Wolf, one of the most widely spread death gods in Runeterra, representing the destination of war and death. Although bound with Kindred in the game, in the eyes of people in different regions, the death gods they tended to believe in were also different.
Places like Demacia and Piltover which were stable, peaceful, and prosperous, people mostly worshiped Lamb. While in places like Noxus and Freljord, people mostly believed in Wolf, hoping to welcome their glorious death as warriors. And Bilgewater, as a place where outlaws ran rampant, naturally, people here mostly believed in Wolf.
Of course, besides Wolf, there were also other miscellaneous deities, but anyone originating from the Valoran continent basically chose one between Kindred and Wolf.
Thinking, Faen said: "Do you know the Buhru people of the Blue Flame Islands?"
"Of course I know." Sarah nodded as a matter of course: "That's the second home for Bilgewater pirates, and the only place that can accept them for rest and supply after leaving Bilgewater."
"Do you know the Nagakabouros temple?" Faen asked.
"...Heard of it." Hearing this, although not knowing why Faen suddenly mentioned this, Sarah still pondered and said: "According to those monks and attendants, Nagakabouros represents the movement of this world, rolling storms and the sky's direction in the deep sea, flowing endlessly... but why do you mention this?"
Feeling Sarah's gaze, Faen said: "The Truth Bearer of this generation of Nagakabouros, that is the talker of the temple, is named Illaoi. She and Gangplank are old lovers. And as Nagakabouros's proxy, Illaoi possesses the ability and right to conduct the Test of Spirit. When I killed Gangplank, I could clearly feel Gangplank's soul wasn't taken away by Wolf, but by the 'movement' in the deep sea."
Hearing Faen's words, Sarah froze slightly at first, then said somewhat incredulously: "You mean, you killed Gangplank, but he resurrected again?"
"More or less." Hearing this, Faen nodded and said: "Although Gangplank is scum, being able to become the uncrowned king of Bilgewater shows he has some ability. Although Nagakabouros's Test of Spirit is harsh, for those possessing strong spirit and tenacious will, it is not torture, but a gift."
Regarding Nagakabouros, Faen also cared quite a bit. After all, the Blue Flame Islands—this place also known as the Serpent Delta, Serpent Isles, was located at the northeast border of the Shuriman continent, very close to where Faen cut Gangplank in half back then. Although unable to completely block the lane like the Sun Gates sea lock, due to complex waters and reefs everywhere, it was equally easy to defend and hard to attack. It was the best place for pirates to break up into parts and retreat when facing large troop pursuit after completing looting.
The current Faen, no matter what, was the uncrowned king of Piltover and Zaun. Involving the trade of these two cities, Faen also prepared to deal with matters regarding the Blue Flame Islands properly. Especially since the Blue Flame Islands were located at the Shuriman border, after completing control, entering Shurima or Ixtal in the future would be quite convenient.
Thinking this, Faen refocused his gaze on Sarah.
"In fact, the Kraken Priestess is also waiting for you." Faen said.
And hearing Faen's words, Sarah looked puzzled: "Waiting for me? Waiting for what? I haven't even met that Truth Bearer you mentioned."
"Although not very sure, Nagakabouros doesn't hope her faith just stays on the Blue Flame Islands either." Facing Sarah's doubt, Faen appeared very relaxed:
"In fact, Illaoi has always tried to intervene in Bilgewater Bay, even establishing Nagakabouros temples in Bilgewater more than once. But you know, for pirates, robbers, criminals, and those who also tie their heads to their belts, walking on the blade edge and licking blood on the knife edge, asking them to believe in something wholeheartedly is really a bit too demanding."
Although Illaoi always wanted to spread Nagakabouros's faith to Bilgewater, actually, in the Buhru temple, except for Illaoi, other monks and sages opposed this behavior. Because even in the eyes of people in the Serpent Delta, Bilgewater was really disgusting.
"Bilgewater, this hellhole isn't big; people worth noticing are just a few. Whoever can unite the Kings of Bilgewater can get everything in this lawless land." Faen said: "If I remember correctly, Illaoi's next target is you."
To this, Sarah just looked suspicious and said: "Targeted me? Joke... what does she target me for? I don't have any enmity with those Buhru priests."
Faen's words now were definitely not shooting arrows without a target. Because in Illaoi and Gangplank's short story The Burden, after seeing Gangplank successfully pass the Test of Spirit, Illaoi had already defaulted that Sarah would fail miserably, and had made preparations to conduct the Test of Spirit on Sarah.
If saying before this, Faen didn't quite understand why Illaoi wanted to do this, then after becoming a spirit realm life himself, Faen gradually realized the reasons for all this.
"Faith." Faen said neatly: "If unable to understand, you can understand it as emotion itself. The god behind Illaoi needs more faith in the behavior of 'movement'. Perhaps you should feel lucky; the current Runeterra is at the beginning of a magnificent era of surging winds and clouds. Even mortals who don't master true power and mystery, as long as they possess talent, the door to truth will also open to them."
"And Bilgewater is a good choice. Far from the continent, but able to involve the direction of every route, truly the best fulcrum to leverage the movement of the entire world."
Hearing this, Sarah first looked hesitant, because she really didn't have related memory reserves in her mind. Thinking, Sarah cast a seeking help gaze at Lheana on the side, hoping this yordle partner of hers could provide some reliable suggestions.
To this, Lheana wanted to say something, then saw Faen making a throat-slitting gesture. Seeing this, Lheana shrugged with a face full of helplessness, indicating she couldn't do anything either.
And seeing Faen personally making a throat-slitting gesture without even pretending, Sarah blinked, then said somewhat helplessly: "Uh... you seem... to have some good methods?"
"Of course~" Faen nodded with a smile, that smile like a demon about to successfully sign a soul contract with someone.
Extending a finger, a drop of milky white viscous solution emerged from under the skin membrane.
"Things of the spirit realm, what others say is ultimately things in others' mouths; why not let us feel it properly?~"