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3. GUIZHONG

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"Who is that?"

"Lord of the sky, nice to meet you Guizhong."

Guizhong stiffens. Your title is well-known in the god community but nobody knows your real name or your face except Osial of course.

The legend that says you know everything because you're the one who controls the sky, who doesn't know that? Except nobody knows that you don't actually control the sky, only Osial knows that fact. That's the amount of trust you put in Osial and the same goes for him.

You can feel she tensed up, ready to attack anytime, it's the archon war era after all. Every god kills each other until there are only seven of them.

"It's an honor to meet you Lord of the sky."

'Look at this girl, still polite as ever.'

"I'm not looking for a fight, I don't participate in this endless war after all."

Guizhong looks at you with a puzzled look then relax. You can hear her let out a relaxed sigh secretly. But still, why you suddenly show up? And why her? You, the legendary lord of the sky who controls the sky and keeps the location of your people unknown to maintain peace.

Silence fills the air.

"I bring pizza, wanna eat together? Don't worry I don't poison it, see? I eat it."

"Pizza?"

"My people's food."

"Sure..."

Guizhong hesitatesly takes a slice of the cheese pizza you bring. You wait for her reaction, kinda anxious if she doesn't like cheese. But hey, everybody loves cheese.

"This food tastes good Lord of the sky!"

"My name is (Y/N)."

"Ah yes! How did you know my name if that's okay?"

"The sky told me." You lied.

Then you two eat the pizza with small talk. The atmosphere is peaceful, given that Guizhong just finished clearing the area before you show up.

"Honestly it's such an honor to meet you directly (Y/N)."

"No worries Guizhong, you are an amazing person as well."

Guizhong laugh, you just smiled and take another pizza bite.

"If I may know, why did you meet me?"

"I don't have any special reason, the sun told me you're a kind person and I thought it would be great if I make friends."

'Though Osial didn't like this.'

"Did the sun told you when will this war end? If that's ok of course."

"Just speak freely Guizhong and no, the sun did not tell me."

Guizhong looks disappointed for a moment before she managed to compose herself again.

"I wonder when will this war ended..."

"Cheer up."

"Thanks. You should meet Morax too! He's a bit silent but he's a good guy."

'Geez no thanks, geo daddy wouldn't hesitate to kill me in this era.'

You know that Rex has some bloodthirst during the war. Osial always warns you not to do anything that involves Rex Lapis.

"That guy is dangerous." You remembered his word. You often take care of Osial's wound from his battle with Rex. One time you even save him and that's one of the best decision you ever make.

"Aren't you two lovers?"

"Wha- Did the stars told you?"

"So it's a no?"

"Yes! We're just friends."

You look at her being all blushy. Your fangirl inner suddenly pops out but you remained calm and reserved. Guizhong seems to see you as less threatening.

'Too bad you died.' You thought shaking your head in disapproval. Even after hundred years you still remember how Mihoyo being a bitch to you.

"You have a nice voice (Y/N)."

"I can sing you a lullaby."

Guizhong looks at you with enthusiasm as you start singing. She looks with awe. You could say you pretty confident with your singing ability, given that even Osial likes your singing and music play. You sing her Isabella's Lullaby.

"It sounds beautiful."

"I know. Is that make you feel better a bit?"

"Yes, can you sing more? I want to remember your voice."

(Y/N) look at her with an odd look. Why would she remember your voice? But you still sing anyway. Guizhong silently listens to you while looking at the moon and stars. You can hear the stars complimenting the song and your voice.

Guizhong unconsciously shed tears while you sing. Your voice is calming and full of understanding, invite anyone to come and trust you without coercion.

"Guizhong? Shit, is my song that bad?"

"No... It just... I wonder if I will make it to the end."

Your mouth falls agape. 'You won't make it alive Guizhong....' That's the first you thought.

"Guizhong, nobody says it was easy. But you're not alone, never from the start."

Guizhong's teary eyes meet your shining (E/C) one. Your eyes are full of understanding and comfort. She feels like she could look at it forever.

"Can I... tell you something?"

"Telling strangers are more comforting, for the star's sake your secret is safe with me."

"I-I..."

She trembling, not knowing whether to believe you or not. Guizhong never feels this helpless before.

All the weight that she carries all the time, the death of many living things. But Guizhong is strong, she can endure it. How can you, who just a mere harmless stranger is capable to break the wall?

"It's alright take your time,"

"Thank you,"

Another silence.

"Morax should be here now."

"Well, I should go."

"That fast? Stay awhile (Y/N)."

"Please don't tell my name to Rex, you can have the rest of the pizza."

"Be careful, you are a nice person (Y/N). Don't hesitate to call me when some god tries to kill you."

You feel like screaming right now. How come Mihoyo kill this nice, pretty lady like Guizhong?! And you fucking can't do anything about it for Zhongli's character development?!!

"You too Guizhong. It's nice to meet you even just a while."

She smiled brightly. You swear you can hear your heartbeat faster. Guizhong is gorgeous. But at the same time you feel helpless, for the sake of the story, you can't save her. Osial? You still uncertain about it. Let it flow for now.