Please be mindful of the hoverbikes passing by. Last time, you almost collided with one."

With the package in her hands, Taliya looked up, nodded weakly, and said, "Alright."

Then, Taliya hugged the package and quickly ran out of the inn.

Running out of the inn, under the warm yellow lights, Taliya quickly blended into the crowd. She appeared frail, tightly clutching the package, head down, and her somewhat inconspicuous appearance made her look noticeably out of place among the Zaunites who had just finished their work.

"In the pastry shop near where I work, is there really such a store?" Taliya thought carefully on her way.

As she looked ahead at the bright road, Taliya abandoned her thoughts about the pastry shop and once again marveled at the unique sights of Zaun. Despite having seen it many times before, every time, Taliya found herself in awe.

Even though it was just evening, Zaun had already surpassed the embrace of dusk and directly entered the depths of the night. 

However, unlike Shurima, where night meant darkness, Zaun's night was bright and warm. People's faces reflected happiness in their lives, men and women walked together towards the taverns, and children, with backpacks on their backs, ran around the streets.

Taliya knew what those backpacks were for—they carried books. Yes, children in Zaun were studying. It was lively here.

Taliya loved this scene; she loved the vibrancy and prosperity of Zaun. It was strange because back in her tribe, she distinctly remembered hearing the elders say that Zaun was poor, chaotic, and dangerous.

Yet, looking at the current scene, Taliya couldn't connect it with danger. She gradually became familiar with Zaun's nights. Even now, without the sun's illumination, Zaun still stood in the light. Rows of streetlights lit up, providing a warm yellow glow for pedestrians.

In the evening on Zaun Avenue, the filtration towers continued to operate. Taliya also learned from the innkeeper about those strange tall spherical buildings.

They were devices used for purifying the air.

These devices, in turn, allowed Zaun's residents to forgo wearing thick gas masks and improved the air quality in Zaun.

As she walked away from Zaun Avenue, encountering fewer people, Taliya no longer attracted much attention. Once away from the crowd, Taliya, who had been hunched over, straightened her spine.

This young girl from Shurima lifted her head, gazing enviously at the rows of streetlights and the towers that seemed to reach the sky.

Taliya's eyes held admiration; she genuinely envied everything about Zaun. Zaun wasn't poor; on the contrary, Shurima, her hometown, was the impoverished one.

"I need to earn money. I must work hard to earn more money!"

With the package in her arms, Taliya quickened her pace. After witnessing the prosperity of Zaun, her determination deepened. Yes, she would strive to earn money and secretly learn some skills here.

Once she mastered some skills Zaun, she would return to Shurima to change her homeland.

In the sky, Linwin kept his head low, silently observing everything about Taliya.

When Linwin arrived at the Dodo Inn earlier, it happened to be when the innkeeper called out to Taliya, asking for her help.

Linwin originally intended to intervene directly, but suddenly changed his mind. He noticed that the timid girl in front of him was not the familiar Taliya he knew. This wasn't the little sparrow that dared to confront eagles.

The story of Little Sparrow Taliya was one that Linwin particularly liked. Her tale was akin to Ekko's story. If, in the original universe, Ekko represented the future of Zaun, Ashe represented the future of Freljord, and Irelia represented the future of Ionia, then in the lore, Taliya could be considered the future of Shurima.

She harbored goodwill, warmth, naivety yet a firm love for everything in Shurima. Embarking on a journey to master magic to control her abilities, she roamed the world for years. 

Upon learning about the resurrection of the emperor who had been dead for a millennium, she resolutely returned to her homeland to protect her people from being swallowed by the tyrant's golden sands.

Diving into the desert, following the water flow, tracing the footsteps of her people, this little sparrow born in the sands was indeed a kind and fragile person. But behind Taliya's gentle and kind demeanor was an ambitious heart willing to move mountains and fill seas, a soul capable of shaping the world.

Yes, she dared to resist the Emperor of the Sands! Dared to defy Xerath!

So why did Linwin, in the ten minutes he saw Taliya, not see those qualities in her?

All he saw was timidity, a girl worried and scared in a new environment. It was normal. But this left Linwin somewhat disappointed.

Taliyah and Kaisa, they should be very similar. Yet, Taliyah was different.

Although she possessed an extremely powerful magic, not as exaggerated as the monster that was Lux, it far exceeded all the mages Linwin had known.

"Is it because of the lack of a certain experience?" Linwin thought for a moment, but familiar with Taliyah's story, he suddenly shook his head.

No, Taliyah was already a strong and brave girl before leaving her tribe. The experiences only reinforced her determination to repay her homeland and improved her skills in controlling her magic.

So, what could be the reason?

Linwin suddenly wanted to know. Because the little sparrow that bravely fought against eagles shouldn't be like this.

////Tomorrow will be a extra busy day for me, Just in case if I didn't update tomorrow, I'll update more the day after tomorrow.////


Kapitel 199: -195- Water and Shade

"Hello, Aunt Mary asked me to give this to you."

"No, it's fine."

"Thank you very much for your kindness."

Handing the package to the bakery owner, Taliya unexpectedly received pastries from the short boss.

It was a pastry made from red dates and glutinous rice.

On the way back, Taliya joyfully ate the pastry.

She loved the food in Zaun.

Exquisite and delicious, especially these sweet pastries, were not as expensive as she imagined.

Working in the weaving shop, Taliya, after deducting the cost of staying at the inn and daily food expenses from her monthly salary, still had a lot of money left. This money would be enough to buy dozens of these delicious pastries.

And her weaving skills were at the bottom of the tribe. Those skilled weavers in the tribe, if they came to Zaun, could surely earn a lot of money.

But Taliya didn't plan to go back immediately.

Until she could completely control her magic, Taliya wouldn't go back. She knew how dangerous her abilities were.

And the outside world was also very dangerous. Zaun might look beautiful now, but who could be sure of the actual situation?

Before going to Noxus, Taliya even thought Noxus was a good country, but what was the actual situation?

Inexperienced as she was, not long after leaving the tribe, she was fooled by the praises of Noxian people. They promised to take care of her, find a powerful mage to teach her how to control magic, but they lied.

And that detestable officer.

Because she refused to use the sand and stones from the sea to overturn a ship, he threw her into the sea.

That was the first time Taliya felt despair.

Before learning about her abilities, Taliya had never experienced despair. She was just afraid, afraid that her parents would reject her because of her abilities.

But the actual situation was different. After they knew the truth, they hugged her tightly and told her not to discard the Great Weaver's gift.

To pursue this inborn ability.

Therefore, the deceived Taliya is now cautious.

The outside world. It's too terrifying!

On the way back to the inn, Taliya walked in the alley, fantasizing about everything in the future.

She first had to earn a lot of money in Zaun, and then, with that money, she would travel around the world.

She wanted to find someone who could teach her magic. Once she learned how to control magic, Taliya would immediately return to Shurima.

Although the outside world was also exciting, for Taliya, the most beautiful scenery was in Shurima.

Shurima————

The enthusiasm of the people cannot be buried by the yellow sand.

Poverty cannot crush the weavers' backbone.

The people of Shurima use their own strength to resist the harsh environment and find their own way of survival.

Of course, she loved that.

"Ow!"

Until Taliya bumped into something, and then, she woke up from her daydream.

Holding her forehead, Taliya looked at a "high wall" in front of her.

It was a man with black hair, extending his hand towards her.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

Taliya quickly apologized, shrinking back.

In an instant, Taliya remembered her time in Noxus.

Those demons would punish people mercilessly.

"Don't be afraid, I just wanted to help you up."

"Oh, thank you."

Thinking she might have angered him and was about to be hit, Taliya quickly stood up on her own.

She didn't take his hand.

She wouldn't trust strangers without reason again!

"I'm truly sorry, sir. I really didn't mean to."

Taking a step back timidly, Taliya apologized again.

"You don't need to apologize, Taliya."

"!"

"Do you... do you know me?" Taliya looked at the young man in front of her in surprise, shocked, and then said, "Are you one of Mr. Thal's workers from the merchant ship?"

"Thal" shook his head, saying, "I'm not acquainted with Mr. Thal. My name is Linwin, and I'm a... merchant?"

Linwin thought about many identities for a moment.

A councilor, Taliya probably wouldn't understand. A chef, not his primary job.

So, he used an identity he had used in Shurima.

A traveling merchant.

"Sorry, I don't seem to know you?" Taliya tried hard to recall.

She squeezed her little face hard, filled with confusion.

After careful consideration, Taliya confirmed that she hadn't seen him before.

"You don't know me?"

Linwin was puzzled. It was interesting; wasn't his name well-known in Zaun?

Even though Taliya had just arrived from Shurima, according to the conversation in the tavern with Thal and others, Taliya had been in Zaun for almost a week. A week. And she didn't know who he was?

Linwin looked at Taliya with a wry smile.

He always thought he was quite famous.

"I... I'm going back now."

Taliya bowed to Linwin, then lowered her head and was about to run past him.

"I wish you water and shade, Taliya."

"!"

After just two steps, Taliya quickly turned around, her almond-colored pupils full of shock. She opened her mouth and muttered, "Are you... are you also from Shurima?"

Wish you water and shade.

This is a blessing known only to the people of Shurima!

It's the best blessing!

In the hot desert land, water is life, and shade is happiness.

Giving you water and shade, there is no better blessing than this!

And now, in Zaun, Taliya heard this blessing.

"No, I'm not from Shurima."

"Wait a minute, how do you know?" Taliya, who had abandoned her previous caution and timidity, approached Linwin, squinting at him.

This action puzzled Linwin.

In his eyes, the previously quail-like Taliya had now. turned into a sparrow?

Calling Taliya a little sparrow was quite accurate.

You know, sparrows are bold, lively, curious, and have their own little domineering side.

Sparrows are not timid cowards.

"Yes, you can't be from Shurima; your skin is too fair. You don't seem like someone exposed to sunlight regularly."

Light brown skin, like Taliya's current skin color, is typical for the locals in Shurima.

And him...

Taliya observed Linwin for a moment.

Then, Taliya looked into his eyes, those black eyes filled with surprise.

Oh.

Oh! 

I'm having an episode again!

Taliya immediately clasped her hands together, expressing remorse. "I'm sorry, forgive my rudeness."

Linwin immediately chuckled.

Indeed, little sparrow, even if you pretend to be a quail, you'll always show your true colors.

But why did Taliya act that way earlier?

Linwin thought about it, and then it clicked.

She had been deceived by Noxians, thrown into the sea by a Noxian officer; this experience made Taliya wary.

Most of the natives in Shurima can't swim; Kai'Sa is a typical example of someone who can't.

So, being thrown into the sea, Taliya must have been terrified.

And it was this experience that made her understand the cruelty of the world.

"I wish you water and shade, I... I'm leaving!"

Taliya gave Linwin another bow.

This was the second time Taliya bowed to Linwin.

Then, turning around, the little sparrow was about to run.

"I spent a few years in Shurima; I understand Shurima."

Taliya didn't stop.

Those Noxians did the same to her before!

"I know your name, and I know where you come from."

Nonsense!

I come from Shurima!

Taliya continued running forward, covering her ears with her hands.

I won't listen, won't listen.

She won't trust strangers again!

From behind, Linwin saw Taliya's actions and smiled.

Taliya. She really is a character he likes very much.

He loves the personality of the little sparrow and the story.

Let's put it this way, how many champion can riot continuously write three extra stories about, and two of them are long?

Not many!

Therefore, Linwin is very happy.

This is the first champion he likes after Kai'Sa, not truly engaged but with a good understanding of the background and a favorable impression.

This world is real.

Powder and Vi also have their darker sides.

In an environment like Zaun, Powder and Vi can't be good guys. Linwin knew this early on, so he wouldn't blindly develop a favorable impression toward a champion.

But little sparrow is an exception.

Taliya covered her ears and ran forward, intending to run out of the alley.

Linwin walked slowly behind her, hands behind his back, and raised his voice:

"Taliya, you come from a nomadic tribe. Your tribe has been worshipping a deity called the Great Weaver for hundreds of years."

Taliya's footsteps slowed.

He... he even knows this!

He said he had been to Shurima, so did he learn all this from Dad?

Taliya stopped.

Behind her, the man named Linwin spoke again:

"You wield earth magic; you're a powerful mage."

"I can help you, Taliya."

Taliya, who had just felt joy, fell silent.

This sentence... she's too familiar with it.

The Noxians deceived her like this.

You have powerful magical talent; the mighty Noxus can help you.

But when Taliya arrived in Noxus, no one could teach her!

Their magic was evil and strange!

Turning around...

Taliya was stunned.

In front of her was a man flying high in the sky, hands behind his back, looking down at her.

Taliya raised her head, her mouth wide open.

"You... you can fly?!"

"It's simple, Taliya. I use wind magic."

Linwin raised his hand, and then Taliya shook her hands up and down, then knelt down.

But Taliya's knees didn't touch the stone floor, but instead touched the soft air.

"I can teach you how to use magic, Taliya."

Lifting Taliya to his height, Linwin said confidently.

As for the wind element...

Linwin smirked to himself, shook his head.

He suddenly thought of a wanderer who mastered the art of the sword.

This educational task should have been done by him; he was the one who awakened Taliya's abilities.

But he also plays with wind, and he is also a master of the sword.

Well, sorry Yasuo.

When we meet in the future, I'll definitely help you clear your name!

I'll even help you fight your brother!

"I... you."

The little sparrow's mouth hung wide open.

He... he really knows magic!

"This..."

Taliya, seeing Linwin effortlessly manipulating the wind, was too excited to articulate her words.

She found someone who can teach her magic!

"Please teach me how to use magic." Taliya knelt on the air, loudly addressing Linwin in front of her.

She wants to control her abilities, and then, she wants to return to Shurima.

"Of course, Taliya. I came here for that."

Taliya: ...

Great Weaver, this must be your blessing!

At this moment, Taliya thought of the tribe's deity, the Great Weaver.

This encounter, intricately woven into the tapestry of life, must be the Great Weaver's influence!

Wish you.. water and shade...


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