Dragonspine, a towering, snow-covered mountain located between Mondstadt and Liyue, is a popular destination for adventurers. Its sheer scale and mystique make it an irresistible challenge for those seeking exploration. At the foot of the mountain lies a bustling camp tailored for adventurers.
Here, one can purchase climbing gear, warm clothing, and even hearty meals to fend off the biting cold.
However, upon arriving at the camp, Lumine and Jia Changjiang stumbled across an unexpectedly familiar scene.
“Hm?”
Lumine grabbed Jia Changjiang and Paimon, pulling them behind a large rock. She peeked out to see Barbara chasing a purple-haired figure dressed in a nun’s habit along the path leading up the mountain.
“What a big… white slime… and fishnet stockings?” Lumine whispered, her eyes widening in surprise as she took in the sight of the purple-haired nun.
Her figure was… impressive, even larger than Ganyu’s. Although, still not quite on par with Lisa’s…
“Miss Rosaria, there you are! The choir activity is about to start!” Barbara called out, trying her best to catch up to the purple-haired nun.
Without slowing down, Rosaria replied lazily, “I have other things to do. I told you—I’m not participating in those kinds of activities.”
Barbara hesitated, her voice tinged with concern. “But this is a special commemorative event. All the nuns are supposed to attend…”
Rosaria sighed deeply, a trace of weariness on her face. “It’s called a ‘hope,’ Barbara, not a ‘requirement.’ Fulfilling other people’s hopes isn’t part of my job description. But you… You won’t make it back to Mondstadt in time for the event anyway.”
Barbara’s steps faltered. “How could that be? No one would—”
Rosaria cut her off. “Oh, really? You’re so sure no one might’ve planned for you to fail?”
Barbara shook her head fervently. “No way! People aren’t like that!”
Rosaria shrugged. “Whether they are or aren’t, that’s something you need evidence to prove—not just a feeling. You’re too trusting, you know that? But even if you’re late, no one’s going to hold it against you.”
Barbara hesitated, unsure.
“And if you keep standing here wasting time,” Rosaria added with a smirk, “you’ll really be late.”
Barbara bit her lip but eventually nodded. “You’re right… It’s an important event. I’d better hurry back!” She turned and rushed down the mountain trail.
“Wow… convincing Barbara so easily? This big… uh, this nun sure has some skills!” Lumine muttered, impressed.
Paimon nodded. “Paimon agrees! That’s what you’d call… um, sophistry, right?”
But their whispered commentary hadn’t escaped Rosaria’s notice. She turned her gaze toward the rock they hid behind.
“You’ve been eavesdropping for a while now. Who are you?”
“Great question!”
Lumine leapt from behind the rock, striking a dramatic pose. “Since you asked so sincerely…”
Jia Changjiang followed her lead, stepping into the open. “We’ll answer in style!”
“To prevent Teyvat from devastation!”
“To protect the peace of this beautiful nation!”
“To embody the virtues of truth and love!”
“To extend our reach to the stars above!”
“Lumine!” Lumine struck another pose. Jia Changjiang stepped up beside her.
“Jax!”
“And together, we’re the adventurous duo traversing Teyvat! A brighter tomorrow awaits us!”
Paimon popped out from between them, exasperated. “Why are you two doing this again? And isn’t that person super dangerous?!”
“Oh?” Rosaria crossed her arms, her chest lifting slightly as she did so. Lumine’s eyes instinctively followed the motion.
“Compared to a member of the long-established Church of Favonius, aren’t you, a mysterious floating creature, the more suspicious one?” Rosaria’s voice was laced with amusement.
“Ah! She heard that!” Paimon quickly hid behind Lumine and Jia Changjiang. “B-but Mr. Jax and the Traveler are super strong!”
“Jax, the Traveler… and a floating companion. So, you’re the Honorary Knights who dealt with the Stormterror crisis,” Rosaria said lazily, her sharp eyes scanning them.
“That status might save you from facing any consequences for eavesdropping. For now.”
She added with a faint smirk, “Otherwise, depending on your answers, you might’ve found yourselves in a Mondstadt cell.”
“Can nuns really arrest suspicious individuals? I thought most of them just healed people,” Lumine quipped, casting a curious glance at Rosaria.
“A nun can’t have a sense of justice?” Rosaria shot back, unfazed. “Ignoring potential threats would be irresponsible. Now, what brings you to Dragonspine?”
“We’re looking for someone,” Jia Changjiang replied.
“We’re investigating the truth of the world!” Lumine declared without hesitation.
“Ah. So, you’re here for him.” Rosaria sighed. “Fine. I’ve seen his tracks. I might as well check what he’s up to while I’m at it.”
“You… track people?” Lumine’s curiosity grew as she eyed the enigmatic and alluring nun, noting the Vision at her side.
“It’s not that complicated. There were residual elemental traces on the tracks, so I kept an eye on them,” Rosaria replied casually. She glanced at Jia Changjiang and Lumine before turning to lead the way deeper into the mountain.
“Cold and aloof… definitely dangerous,” Paimon muttered as they followed.
“It’ll be fine. We’re not exactly weak,” Jia Changjiang said, his gaze lingering on Rosaria’s retreating figure.
As they ascended, the temperature dropped steadily. Even Paimon, usually unbothered, shivered and eventually cocooned herself in a small blanket, floating by Lumine’s side.
Lumine donned extra layers of clothing, but Rosaria seemed completely unaffected by the bitter cold.
Under Rosaria’s guidance, they soon reached a vantage point. In the distance, they spotted…
Three hilichurls dancing around an icy stone?
“Huh?!” Lumine exclaimed in confusion. “Aren’t we here to find Albedo? What’s with all the hilichurls? Don’t tell me Albedo is—”
“No. Look beyond them,” Rosaria interrupted. Lumine squinted, focusing her gaze past the hilichurls.
There, she saw a young man with pale blond hair. He stood in serene concentration, sketching on a canvas.
“That’s Albedo?” Jia Changjiang asked, studying the figure closely.
How to describe him…
He was handsome, yes, with striking features that left an impression. And yet…
There was something oddly unnoticeable about him. Like someone you’d overlook in a game of hide-and-seek, mistaking him for part of the scenery.
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T/N: hehe
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