lol: Bind Syndra at the start

There may be people among them who are determined enough to fight against their inner selves, but there will definitely be people like the people in the Temple of Lesha.

And here... seems to be another Leisha Temple.

As Ryan reviewed the story, the two figures approached.

From their faces beneath their robes, one could tell they were not very old, perhaps in their early thirties at most.

Their eyes were clear, without any sign of being 'parasitized'.

Ryan observed their expressions and found that they were not like those people in the Temple of Lesha, with dull eyes and trembling limbs.

If it weren't for the gift of the spirit that made his perception exceptionally sharp, he might not have been able to see that there was anything wrong with these two people.

One of them took the initiative to speak, "Have you encountered any difficulties?"

Another noticed the burly man in the distance and asked, "Are you here looking for someone?"

Anyone who is chosen by the Order of the Balance is not a stupid person.

Knowing that brain games were not his strong point, Ryan got straight to the point, "Does your behavior align with the teachings of the Balance?"

His question made the two Kinkou followers' faces change slightly, but they regained their composure the next second. "It's not in line with the teachings of the Kinkou, but it's in line with justice."

"So justice and balance are contradictory?"

"Justice is justice, balance is balance. They can exist at the same time, but they can also deviate from each other." The Balance Cultist looked directly into Ryan's eyes and answered.

This frankness made Ryan suddenly understand something.

The reason why those people in the Temple of Leisha were "deeply trapped" was because they regarded their true inner thoughts as evil spirits.

They were constantly battling with their own hearts, and this 'persistence' actually gave Azakana more opportunities.

And the two in front of them... it is precisely because they have flexible "cognition" that they do not have the inner entanglements like those people in the Leisha Temple.

They may know that their behavior is out of balance, but they do not believe that their behavior is wrong.

Wrong behavior actually helps them maintain their inner righteousness.

But, this is just a coincidence.

They are still righteous now, but what about the future?

It is never a wise choice to continue with a mistake.

Ultimately, the strict teachings of the Order of the Balance might have been implemented in an orderly manner in the context of hundreds of years ago.

But for today's Ionia, it's a bit outdated.

This is why Akali and Zed, as candidates for the new generation of fists and eyes, have both deviated from balance.

Perhaps Kennan's philosophy is correct from its perspective, but it ignores the differences between it and humans.

A few hundred years is a relatively long time for the Yodel people, but it is already a history for ordinary people.

The battlefield between Noxus and Ionia is nothing more than an internal struggle among humans for Kennen, but for ordinary people it is a battle of life and death.

If any sect wants to survive, it cannot rely solely on ancient rules.

Only by seeking long-term development through change can we truly achieve long-term development.

This truth needs to be told to Kennan...

If you want to summon Kennen, you first need to meet the chief believer of the Temple of Balance.

Only the Chief can deliver messages directly to headquarters.

Ryan said to the believers in front of him: "But your justice is determined by yourselves. Even when the Inquisition is sentencing a suspect, bystanders are invited to join in to show fairness."

The church members looked more relaxed. As long as they were not intentionally causing trouble, they were willing to treat them with kindness.

This was a point their chief had specifically emphasized to them when establishing this 'temporary rule'.

"So you have doubts about our trial?"

"I have a friend who was arrested by you two days ago, but as far as I know he is a good person."

The two believers looked at each other and asked, "Is it that young man?"

"It should be..." The latter cultist said to his companion, then turned to look at Ryan, "Then how do you want to test our justice?"

"Take me to your temple and judge me in front of you." Lion looked at the believers and said, "I want to know if your justice conforms to the common Ionian concept."

Ionia has no fixed laws, but it does have a set of ideas that have been passed down for thousands of years.

"no problem."

The believers agreed immediately.

Ryan could even see happiness in the other person's eyes.

They didn't seem to care about Ryan's questioning.

Instead, he was expecting Ryan's approval after seeing the truth.

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The flu is raging lately, so everyone should take good care of themselves.

Chapter 182 Trial

The Order of the Kinkou has countless branches.

They are scattered throughout Ionia.

The number of believers stationed in each branch varies depending on the dangerous situation and the frequency of problems in the spiritual realm, but generally ranges from a dozen to thirty.

Weili is considered the "bridgehead" between Ionia and the outside world, and a large number of outsiders flock here every day.

They carried supplies, goods, gold, and...ideas.

Foreign ideas and local ideas conflict, blend, and confront each other here, and new ideas emerge as a result.

But among these new thoughts, there will always be a part that is particularly easy to attract those beings in the spiritual realm.

Therefore, this temple is much more magnificent than the Temple of Lesha recorded in Kennen's background story.

The solid rocks piled up to form the walls of the temple, which are covered with traces of wind and rain.

The light grey texture makes it less solemn but more vicissitudes of life.

When the believers led Ryan to the temple gate, someone was already there to greet them.

The leading believer was wearing a black robe, but her prominent breasts revealed her gender.

"Welcome to the Temple of Weihai... I am the chief believer here, Hela."

Hela's voice was like the sea breeze, unruly yet with a hint of sharpness.

The Order of the Balance was not as mysterious as he had imagined. Ryan looked at Hela in front of him and the magnificent temple behind her, feeling like he was visiting a tourist attraction.

"You don't seem to mind outsiders coming here?"

“It wasn’t very convenient before, but as you said, when we begin to pursue justice, we always have to make changes.” Hela used her eyes to make the first two believers leave. “Go and bring the people up.”

"Start the trial now?" Ryan was surprised at the other party's efficiency. The trial was already prepared when he arrived, proving that they had been preparing while he was on the road.

It seemed that my arrival only gave them a reason.

And this just 'judgment' has been what they have longed for for a long time.

"We have been under tremendous psychological pressure for a long time." Hela said, leading Ryan into the temple, "What we did violated the teachings of the Balance, but we could not bear the suffering of our compatriots.

"Rather than being bound by rules, we might as well settle for the next best thing and use a slightly more subtle method to exercise our inner justice. Of course, I admit that our methods are a bit extreme.

"Every one of us knows that this approach is wrong, but instead of letting our emotions consume us, at least this way we can hold on a little longer..."

Hela stopped talking here.

She didn't think a young man and a boy could understand what was happening to them.

"By the way, what's your name?"

Hela didn't ask the boy, because after seeing the temple, the boy's brain was already in a state of brain overload, looking at the historical murals everywhere.

"Ryan."

"Okay Ryan, please let me follow."

Hela associated more information with the name.

They walked into the temple, and there were many people standing in the empty hall.

That's other believers.

“They are also witnesses,” Hela explained.

"it is good."

Ryan stood across from the congregants.

When he scanned the crowd opposite, he found that at least half of them already had the aura of Azakana.

but......

Ryan looked at Hela beside him again.

As the chief believer, this woman seemed unaffected by Azakana.

Is it because of an exceptionally strong will?

Or is it because she already knows something, because she knows what she is facing, so she can better mobilize her willpower to fight back?

Ryan is more inclined to the latter. After all, the young Azakana are not that powerful. They are just a group of low-level demons that act on instinct.

It is difficult for a trained Kinkou cultist to kill them completely, but it is still possible to circumvent their influence.

If Hela knew the truth and still chose to do this.

Prove that she is a person who can communicate.

But now is not the time to talk about this.

Ryan looked into the depths of the temple and saw the two believers who had brought him in carrying someone towards him.

Ignat looked much thinner than before, with something stuffed in his ears and his eyes covered with a black cloth.

But other than that, there weren't even any shackles.

"We have punished him according to his crime. Even if you don't come looking for him, we will release him after seven days."

Hela spoke.

"What punishment?"

"My eyes cannot see, and my ears cannot hear."

"That's a bit cruel." Ryan frowned.

This punishment may not sound like a big deal, but it is simply an upgraded version of being locked up in a small dark room.

After all, the mental torture in a small dark room is far more profound than those inflicted on the body.

“The execution is only six hours a day,” Hela added.

"That's okay."

If it's only six hours, then apart from the possible shock on the first day, there won't be any psychological shadow afterwards.

After Ignat was sent to his position, someone took off the "torture instruments" on him.

He shook his head and seemed to be mumbling something, then he saw Ryan.

"Save me, save me, I'm innocent!"

Ignat yelled for help to Ryan.

"quiet!"

A fellow believer nearby scolded him.

Hela read out Ignet's crime to Ryan: "He deceived others with lies, causing disorder in the port and shops."

"slander!"

Ignat roared.