If judging by appearance alone, Li Lin would most likely not recognize Lai Zhuosi.
But when it comes to the story of this infatuated man, he knows a lot.
As brave generals under Viego's command, Ledos had a crush on Kalista. The two did not reveal their feelings for each other until they were betrayed by Hecarim, the general of the Iron Order of Kamavia.
Unfortunately it's too late.
Transformed into an undead ghost, Latros longs to help Kalista lift the curse and has tried countless methods.
At first, in order to seek revenge, he killed Hecarim and his Iron Order members countless times, and then he directly lured Kalista to confront Hecarim.
Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Even though Kalista personally sent Hecarim's soul back to the Black Mist with her spear, nothing was left except a moment of satisfaction.
She is still in a state of self-loss, sinking deeper and deeper, constantly responding to the revenge pacts made by mortals to help them punish the betrayers.
Unable to redeem the pain of his beloved, Lados fell into deep despair and even sought to end his life. He broke out of the black fog and came into the sunlight, where he was burned and destroyed.
However, the torment brought by the Ruinous Curse is eternal, especially for a soul as strong as his.
In his pursuit of death and rest, he also tried to travel around the world during the black fog of the Haunting Night.
Ryze's rune magic ripped them apart, sending them back into the Black Mist. They brutally slaughtered lives in Bilgewater, their faith shattered by the Ba'ru priests. They invaded Mount Targon from the other side of the coast, only to be incinerated by the solar force unleashed by Leona's Zenith Blade...
His memories were confused by repeated setbacks and deaths. Lytus had already forgotten most of his memories, but he still remembered Kalista.
For a thousand years, Ledos spent most of his time immersed in a self-created illusion, which was the moment before Kalista's death, and he endured the pain alone.
But now, he has been redeemed...
"You killed Viego and ended the Curse of Ruin."
The other souls made way for Lai Zhuosi until he came in front of Li Lin and stood a few meters away.
Lyde's physique is far beyond the level of a human, even more than two meters taller than Azir before his second ascension, making people wonder whether he had troll blood in his lifetime.
Before Li Lin could say anything, Laizhuosi dropped the spiritual giant sword and broken shield in his hands, stepped back with his right leg, knelt on one knee, and bowed to him in a gesture of submission.
"Thank you... for giving both me and Kalista some peace."
Li Lin walked forward, rune magic attached to his hands, allowing him to touch the ethereal soul and help Zhuosi up.
"This is what I have to do for the people of Runeterra."
Latros stood up and turned his gaze to Maokai, the Tree of Life, beside him. "I'm sorry I couldn't stop Viego and Hecarim back then, and I've caused you a lot of trouble over the past thousand years..."
"Hmph, that's all I need to know."
Humans brought the Curse of the Ruin, but it was ultimately humans who lifted it, allowing the Shadow Isles to return to life. Maokai still harbors some resentment towards Kamavia, but it's not much left.
Moreover, in the past, Maokai learned the reason for the Curse of Ruin from the Shepherd Soul, and realized that Ledos was protecting the islanders and resisting the king's order to massacre, so naturally he could not hate him.
Yorick, tears already welling in his eyes, walked through the souls and into the center of their circle.
Because of the only remaining water of life, he is the only survivor of the Shadow Isles. He has watched over the island for thousands of years, just to find a way to lift the curse and restore his home to its original state.
He walked tremblingly to Li Lin, stuck the shovel in his hand into the fertile soil under his feet, and saluted Li Lin in the same posture as the monks on Fukumitsu Island used to worship.
"Thank you... for helping me complete my mission. Please accept my highest respect."
Yorick was so excited that he could hardly speak. Li Lin gave him a gentle smile and helped him up just like he had just helped up Deus.
"As the protector of weak souls, you who are not afraid of ruin are the most worthy of respect."
As they were talking, Gwen flew down from the sky on a pair of giant scissors.
She was a doll sewn by Yin Suerde himself. She had childlike eyes of different colors and blue curly hair hanging in front of her, adding a unique style to the dress she wore.
Gwen, who was once a doll, accompanied Yinsuld all the way. After she became a flesh and blood body, she inherited her master's relics - scissors and sewing needles and thread.
The reason why she was able to revive from the doll state was that part of Yinsulde's soul fragment that absorbed the water of life attached to her body, allowing her to control the holy mist and restrain the black fog.
Because the undead are too powerful, Gwen has been wandering on the edge of the Shadow Isles, and from time to time she follows the black fog to the Blue Flame Islands to help local residents resist the attacks of the Mist Walkers.
Today, she happened to be near Helia, trying to trace the source of the black fog - Viego, when something unexpected happened.
The power of life dissolved the curse of destruction, eliminated all dark magic, and even made her life more vigorous.
Gwen tried his best to go to the source of this life force, which is the core area of the capital of Helia, and was shocked by the scene before him.
"Lades, the talking tree, the tall flying squirrel, and the other soul of the master!"
Her voice was very soft, like she was mumbling to herself, but it could not be hidden from the hearing of the spirits of nature and the ascenders.
Maokai ignored Gwen, but Aatrox was different. "Hey, little girl, watch your words. I'm Aatrox, a god-warrior of the Shurima Empire."
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