Xiangling went inside the ruins and we went after her after saying goodbye to Olaf. We entered the ruins and managed to catch up with her. The ruins had large stone structures with vegetation growing on them. The ruins seemed to have power as the doors and devices seem to function
“Slow down! It's dangerous in here.” said Paimon huffing
“Ingredients don't stay fresh for long! We need to get going before they expire!” said Xiangling
“Yeesh, she's quite the fig...
2024-03-19 00:50:22 +0000 UTC
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After a while Xiangling stopped her instruction and was a bit embarrassed she was in her own world
“Hee-hee, I just can't help myself when there's a chance to try something new. But I can't exactly bring my whole kitchen with me every time I leave the house either.”
“It’s fine, it is nice to see how passionate you are about cooking.”
“Hee-hee thank you. Give me a second while I get everything ready.”
As she was about to prepare for cooking. A hunter shout...
2024-03-14 00:36:20 +0000 UTC
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It’s been three days since we met Venti at Windrise. Mondstadt is at peace and the citizens are smiling. Lumine is now an adventurer and we take commissions together. Currently, I’m being taught by Lumine on swordsmanship. In a month will be the Rite of Descension in Liyue. I asked if I could go with Lumine on her journey and she readily accepted.
‘Flashback’
We were on our way back to Mondstadt after our talk with Venti. Lumine asked me what I knew.
“So Jun since ...
2024-03-12 00:00:09 +0000 UTC
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With the start of Arc 2 I would like to say the updates will be less frequent but I would be writing longer chapters. I will try to aim for two chapters a week so be alarmed I don't post Mon to Fri anymore.
2024-03-04 23:47:19 +0000 UTC
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Both sides were at a standstill waiting for each to move
Jean stepped up and said, “Why is the Fatui acting so openly? Do you not fear any repercussions!?”
Signora laughed, “And what can you do? Mondstadt has no power to defy us. Now… hand over the Gnosis before you hurt yourselves.”
“The answer is still no.” I said not budging
Signora sent an ice spear at me and I destroyed it using my blade. I went at her before being stopped by a wave of extreme cold f...
2024-03-04 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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“Mmm, that was goooood! Note to Paimon, Amber's recommendations are the best!”
Amber smiled and was proud of her choices, “Of course! While I don't trust myself in the kitchen, you can always trust me with the menu!”
As we were about to leave a knight approached us. “Excuse me, are you two the Honorary Knights Lumine and Jun?”
“Yes, we are.” I said
“I have a message from Acting Grandmaster Jean. She would like you two to meet her at t...
2024-03-01 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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We arrived back in Mondstadt thanks to Dvalin giving us a lift. The knights and citizens were distressed on our arrival and seeing Dvalin. Jean had to explain to everyone and they all calmed down but were still on guard. Dvalin flew away and went back to his lair, and when the knights and citizens saw him out of sight, they relaxed. The group disbanded and went to get our well-due rest.
Amber and I walked back to our home and we chatted along the way
“It has been a tiring day. W...
2024-02-29 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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I canceled my transformation and immediately felt a wave of exhaustion. I had rough breathing and slumped to the floor. I saw Amber running to me and made me lean on her body.
“Jun are you okay!” said Amber worried she checked if there were any injuries on my body
“Yeah… just tired, That new transformation draws a lot of my power when I use it.”
Amber relaxed after hearing that, “Thank goodness.”
The rest of the group came and thanked me
“You’ve...
2024-02-28 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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I tried to open my eyes but my eyelids felt very heavy. I felt pain all throughout my body but at least I could still feel them and not lose any limbs. I forced myself to get up and look at my surroundings
‘What happened, is everyone alright?’ I thought worriedly
I got up and saw Amber and Lisa unconscious. Diluc and Kaeya were trying to stall Dvalin while protecting us. Lumine, Jean, and Eula were standing but they seemed almost about to collapse. Venti was in the sky floatin...
2024-02-27 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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I flew toward Dvalin trying to get close to him but sent powerful tornadoes to stop me. I tried to dodge but I underestimated the power behind those tornados and was carried by them, the winds shredding my armor. Fortunately, the armor still held on but getting shredded by wind and debris was still painful
“AAH!” I screamed from the pain inside the tornado
“Jun!” Lumine was worried about me and started shooting anemo energy at Dvalin
Dvalin started flying away trying...
2024-02-26 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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High above the clouds, we could see Dvalin flying around. But he seems to be in pain. Black lines are growing and covering his entire body. Each passing moment his mind is being corrupted screaming for destruction.
“RAAAH!” Dvalin screams as his torment increases. He tries to fight back but his struggle is futile
“Cease your futile attempts and succumb to the darkness.” a man in a cloak said and Dvalin looked at him
“AAAH! Who are you!”
“None of your conc...
2024-02-23 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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We all went to the gate but was blocked by rubble and a wind barrier
“It's stuck.” said Paimon
“It's stuck.” repeated by Venti
We all looked around to see if there was another way into the tower and Paimon noticed an opening on top of the tower
“Hey, check out that roof. Is there a giant hole in it?”
“Hmm... I suppose we could make use of that wind current.” said Venti
“Let's make a detour then. Heading up!” said Paimon enthusiastically<...
2024-02-22 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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With the backlines eliminated, defeating the rest of the hilichurls was easy. The rest were defeating the hilichurls in the front while I was defeating them at the rear. I transformed back to my Flamin Tiger form and took out the Attache Calibur to speed up the process
[Fire!]
[Authorise]
[Progrise!]
[Gigant Flare!]
[Flaming Tiger!]
[Explosive power of 100 Bombs]
2024-02-21 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Our group headed to the old capital of Mondstadt. It was a peaceful journey toward the old capital as most of our group was well-experienced, and I was the most inexperienced compared to the rest of them. However because of the rider system I barely just reached their standard. We were nearing the old capital and saw our first obstacle
“It's a storm barrier! It looks so dangerous...” said Paimon
“Let me at it. Although the lyre is all I have… I don't need the lyre to break...
2024-02-20 00:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“Now we have a plan where can we find Dvalin?” said Lumine
“Lumine, do you know of Stormterror's Lair?” said Venti
“I think I've heard people talking about it in Mondstadt.”
“Of course. I believe the people of Mondstadt all know of it. After Dvalin woke up, he took the ancient ruins as his lair. As it was with the storms that previously cut Mondstadt off from the outside world, the entrance to the ruins is also sealed by a special barrier. I should be able to r...
2024-02-19 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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When Dvalin left we all relaxed our nerves. Venti was very distraught when Dvalin left. His state was unnatural even when he was poisoned. I would bet my entire savings it was because of the black gem I saw that made contact with Dvalin.
Jean was the one who spoke first “Barbat— Venti, please, be careful…”
“Hehe... You've known my true identity for some time now, haven't you Jean? Though, I thank you for continuing to use the name Venti.”
“Huh? What do you mean...
2024-02-16 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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We headed back to Mondstadt and went to Dawn Winery where Venti seemed to be waiting for us while drinking through the winery’s barrels.
“Woohoo! Dvalin Protection Squad! Assemble!”
“Welcome back everyone, I'm glad you all have succeeded.”
“And who you have been going through my inventory it seems.” said Diluc a bit irritated
“Tehee!”
“...I’ll put it into your tab.”
“Well then, let's put our crystals together.”
We got our f...
2024-02-15 00:00:03 +0000 UTC
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We all headed to Thousand Winds Temple looking for the last fallen tear. A Ruin Guard is supposedly roaming around there guarding the temple. They stand roughly 17 ft tall and are machines that look like it came out of a steampunk setting. They attack with homing missiles and their powerful arms. They have a single eye which can be their weakness like it was in-game. We are going to battle that thing to get the last fallen tear
“Hey, Jun can you tell us what your surprise is.” said ...
2024-02-14 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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We all headed out to find fallen tears except for Venti. He chose to stay behind in the tavern. We first headed to the Eagle's Gate domain. Once we were inside the domain was different from the one I went to with Lisa and Fatui’s domain. We were in a forest-like area. The buildings had vegetation growing among them and were floating in the domain. Structures are not connected, making it difficult to cross and if you somehow fall below, there is only fog leading who knows where. I was alread...
2024-02-13 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Venti was glad we were successful and greeted us
“Welcome back! Ah, this is the Holy Lyre! You managed to retrieve it! The pattern of flowing wind carved on the rosewood... and the strings still feel cool to the touch too. Oh, the memories...”
“What do you think, Venti? Can you summon Dvalin?” Jen asked
“Although this lyre is the real thing, I doubt that it's going to work. As you can see, the lyre has been through a thousand years of history. Its Anemo power has r...
2024-02-12 00:00:03 +0000 UTC
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“You won’t escape… you rats… this will be your end…” said the Fatui agent as more and more guards surrounded us
“Lady Signora will be pleased…”
“Master Diluc… I’m running out of arrows…” said Amber with slightly rough breathing
“Oh no! We’re doomed!” said Paimon panicking while clutching her head
“Tch!” said Diluc not liking the situation
“Hehe… hehe…” The Fatui pyro agent is enjoying seeing us struggle
The guar...
2024-02-09 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Lumine POV
The group arrived in a large hall and at the far end was a huge door sealed shut. In the center was a mechanism, perhaps the only way to open the door. On the sides were stairs and multiple pathways leading to who knows where
“Is this a mechanism to open the door?” asked Lumine
“It seems to need a key to operate it,” said Diluc
“Then let’s go find them! The faster we do the faster Paimon gets out of here!”
We searched through the paths in...
2024-02-08 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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The Fatui started engaging us carrying swords, spears, and knives. Jean went forward and engaged them. Using anemo energy she coats her blade with wind and starts slashing at the Fatui guards
“Yah!”
Multiple guards fell to her onslaught. She gathered wind to her blade and started compressing it. When it was fully compressed she sent it towards a group of guards blowing them away. The guards hit the wall rendering them unconscious. I also jumped in and backed up Jean. I sent bl...
2024-02-07 00:00:03 +0000 UTC
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We were inside the domain and I was already in my Rising Hopper form. Venti had to wait outside as he was not much of a fighter. The domain was large and complex with many traps and obstacles. There are even rotating machines that spew fire as well as platforms that invert in intervals. Monsters as well have been nesting around in some areas.
“So this is where the Fatui are hiding. This place gives me the creeps. Paimon can tell this place is very dangerous.”
“The Fatui are ...
2024-02-06 00:00:05 +0000 UTC
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After our date, we both headed home, and we cuddled throughout the night. It was the next day and we were headed to Angel’s Share. On our way, we met up with Lumine
“Morning Lumine, how did you do yesterday?”
“We slept for the whole day and Paimon was eating her way through our budget.”
“Hey, Paimon did not eat that much.” Lumine narrowed her eyes at Paimon
“Okay, Paimon may have a bit too much to eat.”
“Anyway, what is Amber doing ...
2024-02-05 00:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Amber was grilling me on why I was stealing the Holy Lyre so I had to tell her what happened to calm her down
“Why did you steal the Lyre! I thought you were a good person. Was it all a lie!
“I’m sorry Amber, please give me time to explain.”
“Then explain to me.”
“Well, it all started when Lumine and I finished our meeting with Jean…”
I told her about our meeting with Venti, our fight with the Eye of the Storm, our request ...
2024-02-01 23:59:36 +0000 UTC
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“Hi, we'd like a seat at your, uhh... least conspicuous table.” Venti talked to Diluc
“Umm... The second floor has fewer customers. You'd be less conspicuous up there… But aren't you a bard? Why not sit front and center? You as well Jun what are you doing at this hour”
“Hi Diluc, sorry for our interruption. Me and my friends here got into a little bit of trouble… We will be staying on the second floor for a bit, hope you don’t mind us.”
Lumine, P...
2024-02-01 08:22:14 +0000 UTC
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“We are surrounded! We’re done for!”
“We are going to need a distraction. Lumine, can you stall them for a minute.”
Lumine nodded, she went forward and created a mini-tornado temporarily blocking the sight of all the guards. Using this opportunity I equipped the Zero-one driver and took out the Trapping Spider Progrisekey.
[Territory!]
[Authorise]
The grasshopper appeared in front ...
2024-02-01 08:16:47 +0000 UTC
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It was now midnight and I headed to the rendezvous point Lumine and I agreed on. When I arrived I saw Lumine and Paimon talking with each other.
“Oh, Hey! Jun we are here!” Paimon said calling out to me
“Shh! Your voice is too loud.”
“Ah, sorry.”
“Are you done with your preparations?”
“Yeah, we're perfect. How about you?”
“I got something that’s perfect when we need to get out.”
“Okay, I checked inside and there ...
2024-02-01 08:14:26 +0000 UTC
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Now, Lumine, since you're the hotshot of the Knights of Favonius… Maybe you can give it a shot.”
“Why me… why can’t Jun do it.”
“Because you’re the one who is more sociable and less threatening.”
“Fine…”
Lumine approached the nun again asking for the lyre but still with no luck and went back to me and Venti.
“It didn't work... I knew it.”
“You "knew it?" Paimon said
“I just wanted to know how influ...
2024-02-01 08:11:16 +0000 UTC
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