Chương 101: Choice
The moment Jarvan and Shyvana noticed Riven and her companions, the silver-haired woman ceased her argument with Teemo, her curiosity piqued as her gaze shifted towards them.
"It is Prince Jarvan of Demacia! Have you come from that direction? Ah, it seems I misjudged the situation, hahaha… Uh, Teemo, even if your choice to walk this path is indeed correct, there's no need for you to wear such an arrogant grin! Are you not aware that you appear quite insufferable?" Observing the little fellow's haughty demeanor, Riven smiled as she gently patted Teemo's head, nearly causing him to stumble.
"Hey! Riven, this is blatant revenge! Women truly are petty!" Teemo exclaimed indignantly, adjusting his crooked hat with both of his tiny hands, his gaze now shifting towards Jarvan and Shyvana.
"Hmm? Is it just the two of you?" Teemo inquired with curiosity, "What about that golden-haired girl? Did you lose her along the way?"
Exchanging a glance with the red-haired woman beside him, Jarvan turned to explain, "Actually, the situation is as follows: the internal space of this pyramid appears to be quite unstable. Thus, when a battle erupts with significant energy fluctuations, it can easily trigger spatial turbulence, randomly transporting individuals or objects to different locations within the pyramid."
"So, that golden-haired girl got separated from you like that? Uh… wait a moment," Teemo suddenly recalled something, "Could it be that that guy, Xiaomu Yu, was also swept away by the spatial turbulence? Otherwise, how could a living person just vanish without a trace?"
"Mr. Xiaomu Yu? Yes, we encountered him earlier," Jarvan replied. "However, not long ago, during our battle with the alchemical guardians inside the pyramid, he and Miss Lux were both caught in the spatial turbulence."
"Big brother?" Upon hearing Xiaomu Yu's name, little Annie, who had been playfully teasing the small fox, perked up her ears. "You met big brother?"
"Indeed, but we lost him shortly thereafter," Jarvan patiently reiterated in response to the adorable girl's inquiry.
"Spatial turbulence? That truly is a troublesome phenomenon," the silver-haired woman mused, resting her chin on her hand. "Once caught in the turbulence, one can be instantly transported away? If that's the case, wouldn't future battles always run the risk of casualties?"
"That is precisely the concern I wished to address," Jarvan replied solemnly, nodding. "Considering the current uncertainty within this pyramid, we are unaware of how many traps or enemies lie ahead. Furthermore, we lack information regarding the situation of Dreyas and his companions. To avoid being at a disadvantage due to casualties when we inevitably encounter them, I believe, Commander Riven, it would be prudent for our two parties to consider an alliance."
"An alliance?" Riven's striking crimson eyes narrowed slightly, a playful smile gracing her lips. "Your proposal, Prince Jarvan, sounds intriguing. However, once we uncover the treasures hidden within this ancient relic, how shall we divide them?"
Casting a glance at the red-haired woman beside her, Shyvana's trusting gaze conveyed a clear message—let the prince decide.
Jarvan pondered for a moment, biting his lip before stating, "Should we discover treasures within the ancient relic, Demacia would only require a staff known as the 'Staff of Time.' The remainder of the treasures could be entrusted to you, Commander Riven. However, in exchange, should there be any formidable traps or ancient golems guarding the Staff of Time, we would need your assistance in acquiring it."
"Hmm, that does sound like a reasonable proposal. It seems we would be benefiting quite significantly," Riven remarked with a sly smile, though she couldn't quite recall the origin of the seemingly familiar name, Staff of Time. Nevertheless, her purpose for visiting this ancient relic was merely to see if she could acquire some treasures to bolster the strength of the opposition forces back home.
Due to the clandestine rift with the Dreyas brothers, the opposition had nearly exhausted all support from Moretal, whether in resources or manpower. If they wished to grow, they could only rely on themselves. To be frank, the opposition was somewhat weaker compared to the reformists, and with various blockades from Moretal, life was becoming increasingly difficult for the soldiers within their territories.
If they could obtain a batch of valuable treasures at this juncture, it would serve as a much-needed lifeline for the struggling opposition forces. Thus, Riven found herself rather indifferent towards the so-called "Staff of Time."
"However, if the mechanisms or golems guarding that Staff of Time prove too perilous, we are under no obligation to serve Demacia," Riven added with a smile.
"Of course," Jarvan replied, nodding seriously. "Even as knights, we would never demand our allies to face certain death."
"Then shall we form a temporary alliance?" Riven suggested with a grin.
"Indeed, let us ally."
…
Amidst the cold footsteps, a vast, empty room gradually came into view for the man.
Within his sight, the once barren chamber was now filled with green bandages, reminiscent of waterborne algae, softly floating in the air.
These faintly glowing bandages seemed to possess a life of their own, gently swaying in the atmosphere, and within their embrace, two figures of young girls could be discerned at the center of the room.
"…" Standing outside the chamber, through the gaps in the floating green bandages, Xiaomu Yu observed the two girls suspended in the air, his expression cold and silent.
Like two beings submerged in water, the girl named Lux and the girl named Anoya both had their eyes gently closed, facing each other as they floated, occasionally rising and falling slightly.
Twinkling emerald lights danced around them like living spirits, creating a scene of serene beauty.
"…" In the silence, the man slowly extended his right hand towards the mass of green bandages, which floated like algae in the air.
(Human boy!! Human boy!! Stop it!!!)
In the realm of consciousness, the devil's voice was filled with anxious urgency.
(Do you even realize what you're doing? You intend to disrupt a goddess's reincarnation? That is a foolhardy act!!! Stop! This girl, Lux, has no significant connection to you; why do you care if she perishes? We could simply remain hidden, allowing the youthful goddess to take possession of her body without interference. Why must you meddle?)
(This is a youthful goddess!!! Are you not afraid that you will interrupt her reincarnation and face her wrath? Huh? The vengeance of a youthful goddess would be beyond even your teacher's protection! This is the same being who personally sealed all magical manifestations across the Valoran continent! If you provoke her, you are doomed!)
"…" Ignoring the devil's frantic threats and warnings, the man coldly extended his right hand, gently grasping one of the floating green bandages.
His pitch-black eyes slowly closed.
Upon reopening…
In the next moment, darkness descended…
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