Fugitive of Inazuma (Genshin Impact)

❀ VIII ❀

A/n: I don't think I mentioned this before, but I only planned on this story to be on the shorter side. It'll probably have around 15-20 chapters (minus the prologue). There will be a book dedicated to a "what if" scenario which will include Izanami and Thoma. I am also working on an Albedo x OC story. Hope you all enjoy this next chapter! Love you all!!!
~✨Celestial✨~
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Xiao appeared out of thin air, standing between Izanami and Childe. He aimed his jade spear at the redhead, eyes narrowed in a sharp glare. "I vowed never to harm mortals, but I will not stand idly by while you harm her."

The shinigami was perplexed at seeing him standing before her. "Xiao, I thought..." Her voice trailed off.

Childe was even more confused than her. He wasn't aware of who Xiao was and didn't say a word. What he could tell was how strong the adeptus was. Lowering his daggers, he eyed the seemingly younger boy.

Xiao's glare only sharpened when the redhead said nothing. "Be gone, harbinger."

The girl's brows knitted together. "Harbinger...?"

Childe chuckled lightly. "Sounds like you don't know much about the Fatui, girly."

"I know enough to not trust them," she spat. "But I never expected you to be one of the eleven harbingers."

"Not even my name gave it away?"

"Like I said, I don't trust the Fatui. I couldn't care less if you were a harbinger or a new recruit."

Childe sighed dejectedly. "Well, the fun's gone. There's no point in me hanging around. You two have fun without me." He casually left as if nothing happened.

Seeing the harbinger was gone, Xiao dispersed his spear. "The Fatui..."

"He also happens to be a close friend of Zhongli's," Izanami informed him.

The adeptus was more than flabbergasted at the revelation. "Morax would never..."

"I thought the same, but it is possible he's acquainted with Childe simply because of aligning interests." Ridding herself of her twin fans, she glanced in the direction the redhead vanished. "Still, it's none of my business who Zhongli keeps as company. My respect for him hasn't lessened."

Xiao turned to face her. He examined her for any injuries. "Are you hurt?"

"No, I'm okay," she replied, placing her hands on her hips. "Where did you come from?"

"I returned to the inn a few hours ago. You weren't there and I decided to wait for your return. I saw the battle from the balcony," he answered. "You left Liyue."

She blinked in shock. "How did...?" She shook her head and stopped herself from asking. "You know what? Never mind. I'm convinced you are able to track me wherever I go."

"It is true," Xiao stated.

"Wait, what?"

"The darkness that binds our souls carries the same weight and resonate identical wavelengths. It is because of that I am able to sense your presence and determine how far apart we are."

"Well that's news to me..." She mumbled. "I can't sense you. How come?"

"I do not know the answer to that."

She tapped her index finger against her chin in thought. "Hmm, I wonder if it has to do with the nature of our darknesses. Although different, they are similar and my own has greatly decreased your karmic debt by being absorbed in me. There must be something unique about your karmic debt, or maybe it has something to do with your vision."