Legends of Runeterra

Chapter 510 Pike's First Mission

Slowly raising his right hand, Pike pressed his pale fingers on the scroll.

"Buzz~~!"

The scroll immediately transformed into tiny blue-green translucent tentacles, which quickly moved upward along Pike's fingers and directly to his forehead, which was covered with hideous scars.

"Uhhhhh!!!"

“Swish, swish~!”

Pike covered his head in pain, as black salt grains and sea water filled with resentment continued to fall from his body.

"Plop~!"

“Hohohoho~~!!”

Half-kneeling on the ground, Pike's whole body twitched unnaturally.

"Li En, is he...going to die?"

"Of course not Gwen. Pike's existence is more complicated. He is neither a dead spirit nor a living person. However, his 'grudge' played a big role in his becoming what he is now.

The side effect of 'grudge' will make him lose control easily, so I'm adding a safety measure for him now.

Otherwise, if he keeps killing, he will sooner or later become a monster driven by 'resentment', and then ordinary people will become his targets."

"Oh, so that's how it is. Li En, you are such a kind person~!"

"Uh...thank you."

Under the gaze of Li En and Gwen, the salt and sea water sprinkled on Pike's body gradually decreased, and the frequency of his body twitching also slowly decreased.

Those dark blue eyes that glowed with resentment gradually revealed more emotions at this moment.

"Buzz~~!"

The blue-green energy twisted and changed, gathering on Pike's hairless head to form a tattoo that looked like the emblem of Nagakabouros.

"Cough cough cough~!"

Supporting his body, Pike staggered to his feet.

This was the first time he felt such intense and clear pain since he was eaten by a fish and returned as a vengeful spirit.

At the same time, the fragmented, mixed and illogical memories in my mind were gradually sorted out and restored.

Now, the human side is revived in him.

"Congratulations, Pike, for returning from the deep sea!"

Looking at Pike, whose eyes were flashing with thought, Li En smiled faintly.

His thoughts were interrupted, and Pike raised his head and looked at Li En steadily.

It wasn't until Gwen picked up the scissors again that Pike suddenly came back to his senses.

"I... am alive... Thank you... Master Li En."

“You’re welcome, according to the contract, we are allies now.

Pike, are there any crew members who have not been hunted down from the ship that abandoned you?"

Upon hearing this, Pike subconsciously took out the parchment roll from his waist.

When I opened it and saw scratches and blood stains all over it, images of revenge flashed through my mind.

"The sea has submerged them all, leaving no one behind."

"Really? That's fine."

"Master Li En, according to the contract, can I start hunting those cysts?"

"No hurry. The list is still being compiled. When it's handed over to you, you can hunt as much as you want."

"Ok."

"Now I have a task for you. Help me find someone... no, a demon."

"demon!?"

"Yes, you must have heard of its nicknames, 'Big Wobble', 'Big Yawn', and 'Two Coats'. These are its names."

“That’s it!”

There was a hint of realization in Pike's eyes. As a native of Bilgewater, he had naturally heard of this existence.

"Well, don't do anything when you find any traces, come and report to me as soon as possible."

"Yes, Lord Li En."

After watching Li En and the maid leave, Parker's body sank and disappeared silently into the air.

During the contract signing process, Pike clearly realized the difference in strength between the two. Now that the side effects of "resentment" have been suppressed, Pike's humanity has been restored.

"If it's that guy, according to rumors, the casino is the most likely place to encounter it."

After determining the target, Pike swam forward quickly.

...

Bilgewater is still a pirate city, and all the prosperous areas are prepared for those pirates who live on the edge of a knife and may not have a tomorrow after today.

All in all, there aren't many places to take Gwen for a stroll.

The night completely enveloped Bilgewater, and Li En and Gwen's strolling trip just ended.

The two walked side by side on the bluestone paved road.

This place is located at a higher place than the port, far away from the blood and humidity of the dock below. It is a place where only powerful people can live.

The manor at the highest point at the end of the road belongs to Sarah, who has now reached the top of Bilgewater.

"Sorry Gwen, but there are only so many places worth visiting in Bilgewater right now."

"No, Li En, I saw a lot of new things today, I'm very happy~!"

Looking at Gwen with her curved eyebrows and a lovely smile, Li En couldn't help but smile.

"Speaking of which, Gwen, have you ever fished?"

"Fishing? No!"

"Will you go together in a couple of days?"

"Yeah, no problem!"

"Haha~! Let's go, let's go back."

...

"Om~!"

After activating [Dimensional Walking], Li En appeared in the silent room after washing up.

"came back?"

"Well, I'm back."

Sarah stood up from the sofa, wearing a silk robe, and gently shook the red wine glass in her hand.

"You've worked hard, dear. Would you like a drink?"

Looking at the wine glass with lip prints on it that was handed to him, Li En took it and drank it all.

"Does it taste good?"

"Yeah, it tastes good."

Leaning in Li En's arms, the two of them lay on the sofa.

"Today I encountered the legendary Blood Harbor Ghost and reached some small cooperation with him."

"Blood Harbor Ghost!?"

"Well, his real name is Pike."

"Is Pike... the most famous harpooner?"

"Yes, didn't we agree before that for the sake of Bilgewater, these unstable guys must be brought under control?

Sarah, give me your left hand."

"OK, all right."

After special care, the fair and tender left hand stretched out.

Li En held it gently and pointed his index finger at the ring.

"Om~!"

The light flashed away.

“Okay, from now on, not only can we summon Baron Nash, but we can also summon Pike.

If you have any trouble dealing with someone in the future, just leave it to him."

Staring into Li En's dark and gentle eyes, Sarah's slight jealousy over him hanging out with Gwen suddenly disappeared.

Thinking back to the time when I met Li En, he has been very supportive of me...

When the Trial of the True One Illaoi came, the tall figure standing in front of him...

And the untraditional but incredibly sincere ceremony at the tombstone of his parents.

At this moment, Sarah's heart was filled with love.

"Dear~!"

"Uh, this is..."

"Haha~! Didn't we make an appointment during the day?"

At this point, Li En no longer hesitated and deployed the invisible barrier.

...

The bright moonlight shines into the room through the window.

Under the moonlight, the two of them interlocked their fingers and held each other tightly.