Chapter 87 Baru Temple

Dark clouds cover the bright moon and the bright stars.

In terms of dealing with the Night of Souls, Bilgewater claims to be second in Runeterra, and no one dares to say that it is first.

The news of Soul-Eating Night came suddenly, but Bilgewater was fully prepared.

The dock and port have long been blocked by major gangs. All gang members are fully armed and ready, and no foreign ships are allowed to enter.

This is also a rare moment of unification for the chaotic pirate port city of Bilgewater once a year.

Everyone’s old and new grudges are disregarded and must be resolved later, with the same hatred and hatred against the black mist.

No one dares to fire a black gun at this moment, otherwise they will suffer the cruel trial of the pirate king Gangplank, which is one of his favorite arts-living bone carving.

However, what is different from the original world line is that even as a ruthless and predatory pirate king, Gangplank does not dare to provoke others.

He is able to achieve his current status not only because of the support of his former lover, the true believer of the Baru sect, but also the tolerance of the Sentinels of Light.

This is the layout of Bilgewater that Fayette probably explained to Josh, and it also provides a lot of convenience for her to do things next.

"When the Night of Soul Erosion is over, help us transport the arcane items from the ship."

Gawen opened his mouth, speechless.

Noticing the confusion on Josh's face, she hurriedly approached him, covered his mouth with her hand and explained in a low voice: "Although we are all on the same island, the Baru people do not welcome outsiders, especially Bilgewater people.

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The place Fayette took Josh to was the Temple of Baru. They also had to pass through Gray Harbor and Rat Town on the way. The journey was further than going to the Baron Inn in the Bilgewater slums.

Josh nodded, "Yes, actually it's my first time here too."

"Well, it's at least half an hour's walk." Gavin answered honestly, looking a little uneasy.

It seems...that's the truth.

Fayette led the way, and when the group left the dock and arrived on the road into the city, Gavin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

The grottoes and temples where the Bajru sect is located are built among the mountainous peaks.

The dead and silent town was filled with the strange roars of the ghosts. Whenever they tried to rush into the houses that still had the breath of life, they would be bounced away by the emerald green magic light, and then let out even more angry roars.

Apart from the assistance provided by the Baru sect to those who believe in this religion, among the remaining Bilgewater people, only those law-abiding citizens can receive the protection of the sentinels.

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He said to Fayette: "As expected of you, you are so bold! You even dare to pretend to be a member of the Sentinel of Light..."

Bilgewater is the second largest alliance between the Sentinels of Light and the Baru Sect, and no one dares to pretend to be a Sentinel.

Josh glanced back at the gang members behind him who were guarding against Soul Erosion Night, and comforted Gwen: "We won't stay here for long."

In addition, the terrain of Bilgewater is uneven, and various buildings are built on the cliffs with huge differences, which also creates a maze-like architectural pattern in this port city.

"Are you going to the Baru people now? I can show you the way."

This is also one of the main reasons why there are no bright sentries guarding the docks belonging to Gangplank's Hook Gang.

Josh raised his chin to signal Fayette to lead the way, and then waved to Gavin and others.

She had only heard that the Sentinel leader was looking for the bounty announced by him. She was lucky enough to have met Ahri once at the port of Demacia's capital, but she didn't know anything more specific.

Comparing the clothes and weapons of the others, the man in front of him with a large-caliber musket and a fine Bilgewater scimitar on his waist should be considered a small leader.

[They are just a bunch of low-class pirates. If the Shurima Empire was still around, these murderers and swindlers would have been sentenced to death. They are not even worthy of being slaves!] Lunessia snorted coldly.

Unfortunately, Fayette, like Gavin, is not eligible for the Sentinel of Light's top bounties.

In fact, Josh really has a lot of connections with the Sentinels of Light. Back then, he helped Sentinel leader Zhendakaya and the others solve the problem of the faceless spirit in Wanzai Well.

Otherwise, when she heard the name "Josh Russell", Fayette might go crazy with joy.

Because the location where the Bright Sentinel Residence was built is hidden among the peaks, it is even more mysterious than the Baru Temple.

Josh occasionally takes action, but in the Soul-eating Night, those undead souls will resurrect within a few moments, and his efforts alone are only a drop in the bucket.

Gwen followed several people, waving the scissors with both hands non-stop, walking through the dense green and dark mist, cutting into pieces the dead who longed for life.

After a pause, Fayette warned again: "These are the belongings of Grandmaster Russell and the Sentinels of Light. They have been carefully inventoried. If there are any omissions..."

After getting along with each other, Josh could see that their hearts were not evil, and protecting them was just a piece of cake. What's more, Gavin also handed over the big clock.

"Don't worry about the Baru people being xenophobic, just come with me."

Just after arriving at Gray Harbor, where the doors and windows were closed and there was no light, black fog was already rolling in.

Josh didn't need to answer. Fayette impatiently pointed with her thumb at the three sailors behind her who were still on the bow of the ship.

Rather than recklessly looking for the sentinel stronghold in Soul Erosion Night, it is more convenient to go directly to the Baru Temple to inquire.

In desperation, they had no choice but to look far away and go to Bilgewater's dock port, which was specially designed to receive ordinary ships.

"Bullshit! Who is pretending?" Fayette glanced at Josh, who was following him, "Grandmaster Russell was a former Blessed Islander, the wandering mage's senior brother, isn't it normal for him to be related to the Sentinel of Light?"

Walking through the winding and winding Mangqiao, the asymmetry of the bridge deck is enough to drive Fuguang Island people crazy, and the railings mainly move forward like waves.

"But don't worry, the sentinels of light in the city will protect us." said the sailor who helped steer the ship.

Those ghost lords whose strength far exceeds that of ordinary fogwalkers, a small number of sinkers in the fog, and the vast majority of ruthless and powerful predatory spirits can be immune to a little bit of magic stored in talismans and statues.

The territory of the Baru people is located in the eastern part of the main island of Bilgewater, mainly concentrated in the equally prosperous Gray Harbor and Rattown opposite Bilgewater.

Along the way, there were occasionally groups of three or two, men and women wearing gray and white robes inlaid with gold books and eye symbols, walking in a hurry, casting surprised glances at Josh and the others, but they did not take the initiative to communicate.

At that time, the gods they believed in were not only the "bearded lady", Nagakapoulos, the god of life and movement, but also several others.

No one dares to walk outside on a soul-eating night when the black mist spreads and the souls are devouring bones.

If they are unlucky, if they want to see Bilgewater again, they will have to return in the form of a ghost during the next Soul Haunting Night.

The Baru people are famous for being xenophobic, but Josh did not expect that even with the intervention of the people from Fu Guang Island, their customs would not change after a thousand years.

"Is this Bilgewater?" Gwen was curious about everything around her.

Fayette waved her hand, and the little leader immediately understood what she meant. He retreated to the land and asked his men to remove the obstacles and let them pass.

It would be better if they could meet members of the Sentinel of Light on the road. Even if the black fog comes, Gavin and the others can safely reach the Baron Hotel in the middle city.

Of course, only those who believe in Naga Kapoulos can have such an honor, and this cannot completely avoid danger.

Josh thought for a while and said to the four Gavins: "The dock should be far away from the slums, right?"

On Soul Erosion Night, every household will close their doors and hold the magic amulets distributed by the Bajru sect or kneel down to worship the statues of gods and pray.

Josh didn't answer for the time being, and looked at Gaiwen and the three sailors who were planning to go in the other direction: "Where are you? Aren't you coming with us?"

Although the Fayette looks a little thin, she walks as fast as flying. Without using arcane runes to increase the power, Josh would have to trot to barely follow her.

If outsiders are not familiar with the terrain here and do not have the guidance of a local guide, they may lose their way if they are not careful.

"Compared with the pattern of the past ten years or so, the black fog this time was too sudden. The Baru Sect and the Light Sentinels were probably not prepared for it and were not fully prepared."

A man with his chest exposed, scars all over his body, his skin tanned, and only wearing a shabby jacket came forward, a flattering smile forced out of his already tough and unkind face.

The road leading to Baru Grottoes was dark, and not a single pedestrian was seen on the road.

Most of the Baru people in Gray Port can still resist the invasion of black mist with the help of magic.

The little leader smiled awkwardly, shook his head repeatedly, and said in a low voice: "I don't dare, I don't dare..."

Even though Fayette was an experienced sailor and even dared to open a tavern on Shadow Island, it was impossible for the dock gang to allow the ship to dock without money.

Josh himself knew this better, and Fayette also gave a rough explanation on the boat.

What's more, this magic master who can cast arcane runes out of thin air without the help of external objects is even more convincing.

Thousands of years ago, Josh had no contact with the Baru sect. He only heard legends about their faith told by Ali's parents.

Gwen's face showed some distress, "I don't like it here very much. Those people have a strong smell of blood..."

But when Fayette said that Josh on the ship was the rune master of the Light Sentinels, and that George had just drawn a glowing arcane rune out of thin air, the gang members allowed the ship to dock, even the tokens of the Light Sentinels.

No requirement to show it.

Occasionally, an unfortunate mortal would be dragged out of the house by a powerful predatory spirit that broke through the seal. In the blink of an eye, only withered flesh and blood remained. By the time Josh and the others arrived, it was already too late to lend a helping hand.

"It's better not to push your luck. The sentries won't be there all the time."

Gavin scratched his head in embarrassment and looked at each other with the three sailors.

"Grandmaster Russell, let's not waste time here. We must quickly go to the Baru Sect and follow the arrangements of Baru Zhen and the sentry leader, so that we can save more people."

Josh, who was about to use the World Rune, restrained his thoughts and nodded.

With the establishment of Piltover in the past two hundred years, more and more lawless people have poured in, and the Sentinel of Light organization has been unable to maintain order in the port city, so it simply let go.

But the sea there has been knotted with thick ropes, rusty iron chains, and abandoned wooden barrels as navigation obstacles, and no non-Baju ships are allowed to approach.

Most of the Baru people either hid in their houses and prayed to the bearded lady for safety, or they joined the believers and participated in the fight against the black mist.

However, along the way, Josh actually did not reveal much about his identity, and spent most of his time asking a few people about outside affairs.

"Grandmaster Russell, Black Mist is expected to land in 20 minutes. Do you want me to arrange a safe place for you?"
To be continued...