When the trio arrived at the Golden House, they found something unusual: the Millelith guards who should have been stationed there were nowhere in sight. The lack of resistance allowed Jia Changjiang, Lumine, and Paimon to enter effortlessly.
“Why aren’t there any Millelith around?” Paimon wondered aloud.
“Maybe they were redirected to stabilize the situation in Liyue,” Lumine speculated.
As they stepped inside the Golden House, they couldn’t help but marvel at the opulence surrounding them.
The floor glittered with scattered Mora, pooled below in shimmering golden piles. The ornate decorations and luxurious interior were breathtaking.
“The outside was impressive, but the inside… it’s even more incredible! And look at all that Mora!” Paimon exclaimed, staring at the piles with greedy eyes. “Do you think if we just took a tiny bit, no one would notice…?”
“Gulp…” Lumine swallowed hard, her eyes glued to the treasure. “I want to take some too, but what if it’s booby-trapped? One wrong move, and boom!”
“Good point,” Paimon agreed reluctantly. “Otherwise, this place would’ve been robbed ages ago…”
Even after calming down, both Lumine and Paimon couldn’t help but fantasize about the Mora.
“Imagine how much Sweet Madame we could buy!”
“With this much Mora, you could even sleep on it like a bed…”
“Enough drooling over Mora,” Jia Changjiang interrupted, nudging Lumine. “The Exuvia is right there.”
“And I think I figured out why the Millelith are missing.”
Jia Changjiang pointed to a corner of the room where several Millelith lay unconscious on the ground. They didn’t appear injured—only incapacitated.
“…This is serious. Let’s check the Exuvia first,” Lumine said, refocusing on the mission.
“But weren’t we here to find Childe?” Paimon asked hesitantly.
“We’ll deal with that after,” Lumine replied, stepping closer to the Exuvia.
They stood before the Exuvia, the dragon-like remains of the Geo Archon, floating silently and motionless in the air.
Lumine barely had time to take in its majesty when a voice rang out from behind them.
“As guides, your mission is complete. Why go looking for trouble now?”
They turned to see Childe emerging from the shadows, stepping down the golden staircase with measured precision.
“If you were with the Fatui, you’d have earned a hefty reward from the Tsaritsa for delivering the Exuvia. But alas, you’re nothing more than obstacles,” Childe said with a faint smirk.
“So it was you,” Lumine said, unsheathing her weapon.
“The Geo Archon’s Gnosis… You won’t take it.”
Childe chuckled darkly. “Smart as ever, Traveler. But sometimes, being too clever isn’t a good thing.”
“As the Eleventh Harbinger of the Fatui, it is my duty to execute the will of the Tsaritsa. And if she desires something, we will take it.”
“I won’t allow it!”
Lumine’s expression turned fierce, her one-handed sword gleaming as wind gathered around her. Beneath her feet, Geo energy began to coalesce.
“You’ll never get close to the Exuvia,” she declared.
“Hahaha…” Childe laughed as if delighted by her defiance. “You think this is about permission? What you need to worry about is whether you can even stop me.”
“I’ve been looking forward to this moment…”
Childe’s voice dripped with anticipation as he glanced at Jia Changjiang, who stood motionless behind Lumine.
“Deals, schemes… I’ve tolerated those trivial games for the Tsaritsa’s sake. But now…”
His expression brightened into an almost boyish grin.
“Now we can enjoy something pure—conflict, war, combat!” Childe’s tone grew more fervent. “Unlike Signora, who avoids direct confrontations in favor of careful plans, I thrive on the thrill of the fight. This is my joy as a Harbinger!”
“And you…”
Childe’s gaze locked onto Jia Changjiang. “We both crave worthy opponents. With no restraints to hold us back, we can finally indulge in this battle!”
“I won’t kill the Traveler—she’s off-limits. But you… If either of us holds back, it’ll ruin the fight. And neither of us can accept that, can we?”
Childe’s grin widened. “You two are strong. You’re the greatest challenge I’ve found in Liyue. Let’s see who’s stronger!”
“You’ve got it wrong if you think we’ll be easy to beat!” Lumine shot back, raising her sword. “We’ll stop you right here!”
“Hahahahaha… I like your spirit.”
Water coalesced around Childe’s Vision, forming a bow in his hand.
“Jia Changjiang… or should I say Jax?”
He tilted his head, amused. “Your name is oddly similar to my own. Coincidence?”
Jia Changjiang remained silent, his head lowered.
“Don’t you feel the excitement? Don’t you want this fight?” Childe taunted.
“Jia Changjiang?” Lumine called out.
Then, she felt a hand on her shoulder—a hand trembling with excitement.
“Of course I do…”
Jia Changjiang looked up, revealing a grin that mirrored Childe’s.
“I’ve been waiting for this moment just as much as you have.”
Lumine glanced at him from the side, and for a fleeting second, she saw a glimpse of the man she first met. That same unyielding grin he’d worn when charging into the storm to face the rampaging dragon.
“I’ve heard the Eleventh Harbinger is a master of many weapons…”
Jia Changjiang reached into his pack, pulling out an assortment of weapons he’d collected from blacksmiths and merchants. He drove some into the ground, tossing others aside casually.
“Well, guess what? I’m the same way. I’ve yet to find a weapon I can’t wield.”
He stepped forward, gripping a massive claymore with one hand.
“Looks like we’re kindred spirits, Childe.”
“Hahaha…” Childe burst into laughter, his excitement reaching a fever pitch.
In the next instant, Childe charged toward them, his weapon ready.
“This is a rare opportunity—show me everything you’ve got!”
Jia Changjiang rushed to meet him, sparks flying as his claymore dragged against the ground.
“Let’s make this a fight to remember!”
“Bring it on!”
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