A Traveler From Hell (Genshin Impact X Female Alastor Reader)

Chapter 32

"Well, that was a nice exercise! I haven't done that much action for a while!" you exclaimed with a grin as you walked over to the others, covered in blood from head to toe.

"(Y/N)! Are you hurt?" Paimon asked as she floated towards you, looking at your bloodied self.

"Why, I'm actually quite alright dear! After all, this isn't even my blood!" you replied, wiping away the blood on your cheek with your finger then licking it clean. Aether was talking to Moon Carver while you cleaned the blood off your knife with a cloth.

"I'm a bit disappointed that I can't use my abilities due to the curse. It would be more entertaining to torture those poor souls.." you stated while letting out a small sigh. You noticed Moon Carver turned his gaze towards you but didn't say anything while you kept on grinning.

"(Y/N), can you show Moon Carver your hand so he can see the curse?" Aether asked, making you confused but obliged to his request. You watched Moon Carver closely as he looked at your curse, making sure he doesn't do anything to you.

"I see. The curse mark that was given to the demon comes from Rex Lapis. Only he is the one that can remove it." Moon Carver explained.

"But he died.." Paimon trailed off.

"That is.. unfortunate." Moon Carver replied.

"I'm not sure if you're trying to be comforting or just plainly insulting me at the fact that the curse is stuck with me until I turn to stone." you exclaimed, your ears twitching as you narrowed your eyes at the stag.

"I do not know what you mean." Moon Carver stated as he looked away, trying to avoid your gaze.

"I think you know what I'm talking about! I'm actually starving right now and I think I could go for some nice, fresh venison!" you announced as you went to jump at Moon Carver but Aether quickly grabbed you by the waist and pulled you away from the stag.

Paimon tried so hard not to laugh at the current situation. In her perspective, you look like a feral cat about to attack while Aether tries to calm you down.

"Traveler, of the unjust accusations placed upon you and the demon, one has become aware. I am not sure what the other's will think of your demon companion but I am sure that you can be able to convince them that she has no ill intentions." Moon carver explained as you regained your composure and fixed your monocle.

"(Y/N) hasn't done anything bad. Her actions may look.. bad but she has good intentions. She would never hurt anyone without a reason." Aether stated as he tried to wipe away some blood on the corner of your mouth but you kept moving away from him.

"Go, take your Sigil of Permission, carry with you a message. Mountain Shaper and Cloud Retainer can be found here. Only fate will decide if you shall find them. There exists a Conqueror of Demons, a Guardian Yaksha. Go to Wangshu Inn. There you shall seek him." Moon Carver informed as he looked at you one last time before leaving the area.

"A Conqueror of Demons at Wangshu Inn.. sounds familiar to me." you stated, holding your chin in thought as you recalled the events of the strange masked male that tried to kill you.

"Does that mean the person that attacked (Y/N) back at Wangshu Inn.. was the Guardian Yaksha?" Paimon asked as you nodded in reply.

"I hope I didn't make a bad first impression on him back then. After all, we need his assistance." you replied as you and your group began to find Mountain Shaper.

"Maybe you should hold the Sigil of Permission for the time being, (Y/N). We wouldn't want you to get killed just because you're a demon." Paimon exclaimed as she handed you the item.

"If things go south once we meet the other adepti and they try to hurt (Y/N)... we'll have no choice but to fight back. We have to prove to them that (Y/N) isn't a bad demon." Aether stated with determination.

"Ha! I like your optimistic attitude, my dear! It's adorable!" you exclaimed with a small laugh, grinning at the blonde when you saw a small blush appearing on his cheeks.

'Just play nice again.. at least I'll be able to make some deep connections with the people here if I ever needed a favor from them..' you thought to yourself as you stopped in your tracks when you and your companions saw a male praying near a pond, making you curious.

You and Aether walked closer to the male as you tapped his shoulder.

"Hello!" "What's wrong?" Both you and Aether exclaimed at the same time, making you both glance at each other before returning your gaze to the man.

"W-who are you? What's going on?" the male asked as he looked between you and Aether, his gaze lasting more on you.

"We asked you first!" Paimon replied, crossing her arms as she narrowed her eyes at the male.

"Y-you.. you look human but you have some characteristics of a deer... you must be an adeptus!" the male exclaimed with his eyes lighting up in happiness.

You took a step back when the male inched towards you. Aether noticed the male's actions and stood in front of you, shielding you as he crossed his arms and glared at the male.

"My, you're such a boob. I'm a demon, not an adeptus." you told the man with a large grin, showing him your sharp teeth as you watched him flinched and took a step back.

"I thought d-demons were defeated by the adepti! I-if it's true that you are a demon, then w-who are they?" the male stuttered as he looked at Aether and Paimon.

"Why, they're my companions. Not to worry, good sir. I'm the only demon in our small group." you answered.

"Oh! You enjoy safe passage in Jueyun Karst.. it can only mean one thing! You must be adepti messengers! Sent here to rescue me and my brother! And your demon companion is your pet!" the male exclaimed, finally understanding his situation in his point of view.

You felt your eye twitch in annoyance while keeping up your grin. 'This man is certainly a palooka..' you thought to yourself when you felt Aether gently hold your hand and giving it a soft squeeze in reassurance.

"Don't worry about him. Let's just listen to his story and help him so that we can find the other adepti." Aether whispered towards you as you hummed in agreement.