“Ever considered joining the Fatui?” Childe suddenly asked Jax, his tone casual yet laced with intrigue. “If you joined, you’d get the chance to fight all kinds of battles. I imagine someone like you would relish the challenge.”
He leaned forward slightly, his grin sharpening. “Don’t you crave a broader, more expansive battlefield?”
“A tempting offer… but I refuse.” Jax rejected the proposal without hesitation.
“Refuse?” Childe’s surprise was evident. “Don’t you want to grow stronger?”
“The Lady already asked me once,” Jax said, waving dismissively. “I told her the same thing: I won’t join the Fatui.”
“I’ll find my opponents on my own,” Jax continued. “If you want me as your rival, I’ll gladly oblige.”
“Good. But just so you know, I won’t hold back,” Childe replied with a grin.
“Do you think I will?” Jax smirked. “I’m not just aiming for you—I wouldn’t mind squaring off against the Seven Archons, either.”
“Hah… what a bold declaration.”
“You’re in no position to talk,” Jax retorted.
Their conversation flowed naturally, and time passed quickly. As they talked, Childe’s condition improved, the visible signs of his earlier exhaustion fading. Though not completely recovered, he seemed capable of moving without difficulty.
Soon, it was time for Childe and Teucer to part ways.
After giving Teucer a heartfelt hug, Childe handed his little brother over to his subordinates. Only when Teucer was safely sent off did Childe let out a sigh of relief.
“Hey, Childe! Where’s our payment?” Lumine demanded, arms crossed. “If you try to stiff us, don’t blame me for taking advantage of your current state…”
“Of course, it’s already prepared.” Childe handed over a hefty pouch of Mora that immediately brightened Lumine’s mood.
Seeing the weighty bag, Paimon couldn’t help but marvel, “Wow… Snezhnaya really is an industrial powerhouse. Look at all this money!”
“Hm… with a reward like this, I’m almost tempted to join the Fatui,” Lumine muttered under her breath.
“Hahaha!” Childe laughed heartily. “Jax might not be interested in joining us, but it seems your companion has a slight inclination.”
He glanced between the two. “It’s funny, isn’t it? Not long ago, we were at each other’s throats in a deadly fight, and now we’re chatting like old friends. This world is full of strange twists.”
“Hmph, don’t think I’ve forgiven you for what happened at the Golden House,” Lumine said, clenching her fist. “Next time, I won’t lose to you!”
“Won’t lose to you!” Paimon echoed, raising her tiny fists. But as soon as she said it, something felt off.
Before Paimon could process her mistake, Lumine grabbed her by her stubby legs and gave her cheeks a playful but firm pinch.
“Hahaha…” Childe laughed with genuine amusement. “I’ll look forward to it. Next time, I’ll stake my reputation as a Harbinger—I won’t lose to you.”
His expression softened slightly. “That said, I hope someday you’ll journey to Snezhnaya. When that day comes, I’ll introduce you to my family—Tonya and Anton. I’d like you to meet them.”
“We’ll be waiting for that day.”
With Childe’s matters settled for now, Lumine and Jax turned their attention back to their adventures.
The reward from Childe was more than enough to last them a long time, and during the ruin exploration, Lumine had also obtained the Summit Shaper sword.
She had spent recent days practicing with it, discovering that the weapon improved her ability to channel Geo energy. Even her shields, inspired by Zhongli and Noelle, seemed sturdier than before.
The pair resumed their usual routine of traveling between Liyue and Mondstadt, taking on commissions from the Adventurers’ Guild while exploring and sightseeing.
One night, a sudden event shook the heavens.
A constellation in the sky shifted, its stars shattering and transforming into countless brilliant meteors. These meteors fell across Teyvat, illuminating the night with a spectacular display of blue light.
Many slept through the event, unaware of the celestial phenomenon, but those awake were mesmerized by its beauty.
The next morning, Lumine and Jax arrived at the Mondstadt Adventurers’ Guild, only to find Katheryne waiting for them with an urgent expression.
“Hm? Did we miss something?” Lumine asked, biting into a fried egg as she counted off their completed tasks. “Find a cat, collect supplies, escort a wagon, clear out some Hilichurls…”
“This time, it’s something much bigger,” Katheryne said with a sigh. “The Guild has sent many adventurers to handle the situation, but we’re stretched thin.”
“What happened?” Jax asked, tilting his head.
“Last night, a massive meteor shower fell across Teyvat, affecting both Liyue and Mondstadt. But the worst part…” Katheryne hesitated. “Anyone who comes into contact with the fallen meteor fragments falls into a deep sleep. The fragments seem to carry a strange power.”
“The Guild is overwhelmed, and we need help from adventurers like you,” she explained.
“Another big event, huh?” Jax muttered, smirking. “You know, Lumine, since I started traveling with you, these kinds of major incidents keep popping up. Isn’t it interesting?”
“Stop blaming me, you idiot! And who even likes dealing with this kind of stuff?!” Lumine shot back. “You make it sound like I’m some walking disaster!”
“Hey, hey, it’s not a bad thing. Troubles follow heroes, after all!” Jax said, patting her on the shoulder.
“Ugh…” Lumine groaned.
“To ensure your safety, we’ve arranged for another adventurer to join you,” Katheryne interrupted. “She should make things easier.”
At that moment, a melodious yet dramatic voice called out from the side.
“Katheryne, citizen of the Immernachtreich! Have you summoned my illustrious name in reverence to the Prinzessin der Verurteilung?”
“She’s here,” Katheryne said with a nod, gesturing toward the speaker. “This is Fischl, an adventurer with the Guild.”
A blonde-haired girl with twin tails stepped forward, her outfit a mixture of purples and blacks. An eyepatch covered one eye, adding to her enigmatic air. Perched beside her was a purple raven crackling faintly with Electro energy.
The raven spoke, its deep, magnetic voice rich with politeness. “Greetings once again, Lady Katheryne. It is a pleasure to see you.”
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T/N: I LOVE FISCHL SO MIUCHCHH
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