Love or hatred? (Diluc x y/n) OLD VER

34:Rumors and Lies

Warning: the language used in this chapter can be quite foul, mentions of murder and violence too

Third person POV
It's been a peaceful week after (y/n) finished the list of missions, she walked back to the house with Childe beside her. She had let Childe accompany her on the debt collection, on a few occasions, he was actually helpful.
"Today's the last day I'll be here for a while, but there's that stupid meeting a month from now..." muttered (y/n). Childe shrugged. "I'll stay for a while longer maybe. Hm..."

Diluc was talking with Lumine outside the house. They seemed to be talking about Lumine's next destination.

(Y/n) went inside to pack the stuff she would need and placed them in the bag she always uses before walking outside. "Hey Diluc, ready to go to Mondstadt?" Said (y/n). Diluc nodded and gave (y/n) a light hug.

They were sent off my Lumine, Childe, Tonia, Teucer and Mom. On the boat, Diluc was glazing at the sea blankly. (Y/n) decided not to bother him so she went to take a nap.

When they reached Mondstadt...

(Y/n) woke up to Diluc sitting beside her. "We're here, come on," Said Diluc. (Y/n) got her bag and they left the boat. It was good to be on land again. Diluc lead the way to the dawn winery, we had a chat about how the Vacation to Snezhnaya was. Diluc was immediately swept away from (y/n) because he had a lot of work. (Y/n) was fine with that, she decided to have a walk around Mondstadt.

The moment she stepped into the city, people were whispering and pointing at (y/n). There was a rumor that went around that (y/n) was part of the Fatui and she was a heartless murder. (Y/n) knew exactly where that rumor could've come from. Maria. It was a mistake leaving her alive.

Several Knights were paying close attention to (y/n) as she walked among the crowd.

(Y/n) POV
"Do you think she's going to kill someone?"

"She's scary!"

"She's a monster!"

"Eep!"

"Let's go now guys..."

I was getting annoyed by the people who rudely made comments about me as I walked pass them. I head to the hotel that is currently occupied by the Fatui and went inside, slamming the door behind me.

Signora was there, she was just speaking with an agent. "Oh, (y/n). People seems to be wary of you now," Said Signora, she signaled the agent to leave them alone and so he did. Signora lead me to a quiet room with a view of the streets through the window.

"I should've killed her, it was a mistake to let that rat live..." I muttered coldly. Signora looked outside. "Just send an assassin after her. There are a lot of Knights around her. She seems to have told them that you could plan to go after her. We can't risk having you caught," Said Signora in a reasonable tone.

I nodded and thought over my options.

If the Knights caught the assassin, they would question them. If they give in and tells them...I have to make sure the assassin don't get caught then. Maybe two assassins would do?

"I'll think over the options. Thanks for the heads up," I Said before leaving. I saw Maria walk around the streets, two knights following  her. I really wanted to end her right then and there. I fought the urge to summon my sword to do so. I walked away, I decided to go vent my anger out on a hilichurls or something.

I left Mondstadt, people stared and whispered. This was very annoying, even in the city of freedom people would hate me.

I found a hilichurl camp. I ran towards it, letting out my anger and activating my vision. I burnt down the camp within seconds. I also made the hilichurls die an unnecessarily bloody death. My blade was stained with hilichurl blood, I walked away from the burning camp. If anyone saw me, they would think that I just murdered someone.

I washed my hands and blade before continuing to wander in the woods. I still wanted to violently murder someone in a fight to the death, I was starting to act like my brother. I got frustrated, I didn't like the idea of having some less reliable assassin kill Maria. As far as I'm aware, while reviewing the list of all the assassins in the Fatui, the higher ranked ones are all busy at the moment.

Who knows what other crap Maria could be saying about me...I have to get it done as soon as possible. I'll do it myself. One of the days...

I briefly slashed a boulder with my pyro infused swords. The boulder shattered into tiny pieces in a cloud of dust. I decided to return to the dawn winery, I needed a clear head.

Diluc was in his office according to Elzer. I sighed and went to one of the balconies. I clenched my fists, maybe I should send Childe a letter. I left the dawn winery and got a Fatui messenger to send a message to Childe.

I wrote the message in a letter:

Hey Ajax,

Things here in Mondstadt is quite bad...that stupid Maria girl who is obsessed with Diluc has decided to spread rumors about me. Not gonna lie though, the rumors are very accurate. I think I'm literally starting to think like you, seriously though, give me advice on what I should do?

Your sister,
(Y/n)

Now all you have to do was wait for a reply. You returned to the dawn winery to find Diluc waiting for you. "(Y/n)? Is something bothering you? Elzer told me that you seemed to be in a bad mood," Said Diluc, pulling me into a hug. I gave him a fake smile.

Sorry Diluc, but I have to lie to you.

I put on a very straight face, not showing any signs of a lie. "I'm fine. I was just thinking of some really frustrating things. Nothing interesting," I Said. Diluc was unable to see anything wrong with what I said and dropped the topic. "If you say so,let's have dinner," Said Diluc, smiling.

We had a nice dinner, it made me stop thinking of murdering Maria. A thought hit me.

If Maria suddenly dies...the Knights would be on my tail! Everything would fall apart, Diluc might even break up with me...Mondstadt would probably exile me...that woman seriously put me in a difficult situation!

I frowned to myself.

The next day...

I was approached by the messenger. Childe had sent a reply already.

Hey (y/n)!

You really have gotten infamous around Mondstadt eh? I'll be at Mondstadt in a day to assist you in your difficult situation. Lumine is also planning to go to Mondstadt so that's the prefect opportunity. Butttt her return will make the assassination of that Maria lady like ten times harder!

See you soon,
Childe(Ajax)

I smiled to myself. "Oh, you didn't have to go through all the trouble Ajax."

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