Chapter 99: New Master and Apprentice, Yasuo's Teachings, and Rumors of Shurima
What happened next is easy to guess.

Taliyah's abilities were used as tools by the Noxians.

During the invasion of Ionia,

A Noxian officer wanted to gain military merit.

Brought the magical girl to the Land of the First Born.

Taliyah, who chose to refuse, was thrown into the sea by the Noxians.

"They said I could unite the people of Noxus. That my power could help them shore up their walls. But they only wanted me to kill people."

Taliyah's voice became heavy with disgust.

"They told me they would teach me—"

“They do educate you, but it’s too biased.”

Yasuo's voice was calm.

"They wanted me to bury a village alive. To kill people in their own homes."

Taliyah snorted impatiently.

"But I ran out and built a mountain on your head."

Yasuo raised his sword, examining the blade.

Then he gently blew away the thin layer of dust on top.

"Destruction or creation. There is no absolute good or bad between the two, and no one can monopolize one. The most important and only question is what you want to do. Why do you choose this path? This is the only thing we can control."

……

Viewers finally figured out how Taliyah came to Ionia.

To everyone's surprise,

In the process of facing this girl,
Yasuo is labeled as reckless and impulsive.
But he showed great patience.

What he said was even quite philosophical!

"The seeds that were planted at the beginning have finally grown into something!"

In the commentary booth, Jiang Wen understood the true meaning of this plot.

After so much has happened,

After wandering throughout Ionia,

Yasuo lost his brother.
Finally I began to understand the true meaning of that maple seed.

Like Taliyah,
The reason why Yasuo was chosen by Elder Suma was,
Because he also possesses the power to control the elements.

Taliyah's ability is rock and earth.
And Yasuo’s ability is wind.

So unexpectedly and naturally,

Taliyah became Yasuo's apprentice.

What surprised Yasuo even more was that
I can actually be a teacher.

He passed on the way of elemental magic to Taliyah.

The wind carved the stone,

Yasuo finally understood the teachings of Elder Suma.

……

However, the final destination of this wanderer may still be separation.

Taliyah went through a period of training with Yasuo.

Gradually began to learn to control my own power,

This is exactly what she has been looking for for a long time.

But when the master and apprentice came to a remote tavern to take a rest,
But I heard unexpected news.

……

The scene comes to this remote tavern.

It was already late at night, and there were still a few tables of guests in the hotel.

But Taliyah bit her lower lip, shifted excitedly in her seat, and looked around.

She couldn't remember how long she had been isolated.

But Yasuo chose to sit in this dark corner.

He couldn't resist Taliyah's request.

Finally agreed to come to this remote little restaurant for a meal,

But he kept frowning, not caring at all about their friendship.

This puzzled Taliyah.

But the audience certainly knows why.

In Ionia,
Yasuo’s identity is a fugitive!

It was not until he realized that he was similar to the others and basically no one knew each other that he finally relaxed a little and sat down safely in the shadows.

Yasuo leaned against the wall, cup in hand.

Now that he doesn't have to worry anymore,
Then his focused gaze fell on Taliyah again. "You should focus and not hesitate."

Taliyah stared at the tea leaves swirling in the cup.

Today's class was a bit difficult and didn't go very smoothly.

In the end, both of them were standing among the rubble, covered in dust and dirt.

"When you lose focus, danger will come."

“I can easily hurt others.”

Taliyah stared at the cape around Yasuo's neck.
The new cut was quite noticeable.

Her own previous clothes were not much better;

But now she is wearing a new burqa and skirt.

The innkeeper felt sorry for her.
I picked out some unwanted items from previous guests and gave them to her.

The Ionian-style long sleeves take some getting used to.
But the thick and dense fabric is indeed durable.

Under her coat, she still wore her shorts.

Although it has been through a lot, it is the only thought from her hometown that she is absolutely unwilling to give up.

"Without destruction, there is no construction. Control comes from long-term practice. Your potential is limitless. You should know that you have made a lot of progress."

"But...what if I fail?"

The door of the inn was pushed open, and Yasuo glanced over quickly.

Two men dressed as traveling merchants stomped into the inn.

The innkeeper gestured to the two of them that the table next to Talia and the others was empty.

One of them walked straight over, while the other waited near the bar.

“Everyone fails.”

Taliyah's teacher said.

A trace of imperceptible frustration flashed across his face.

It made his originally restrained behavior a little out of control.

"But it's just a phase in life. You have to keep moving forward and it will pass."

One of the merchants sat down.
A pair of eyes looked back and forth at Taliyah.

He noticed the plain lavender of her dress,
And the gold and stones in the hair.

“Is that Shuriman stuff, girl?”

Taliyah tried her best to pretend she hadn't heard.

Her teacher gave her a warning look, but the merchant laughed it off.

"It wasn't common in the past." He went on to himself.

The girl stared at her palms without saying a word.

"Now people are saying everywhere that your city is rising again."

Taliyah raised her head sharply: "What?"

“It is said that the river water has also started to flow backwards.”

The businessman waved his hand with a look of contempt on his face.

In his eyes, the people in remote areas were just simple-minded fools.

"It's all because that bird-headed emperor crawled out of his grave."

"Whatever he is, he's ruining our business."

Another businessman joined the conversation.

“They say he’s determined to gather all Shurima, slaves and all.”

"Girl, you're much better off here than there," the first person added.

The second person turned his eyes away from his glass.
Only then did he notice Taliyah's companions.

“You look familiar, I’ve seen you before.

The door of the hotel was pushed open again.

A group of guards came in and looked at everyone with sharp eyes.

The one in the middle is obviously a captain or something like that.

Staring at Taliyah and her teacher.

She sensed an ominous atmosphere rising in the hotel.

Several guests stood up and left in a hurry.

The two businessmen also slipped out shrewdly.

The captain of the guards pushed aside a few chairs that were blocking his way, walked over, and stood at a sword's length away from them.

"Murderer," he said.

(End of this chapter)