Genshin Impact : Shattered Void

Chapter 6 : To Protect Someone She Loves!

(3RD POV)
[After done with their small lunch, they decide to do some Tears's hunting! Fortunately, Jean has found all locations of Dvalin's Tears. The first one is on Hilichurls's Base in Dadaupa Gorge while the second one is inside the Temple near Dadaupa Gorge. And the last one is at the Ruins Of Thousand Wind Temple, which was guarded by Ruin Guard.]
Musashi: "Hehe... It's kinda rare that we have to split in three... Don't you think, Jean?"
Jean: "You're right."

[They have split up in three just to collect those tears. Lumine and Paimon have gone to the Temple, while Diluc decides to ransacking Hillichurls's Base, and Musashi is on her way towards the Ruins Of Thousand Wind Temple along with Jean.]
Musashi: "But, is it wise to split in three?"
Jean: "This is the only way, Musashi. After all, time is not on our side. The longer we search for those tears, Dvalin will attack our city again, soon."

[Musashi just nods. Well, strategy is not Musashi's best interest.]
Jean: "Alright, we almost made it to the ruins."
Musashi: "Ruins of Thousand Wind Temples, huh?"
Jean: "Yes... Thousand Winds Temple is an ancient amphitheater in Starfell Valley, Moondstadt. It may have been used as an arena back in the Aristocratic Period, where slaves were made to fight each other for the satisfaction of the old nobles."

[Musashi pinched the bridge of her nose. And, it was obvious that our Heroine, Musashi truly hates slavery.]
Musashi: "Slavery, huh? Everywhere, slavery still exists."
Jean: "I hate to say it, but, yes... At that time, slavery in Moonstadt occurred when Moonstadt was still under the control of a Noble clan called Lawrence Clan."

[Upon hearing Lawrence's name, Musashi was reminded of someone who held the Lawrence surname. Instantly, she sweatdropped on the spot.]
Musashi: (Wait... Lawrence? As in Eula Lawrence!? You mean... That barbarian girl is a member of the noble Lawrence clan!?)
Jean: "The Lawrence Clan is the organizer of the battle between slaves in this place, only for their enjoyment. And, because of that, many people suffer."
Musashi: "....."

[Jean took a small deep breath, before she continue talking about the past.]
Jean: "When the land cried out for Barbatos, he saw the damage dealt by those he had left in charge and returned to Mondstadt once more to bring back freedom. Assisting a slave named Vennessa, the pair managed to bring the people into open revolt."
Musashi: "Did the rebellion worked?"
Jean: "Yes. The Lawrence Clan were eventually overthrown by Vennessa's rebellion, and they were forced by the people of Mondstadt to leave the city and never return."

[Musashi scratches her hair, thinking about the long effect of that rebellion.]
Musashi: "But, not of all Lawrence Clan are bad like their leader, right?"
Jean: "Eventually, some of their members realized that they had betrayed the people... But it was too late. Descendants of Lawrence Clan often face Stigmas and are deemed a social threat."
Musashi: (So, that means... Eula is the victim of that rebellion.)

[After Jean finished telling the story about Moonstadt's rebellion, Musashi immediately wrapped her arms around Jean's neck from behind. It caused Jean to be slightly surprised and blushed.]
Jean: "M-Musashi?"
Musashi: "Okay! Instead of hearing sad stories from the past, we better focus on our task! We're being chased by time, right!?"
Jean: "....True, but-"
Musashi: "Then, let's continue our journey! The ruins is not far from here, you know!"

[Musashi walked while embracing Jean's neck. Jean actually blushed a bit, but she also enjoyed being close and alone with Musashi.]
Jean: (Even if it's for a while, I'm glad to be like this... If only time could be stopped.)

[Jean was still shy at first, but she was starting to get used to Musashi's way of getting along. And after 10 minutes of walking... They finally arrived.]
Jean: "Here we are... Ruins Of Thousand Wind Temples."
Musashi: "...Whoa..."